I must confess, I haven't used Marine Power yet, I trailered my boat down to Poole last time (any excuse to get down there!), the bloke in Poole did recommend them.
I should use them really, there only 5 minutes away
I've used Marine Power for about 5 years now; they have sold me a few engines, done warranty work and services. Always very helpful and they seem to do a good job - plus they always have what I want in stock. You always see Rod at the boat shows, usually on the merc stand.
Anybody know a decent Merc agent in the Southampton area?
Originally posted by DJL Anybody know a decent Merc agent in the Southampton area?
Anybody know a decent Honda dealer in Essex?! Last time I picked my engine up from a service the mechanic spotted a grease nipple he hadn't greased as I was about to trailer the boat away. There's only two on the engine! He also admitted to me that he'd never been on a Honda training course either - terrifying but true. I am still at a loss to understand why the marine dealer business in this country remains a cottage industry, comparable only to that of the motorcycle industry, but don't get me started on that one......
Rich, We were very satisfied with a major service on our F100 yamaha with a guy in Rainham , Essex ( just off the old A13 ). Work included changing the water impellor , synchronising the carbs and checking the seals after the obligatory length of fishing line had wound itself round the prop. Haven't got his details with me now , but will re-post either tonight/tomorrow.
The dealer in Rainham is The Boat Shop, the engineer is called steve and i would rate him as one of the best Yam fitters i've ever used, people i know that buy boats from around the country always use steve to service their engines (Yams), he also services trailers and fits electronics and a wizard with Waverunners.
For future reference, the Yamaha dealer/service centre closest to central London is Chas Newens Marine on the embankment at Putney. They do a very good job.
