Boat mechanic?

11-14-2003, 08:35 AM

Does anyone know of a good boat mechanic that does work on the side? I bought a used boat that has twin Mercruiser 5.7 liter engines (350 cu in). The motors were froze and I managed to free them up and get them to spin over. I have not started them up yet (where the boat is on the trailer, I do not have access to water hose.) but thought I could find a good boat mechanic who could check out the whole boat for me and get her ready for next years boating season.

huntr1 · 11-14-2003, 08:41 AM

Where are you located? I have a boat mechanic that replaced the seals on my outdrive this summer as a side job. He's over by Newburg. PM me if you are interested, and I will give you his number. Can't put his name out in the open 'cause if his work found out, it'd cause him trouble. Ya know what I'm sayin?

11-14-2003, 08:45 AM

My boat is in the Prince Frederick area currently. Will Trailer it to my lot in Lusby once I get the lot excavated and driveway put in.

huntr1 · 11-14-2003, 08:48 AM

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Originally posted by baswm
My boat is in the Prince Frederick area currently. Will Trailer it to my lot in Lusby once I get the lot excavated and driveway put in.

Guess that's a little far for ya to travel. If you change your mind, let me know. He charged me 300.00 to change the seals (I provided the seals - $100.00), and Rick's Marine (only place that I could find that works on OMC) wanted $1000.00.

11-14-2003, 08:56 AM

That is quite a savings there by having it done on the side. If I took it to a marina, they would put a hurting on my wallet.

huntr1 · 11-14-2003, 08:58 AM

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Originally posted by baswm
That is quite a savings there by having it done on the side. If I took it to a marina, they would put a hurting on my wallet.

Ain't that the TRUTH! Then they would bend you over and tell you to squeal like a pig! (Sorry Christy)

CowGirlUp · 11-14-2003, 09:03 AM

Located in Lusby MD & Valley Lee MD This is my father he has worked on boats all his life and is a wooden boat builder as well. Known well in St. Marys County.... let me know if you are interested, and I will pass along his telephone numbers.

huntr1 · 11-14-2003, 09:06 AM

Nevermind me, looks like you got the optimum hook up goin on from CowGirl.

11-14-2003, 09:12 AM

Sure, pass along his info. I Can call him and see if it is something he is interested in doing and get an idea how much.

CowGirlUp · 11-14-2003, 09:16 AM

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Originally posted by baswm
Sure, pass along his info. I Can call him and see if it is something he is interested in doing and get an idea how much.

Do you have an email address...I will email you his business card.

11-14-2003, 08:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
baswm Posts: n/a	Boat mechanic? Does anyone know of a good boat mechanic that does work on the side? I bought a used boat that has twin Mercruiser 5.7 liter engines (350 cu in). The motors were froze and I managed to free them up and get them to spin over. I have not started them up yet (where the boat is on the trailer, I do not have access to water hose.) but thought I could find a good boat mechanic who could check out the whole boat for me and get her ready for next years boating season.
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11-14-2003, 08:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
baswm Posts: n/a	My boat is in the Prince Frederick area currently. Will Trailer it to my lot in Lusby once I get the lot excavated and driveway put in.
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11-14-2003, 08:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
baswm Posts: n/a	quite a savings That is quite a savings there by having it done on the side. If I took it to a marina, they would put a hurting on my wallet.
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11-14-2003, 09:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
CowGirlUp Yeee hawww Member Since: Oct 2003 Location: Valley Lee Posts: 2,446	W. F. Goddard Marine Located in Lusby MD & Valley Lee MD This is my father he has worked on boats all his life and is a wooden boat builder as well. Known well in St. Marys County.... let me know if you are interested, and I will pass along his telephone numbers.
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11-14-2003, 09:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
baswm Posts: n/a	re:cowgirl Sure, pass along his info. I Can call him and see if it is something he is interested in doing and get an idea how much.
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