A Big thanks to Dinghy world and HONDA

As a few people were aware i had some issues with my engine the 2nd last day in Exmouth.

Came back and sussed a few things out and realised it might have been a gearbox issue, so after speaking to the guys from men on boats with some advice and help, we worked out that the engine was still under warranty as they changed the warranty over from 3 to 5 years 6 months before this particular engine was purchased.

Phew what a relief..............so put onto John at Dinghy world and recieved top service, every promised phone call was made, all the follow up calls etc and time frames were kept.

Once we sussed out a tooth on the forward gear they were in immediate contact with honda who said yeah no issues we will fix it, but instead or repairing the gears etc just replaced the whole gear box with a BRAND NEW one, and upgraded from the original one in the boat.

No issues at all and 110% satisfied with Dinghy World and especially Honda for coming to the party big time with this.

Was apparently around 7 grand worth or repair done on the engine.

So if anyone was thinking about a new engine, they have a great warranty and aftercare.

Personally when im in the market for another engine i will be buying Honda again.


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GOOD NEWS

Sat, 2010-06-19 13:25

Thats good news, you weren't looking too happy when I met you at the servo and you told me about the gearbox trouble so expect a huge smile on your dial now.

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relief

Sat, 2010-06-19 13:31

I bet that was a big relief mate! It realy is great when a company does the right thing by its clients because there are lot of companies out there that try to shift the blame! Plus now the 7 grand u saved on the boat can be used to buy more fishing bling haha.

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yes mate, normally its

Sat, 2010-06-19 14:01

yes mate, normally its always shifting the blame, atleast they stand by there Engine 100%, and yeah not having to outlay that money doesnt mean i have more to spend on gear haha, dont need anything alse atm, prob downsize the collection a bit more

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you gotta stop doing

Sat, 2010-06-19 21:48

you gotta stop doing rollbacks in the boat Matt!!  seriously that is great news mate...good to see a manufacturer look after its customers...

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Good to here Matt as I was

Sun, 2010-06-20 06:43

Good to here Matt as I was getting a little worried on where to take my Honda for its next service.now Men on boats have shut down. As WW in wangara will never get to touch this motor.Do Dingy world have a mobil service as its a long drive for me ,but I guess if the work is of high standard then its all good.

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not too syre mate, they

Sun, 2010-06-20 09:32

not too syre mate, they could, i know they had a big van in the yard yesterday when i picked up the boat, a phone call would be all thats needed to find out.

yeah a long drive but atleast you will get looked after and besides its prob only another 15mins further than men on boats

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great to hear Matt. now you

Sun, 2010-06-20 12:57

great to hear Matt. now you just have to get out there for a spin and fish to test it out. that is if the boss lets you Laughing

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took it out for a spin on

Sun, 2010-06-20 17:08

took it out for a spin on the river today for a cruise, going all sweet again, great to be back on the water

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Good to hear

Sun, 2010-06-20 17:16

Matt, Good to hear all went well, have known Dave and Vince for a number of years and dealt with John there before with good results.

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yes Andrew thanks for the

Sun, 2010-06-20 17:17

yes Andrew thanks for the advice and the help from you guys as well.

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now you need to get it out

Mon, 2010-06-21 07:03

now you need to get it out into the salty stuff where the big fish live and give it a go. glad its  all good again

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