engine service ireland

davis · 30 April 2009, 21:56

can anybody recomend a reliable person to service a 60hp mercury outboard on the east coast or south east coast of Ireland, also how much should it cost, thanks.

ciaranp · 30 April 2009, 22:05

Lencraft in Dungarvan i think are main Mercury dealers.

http://www.lencraft.com/

Marine motors in Cork.

http://www.marinemotorscork.com/

willk · 01 May 2009, 09:26

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Originally Posted by ciaranp

Lencraft in Dungarvan i think are main Mercury dealers.

That they may be - but (IMHO) not the most reliable outfit around...

ciaranp · 01 May 2009, 11:24

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Originally Posted by willk

That they may be - but (IMHO) not the most reliable outfit around...

what makes you say that?? have you had dealings with them?

i have dealt with them and can only sing theit praises.

sparkey · 01 May 2009, 19:18

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Originally Posted by willk

That they may be - but (IMHO) not the most reliable outfit around...

Could NOT agree with you on that one. Have bought a rib from them and also got the engine serviced by them.. top class service & value for money.

willk · 01 May 2009, 20:18

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Originally Posted by ciaranp

what makes you say that?? have you had dealings with them?

Yes

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Originally Posted by ciaranp

i have dealt with them and can only sing theit praises.

Good

I have no intention getting into a Lennie-bashing/supporting debate on here as I am in business in Ireland and a frank exchange of opinion could land me in court!

But if they were selling life-rafts on the Titanic, I'd swim.

ciaranp · 01 May 2009, 20:53

tell us about your experience sure ??

willk · 01 May 2009, 21:24

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tell us about your experience sure ??

Fair 'nuff so. Let me put it this way - if you drove 480miles to look at a RIB that was in "excellent condition" and "ready to go to sea", would you expect a feckin hole* in the keel/hull?? No, me neither

. And I wouldn't be letting the same individuals next nor near anything that required me trusting them in ANY way. There was more too, but that was enough for me....

Having said all that - if peeps on here have had good times in Dungarvan, more power to yer elbow/s- I'm not detracting from your experiences, or doubting you. My bad luck maybe

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*I'm picky about hulls, I like them to float......

tonymac · 02 May 2009, 09:34

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Originally Posted by willk

Fair 'nuff so. Let me put it this way - if you drove 480miles to look at a RIB that was in "excellent condition" and "ready to go to sea", would you expect a feckin hole* in the keel/hull?? No, me neither

. And I wouldn't be letting the same individuals next nor near anything that required me trusting them in ANY way. There was more too, but that was enough for me....

Having said all that - if peeps on here have had good times in Dungarvan, more power to yer elbow/s- I'm not detracting from your experiences, or doubting you. My bad luck maybe

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*I'm picky about hulls, I like them to float......

Good for you willik, thanks for the heads-up.

Slaphead · 03 May 2009, 09:45

Whereabouts are you?The mechanic I use is in Bangor, Co Down and he's v. good. Average cost about £70-£100 and he always removes the leg to grease the bolts.Is yours carbed or computerised?

davis · 04 May 2009, 16:05

Thanks all , but the north is too far away anywhere around gorey, arklow,new ross, waterford or does anybody know of a mobile mechanic that could come to my house

tonymac · 05 May 2009, 08:09

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Originally Posted by Slaphead

Whereabouts are you?The mechanic I use is in Bangor, Co Down and he's v. good. Average cost about £70-£100 and he always removes the leg to grease the bolts.Is yours carbed or computerised?

I'd appreciate the name and number of your mechanic Slaphead. I'm not too far away in Belfast. Thanks

Eugene Wixted · 05 May 2009, 09:04

You could try Wexford Motorcycles, Trinity Street, Wexford. They are main agents for Honda Outboards and should be able to help. There is also a mechanic that works from home near Coolgraney in the Gorey/Arklow area. I can PM his number if you are interested.

davis · 06 May 2009, 20:07

thanks would appreciate the number

Slaphead · 06 May 2009, 20:46

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I'd appreciate the name and number of your mechanic Slaphead. I'm not too far away in Belfast. Thanks

PM sent

Eugene Wixted · 07 May 2009, 13:18

PM sent