Need a marine mechanic in Tracy area

gomester · Post by **gomester** » Tue Jan 08, 2013 1:05 pm

Not sure if this is the right area to post this so my apologies if not.
About to purchase a pre-owned boat but want to get checked out by a reputable mechanic first (i.e.: compression, transom, engine, etc). I checked with a local shop and they are slammed until late next week.
Does anybody know of a stand-up place or sole mechanic that I can either bring to or they can come down to (would pay for their time of course) to give it a once-over. It is a Yamaha 150 Pro-v. Year is 1995 and on a viper.
Want to try and get this done this week if possible. Otherwise, I can just take to the shop late next week.
Thanks.

eagle123777 · Post by **eagle123777** » Tue Jan 08, 2013 3:26 pm

gomester wrote:Not sure if this is the right area to post this so my apologies if not.
About to purchase a pre-owned boat but want to get checked out by a reputable mechanic first (i.e.: compression, transom, engine, etc). I checked with a local shop and they are slammed until late next week.
Does anybody know of a stand-up place or sole mechanic that I can either bring to or they can come down to (would pay for their time of course) to give it a once-over. It is a Yamaha 150 Pro-v. Year is 1995 and on a viper.
Want to try and get this done this week if possible. Otherwise, I can just take to the shop late next week.
Thanks.

call jerry at delta marine in stockton, they are not far from tracy.

blkdog812 · Post by **blkdog812** » Tue Jan 08, 2013 5:55 pm

try outboard tech in Oakdale 847-8012

gomester · Post by **gomester** » Tue Jan 08, 2013 7:04 pm

Any of these guys offer mobile service or would it strictly need to be hauled to their place of business?

blkdog812 · Post by **blkdog812** » Tue Jan 08, 2013 7:19 pm

haul to their business.... both are about 30-45 min from tracy

Mike · Post by **Mike** » Tue Jan 08, 2013 7:38 pm

Boatmasters in Livermore hands down. 925-443-5775

civicrr · Post by **civicrr** » Tue Jan 08, 2013 8:58 pm

Mike wrote:Boatmasters in Livermore hands down. 925-443-5775

These guys do all my work.

gomester · Post by **gomester** » Tue Jan 08, 2013 9:14 pm

Yeah, Boatmasters is booked solid until late next week.

Californiakid4 · Post by **Californiakid4** » Wed Jan 09, 2013 8:17 am

call Tracy Oasis Marina and ask Terry

Mike · Post by **Mike** » Wed Jan 09, 2013 7:02 pm

gomester wrote:Yeah, Boatmasters is booked solid until late next week.

There is a reason these guys are still booked solid in the winter when other shops are slow.. They are the best! They also do alot to keep us Bass fishermen on the water. If you can wait, its worth it.

gomester · Post by **gomester** » Wed Jan 09, 2013 7:39 pm

Thanks for stating the obvious

Mike wrote:
gomester wrote:Yeah, Boatmasters is booked solid until late next week.

There is a reason these guys are still booked solid in the winter when other shops are slow.. They are the best! They also do alot to keep us Bass fishermen on the water. If you can wait, its worth it.

gomester · Post by **gomester** » Tue Jan 15, 2013 12:03 pm

Thanks everybody for your input. I got an awesome mechanic to come down and look at the boat onsite. This guy really knew his stuff and the shop he works for just got themselves a lifelong customer.
Best money I ever spent!