Recommend a Good outboard mechanic

ollyit · 09 June 2004, 15:02

afternoon, I'm looking for someone to hopefully sort this for me, anyone know anyone good in the portsmouth/hampshire area?

its been laid up for about 2 years and was working,needs 2 new spark plugs from what i can see -

many thanks

Richard B · 09 June 2004, 15:09

AFAIK Lee Fairweather at Fairweather Marine comes well recommended http://www.fairweathermarine.co.uk

Haven't used him myself, but he seems to have a v. good reputation.

robin · 09 June 2004, 15:09

Keith Whittle 07768 311580

Based at Hayling

Was (or is, can't remember) powertech marine.

Reasonable rates.

Seamonstie · 09 June 2004, 15:45

As Richard B, can recommend Lee at Fareham, knows his onions.

Ribald · 09 June 2004, 17:59

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Originally Posted by Seamonstie

As Richard B, can recommend Lee at Fareham, knows his onions.

Would be better if he knew about outboards

You could try IMS Marine on 01243-542632 or Ron Hale Marine on 02392-732985.

Hightower · 09 June 2004, 18:54

Lee Fairweather at Fareham, had my engine serviced a couple of weeks ago and was very pleased with the results and seem to be a friendly bunch.

Andy

EDDO · 09 June 2004, 20:12

Just had my Evinrude 90 serviced by Kieth and Andy at Powertech, great service and nice guys.
New premises based at Northney marina , Hayling.
Ed

Outnabout · 16 June 2004, 15:49

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Originally Posted by robin

Keith Whittle 07768 311580

Based at Hayling

Was (or is, can't remember) powertech marine.

Reasonable rates.

Ditto. Excellent service from Keith and his new premises at Northeney Marina should prove worthwhile once he gets up and running after his recent move from Sparkes.

robin · 16 June 2004, 19:55

Ahhhhhh outnabout...that was your monster humber Keith was working on.

Nice boat.

Outnabout · 17 June 2004, 00:24

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Originally Posted by robin

Ahhhhhh outnabout...that was your monster humber Keith was working on.

Nice boat.

If it was week before last, next to his temporary portacabin at Northeney, then yes it may have been. She is nice, it was a lucky buy on Ebay, as Lurcher keeps reminding me from time to time, as it was he who sent me the link to the ad in the first place!

For a first RIB I have not been disappointed. Most notable thing is how little water ships inboard. I took her Penzance to Scilly last summer, F5 with what I felt was a reasonable sea running, however all the kit stowed inboard for a 3 week stay was bone dry. I had been assured by 2 other departing ribs on the same morning that I could expect to arrive there pretty wet.

Should be out Chichester/Pompey/Solent this weekend if anyones around and wants to say hello!

LURCHER · 17 June 2004, 17:29

You will notice in the background of pic 1 that the Tide gauge is visible this is just opposite the lifeboat staion at Hayling and the speed limit is 8knots !!! Outandabout's boat rides very high at that speed do you think he should trim down ?or is he going a wee bit faster . I think we should know . Arrowflyte cleared finals Rose & Crown this p.m.?

Richard B · 17 June 2004, 17:57

big smile on face + hull out of water....

(It's OK, he's out of Ribald's area!)

Ribald · 17 June 2004, 18:46

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Originally Posted by Richard B

(It's OK, he's out of Ribald's area!)

I don't think we'd catch him anyway - but the speed guns would

I've also heard that the Chi Harbour men issue speed tickets not just advice like what we does

Outnabout · 17 June 2004, 22:52

Wot? Me? Not me surely? Must be a stitch up. All I remember are the words "Follow Me" from Lurcher, as I took note of his experienced eye and sound boat handling skills and valiantly tried to follow. Even managed to take a pic of his wake

I was in the Rose and Crown, just got back, where were thee?