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Old 08-29-2016 | 07:28 PM
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Hey I'm looking for someone with experience on TRS / Borg Warner set up with 430 HP merc. (twins) , nothing fancy. My boat been out for way too long and my guy seems to be dragging his feet on this project. I have always paid up front per estimate, so there is no "other side to the story". I am losing patience brand new B/W tranny delivered in early July and boat still sits. Trying to stand up guy I paid up front in June. (I'm realizing that apparently means nothing as others drop off their boats and retrieve them while mine sits). Fed up, and starting to doubt his abilities! Any good recommendations?
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Old 08-30-2016 | 06:32 AM
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Smokey's?
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Old 08-30-2016 | 12:35 PM
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Is the guy who is "dragging his feet" also in the Louisville area? I would be curious who that is. I have not paid anyone to work on my boat in years. Been doing all my own work, and that has mostly been motor work recently. Last guy I had work on my boat is now essentially out of business due to drug / personal problems. Getting hard to find boat mechanics these days. Wishing you luck.
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Old 08-30-2016 | 12:58 PM
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Hi-Tech Auto Body in Shelbyville, KY. He is top notch, lots of experience with big HP boats.
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Have not heard of Smokey's, and that is not who I'm using. Would be interested in contacting them. Anymore info? Thanks
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Yes he is( in Louisville), came with recommendations, but has seemed to be more interested in the quick fix and ship it customers. I've been patient, but losing it quickly.

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Old 08-30-2016 | 03:44 PM
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Hi-Tech Auto Body - Thanks, I will give them a call, very much appreciate the help.
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Dixie Marine has done a lot of hi-performance work in the past. OSO name is "Dixie Doug" I think?
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