Boat servicing

Would anybody like to recomend somewhere in the Rockingham area for me to take my Honda 4 to be serviced? I am fairly new to the area and a big beliver in that word of mouth is the best form of advertising. The last place I took it was very expencive and real poor customer service so hopefully you could sugest a friendly place that I could become a regular customer.

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i just got a quote for a

Thu, 2010-01-14 17:08

i just got a quote for a service from a local r'ham yard for my 60hp yammy 4st. 100hr.....$500 and that doesn't include impeller??? i'll watch this post with interest

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servicing

Thu, 2010-01-14 17:15

Joel at midway marine is a really good mechanic. Was his apprentice for a few years before i moved to queensland. That last 90hp honda i serviced was around $650 that was engine oil and filter, gearbox oil, water pump impeller, both fuel filters, $80 water sep filter. thermostat and spark plugs. the parts for the jap engines, yamaha honda and suzuki are generally more expensive than the us engines, thats why service prices are generally higher.

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Arthur Page

Thu, 2010-01-14 17:36

try Arthur Page  mobile mechanic. i got my baot done this year very cheaply considering he fixed more than just the service. i went to the mechanics in rockingham with one being very rude about the problem they supposedly fixed last year at a price of 2grand and yet again less than ten hours on the clock my problem arose again. arthur fixed it quickly and about 70% cheaper. cant say enough about him. but he is very busy

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the jap egines

Thu, 2010-01-14 17:42

the jap engines may be more expensive but generally are more reliable and better built

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Ward Boats

Thu, 2010-01-14 18:05

I use Bret from Ward Boats he is mobile and does a good job and doesn't charge through the nose. 0407 384 437

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where are Ward boats

Thu, 2010-01-14 18:22

where are Ward boats located??

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Ward Boats!

Thu, 2010-01-14 19:08

PJAY, Pinjarra but he's mobile, very busy man indeed & does a good job!

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Wow so many options....

Thu, 2010-01-14 18:55

Wow so many options.... thanks for the responces so far....

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Arthur Page

Thu, 2010-01-14 19:12

Definatley recomend Arthur He's local in Rockingham He's mobile and his rates are realy good compared with the boat yards...He knows his stuff too.

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men on boats

Thu, 2010-01-14 19:46

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Warranty

Thu, 2010-01-14 20:09

Are ther not warranty issues by having you motor serviced by "others"?

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are you asking a question

Thu, 2010-01-14 20:12

are you asking a question alan or saying warranty will not be affected?

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Asking

Thu, 2010-01-14 20:30

hence the ? mark. 

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mmmm good question...i am

Thu, 2010-01-14 20:32

mmmm good question...i am pretty sure Arthur page is very well qualified.

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Warranty

Thu, 2010-01-14 20:42

However the question is when the engine is under a warranty period will the manufacturer accept that maintenance has been undertaken by perhaps an unauthorised agent.  I would think probably not so beware.

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Just like a car

Fri, 2010-01-15 06:16

Provided it's serviced by a qualified mechanic warranty is not a problem unless of course it is a warranty claim for a repair.

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i have heard Arthur is verry

Thu, 2010-01-14 22:15

i have heard Arthur is verry good but never used him just lots of reccomendations but if no luck it might be worth giving men on boats a call. i know it will mean a bit of a drive but i cant reccomend anyone down there, i have been bitten more than once

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Arthur page

Fri, 2010-01-15 09:50

With all these reccomendations for Arthur page , does anyone have his phone number ? I am also in need of a good mechanic in the rockingham area .

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Arthur Page

Fri, 2010-01-15 13:27

Arthur Page Marine

  • Rockingham, WA, 6168
  • Phone:phone (08) 9592 5465

I think this is the correct number....

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CHEERS

Fri, 2010-01-15 15:15

CHEERS MRWINTA

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arthur also advertises in

Fri, 2010-01-15 18:22

arthur also advertises in one of the local papers in the boating section.....small add

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$650 was mentioned

Fri, 2010-01-15 18:30

sounds fair to me...

being a mechanical tradesperson myself and servicing my own outboard id be buggered if id do someone elses for less than 650...

if thats the going rate jump at it

 

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