Boat Service & Repair

[Nordic Bear]

Talking with the place, talking with the tech(s) and getting some info before anything. Hearing from past patrons. Been around long enough to smell a BS'er.

The place I worked for back in the day required the mechanics to get Mercruiser certified, as we were a Dealer shop. The owner always said our reputation starts with what we can advertise, "Certified Technicians",,,, it wasn't a terribly difficult cert' to get, but it did require alot of school time. That doesn't mean that once a person aquires their certificate they continue to provide good service. But it's a start, I gave up working on boats because I learned if you turn the hobby you love into a job, you wind up HATING your hobby.... but I STILL love turning wrenches on my boat and my buddies boat... it's a HOBBY I once again love.... (if you can talk to the Tech,,, and he/she appears happy, attentive, and enthusiastic,,,chances are you found a good one!)

[Ziggy]

The place I worked for back in the day required the mechanics to get Mercruiser certified, as we were a Dealer shop. The owner always said our reputation starts with what we can advertise, "Certified Technicians",,,, it wasn't a terribly difficult cert' to get, but it did require alot of school time. That doesn't mean that once a person aquires their certificate they continue to provide good service. But it's a start, I gave up working on boats because I learned if you turn the hobby you love into a job, you wind up HATING your hobby.... but I STILL love turning wrenches on my boat and my buddies boat... it's a HOBBY I once again love.... (if you can talk to the Tech,,, and he/she appears happy, attentive, and enthusiastic,,,chances are you found a good one!)

Very true. I was a car dealer for decades. Letting customers talk with their techs was one of things I encouraged....made them feel much more comfortable.

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