The MARINA got me AGAIN.

[Luna Sea 5]

Picked up the boat today, only to find a bill for about $1,000.00.  The first time they fixed the raw water pump and the bilge, they replace the switch and the pump, this time it was the wires... So they say...  They know if it was the pump again, they couldn't charge me.. so in my opinion, they just made up another cause to screw me.  Ya just can't win....  THIS IS WHY WE NEED A GOOD TRUSTWORTHY SPONSOR MECHANIC HERE FOR US...   So we don't get scammed year after year..

[mboy]

Why do you keep going back there?

[CapBob]

Try either S& S MArine in Highlands, or Port Monmouth MArine in Port Monmouth. Both standup straight shooters

Have the Capt Bob seal of approval

[Ruger314]

time and time again go to Port monmouth Marine..(PJ) or start throwing money my way!!!

[Hotrod]

OMG!!! Wow Nick thats a lot of cash  WTF did they do?

[Luna Sea 5]

waste my time...  fix 3 things, 1 floor pump was fixed last season and again this time, then my bilge and raw water this time.  Labor cost more then the parts.... Its crazy... this is my last time... Im done...

[Hotrod]

You really have to start thinking about doing your own repairs.  Dropping off a boat like that.....  all they see is $$$

[CapBob]

Luna,

Rod is right ya gotta do a lot on your own, saves a ton o money. We would all be glad to help................and makes you better prepared should something happen on the water...

[bowguide]

what he said

[Ruger314]

I'll do the work for have the price. even better buy me dinner and I 'll help you out nexted.. Ask bowguide, MikeynnJ .. need help call!!

[Luna Sea 5]

The boat sucks as far as getting access to all those pumps. They are completely out of reach, but thats what to expect for a manufacture of a boat compmany to force you to use there service instead of the do it yourself.   I am going to have to start trying to find a way to save money on this dam thing or my wife will be on my ass to get rid of it... (thats not happening). With the 2 kids now, its hard to keep up. I have 2 access ports in my transom with spin off tops.. This is how water was getting into my bilge all the time.  When I checked it out with the mechanic, there were no O rings seals on the caps.  This was from the factory.. NOw, imagine all the water that has been thrown down in that bilge every year and how often that pump was working... 

This was a factory over look.  So, the marina ordered the O rings, wrong size came in twice, so they had to order the entire access set up, times 2, and charged me for both with labor.. even though it was a factory over look.

I had surgery last year on both my hands for Corpal Tunnel, so the do it yourself and me don't get along as my hand cant function in those tight spaces anymore. But I will use the advice of you guys with the other marina.  If I have problems again, I will post for help.  Thanks everyone for the offer.. Like boating isn't expensive enough.

[Ruger314]

just ask I'm definitely up for the job!! My baby is only a year old and had to fix the bilge wiring .. because D&R boat use glue(epoxy)to attach the wires. They stripped the screws out.. instead of replacing the terminal bus with new one($7.49) they epoxy it!!

my attorney is still working on my suit

[Luna Sea 5]

thanks joey.. Yeah, I remember you told me that story...  With the price of boats today, especially since they are supposed to be make to handle the Saltwater wear and tear, they should be better made.

[Ruger314]

just look at a regulator, twin 250 yamaha's.. layout is awesome ..just took a offer on a job.. so the off season mine might be up for sale..Regulator coming soon!

[Luna Sea 5]

just look at a regulator, twin 250 yamaha's.. layout is awesome ..just took a offer on a job.. so the off season mine might be up for sale..Regulator coming soon!

is that a new regulator... and how big... you must have landed a really good job to afford that one..

[Capt. Ed]

Hi Joe,

I am looking at the 28' Southport.

Have you demoed the Regulator yet?

Boat shopping may be worst than getting a tooth pulled (LOL) ...

Ed

[Luna Sea 5]

I saw the 33' Contender and the 36' Fountain today... off course they tell me it looks like its time to trade in for a new boat...I looked at them and said yeah right... and if I have the same problems on those boats as I do mine.. I will be in the poor house..

Anyway... my next may be a fountain.  I love the way they look, fast, sharp, ton of fishing room... and very sleek looking.

[Ruger314]

yeah my mind is set on a regulator.. been out on 2 now.. Nick.. repo's the only way to buy!!

[Capt. Ed]

Hi Nick,

Fountains are sweet!

I have to look harder at Regulators.

Good luck,

Ed

[Luna Sea 5]

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