Mercury Mechanic

skkbomb · Post by **skkbomb** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 9:58 am

Who is the best Mercury Mechanic? I have an 2004 Optimax 200 and i'm only running on 5 cylinders. I'm going to check for the obvious, but was wondering who the best mechanic is in the Central Valley. I'll drive 3-4 hour to get to the best! Any help or input would be great. Thanks in advanced!

Marty · Post by **Marty** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 10:56 am

Give Frank a call at Inland he will help you out â€“ (925) 757-1714

DPetty · Post by **DPetty** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 11:29 am

You won't find a better mechanic than Calvin Burns(Formerly Oasis Marine, now redding Yamaha). They service Mercury, Evinrude and Yamaha.The shop is in Redding but, well worth the drive.

1-530-275-7300 or use the link below

http://rysonline.com/Default.asp

Hipster · Post by **Hipster** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 11:56 am

The best mechanic hands down is Phillip Mazzi at Capitol city Marine
in Citrus Heights 916-729-0590

Tell him Mark Weichold sent you, you will not be dissapointed

TRUST ME!!!!!

blkdog812 · Post by **blkdog812** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 12:09 pm

try jim @outboard tech in oakdale 209 847-8012. he's a crushty old fart, but knows his mercs. A++++

492slayer · Post by **492slayer** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 12:40 pm

My nod goes to Eric Simon at Simon Motorsports. He's down south in Ramona, outside San Diego. From all I've heard, Calvin can't be beat as well. My motor was built by Eric, so either he wrenches on it or I do...

Jeff Antenucci · Post by **Jeff Antenucci** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 1:54 pm

Marty wrote:Give Frank a call at Inland he will help you out â€“ (925) 757-1714

+1
He's the best around

adamsj13 · Post by **adamsj13** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 3:29 pm

++++++ on Phil and Capital City

Ib5g · Post by **Ib5g** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 4:02 pm

+1 for Calvin Burns

MT · Post by MT » Thu Feb 18, 2010 4:12 pm

Lyle Gossett (209) 570 6634 He's in Woodland Avoid the dealer and call Lyle

Smee Again · Post by **Smee Again** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 4:36 pm

Hipster wrote:The best mechanic hands down is Phillip Mazzi at Capitol city Marine
in Citrus Heights 916-729-0590

Tell him Mark Weichold sent you, you will not be dissapointed

TRUST ME!!!!!

Phil is the man, no question. He and Mike at Capitol City Marine have helped me a TON with my Opti. Great service, great folks!

SA

TAP25 · Post by **TAP25** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 5:18 pm

Boatmasters in Livermore are the best when it comes to Mercury Motors call Mike or Drew at 925-443-5775 and they will take care of you!!!!

eagle123777 · Post by **eagle123777** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 7:23 pm

if ur near stockton, talk to jerry at delta marine a triton dealer and a major repair shop for the delta...not sure bout the 04 optis..but 08 and newer could be a coil...we all are replacing as the go out...jack

godshippy · Post by **godshippy** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 7:46 pm

Dee Thomas goes to Jerry at Delta Marine in Stockton

Gary Dobyns · Post by **Gary Dobyns** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 8:01 pm

There are many good tech's. I get 2 to 4 questions a year on "problem" engines. Ones that have been in the shop many times for the same issue. I send these straight to Calvin Burns. He always fixes them. One time it did take two tries with a funky electrical deal. All others were fixed first time. Merc Master Tech for many years.

If your local tech doesn't fix it and it's a problem, send it to Calvin. He actually loves to get these. He likes the challenge.

tunaman · Post by **tunaman** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 9:49 pm

Southern California - take it to Anglers Marine...

Central California - C&C Marine gets my vote...

Delta area - Inland Marine gets the nod for sure!

I have heard great things about Calvin, so f he is in your area code that would be a great choice.

Roger

basslayer · Post by **basslayer** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 10:26 pm

Eds marine in fresno, family owned and in buissness for over 30 years, must be doing something right. Plus you wont belive thier prices on oil

Jason C. · Post by **Jason C.** » Thu Feb 18, 2010 11:09 pm

Jeff Antenucci wrote:
Marty wrote:Give Frank a call at Inland he will help you out â€“ (925) 757-1714
+1
He's the best around

+2
Frank will do ya right!

GW · Post by GW » Fri Feb 19, 2010 2:33 am

Calvin or Phillip.

I still have a dealer in the area who was supposed to order a part to fix an oil leak (after a $700 service) and I am still waiting on the part 2 years later! Very poor follow up.

griz01 · Post by **griz01** » Fri Feb 19, 2010 6:59 am

Been going to Jim @ Outboard Tech in Oakdale since '97. Has never done me wrong. Talk hunting or fishing with him and the crust wears off. haha.

DanIsaac · Post by **DanIsaac** » Fri Feb 19, 2010 7:18 am

Boatmasters-Livermore

Calvin-Redding

Marine Unlimited-Santa Rosa

Rick K of Ca · Post by **Rick K of Ca** » Fri Feb 19, 2010 7:27 am

The number one place I would go is to Bob's Marine. They do very good work and they stand by all their work. They are OK in my book! If you are around Modesto give them a call at 209-551-2165.

Rick k of Ca

bigstick · Post by **bigstick** » Fri Feb 19, 2010 7:50 am

BOATMASTERS!

mvanguilder · Post by **mvanguilder** » Fri Feb 19, 2010 8:28 am

C&C marine in Modesto. +1 with Tunaman. Great bunch of people and nice tackle section too.

Mike

skkbomb · Post by **skkbomb** » Fri Feb 19, 2010 1:03 pm

Great, Thanks for all the input. It's nice to know that there are a couple of very well respected mechanics out there. Thanks again, this is great info. I'll definetly be storing a couple of numbers in the trusty Blackberry.

Leroy_B · Post by **Leroy_B** » Fri Feb 19, 2010 4:47 pm

+1 for Ed's marine in fresno, i just had my boat there and they were great to deal with and price was very fair. I believe they are a factory certified mercury mechanic.

calfisher71 · Post by **calfisher71** » Sun Feb 21, 2010 9:41 pm

Mike Rowe Gone Fishin Marine in Dixon CA

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