MGA Watersports CLOSED

[Mrdeli]

It was with great sadness that I learnt today that MGA watersports has closed. Shaun always gave me service beyond that, that I could have expected. A great loss to the northern ribbing world

[xpertski]

Very sad news indeed, this place introduced us to boating, from the first bombard aerotec to a zodiac pro nine man, very good people to deal with...... anyone know why they have closed? whats happened to them?

[M.Thornton]

with MGA now closed can anyone recommend a
decent sevice centre for suzuki outboards within
50 miles of Blackpool

mike t

[Northern Tim]

MGA closed back in July. Shaun said that it was just too much work. He's looking for a change.

See http://rib.net/forum/showthread.php?t=15095 for more info!

Tim

[wavelength]

Hi Mike
we have been looking at the service implications as well now that Shaun is not there.
If you look at the suzi website there is nichol end marine on derwentwater who can service all sizes of suzi but when I phoned them they dont usually work on our size of engine so needed to know when it was coming to order in the bits. Nichol End is a nightmare to get into with a boat in tow in summer after about 10am but have always been really nice people to deal with when we have been there. There is now also one at Skipton who seems to have just taken the suzuki agency although I could be wrong. I have spoken with them on the phone. Same thing -need to know serial number to make sure thay have all bits in in case something needs swopping. I think it will be going to Skipton just cos its gotta be easier than getting down Nichol End's driveway with all the cars parked there! Needs doing soon (well overdue now really) so I'll let ya know how we get on.

[roofer]

I'd stay well clear of pennine marine if I were you, Fred the engineer likes to break things.

[wavelength]

ah-perhaps its derwentwater after all !!! Thanks for the heads up on that.
How are you Mr Roofer-long time no see !

[CJL]

There is a place in Galgate near Lancaster that is a very good merc and honda dealer. Not sure if he does Suzuki's though.

Its in an old mill building and called Martin Yates. Their number is +44 (0)1524 751750. http://www.my-marine.co.uk/index.htm

They have been very good when I've sent my boat i there.

Chris

[wavelength]

No Martin Yates are not suzuki agents unfortunately. Would have no hesitation in going there if they were, but need to go somewhere tooled up for Suzuki and to keep warranty.

[geoff]

In case you dont already know, all the main dealers can be found on Boatlaunch.