Good reliable place to work on a Mercury?

[bassrockstar]

Was just looking for any inside info on a good place that you all might have had work done on your Mercurys. I live in the east bay area but anywhere between the bay and the delta would be awesome. Was having a great day out of Franks today with a couple of 6's and a couple other bites until the starter went out. It's killing me even more knowing I'm out of commission now that the bite is picking up. Any help would be appreciated....thanks

[Timber_Effects]

these guys are good.

Boatmasters IIBoatmasters II
(925) 828-5775


they just moved to Livermore close to Vasco rd.

[basstrophy]

Lube your bendex gear shaft.

If your starter is just making this spinning noise and not turning the motor over spray some lube onto the shaft where your spring and gear are located.

Sometimes you have to get a screwdriver and move the gear to compress the spring to break the sticky stuff free.

John

[Bill K]

If it is really out (starter that is) then replace or rebuild it. If it is spinning then lube the shaft(as mentioned) or sometimes it is caused by low battery power. As for a good mechanic in your area, I do not know. Bill K

[Guyle]

Performance Marine Specialties in Oakley
(925) 757-8285 Mechanic is Dave, He has done some warranty work on my motor and I really like the place, I used to go to boat Masters they are cool too but costly, also Dave is right on the water and can go for a test drive after he makes repairs.

guyle

[VinceH]

Call Mossdale Boats in Lathrop. Jerry is a great wrench up there and is a GURU when it comes down to Mercs!!! You will get treated great!!

Click on their link in the advertisement area in the forum section

Vince Hurtado

[big bass beckstrom]

Mossdale Boats is in Lathrop. Their mechanic is awesome.

[Rick Perez]

I really like the work Inland Marine has done for me and my friends. You can count on Frank and his Team to provide with the best service possible. They are located at 1600 W. 10TH ST.
Antioch 1-925-757-1714

Rick Perez

[Mike]

I really like the work Inland Marine has done for me and my friends. You can count on Frank and his Team to provide with the best service possible. They are located at 1600 W. 10TH ST.
Antioch 1-925-757-1714

Rick Perez

Yep

[TAP25]

Boatmasters in Livermore will be the best place you will ever take your mercury too!! they are honest and very proffessional!
there new # is 443-5775

[rickd]

Boatmasters.

[Smileee]

California Marine
23286 Clawaiter Road
Hayward, CA 94545
(510)259-1127
www.california-marine.com

this is a family run business and very reliable service.


Smileee

[YZKEN250]

Go see Garland at Paradise Point Marine
209 952-3383. I just had them redo the powerhead on my boat. Garland is a wiz at them.

[GEORGE D.]

BOATMASTER THEY ARE GREAT

[TonyL]

BOATMASTERS-LIVERMORE
They recently saved me a ton of $$$! That's due to their honesty-
and excellent workmanship. And thats coming from a fellow mechanic (auto tech.) Their guys are all FACTORY trained in all their areas of expertise.Call 'em!

[David Rogers]

Hey, I had a 150 Black max that the starter went out and I took it to a starter repair place, sorry it was a long time ago and I don't have the name but there are a ton in the bay area, but these are easy to take off and easy to repair, if you take if off yourself you can save $60.00 to $120.00 per hr and don't have to tow your boat all over the place.

I have 3 kids and a wife at home, I know how to save money:)

For repairs I can not do, The Boat Dock at Discovery bay 925-634-5761 (Delta) Robert over there worked on my Yamaha and fixed it, I had taken it to another shop and they could not figure out what was wrong, he worked on my Skeeter I used to have also, I broke off a bolt and they healey coiled it for me and I was on my way.

[BassnReed]

I have to 2nd Vince H on Jerry at Mossdale, I have taken my previous boat and my current one there and Jerry has always been great.

Keith Reed

[bassrockstar]

Thanks for all the input guys. Fortunately I was able to fix it myself this morning and she's up and running again. Hopefully I'll find that bite I was on two days ago when I head out tomorrow.

[David Rogers]

Way Cool Dude,
Getting to know your boat will save you lots of money in the long run!!
Get-R-Dune!!!

[blkdog812]

its a ways to drive but outboard tech in oakdale 209 8478012 is a top notch place. greg from don pedro works there too.

[basstrophy]

Thanks for all the input guys. Fortunately I was able to fix it myself this morning and she's up and running again. Hopefully I'll find that bite I was on two days ago when I head out tomorrow.

Did you lube the gear shaft? How did you repair your problem?

[basstrophy]

Thanks for all the input guys. Fortunately I was able to fix it myself this morning and she's up and running again. Hopefully I'll find that bite I was on two days ago when I head out tomorrow.

Did you lube the gear shaft? How did you repair your problem?

[Phil]

OUTBOARD TECH IN OAKDALE.......ASK FOR GREG !!!!!

[bassrockstar]

yeah for some reason the shaft just got stuck in the down position but was still spinning. I pryed it a little bit and it came free then lubed that gear shaft. Started it up about 15 times throughout the day and was working fine so hopefully that's all it was.