Bad mechanic, getting run around on price, what to do?
01-04-2014 | 09:31 PM
#51
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It is just sad that there seems like there are so many people out there that try and rape the go fast boaters... There are so many stories out there like this. I have always been lucky to have EB Marine here locally and it is just easy. I would've been in a ski boat years ago if I had to deal with crap like this! Heck me and Eric got along so well and he was such a good mechanic we are now partners 
There are several good reputable people out there you just have to do your due diligence and find one and stick with them. If there is one thing I could say to anyone is find a good mechanic and build a relationship with him and then keep going back. Don't try and save $50 bucks with some shade tree POS that will tell you he is the best thing ever and nobody else has ever know how to build a motor but him. And then next thing you know you are this poor guy 18 months later with some DBag holding your stuff hostage. Like mentioned before, go to the machine shop and try and get your hands on your stuff and then go pick up your boat. I can guarantee there are several good folks in the area that can fix you up.
Why don't you just say hey... don't install my pro-charger! I want what we originally talked about and you gave me an estimate for since you have that written he doesn't have much to stand on and he should provide what was quoted. Then I could name you 5 people right now that could install your pro-charger for a lot less than that!!!!!
Good Luck
There are several good reputable people out there you just have to do your due diligence and find one and stick with them. If there is one thing I could say to anyone is find a good mechanic and build a relationship with him and then keep going back. Don't try and save $50 bucks with some shade tree POS that will tell you he is the best thing ever and nobody else has ever know how to build a motor but him. And then next thing you know you are this poor guy 18 months later with some DBag holding your stuff hostage. Like mentioned before, go to the machine shop and try and get your hands on your stuff and then go pick up your boat. I can guarantee there are several good folks in the area that can fix you up.
Why don't you just say hey... don't install my pro-charger! I want what we originally talked about and you gave me an estimate for since you have that written he doesn't have much to stand on and he should provide what was quoted. Then I could name you 5 people right now that could install your pro-charger for a lot less than that!!!!!
Good Luck
01-04-2014 | 10:38 PM
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From: Wilson, NY
if you cant get the motor for 6k then simply walk away and find another one. it will be cheaper in the long run. there are lots of good motors for sale at very reasonable prices, it's a buyers market today. don't lose sleep over it, just get the ball rolling and make a decision before you lose another summer.
01-05-2014 | 08:31 AM
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Right, directly from what they told me an HP500 type setup which would be built ready to support a pro charger should I choose to go that route. I bought a complete pro charger kit M-1 for a carb setup and had it sent with the engine so it could be installed on the pro charger ready engine, and that is what they are making the price so high.
01-05-2014 | 09:38 AM
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My last one for engines / dirves swapped and dyno. I already bought the engines and drives this was on top of that just rigging. Never been back. They were to busy after I paid the bill for a sea trial when I went to Pick it up too. Said they were waiting on a Skater customer to arrive and couldn't leave. Find them FXXK'em forget them should be on their shop wall. On top of all that My upholstery was all greased up, they forgot to put the seals between the drives and boxes and my bilge filled up with water sitting on the trailer at the launch warming up the engines first rattle out of the box. I could actually hear the water pouring in.
Labor $29,500 >>>$95.00/Hr X 310 Hrs. WTF? That's 38.75 days @ 8 Hrs a day
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Labor $29,500 >>>$95.00/Hr X 310 Hrs. WTF? That's 38.75 days @ 8 Hrs a day
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OH MY GOD!!
and too busy for a sea trial?? Wow!
01-06-2014 | 08:38 AM
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You've mentioned the costs of rebuilding the engines but so far haven't mentioned what the mechanic is charging to r+r the engines from the boat. Is it possible this new amount includes both the mechanics labor and the machine shops labor? If not, that's likely to be the next issue you'll need to address.
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01-06-2014 | 08:51 AM
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From: St.Peters,Mo/5mm LOTO/LEOPA
I would like to see a invoice as well. scorpion racing engines built me 2 540s with everything new. Plus msd ignition, new carbs, intakes ,crossovers, thermostat housings, oil and ps coolers and hoses for under $19k. Story's like these make the drive from LOTO to Detroit a lot better
01-06-2014 | 02:29 PM
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I would like to see a invoice as well. scorpion racing engines built me 2 540s with everything new. Plus msd ignition, new carbs, intakes ,crossovers, thermostat housings, oil and ps coolers and hoses for under $19k. Story's like these make the drive from LOTO to Detroit a lot better
