Too often we see threads that this guy has ripped me off or other types of cheaters. 2012 was a very expensive year for me and some of it was becasue I was rippped off. The other reason is that engines are expensive PERIOD!

The purpose of this thread is to list the names and people that you have dealt with in a positive way and peole and companies you would deal with again. I am hoping that this thread could be used in the future as a referrence for unkowing boaters.

For me I need to give props to 2 companies that treated me more than fairly and gave me exceptional service.

1. American Custom Marine near St Clair MI
2. The Bravo Shop now at LOTO

petey, cool thread should be interesting !!!

My Man is Jeff Haylett anyone in Sw flordia(Ft Myers) or Michigan that needs a talented wrech/rigger/paint Jeff is the best. He will probably kill me for mentioning his name.

I've had very positive experiences with Bandit Performance in Brick NJ. Bandit recently re-located to Wherlan Brothers Marina in Brick.

Great thread! I repowered my boat this year as well and I had a great experience with Richie Zul doing the motors for me. They run unbelievable, he had me weld bungs in the tail pipes so he can come out with a laptop and dial them in hte boat( which he did not do this year) so I am looking forward to getting a little more out of them. Also Ocean Performance in CT did the rigging and some custom work for me that was exceptional as well! This is the second boat they have completely rerigged for me.

This is a great idea. It would be nice if we could have a sticky in the geographical regions that people could post in with reputable. Make it easier for others to find. You find or have someone you like you post up in the sticky. Others can search there region easily that way.

Let me add Bill at diamond performance. Great customer service.

Also in Cape Coral is cape canvas. Excellent customer service as well and I'm happy with all interior pieces he's done for me.

Jim Valako @ Valako Race heads

Tim Krolczyk @ Mid Mi Lake & Trail

Lenny @ Millenyum Marine

Chris Straub

Dan Groth @ St. Clair Customs

Brian @ Sundog Marina

Brian Orlandi @ Orlandi Performance

GlassDave

Dave at Wesco racing engines. Honest no bs type of guy.

Vincent Custom Paint at LOTO.
http://www.vincentcustompaint.com/

Brad Smith Power in Joplin, MO.
http://www.bradsmithpower.com/

Both do great work and are good to work with.

Bob Madara@Marine Kinetics is a very honest man and a pleasure to talk to . Very knowledgeable about marine valve train and how to make dependable power . Make mine Marine Kinetics power . 585-654-8583 . deep
Great thread drpete3 and i bet soon to become THE source to find honest and dependable marine craftsmen !!

No way this thread would be complete without Eddie Young

http://www.youngperformancemarine.com/