A good ride spoiled…kinda

Kracken · 05-25-2010, 11:18 AM

Thank you Charlie,

The impellor was supposedly replaced 10 months ago by another marina. I am not saying they didn’t replace it, but I certainly have my doubts. Had I returned the boat to the same marina for replacement it would be highly unlikely it would be ready for this coming weekend. People always talk about bad experiences with service, repairs and pricing at marinas, when I stumbled into this situation I was compelled to give praise where it is due. Fay’s Boatyard has earned my business going forward.

jrc · 05-25-2010, 01:38 PM

Thanks Kracken, it's good to hear good reviews. People are always ready to write when they are steamed, takes extra effort to write when things go well.

If I see a stopped boat I usually don't stop or even go over and check it out unless someone is waving. Maybe I should. I think I would stop if it was especially quiet (Early May or late October). But during the normal days I just figure the peole stopped for a swim. Now hatches open and smoke coming out should draw somebody's attention.

John A. Birdsall · 05-25-2010, 01:52 PM

I too had a breakdown just outside and south of Minge Cove. I have two gas tanks and ran out of gas. Upon changing tanks it would not start. I in after thought am glad that it didn't, as I did not put oil in the gas and it would have ceased the engine. My sister stood up with a rope in her hands and within minutes we were towed four miles or so to our cottage. My friend would not even accept some gas money. Thanks Dave I bet nobody would believe you can paddle a pontoon boat.

05-25-2010, 01:52 PM	#3
John A. Birdsall Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Norwich, CT Posts: 599 Thanks: 27 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	break down I too had a breakdown just outside and south of Minge Cove. I have two gas tanks and ran out of gas. Upon changing tanks it would not start. I in after thought am glad that it didn't, as I did not put oil in the gas and it would have ceased the engine. My sister stood up with a rope in her hands and within minutes we were towed four miles or so to our cottage. My friend would not even accept some gas money. Thanks Dave I bet nobody would believe you can paddle a pontoon boat.

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05-25-2010, 11:18 AM	#1
Kracken Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Alton Posts: 223 Thanks: 46 Thanked 130 Times in 50 Posts	Thank you Charlie, The impellor was supposedly replaced 10 months ago by another marina. I am not saying they didn’t replace it, but I certainly have my doubts. Had I returned the boat to the same marina for replacement it would be highly unlikely it would be ready for this coming weekend. People always talk about bad experiences with service, repairs and pricing at marinas, when I stumbled into this situation I was compelled to give praise where it is due. Fay’s Boatyard has earned my business going forward.

05-25-2010, 01:38 PM	#2
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	Thanks Kracken, it's good to hear good reviews. People are always ready to write when they are steamed, takes extra effort to write when things go well. If I see a stopped boat I usually don't stop or even go over and check it out unless someone is waving. Maybe I should. I think I would stop if it was especially quiet (Early May or late October). But during the normal days I just figure the peole stopped for a swim. Now hatches open and smoke coming out should draw somebody's attention.