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marineclean 04-11-2008 06:30 PM


Originally Posted by 37SR (Post 2518889)
Have you called the SeaRay dealer in Hot Springs? They will be able to work on Bravos at least. Might be able to do some motor work but I would be warry(sp?) of letting them touch anything over stock Mercs.

:party-smiley-004:

jbbeard 04-12-2008 07:57 PM


Originally Posted by 37SR (Post 2521884)
El Dorado, been here now for 3 years but the boat's still on Grand. Have considered moving it to Ouchita but all we ever hear is we have to go on the never ending waiting list b/c there are no slips available. Plus, we have the same concerns on mechanical issues. Not sure if there are any good mechanics around the marinas at Ouchita. Right now we have a full service shop at the SeaRay dealer on Grand that is fully staffed through the weekends. But the boat is 7 hours away one way. Who needs a mechanic when you never use the boat!!!:hitfan:

we used to live in Magnolia, a sparrow fart town about 25 miles from El Dorado. Lake Columbia is too small for a large Ski Doo! I have been on the Arkansas River here in Little Rock but am gonna try the guy in Hot Springs at Brady mt on lake Ouchita as soon as the weather gets better.

jbbeard 04-12-2008 07:58 PM


Originally Posted by marineclean (Post 2522226)
Word of mouth around here. We keep them so busy they don't have time to advertise. :D

Tell him I sent you.
Joe Beniche
501-912-1365
located at Lake Ouachita

Talked to him today- Thanks for the tip- James

marineclean 04-12-2008 09:50 PM


Originally Posted by jbbeard (Post 2523296)
we used to live in Magnolia, a sparrow fart town about 25 miles from El Dorado. Lake Columbia is too small for a large Ski Doo! I have been on the Arkansas River here in Little Rock but am gonna try the guy in Hot Springs at Brady mt on lake Ouchita as soon as the weather gets better.

Jeff is a good mechanic at Brady Mountain! Let me know if you're headed my way.

Donnie

Starbuck 04-13-2008 01:46 AM

Hi.. I'm from El Dorado too....:D


Originally Posted by 37SR (Post 2521884)
El Dorado, been here now for 3 years but the boat's still on Grand. Have considered moving it to Ouchita but all we ever hear is we have to go on the never ending waiting list b/c there are no slips available. Plus, we have the same concerns on mechanical issues. Not sure if there are any good mechanics around the marinas at Ouchita. Right now we have a full service shop at the SeaRay dealer on Grand that is fully staffed through the weekends. But the boat is 7 hours away one way. Who needs a mechanic when you never use the boat!!!:hitfan:


jbbeard 04-14-2008 02:26 PM

I am getting hints that there is a mechanic in sherwood and am trying to find him- will keep postin- James 501 590-4745

37SR 04-15-2008 09:55 AM

Donnie - Thanks for the info, I will give them a call and see if we want to start the great debate of moving the boat again, it would be nice to have it closer. Also, I didn't mean anything against Powerboats in Hot Springs since I have never used them. I was with the SR dealer on Grand for 7 years and we wouldn't touch anything over stock Mercs, not even blue motors. Most of those mechanics were strictly trained on the black equipment and were kept busy enough to not ever worry about any HP setups.

James, I have an uncle that lives over in Magnolia so I've been over there many times. Just a regular small town, I just don't get the whole dry county thing, why would anyone live so far away from a legal drink??? He's got a decent blow boat on DeGray, heck it might get used more this year with fuel prices the way they are.

SB - cool, to bad there's no usable water within 2 hours of this town, sorry a little frustrated, we used to live on Grand and the trees around here make us a little cluastrophobic & moody!!!

Rob

Starbuck 04-16-2008 09:44 AM


Originally Posted by 37SR (Post 2525789)
SB - cool, to bad there's no usable water within 2 hours of this town, sorry a little frustrated, we used to live on Grand and the trees around here make us a little cluastrophobic & moody!!!

Rob

what brought you to El Dorado?.. lots of usable water around here.. you just need something smaller to play on the river with..lol .. there are actually alot of larger boats on the ouachita river down around Monroe....

bill

37SR 04-17-2008 09:51 AM

work, I partnered with my uncle. River is a little narrow for me, I want bigger water. That's why I'm heading to the keys next month, go play in the big water for a week:D

Starbuck 04-17-2008 06:20 PM

that sounds fun..... have u ever been farther south on the river?.. it wides out alot once it passes threw crossett, the saline river joins it there.. there are alot of bigger boats on it down towards monroe and farther south,.. the even have a poker run down around Columbia, La each year..

what kind of work do you do?


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