Boat Mechanic

fltsimguy · 05-04-2015, 12:53 PM

Can anyone reccomend a good boat mechanic in the Gilford/Laconia/Alton area? Needs to be a yard on the water. We have a Sea Ray 280SS. Please feel free to PM me on this. Thanks!

ishoot308 · 05-04-2015, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by fltsimguy

Can anyone reccomend a good boat mechanic in the Gilford/Laconia/Alton area? Needs to be a yard on the water. We have a Sea Ray 280SS. Please feel free to PM me on this. Thanks!

What about Irwin Marine on Paugus Bay in Laconia?? Aren't they the local Searay dealer also??

Dan

Phantom · 05-04-2015, 03:13 PM

Thought that was an obvious one too iShoot !!

fltsimguy - if it's engine related work just about EVERY Marina is certified on Mercruiser / Penta's ....... and this would include doing engine Warranty work

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Descant · 05-04-2015, 04:53 PM

A key piece of missing info: Where are you? I like Irwin Marine for my Sea Ray, but if you're in Wolfeboro or Green's Basin, Irwin may not be convenient.

Phantom · 05-04-2015, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by fltsimguy

Can anyone reccomend a good boat mechanic in the Gilford/Laconia/Alton area? Needs to be a yard on the water. !

Descant-- he already defined what area in the original post

My guess is he is in Gilford and equidistant from Alton or Laconia
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Descant · 05-04-2015, 09:23 PM

My apologies

fltsimguy · 05-05-2015, 10:23 AM

MerCruiser's are easy to work on I agree and most can do it, but just trying to find someone who is quality and can be trusted. We know the Irwin guys, but trying to find an independent mechanic.

polarisman14 · 05-05-2015, 11:24 AM

I have a buddy that works at Fay's in Gilford that also does side work. If you would like his contact info please shoot me a PM.

Happy Gourmand · 05-05-2015, 11:26 AM

Dave's Motorboat Shop in Gilford. Not right on the water but he'll pick you up.

bigdog · 05-05-2015, 11:29 AM

Flsimguy....

I've used a Winnie Forum member as a boat mechanic in the past, he's been very reliable, reasonably priced, and knows his stuff ! He's an independant mechanic.
He will come to your boat location, either in water or on trailer.

His Forum name is: jst_4_kiks
Not sure if he's been active lately on Forum, but worth a try.
I will send you a PM with the last contact email and Cell# I have for him.

If you can't get him, I'd give Dave's MB Shop in Gilford a call, I'll vouch for him also, and have used in the past. He has vast knowledge or Mercruisers and provides good service.

Good luck!

cowisl · 05-05-2015, 02:27 PM

Dave Rossetti. Lighthouse marine. 603 968 3176

polarisman14 · 05-06-2015, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by bigdog

Flsimguy....

I've used a Winnie Forum member as a boat mechanic in the past, he's been very reliable, reasonably priced, and knows his stuff ! He's an independant mechanic.
He will come to your boat location, either in water or on trailer.

His Forum name is: jst_4_kiks
Not sure if he's been active lately on Forum, but worth a try.
I will send you a PM with the last contact email and Cell# I have for him.

If you can't get him, I'd give Dave's MB Shop in Gilford a call, I'll vouch for him also, and have used in the past. He has vast knowledge or Mercruisers and provides good service.

Good luck!

That'd be Kyle--the one I was going to suggest that you use. Definitely knows his stuff and his prices are very reasonable.

BroadHopper · 05-06-2015, 03:52 PM

He is independent and will travel to your boat. Give him a call at 603.387.6077.

WakeboardMom · 05-07-2015, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Happy Gourmand

Dave's Motorboat Shop in Gilford. Not right on the water but he'll pick you up.

Two big thumbs up for Dave.

He's worked on our Cobalt, Baja, Whaler, Ski Nautique and Air Nautique. Great guy.

polarisman14 · 05-07-2015, 06:49 PM

For what it's worth, Kyle recommended Dave to me for issues I was having with my antique outboard. For anything newer than 1970 I wouldn't hesitate to use Kyle, and even with older stuff it'd be a toss-up

hig · 05-10-2015, 09:38 PM

Also had good experience with Dave.

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dippasan · 05-12-2015, 09:29 AM

Serviced my twin engine Formula Last year. Took a test ride with me.
Stands by his work. Great guy.

jst_4_kiks · 05-21-2015, 10:11 PM

A few good local mechanics have been mentioned here, myself included.

What needs to be done to the boat for service? Mentioned the area & boat you have. Doesnt matter to me where boat is located, I am mobile. Just last weekend I traveled to Wolfeboro to service some jetskis in the water at another members house. If you are islander its slight more difficult but still doable to access.

PM me with any questions you have. Thanks.

Donzi Minx · 05-22-2015, 05:39 AM

Nobody better mechanically, nobody easier to deal with on problems, The Ewings
Dave and the Mrs. over at Dave's Motorboat. Tom, who came from Castle Marine completes, and compliments all the work they do.

