Imagine a secret boat parts treasure house that had every boat part, every boat item, you ever needed. Just outside Detroit Michigan in Harrison Township is Marine Sales & Repair Inc., and the oldest and one of the few remaining boat junkmen. His name is Earl “the Pearl” Stilson and he sells boat parts. From old Chris Craft parts, to vintage Hercules diesel engines, to teak handrails, and bronze fittings, Earl has every hard to find antique boat part. Earl is a real “Gem.” If you ever dreamed of owning a used boat parts shop this is real boat motivation for any amateur boat builder or boat restorer.
VIDEO Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNXu1spiT-w
Marine Sales and Equipment
Earl Stilson (Earl the Pearl) has new and used marine engines, parts, equipment for all kinds of Chris Craft boats. The website does not do the place justice. Rare and obsolete is their specialty. Best to call or e-mail them. Phone: (586) 468-0937: e-mail: earl@marine-sales.com
Phone: (586) 468-0937: e-mail: earl@marine-sales.com
what an absolute asset to the classic boat community. It's only 670 miles from my house !!
I was fortunate enough to get a tour of the place years ago with jim and Bob (members who had intimate knowledge of Chris-craft parts) and I’ll never forget it. There were boxes and boxes of parts that anyone would cherish- buildings and trailers full of parts, truly a sight to see. I also shot a video but I never did anything with it…