My favorite lines I hear in the boat business. What are yours/?

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

" 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.

 

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

" I know its old, I just want it to be dependable."

My reply, you haven't brought me much to work with.

 

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

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.

 

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

"Just do everything"

That would be great if you brought it to me in the off season.

 

[Bobcat]

Excellent thread !!!

 

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

I added some Sea Foam and it still runs rough: what do you think I should do next?

 

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

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.

 

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

I must have a leak my bilge pump keeps running where do you think the water is coming in?

 

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

I turn the key but, it wont catch.

 

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

I do all my own maintenance, but it will not plane off any more. How much is a tune up?

 

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

Why should I change the spark plugs in the other motor? It runs fine

 

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

The alarm only sounds when I run it hard. I slow down the alarm goes off.

 

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

The alarm keeps sounding. All the gauges look fine so I cut the alarm wire.

 

[SFOcean]

The alarm keeps sounding. All the gauges look fine so I cut the alarm wire.

OUCH. These are funny - hope you have more

 

[Blue Oval]

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!

 

[fund razor]

I must have a leak my bilge pump keeps running where do you think the water is coming in?

We had that thread here recently.

 

[Bobcat]

38 PQ.....Hmmmm

 

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

How do you expect me to use my boat if my trim gauge doesn't work?

 

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

We had that thread here recently.

Yes, very common question. Usually from boat owners that DIY service or don't service with a shop annually.

 

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

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.