copeman
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Outboard Mechanic
Anybody know a good outboard mechanic in Erie? Michalaks says they don't work on my outboard. Anybody have any opinions on Presque Isle Sports? Thanks for your answers.
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bulldog1
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RE: Outboard Mechanic
2011/05/25 17:12:13
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I don't have much good to say about any marine mechanics that I've run across, with the exception of the folks at Kennerdell near Oil City/Franklin.
Hopefully someone will chime in with better news...
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BIGSLICK
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RE: Outboard Mechanic
2011/05/25 17:30:35
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What kind of OB is it.....Year/Make/Model...
Haven't heard too many good things about presque isle sports other than he takes awhile..But he is cheaper than anyone else around...
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RE: Outboard Mechanic
2011/05/25 19:11:45
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need details i can get u yo the right person or take care of it my self drop a email
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Small Program
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RE: Outboard Mechanic
2011/05/25 19:15:38
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See John at PIS. Yes, they're busy, but been doing outboards there forever.
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RE: Outboard Mechanic
2011/05/25 21:47:59
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If you take it to Presque Isle Sports you'll be lucky to have it by Labor Day.
His people skills absolutely stink. I'll row my boat before I take a motor to him again.
I have had service work done at Surf and Turf 4 times. It has never taken more than 3 days.
During the boating season, it's worth paying a few extra bucks to be back in business quickly.w_w.
If it has fins and gills, I'm there.
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RE: Outboard Mechanic
2011/05/25 22:13:30
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ORIGINAL: worm_waster
During the boating season, it's worth paying a few extra bucks to be back in business quickly.
I'll second that
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RE: Outboard Mechanic
2011/05/26 13:44:55
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Its a shame that a good marine mechanic is so hard to find these days. Especially with such an absence of jobs today 
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RE: Outboard Mechanic
2011/05/26 15:57:49
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ORIGINAL: bulldog1
I don't have much good to say about any marine mechanics that I've run across, with the exception of the folks at Kennerdell near Oil City/Franklin.
Hopefully someone will chime in with better news...
Weigle Brothers are hit or miss. Sometimes good sometimes you waste your money.
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RE: Outboard Mechanic
2011/05/26 16:00:32
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ORIGINAL: ShutUpNFish
Its a shame that a good marine mechanic is so hard to find these days. Especially with such an absence of jobs today
No dealer wants to pay decent wages. Good marine mechanics don't advertise for work and are usually backed up for months. I wouldn't touch a rig for under $35 an hour.
post edited by Outdoor Adventures - 2011/05/26 16:01:15
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Rough House
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RE: Outboard Mechanic
2011/05/26 16:18:59
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give Tim a call at north east marina. From what ive heard there pretty good. Not sure of price or length of time they need but its worth a shot.
814-725-8244
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RE: Outboard Mechanic
2011/05/26 17:57:18
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If you don't mind a little drive, there's a guy on 193 in Kingsville Ohio, who is really good with mercs. Shop is at his house, and very reasonable.
I love cats. I just can't eat a whole one..
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RE: Outboard Mechanic
2011/05/27 12:47:24
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SURF AND TURF does a good job and fairly quick. I had a few things done there the last couple of years. I bought a new aftermarket outdrive and my gimbal ring was too sloppy, so I had them put on a new one before I put the new drive on. Had them install a reman engine for me last fall. Reasonable price and Jug & Dave do good work. I have gone to PRESQUE ISLE SPORTS a few times over the last 40 yrs. John pretty much grew up in the business. He will really help you out, if he can. I brought my boat up for the season one time and forgot the rod that goes from the end of the trim cylinders thru the outdrive.(I had the outdrive off at home to put in a new gimbal bearing.) I Put the outdrive in back of the truck and was going to put back on in Erie, because I needed gaskets. I left the rod laying on my wall.)  He didn't have a new one but went out in his yard and took one off an old boat he had and told me to use it and bring it back when I got mine. He knows his stuff, but he needs more help because like someone said, you can't be in a hurry. MICHALAC MARINE also did some work for me and I was satisfied. The problem is we all want it done FAST and so does the 100 other customers. 
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RE: Outboard Mechanic
2011/05/27 15:16:54
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ORIGINAL: Outdoor Adventures
ORIGINAL: bulldog1
I don't have much good to say about any marine mechanics that I've run across, with the exception of the folks at Kennerdell near Oil City/Franklin.
Hopefully someone will chime in with better news...
Weigle Brothers are hit or miss. Sometimes good sometimes you waste your money.
Went there once, won't go back. Musta been a miss that time...
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