Good Marine Mechanic?

Kirk · 04-14-2017, 06:33 AM

Can anyone recommend a good marine Mechanic? Thanks

BroadHopper · 04-14-2017, 07:14 AM

in Gilford, NH

Thom and Dave are the best in the business!

Ken · 04-14-2017, 09:03 AM

Lance Packard. Center harbor. Packard marine

ursa minor · 04-14-2017, 10:16 AM

I'll second the recommendation for Lance Packard. (603) 253-6955

SummerIslander · 04-14-2017, 10:39 AM

What type of boat do you have? As with cars, some mechanics are better with old, classic or non-standard stuff, others will do a good job on recent models and have all the tools and training but are limited to what manuals tell them to do, can't go outside the box. Fewer seem to cope well with outboards these days, especially older small ones.

Lance has done great work for years, he does it all from boats to fixing plow rigs.

After several strikeouts, I had excellent luck finding Lane's End Marina in Melvin Village to troubleshoot a 40-year-old boat retrofitted with EFI that had had teething issues, very happy with them. They seem to service everything from wood classics to modern performance boats there, and won't sell you what you don't need.

Kirk · 04-14-2017, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SummerIslander

What type of boat do you have? As with cars, some mechanics are better with old, classic or non-standard stuff, others will do a good job on recent models and have all the tools and training but are limited to what manuals tell them to do, can't go outside the box. Fewer seem to cope well with outboards these days, especially older small ones.

Lance has done great work for years, he does it all from boats to fixing plow rigs.

After several strikeouts, I had excellent luck finding Lane's End Marina in Melvin Village to troubleshoot a 40-year-old boat retrofitted with EFI that had had teething issues, very happy with them. They seem to service everything from wood classics to modern performance boats there, and won't sell you what you don't need.

Its a 32' Sunsation with twin 454 Mags I have an exhaust leak that needs to fixed.
thanks to all, for the help

Donzi Minx · 04-14-2017, 10:46 AM

UNEQUIVOCALLY Dave and Tom @ Dave's Motorboat Shoppe LLC.

pontoonbarge · 04-14-2017, 11:05 AM

We've been very happy with Andrew's Marine Service - have been a customer for years.

http://www.andrewsmarineservice.com/

04-14-2017, 06:33 AM	#1
Kirk Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Good Marine Mechanic? Can anyone recommend a good marine Mechanic? Thanks

04-14-2017, 07:14 AM	#2
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,568 Thanks: 3,199 Thanked 1,099 Times in 792 Posts	Dave's Motorboat Shop in Gilford, NH Thom and Dave are the best in the business! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

04-14-2017, 10:16 AM	#4
ursa minor Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tuftonborough & Franklin MA Posts: 265 Thanks: 99 Thanked 143 Times in 64 Posts	I'll second the recommendation for Lance Packard. (603) 253-6955 __________________ " Any day with a boat ride in it is a good day"

04-14-2017, 10:39 AM	#5
SummerIslander Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 4 Posts	Depends on the boat What type of boat do you have? As with cars, some mechanics are better with old, classic or non-standard stuff, others will do a good job on recent models and have all the tools and training but are limited to what manuals tell them to do, can't go outside the box. Fewer seem to cope well with outboards these days, especially older small ones. Lance has done great work for years, he does it all from boats to fixing plow rigs. After several strikeouts, I had excellent luck finding Lane's End Marina in Melvin Village to troubleshoot a 40-year-old boat retrofitted with EFI that had had teething issues, very happy with them. They seem to service everything from wood classics to modern performance boats there, and won't sell you what you don't need.

04-14-2017, 10:46 AM	#7
Donzi Minx Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melrose, Mass. Posts: 191 Thanks: 0 Thanked 183 Times in 52 Posts	Outstanding Marine Mechanics UNEQUIVOCALLY Dave and Tom @ Dave's Motorboat Shoppe LLC.

04-14-2017, 09:03 AM	#3
Ken Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hazlet, NJ and Cow island Posts: 21 Thanks: 6 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Lance Packard. Center harbor. Packard marine

04-14-2017, 11:05 AM	#8
pontoonbarge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Windham, NH Posts: 42 Thanks: 86 Thanked 18 Times in 9 Posts	Andrew's Marine Service We've been very happy with Andrew's Marine Service - have been a customer for years. http://www.andrewsmarineservice.com/

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