Alutecnos Gorilla 12 Question

[Dick_Formula233]

I really like the looks of the Alutecnos Gorilla 12, but I have a concern. They are manufactured in Italy, which seems like it could be a problem with warranty or service issues. Is there a U.S. warranty and service location?

Can anyone offer feedback regarding reel performance and reliability, and particularly, on how warranty or service issues have been handled?

Thanks,

Dick

[offshore3144]

Dick Cant tell you about the Gorilla but I have been using a set of 8 of the 30wts and 50wts for the past two years and they have been flawless. I hear their service center is top notch give them a call I havent had to use them.

ALUTECNOS USA
19 N.W. South River Drive
Miami, FL 33128
Contact: Mr Eros Cattaneo
Tel. & Fax: 786 221 5639

[Dick_Formula233]

Thanks offshore... It's good to know they have a US service center.

[bridgeman]

great lookin boat 233

[Prop Blast]

Another alternative is Capt Harry's Tackle in Miami. They're a major retailer of Alutecnos reels and they either service on sight at their store or go to their service center.

PB

[rauber]

just for your info. if you purchase a reel from an european dealer, you have by european law 2 years warrenty. you could ask the usa service center if the handle those reels too, what they should...

[jimbo62]

go for it!
the alutecnos product is one of the best. their us support is as good as anyone else's.

[Dick_Formula233]

Thanks for the feedback everyone, and thanks for the compliment, bridgeman.

I have another question about this reel. It's advertised that itwill pull 40# of drag, but it has no harness lugs. I have a disabled left arm and can't deal with a lot of drag without a harness. In fact, I can't imagine anyone being able to dealthat much drag without a harness. The reel clamp uses four screws, so I doubt a "Get Strapped Bracket" will work.

I guess that's where they get the name... You have to be a Gorilla to use it [img]../jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-wink.gif[/img]

Anyone have a suggestion regarding a solution that would allow the use of a harness?

Dick

[offshore3144]

If the mounting system is like the 30s and the 50s the standard GS bracket wont work. All of my TLDs have the GS brackets and I took one off to check. The Alutecnos has a awesome four bolt pattern to mount the reel. That is not to say GS doesn't make one for the Alutecnos.... Mark

I would give GS a Call.
GS # 925-427-1860
www.getstrapped.com

[Dick_Formula233]

Thanks offshore. I think I'm about to blow off the Gorilla and go with the new Accurate B2-30. It's a little heavier and a few more bucks, but it's made in the USA,a two-speed, and has harness lugs. Three features I like that the Alutecnos doesn't have.