ARCO and API Alternators

Sep 15, 2013
707
Catalina 270 Baltimore
Fellow Sailors. My alternator went on the fritz this fall. I had it bench tested and it was dead. ARCO makes a direct replacement and the cost is around 165.00, which I think is awesome. The auto parts store that I had my test done says they don't like them because of the way they handled a warranty claim. API also makes a replacement for even less. Does anyone have experience with any of these companies? All wisdom greatly appreciated.
 
Feb 10, 2004
3,942
Hunter 40.5 Warwick, RI
I never heard of either of those brands/manufacturers. But that doesn't speak to the quality of either one. Sorry.
 
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