05-04-2015, 12:53 PM	#1
fltsimguy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 69 Thanks: 14 Thanked 30 Times in 11 Posts	Boat Mechanic Can anyone reccomend a good boat mechanic in the Gilford/Laconia/Alton area? Needs to be a yard on the water. We have a Sea Ray 280SS. Please feel free to PM me on this. Thanks!

05-04-2015, 03:13 PM	#3
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	Thought that was an obvious one too iShoot !! fltsimguy - if it's engine related work just about EVERY Marina is certified on Mercruiser / Penta's ....... and this would include doing engine Warranty work . __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

05-04-2015, 04:53 PM	#4
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,339 Thanks: 1,339 Thanked 1,621 Times in 1,053 Posts	Geography? A key piece of missing info: Where are you? I like Irwin Marine for my Sea Ray, but if you're in Wolfeboro or Green's Basin, Irwin may not be convenient.

05-04-2015, 09:23 PM	#6
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,339 Thanks: 1,339 Thanked 1,621 Times in 1,053 Posts	Oops My apologies

05-05-2015, 11:24 AM	#8
polarisman14 Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Gilmanton, NH Posts: 139 Thanks: 37 Thanked 23 Times in 20 Posts	I have a buddy that works at Fay's in Gilford that also does side work. If you would like his contact info please shoot me a PM. __________________ >>>Matt<<< To Tow: 2007 Honda Ridgeline RTL To Float: 1977 MFG Gypsy Star 17 O/B

05-05-2015, 10:23 AM	#7
fltsimguy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 69 Thanks: 14 Thanked 30 Times in 11 Posts	MerCruiser's are easy to work on I agree and most can do it, but just trying to find someone who is quality and can be trusted. We know the Irwin guys, but trying to find an independent mechanic.

05-05-2015, 11:26 AM	#9
Happy Gourmand Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ruskin FL Posts: 1,027 Thanks: 188 Thanked 322 Times in 179 Posts	Dave's Motorboat Shop in Gilford. Not right on the water but he'll pick you up.

05-05-2015, 11:29 AM	#10
bigdog Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central MA-Gilford Posts: 1,446 Thanks: 340 Thanked 119 Times in 96 Posts	Boat Mechanic Flsimguy.... I've used a Winnie Forum member as a boat mechanic in the past, he's been very reliable, reasonably priced, and knows his stuff ! He's an independant mechanic. He will come to your boat location, either in water or on trailer. His Forum name is: jst_4_kiks Not sure if he's been active lately on Forum, but worth a try. I will send you a PM with the last contact email and Cell# I have for him. If you can't get him, I'd give Dave's MB Shop in Gilford a call, I'll vouch for him also, and have used in the past. He has vast knowledge or Mercruisers and provides good service. Good luck!

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cowisl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cow Island Posts: 168 Thanks: 6 Thanked 20 Times in 12 Posts	Dave Rossetti. Lighthouse marine. 603 968 3176

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05-06-2015, 03:52 PM	#13
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,570 Thanks: 3,205 Thanked 1,101 Times in 793 Posts	Brian Farrell He is independent and will travel to your boat. Give him a call at 603.387.6077. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

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05-07-2015, 06:49 PM	#15
polarisman14 Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Gilmanton, NH Posts: 139 Thanks: 37 Thanked 23 Times in 20 Posts	For what it's worth, Kyle recommended Dave to me for issues I was having with my antique outboard. For anything newer than 1970 I wouldn't hesitate to use Kyle, and even with older stuff it'd be a toss-up __________________ >>>Matt<<< To Tow: 2007 Honda Ridgeline RTL To Float: 1977 MFG Gypsy Star 17 O/B

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05-10-2015, 09:38 PM	#16
hig Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 58 Thanks: 41 Thanked 15 Times in 12 Posts	Also had good experience with Dave. Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk 2

05-12-2015, 09:29 AM	#17
dippasan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hooksett NH and Sleepers Isl Posts: 392 Thanks: 287 Thanked 190 Times in 83 Posts	Dave's Motorboat Serviced my twin engine Formula Last year. Took a test ride with me. Stands by his work. Great guy. __________________ Luck is when preparedness meets opportunity

05-21-2015, 10:11 PM	#18
jst_4_kiks Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 129 Thanks: 25 Thanked 15 Times in 11 Posts	A few good local mechanics have been mentioned here, myself included. What needs to be done to the boat for service? Mentioned the area & boat you have. Doesnt matter to me where boat is located, I am mobile. Just last weekend I traveled to Wolfeboro to service some jetskis in the water at another members house. If you are islander its slight more difficult but still doable to access. PM me with any questions you have. Thanks. __________________ Marine Technician - Learning Something New Every Day PM with any questions about marine repair

05-22-2015, 05:39 AM	#19
Donzi Minx Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melrose, Mass. Posts: 191 Thanks: 0 Thanked 183 Times in 52 Posts	Boat Mechanic Nobody better mechanically, nobody easier to deal with on problems, The Ewings Dave and the Mrs. over at Dave's Motorboat. Tom, who came from Castle Marine completes, and compliments all the work they do.

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