" I got such a good deal on this used boat I don't care if it needs a new engine."
I reply that's great cause this engine is done.
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07-04-2018 12:37 PM
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07-04-2018 12:39 PM
" I know its old, I just want it to be dependable."
My reply, you haven't brought me much to work with.
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07-04-2018 12:43 PM
When I ask when the last time it was serviced, I often hear this..
" Well I don't use it much."
which leads me to the next question. How long have you owned the boat?
"I've owned it for 4 years and its been running great until now. The guy I bought it from just had everything done."
Of course he did I typically reply.
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07-04-2018 12:46 PM
"Just do everything"
That would be great if you brought it to me in the off season.
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07-04-2018 05:02 PM
Excellent thread !!!
Parabellum FJ²B
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07-05-2018 03:37 PM
I added some Sea Foam and it still runs rough: what do you think I should do next?
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07-05-2018 03:39 PM
I just used it for the first time since you worked on it. It is still hard to start. Can I bring it by now so you can take a look at it?
I reply, Its been over a year since I worked on it.
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07-05-2018 03:40 PM
I must have a leak my bilge pump keeps running where do you think the water is coming in?
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07-05-2018 03:41 PM
I turn the key but, it wont catch.
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07-05-2018 03:43 PM
I do all my own maintenance, but it will not plane off any more. How much is a tune up?
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07-05-2018 03:44 PM
Why should I change the spark plugs in the other motor? It runs fine
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07-05-2018 03:47 PM
The alarm only sounds when I run it hard. I slow down the alarm goes off.
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07-05-2018 03:48 PM
The alarm keeps sounding. All the gauges look fine so I cut the alarm wire.
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07-05-2018 08:40 PM
My best one is from the city marina a couple years ago. Guy pulls up with a 38 PQ. Can’t park it. All pissed off about his mechanic hooked the cables up backwards when he serviced it. Calmly I told him they put the props on wrong. The guy was a jack wagon to us for years. Now he is my best friend. LOL. Not!
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07-06-2018 07:53 AM
38 PQ.....Hmmmm
Parabellum FJ²B
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07-06-2018 10:04 AM
How do you expect me to use my boat if my trim gauge doesn't work?
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07-06-2018 10:07 AM
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07-06-2018 10:10 AM
Boats in texas more often then not get serviced only once a problem appears. I've talked to people that own a house boat that they purchased many years ago and have never had it hauled. When the outdrive finally rots off the back they ask.
How did that happen, I guess I ned to call my insurance company.