Source For A Mechanic To Perform Periodic Maintenance-gctid392006

[Guest]

My boat is currently on the hard at Dagmar's marina in Everett and I'd like to have someone change oil, filters, coolant, etc.. Anyone have a recommendation for a good mechanic in the area that won't require me to take out a mortgage on the boat? Thanks for the help.

[Guest]

Seems to me a handshake agreement with a fellow BOCer would take care of your maintenance requirements....the items you listed are pretty easy to accomplish. IMO no need to get raped by a mechanic for these types of procedures.....

[cosmo777]

Mechanics are pretty hard to come by this time of year. Everyone's trying to get their boat ready for July and August.

The wait list is pretty long. Better to do the work yourself, or wait until August

[mmichellich]

Talk to the folks at Dagmars, they should have a mobile marine maint guy. The things you want to do are not too engine specific. North Harbor may also have a recommendation.

[Guest]

mmichellich wrote:
Talk to the folks at Dagmars, they should have a mobile marine maint guy. The things you want to do are not too engine specific. North Harbor may also have a recommendation.

Mercer Marine works out of Dagmars and I have had real good luck with them

[Guest]

Try

Mike Kronfield at Able Marine

1907 Sloop Trace NW

Seattle, WA 98117

360-540-4955.

Search the forums for Mike Kronfield for more info.

[Guest]

outtopastur wrote:
Mercer Marine works out of Dagmars and I have had real good luck with them

No, the name was the same but the were never the same company as the one in Bellevue . Plus they closed the doors and walked away over a year ago. Hawley's Marine is the new name and I have no idea if they are any good. I have Mike at Able Marine work on mine. But I do all the normal stuff myself.

[Guest]

Hugh, Agree with others this is good work to do yourself - see PM for offer to help. Agree Mike K @ AM does good work at a fair price. To change all fluids & filters may cost $500 to $1,000 for mechanic - about $200 to $300 on your own. If it has been a while I suggest: 1) Change coolant, 2) Change engine oil & filters, 3) Change fuel filters, 4) Change transmission fluid, 5) Top off batteries (with distilled water), 6) Check/replace belts, 7) Grease zirc fittings, 8) Check/clean/change engine air intake filters, 9) Top-off steering fluid reservoir, and 10) Top-off trim-tab pump reservoir. There are tricks to each of these described in this Forum. I have had good luck so far with all synthetic oils - Earl the Hino Guru recommends Amsoil, but I use Shell Rotella (for engine oil). Good luck, Doug S.