| Title: | Powerboats |
| Notice: | Introductions 2 /Classifieds 3 / '97 Ski Season 1267 |
| Moderator: | KWLITY::SUTER |
| Created: | Thu May 12 1988 |
| Last Modified: | Wed Jun 04 1997 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Number of topics: | 1275 |
| Total number of notes: | 18109 |
Does anyone know a mechanic who makes house calls? I have an alpha stern drive that is connected to a 260hp mercruiser. It was fine when I took it out last winter but now I can't get it into reverse. The boat is on blocks and relatively non-mobile. I have it schedule to be transported to the sea on May 27. My worst case is to have it brought to a mechanic I know on that date but I'd dearly love to have it fixed so I can use on mem day w/e. I'm leary of removing stern drives myself. I suspect the gear or cable just got stuck over the winter. N.E. Power and Marine wouldn't take it. The suggested a fellow named J.P. Robinson from action (Mobile Marine) but they couldn't give me a phone number and I can't find him. Anyone know who he is? Any help appreciated. Thanks, Paul
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| 1218.1 | A possibility... | BUSY::CLEMENT | Smells like Nirvana | Fri May 12 1995 09:42 | 9 |
I heard of a guy in Grafton from another boater who raved about his
skills and prices.
I think the name was Bob's Mobile Marine in Grafton MA.
I never had a need to find his phone number. If you find him please
post his phone number. Grafton is in the Worcester phone directory.
Good luck, Mark
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| 1218.2 | mobile mechanic found - thanks for the help | IMOKAY::cummings | Paul T. Cummings LTN2 | Fri May 12 1995 14:29 | 9 |
I found the mechanic. He is from Boxborough not Action. He will be doing the repair in the next couple of days. Thanks for the help. I'll post results after the job is done. Paul | |||||
| 1218.3 | IMOKAY::cummings | Paul T. Cummings LTN2 | Tue May 16 1995 13:10 | 31 | |
Repair report: The follow is J.P. Robinson from Mobile Marine of Boxborough. He did the job in about 45 minutes, plus 1.5 hrs travel, plus 40$ in parts (cable, seal kits - list price I'm sure) for $165. His rate is 50$/hr for repairs or travel. The problem was the inner part of the shift cable (i.e. the actual cable as opposed to the cable system including outer core) was jammed up with various types of gunk and corrosion. I called him on Friday and he showed up on Saturday (in the rain!). He seemed knowledgeable. He was professional and courteous. I think the price was very reasonable. He lubed the whole thing and checked the alignment. I haven't had the boat in the water yet so I can't testify to the integrity of the water seals but I don't have any reason to doubt it. He also does hauling for 50$/hr. He bought a fancy new trailer and is very interested in this business. I plan to use him whenever I have a problem. He'll travel to your boat - you pay for travel time. I'd recommend him. (I don't have the phone # but he can be reached by information in Boxborough MA.) Paul | |||||
| 1218.4 | Mechanic wanted | MTADMS::GALLO | Thu Sep 19 1996 11:56 | 7 | |
| 1218.5 | KWLITY::SUTER | and now for something you'll really like! | Thu Sep 19 1996 13:46 | 11 | |