LOOKING Delta Mechanic

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tamster

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Hey im looking for a good mechanic with a reasonable price, i just need a gimble bearing replace.

Thanks
 
Call Dave at Stringer Marine (209) 339-1058, Honest, fair, and timely. Also he's Mobile
 
There are good mechanics; there are reasonable mechanics; there are NO good, reasonable mechanics! IMHO
 
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Originally posted by Flutterby

There are good mechanics; there are reasonable mechanics; there are NO good, reasonable mechanics! IMHO

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Funny, we all think the job should have been done better and for less , EVEN ME! However with that said anyone trying to do what some of these guys do and put up with the BS that they have to deal with there are some who are good and reasonable. Lets face it working on boats isn't easy, or else some of you would do it if you could. Now throw in the fact the mechanics have to deal with over-demanding perfectionists who want something for nothing and are liable for anything else that might go wrong after the service even though they didn't touch it or have anything to do with something they didn't work on or they get sued. Hmmm??? You serviced the drive but now there is an engine problem???

If your fair and reasonable with them they might just be good, fair and reasonable with you.

My advice is get references and if you can't do a little tidying up after your boats been worked on you better have a lot of money and really spell out what you expect. If there is dirt smudge here or there and wires that aren't put back just so they are perfect and that mechanic has to come back it costs him time, spell out what you expect and if you're asking to much find someone else. Also, don't pay up front unless it is for parts.

Happy New Year!
 
I'm having some of my boat maintenance done by Donnie (All Marine-Stockton) he's also mobile and will together with you. I will be buying my next propeller through him. I expect him to make some $$$$ from this deal. It's life..!
Tele. Donnie (209) 808 3863.

There are other marine shops I have very BAD experience with. You may call me for my bad reference of these shops/mechanic.

Hugo (27 ft. express w/ 7.4 Bravo ll)
AKA "Another Toy"

Cell (650) 921 2528

FB - is right. if you are not on your toes. You will overcharged & get make shift repairs using methods not approved by the manufacture (other damaged parts) and will cost you more at a latter time to rework this same or related problem AGAIN.
 
I have a lead on a new-to-me mechanic I am going to try when he returns from the sun. [He is a snowbird.] I've known this guy and his wife for several years. They bought the boat which used to be slipped next to me. And a new berther at my marina used him last summer and was very pleased. Keep your fingers crossed!
 
Tamster:

You didn't mention what size boat you have. If the boat is going to have to be slung out of the water for the work, you might want to start by calling various haulout facilities. Most of them have a short list of mechanics they allow to work in thier yards, if any.
If your boat is on a trailer, then the sky is the limit. If fact, you might want to check with Desdemonia at the space station/bait shop. I'll bet she knows of some out-of-this-world deals.

FindMe

By the way, any one seen my canvas? It was on the boat a few days ago, I swear..
 
Well, you might be serious [for a change LOL]. Describe the boat to me to prove it!
 
its a 1986 19ft bayliner, the boat will be near the antioch bridge. How hard is it to replace the FLOOR? How hard will that be to change it myself or give it to someone to fix it?
 
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Originally posted by tamster

its a 1986 19ft bayliner, the boat will be near the antioch bridge. How hard is it to replace the FLOOR? How hard will that be to change it myself or give it to someone to fix it?

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Are you talking about the carpet on the floor or the hard surface under the carpet?
 
Floor replacements on fiberglass boats can be done as a DIY project, but it is a considerable project. You want to replace the bad plywood with epoxy sealed marine plywood. If the plywood floor is rotten you often see rot issues with stringers and the transom once you get things opened up.

Just guessing here but figure on $500-1500 for materials and lot of your time on a DIY project.
 
Get an estimate of the current value of your boat, or one similar to it in working condition and compare that to the cost of repair. In all Likelyhood it's worth about 1.5-2K in fair condition and maybe 4K in perfect condition. As yzer said if the floor is rotted you will likely see other rot and then it's not worth fixing unless you have the time and skill to do it yourself. I could easily see you spending 2K to fix the boat and it may not be as good as the original factory work, though it could be better. If you can't get it repaired for less than 1K do yourself a favor and get another boat. I can say that because I brought a 1979 SleekCraft Day Cruiser back from the dead that had rotted stringers, bulkheads and flooring. It was a crappy messy dirty job and very labor intensive and though it was nice when it was finished I doubt it was as good as the factory could have done when it was firt made.
 
i think i send it to the write place
you can look me up on switchbait.com or coastsidefishingclub.com
 
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