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I have just moved up to Townsville and I need the services of an outboard mechanic. I've got a 4.1 metre tinny with a 30 hp Mariner on it. The motor needs a tune up and it needs a new impeller in the water pump. can anyone put me on to a good mechanic who doesn't charge the earth. Ross.
highly reccomend B&M outboards! but Motor Marine is the local merc/marina dealer, depends if you want the best or if you want it done my the motors dealer
I can't speak highly enough of Tony from Tony's Mobile Marine - phone number is in the book. He'll come to you and I have been using him for a few years. Excellent service.
I'll backup all three mechanics above for excellent service in Townsville. I have dealt with Scott from NQ Outboard Wreckers on a couple of occasions and have no worries, and for a point of interest, Tony used to work for Scott a couple of years ago.
I agree with B&M or NQ outboard wreckers, haven't dealt with Tony's Mobile. I've been heavily stung/shafted by EVERY one of 'em that's a boat dealer. >
Welcome to Townsville mate, there's a few of us on here.
How much do you wanna pay. I wouldn't touch Motor Marine for fixing anything!!! Used Tony's motor marine once before for great service. I have mainly used Rising Sun Marine for my Yammy for great service, with a normal/average dealer price. I have since found a mate who use to work there, who now services my outboard at his home for half the price. It was a matter of asking the right person at the right time.
Roddy
I get J & B Marine ( Johnno and Bobbie) in Ingham to service mine. They come down to Townsville usually fortnightly to service a heap of boats. They are Merc Mariner dealers and will beat any price going around.
When I had a 2 stroke I could buy the oil including the freight and transport to Townsville and no-one could match them.
I went to Tony Mobile service and he was exactly what was mentioned here, very helpful and provided cheap price. Unfortunately Tony was just about to go OS for a month and couldn't do the job and recommended I go to NQ Outboard Wreckers located at Bohle.
Well in short service was Pathetic, Dropped the motor in on 14/2 and told they would call me that week if not the following Monday with a quote.
no call
I rang up on Monday 28/2 to be told by some miracle the mechanic was looking at it right now and would need about 1/2 hour before he would call me back, again I gave my name and number.
Wednesday 2/3 3PM I went over and picked up my motor as I still hadn't heard back, only to be given some 1/2 arse reply of I was in the middle of the quote.
This kind of service is appalling.
I'm waiting for Tony to come back now, although it means I still won't be on the water for another 3 weeks or so I would prefer to give my money to those that take pride in their business and actually provide good quality service.
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