Good service mechanic SOR
Hey Guys,
I know this has been asked quite a few times here but just chasing suggestions of a good boat mechanic for my annual service (South of the River).
Only bought the boat last year so this will be the first time I've had it serviced. It's a 2000ish 40hp mercury 2 stroke (about 320 hrs) and nothing wrong with it just want to make sure it'll get through another year of boating. The anode definetly needs replacing as it's pretty much gone but other than that I can't think of anything really. Would be great to get the whole boat and trailer inspected while it's there too (check grease in the trailer bearings etc).
Chivers marine is closest and they seemed really nice and helpful but their quote was a little over my budget so just hunting some less expensive options too before I go ahead with it.
Thanks
holth
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Date Joined: 09/10/06
no such thing as a cheaper
no such thing as a cheaper option. less money less things get done. do inspection of bearing and other stuff yourself that should keep costs down abit as boat places charge $90/100 ph. just get the motor serviced .
Walfootrot
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Date Joined: 23/07/12
Try Midway Marine down Rocko,
Try Midway Marine down Rocko, they do my 115 Optimax never had any issues.
dont forget to get the impeller replaced every year!
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joel88
Posts: 51
Date Joined: 02/04/12
Thanks for the replies. Yeah
Thanks for the replies. Yeah I completely agree that you get what you pay for, I just don't have the money at the moment for a complete extensive service and so trying to make a list of things that are needed. I will add the impeller on the list!
treefrog
Posts: 50
Date Joined: 17/12/12
Matich Marine
Matich Marine they are in the aquarama complex next to riviera
provide good service and the guys down there are very helpfull
just sorted a service manual and a 3yr service kit for me at a respectable price
dant
Posts: 504
Date Joined: 13/03/13
give mick a call at marine
give mick a call at marine masters mate - he is Mobile
Done everything on my boat - can call him up or msg anytime as well if you have any queries.
dkonig82
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Date Joined: 06/07/10
Bravo Marine have my vote.
Bravo Marine have my vote. Used them for every service and would highly recommend.
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gilligan
Posts: 130
Date Joined: 17/07/09
I've been happy with shane
I've been happy with shane from hayway's... Had a couple of things done so far.
i think prices were ok, but never been anywhere else...
joel88
Posts: 51
Date Joined: 02/04/12
Thanks guys, will have a
Thanks guys, will have a ring around. Cheers for the advice
Troy Summers
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Date Joined: 14/08/11
DO NOT USE FOOTHILLS!!! btw
DO NOT USE FOOTHILLS!!! btw Im chasing a mobile mech SOR too if anyone has any preferences
Tradewind
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Date Joined: 18/09/12
What's up with Foothills
What's up with Foothills Troy?
duges66
Posts: 140
Date Joined: 07/03/12
Buy a manual online, watch a
Get parts from the US online (half the price including postage) buy oils local, get a manual from ebay, watch a few youtube vids and do it yourself. Can't get cheaper than that plus you'll never pay someone ever again once you've done it once and realise how easy it actually is to do a yrly/ 100 hr service.
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gilligan
Posts: 130
Date Joined: 17/07/09
Is it really that easy if
Is it really that easy if you've got not much knowledge of boat engines?
nick82
Posts: 44
Date Joined: 15/12/10
Arthur Page,seems
Arthur Page,seems honest,good service done my boats over the years
aaasnapper
Posts: 218
Date Joined: 15/01/10
Mobile marine mech Rocko
Arthur Page is the guy I use. He is very good and and not very expensive. Only issue is he does not travel out of Rocky.
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Chatty
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Date Joined: 26/06/08
Arthur Page
Yep, I agree Arthur Page has serviced my boat for many years and I highly recommend him.
eziliving
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Date Joined: 30/12/09
brett ward is a gun. also
brett ward is a gun. also mobile mechanic so can come to your place. very busy though 0407384437
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jayce
Posts: 564
Date Joined: 10/12/11
Pinjarrah Marine
Pinjarrah Marine Service
0427836621
His name is Scott. He is a young bloke working for him self so reasonable pricing and good to deal with.