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Old 12 May 2013, 19:50   #1
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outboard servicing in dorset

I felt this year I would get my outbord checked over, I rang a couple of "professionals" who were actually quite rude, one mobile servicer was reluctant to travel and preferred me to bring it to him?, after a brief rant about being really busy, and not wanting to touch outboards that customers had serviced, he then asked me to send him details of my engine, but as he failed to respond to my email I didn't bother taking it to him.

I rang JJ at Mechanical services ltd weymouth are yamaha marine engineers he was a breath of fresh air!
  • they are reliable
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I was introduced to Adam who worked on the engine while i watched, JJ made me a coffee, and both gave me some great advice!

I'll definately use them again!!!
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I rang a couple of "professionals" who were actually quite rude
I think this a trait of being an outboard mechanic!
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Old 12 May 2013, 20:14   #3
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Jimmy Marine in Golant and Outboard Services in Lostwithiel are fantastic. JM is mobile and the Lostie guys work on short notice. Both smile.
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Old 12 May 2013, 20:15   #4
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Just didn't want the good guys to get stung.
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Old 13 May 2013, 17:00   #5
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they were definately good guys!

recommend them highly!
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Old 13 May 2013, 17:18   #6
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Still are!!!! Though not in Dorset.
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So Mike did you get to the bottom of your sticky/hard at 3/4 throttle concern, ?
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I think so, need a sea trial to find out!
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Tim M I wasnt rude to customers , in fact I enjoyed talking to dealers and end users ,I had some very interresting conversations.
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Tim M I wasnt rude to customers , in fact I enjoyed talking to dealers and end users ,I had some very interresting conversations.
Not forgetting ya jokes uncle al
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I am looking for a good outboard service crew in Bournemouth / Christchurch area, any recommendations would be welcome.
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Yellow penguin in Poole will travel and can be recommended.
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