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Fair, reliable boat shop/mechanic?
Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2007 4:07 pm
by Logan80
I'm looking for a decent outboard mechanic that can tune my johnson 90hp motor on my bass boat. I live in Spanaway and would prefer someone semi-local. Does anyone have any experience with boat shops near Spanaway/Tacoma? Anyone to avoid? What is a reasonable shop rate? Thanks in advance.
RE:Fair, reliable boat shop/mechanic?
Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2007 12:37 am
by JT26
Auburn Sport/Marine.
RE:Fair, reliable boat shop/mechanic?
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 7:57 am
by jmay
W Washington has about the highest shop rates in the nation, anything under $90 per hour is a good price.
Hilton Outboard in Tacoma is pretty good
RE:Fair, reliable boat shop/mechanic?
Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 1:58 pm
by Easy Limits
I know they are a little bit of a drive but Three Rivers Marine has excellent service.
RE:Fair, reliable boat shop/mechanic?
Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 11:27 pm
by Logan80
Well, I'm going to go to Silver Lake (cowlitz) for the weekend and see how it behaves. It did good the last time it was out. I was thinking of going to Angler's Marine here in spanaway, they charge $92/hr. Quoted one hour for full engine diagnostics. Not sure what they'd charge to service my carbs. I may just do it myself.
RE:Fair, reliable boat shop/mechanic?
Posted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 8:25 am
by jmay
Being a two stoke I recommend a couple of things if you think its the carbs. 1 get fresh gas, and put some stabil in the treat the older gas. 2) Get a bottle of Yamaha "Ring Free" it is expensive ($15) but a bottle will last you a year it cleans your reeds and ring from oil disposit and prevents them from sticking. While your at it, buy the hottest NGK plugs recommeded for you engine. On 2 stokes 99% of problems are gas related