mechanic for an old boat?

Berrycat · 08-15-2023, 11:29 AM

Hi, anyone want to recommend a marine service that likes and is good with old boats? I have a vintage bowrider and am thinking of replacing the engine (engine got messed up with some aftermarket parts put in by the second owner..) but my current boat mechanic has had the boat out for repairs with no progress (and no apparent work) since the original put in date weeks ago and I don't think they're really interested.

tis · 08-15-2023, 11:40 AM

You could try Lakes Region Boat Restoration on Rte. 28 in Wolfeboro.

AC2717 · 08-15-2023, 01:25 PM

NTM - Nick Thurston in Gilford works on the vintage

Nautique2001 · 08-15-2023, 03:35 PM

Kevin Griffin & Peter Learn from Off the Water Marine (603-253-5179) keep my '83 ski boat running a treat!

They're based out of Harilla Landing and great to work with.

fatlazyless · 08-15-2023, 05:11 PM

How's about Lighthouse Marine Services, 147 Middle Rd, Center Tuftonboro which has a long ad in Craigslist-NH/boats with 13 different boat repair photos plus they are a Tohatsu outboard dealer.

tis · 08-16-2023, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Berrycat

Hi, anyone want to recommend a marine service that likes and is good with old boats? I have a vintage bowrider and am thinking of replacing the engine (engine got messed up with some aftermarket parts put in by the second owner..) but my current boat mechanic has had the boat out for repairs with no progress (and no apparent work) since the original put in date weeks ago and I don't think they're really interested.

Seriously go over to Lakes Region and look at all the old boats they are restoring. They have one that is Canadian so needs a Canadian motor they are waiting for while restoring the rest. They have from rowboats up. We are having our bottom done there this winter. Not saying there aren't other good places....

Descant · 08-16-2023, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Berrycat

Hi, anyone want to recommend a marine service that likes and is good with old boats? I have a vintage bowrider and am thinking of replacing the engine (engine got messed up with some aftermarket parts put in by the second owner..) but my current boat mechanic has had the boat out for repairs with no progress (and no apparent work) since the original put in date weeks ago and I don't think they're really interested.

I'm having trouble matching "bowrider" and Vintage" in my mind. What year/make boat? I/O? What make/model engine and outdrive?

Berrycat · 08-20-2023, 10:56 AM

I probably used the term imprecisely. It's 50 years old fiberglass with nice late-60s styling. The problem is the engine, not the hull which is in terrific shape. Yet another of those boats that must have lived in a barn somewhere for a long time.

Woody38 · 08-20-2023, 01:00 PM

I don't know where you are located. Give a look at Fay's boat yard. I am sure Jeff would be able to help with engine problems.

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Slickcraft · 08-20-2023, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Woody38

I don't know where you are located. Give a look at Fay's boat yard. I am sure Jeff would be able to help with engine problems.

Jeff does know old boat engines. If he is too busy, he may have a suggestion.

Alan

08-15-2023, 11:29 AM	#1
Berrycat Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Posts: 5 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	mechanic for an old boat? Hi, anyone want to recommend a marine service that likes and is good with old boats? I have a vintage bowrider and am thinking of replacing the engine (engine got messed up with some aftermarket parts put in by the second owner..) but my current boat mechanic has had the boat out for repairs with no progress (and no apparent work) since the original put in date weeks ago and I don't think they're really interested.

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AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,587 Thanks: 756 Thanked 356 Times in 268 Posts	NTM - Nick Thurston in Gilford works on the vintage __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"

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fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,937 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 307 Thanked 1,056 Times in 769 Posts	How's about Lighthouse Marine Services, 147 Middle Rd, Center Tuftonboro which has a long ad in Craigslist-NH/boats with 13 different boat repair photos plus they are a Tohatsu outboard dealer. __________________ .... Banned for life from local thrift store!

08-20-2023, 10:56 AM	#8
Berrycat Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Posts: 5 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	maybe not vintage.... I probably used the term imprecisely. It's 50 years old fiberglass with nice late-60s styling. The problem is the engine, not the hull which is in terrific shape. Yet another of those boats that must have lived in a barn somewhere for a long time.

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tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,841 Thanks: 764 Thanked 1,474 Times in 1,029 Posts	You could try Lakes Region Boat Restoration on Rte. 28 in Wolfeboro.

08-15-2023, 03:35 PM	#4
Nautique2001 Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 24 Thanks: 6 Thanked 14 Times in 11 Posts	Kevin Griffin & Peter Learn from Off the Water Marine (603-253-5179) keep my '83 ski boat running a treat! They're based out of Harilla Landing and great to work with.

08-20-2023, 01:00 PM	#9
Woody38 Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 583 Thanks: 46 Thanked 110 Times in 81 Posts	I don't know where you are located. Give a look at Fay's boat yard. I am sure Jeff would be able to help with engine problems. _______________________________ I am a retired workaholic and continuing aquaholic