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I just replaced my tiller last month. West Marine is out of the tiller business. The gentleman I spoke with at WM (I couldn't find tillers in the new catalog or on line) told me the vender and WM were having some sort of problem. I then called Catalina Direct and they have them in stock and had mine to me in 3 days. I am at work so I don't have the invoice in front of me but I think it cost about $60. As stated earlier H&L Wood in California does appear the be the primary supplier. WM probably told them what they would pay for them and H&L, not being willing to except the price told them to go jump.
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