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Old 02-27-2003 | 09:03 PM
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Just want to pass the word on Chris Martin, aka Sterndrivespec.
I had the chance to spend some time with Chris on Tuesday. I wanted my Bravo serviced for the upcoming season. I considered one of my local marinas but chose to drive the 100 mile oneway trip to Sterndrive Specialist in Constantia, NY.
I e-mailed Chris and asked ahead of time if he would be receptive to disassembling the drive while I was there. He said no problem, so there I was with drive in trunk, on Chris' doorstep. We proceeded to put the Bravo on the fixture and Chris went to work explaining every detail as to what to look for. Mine is an early style drive and I was shown the differences between the newer and older models. We did find some things that were questionable.
I left there knowing that Chris would take time to make things right and not spend money needlessly. If your looking to get a jump on the season, and are looking for a competent technician to perform service on your drive, whether it be Merc, OMC, or Volvo, give Chris Martin a call at Sterndrive Specialist.
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Thanks Chris!
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Old 02-28-2003 | 07:35 AM
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Send it to the top, it needs to be there!
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Old 02-28-2003 | 08:22 AM
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I've used Chris for several items including an engine swap from a 350Mag Alpha to a 7.4 Bravo and he is a great technician and a great guy. I also would highly recommend him to anyone.
 
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Old 02-28-2003 | 09:00 AM
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same conversion I need to do
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Old 02-28-2003 | 11:52 AM
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I second that recommendation. Stands behind his work too.
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Old 02-28-2003 | 12:25 PM
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i am wondering if chris is planning a trip to istanbul-turkey?
we definately need a man like this...

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Old 02-28-2003 | 12:38 PM
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I picked up my Sunsation last year from him. I bought the trailer off him. He seemed like he was a great guy
( just confused on all the rifles he had in his place)

I wished I lived closer to him but it's a good 6 hour drive from Philly
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Old 03-05-2003 | 02:05 PM
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hey capo71,how your boat running?sorry if all the guns made you nervous.i collect antique guns and buy and sell a few modern ones.we end up taking them on trade twoards people's repair bills.thank's for all the good feedback guy's.chris
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Old 03-05-2003 | 03:17 PM
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Boats running great still. thinking of putting a procharger on it. Do you ever see that guy I bought it off of?
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Old 03-05-2003 | 07:25 PM
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confused here a bump?????
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