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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Sea Nymph on March 11, 2010, 06:15:09 AM

Title: Can anyone reomend a good outboard mechanic?
Post by: Sea Nymph on March 11, 2010, 06:15:09 AM

Has anyone has success with a good outboard mechanic who is willing to come to your home? I would like to go by word of mouth as there are just too many backyard mechanics out there. Thx

Title: Re: Can anyone reomend a good outboard mechanic?
Post by: newsman on March 11, 2010, 07:33:48 PM

Maple Ridge Marine; they don't make house calls though.

Title: Re: Can anyone reomend a good outboard mechanic?
Post by: troutbreath on March 11, 2010, 08:00:16 PM

Yourself, get the manual and start tinkering.

Title: Re: Can anyone reomend a good outboard mechanic?
Post by: Rp3Flyfisher on March 11, 2010, 08:11:10 PM

Otter marine in New West.

http://www.otteroutboard.com/ (http://www.otteroutboard.com/)
Rick

Title: Re: Can anyone reomend a good outboard mechanic?
Post by: Sea Nymph on March 12, 2010, 07:16:03 AM

Thx for the info guys, but I was hoping to find a mechanic who does work on the side either after hours or on the weekend. I was thinking about doing it myself and still may, I just don't want to get over my head.

Title: Re: Can anyone reomend a good outboard mechanic?
Post by: yamadirt 426 on March 12, 2010, 07:56:16 AM

If you know what the problem is just make a detail list of exactly what you took off the motor in that order and take some pictures. Replace worn parts and reasemble. If you don't know what the prob is thats where it gets tricky. Get a manual. As long as you know how it came off it will go back on in the reverse order so its hard to screw up.

Title: Re: Can anyone reomend a good outboard mechanic?
Post by: newsman on March 12, 2010, 05:27:50 PM

I agree with pictures and a manual it should be straight forward, most outboards are pretty simple.

Title: Re: Can anyone reomend a good outboard mechanic?
Post by: Bill on March 13, 2010, 07:14:32 AM

Go on Craigslist boats I have seen a few adds where a mechanic will make house calls .

                                                                                                    good luck

Title: Re: Can anyone reomend a good outboard mechanic?
Post by: Sea Nymph on March 13, 2010, 11:13:29 AM

Thx but Craigslist is not an option. I tried that last year and the fellow that came over was just some backyard mechanic. I prefer to go by word of mouth.

Title: Re: Can anyone reomend a good outboard mechanic?
Post by: firstlight on March 13, 2010, 06:51:33 PM

Haney Marine 604 467 5256

Title: Re: Can anyone reomend a good outboard mechanic?
Post by: Bhinky on March 15, 2010, 04:24:30 PM

Armed Wrenches Mobile Mechanic
604 351-3101
Ask for Brad

He's my brother in law, this is his side business. He's a heavy duty mechanic by trade. If it has a motor he can fix it. It's a legit business, registered with the government ect....

Title: Re: Can anyone reomend a good outboard mechanic?
Post by: Big Rob on March 15, 2010, 09:22:49 PM

Joe Hyde at Haney Marine on McKay Street Maple Ridge. 604 467 5256

Title: Re: Can anyone reomend a good outboard mechanic?
Post by: Sea Nymph on March 17, 2010, 06:07:57 PM

Thx guys for your help.