Cracked lower leg

[collinsl]

I sent my boat and outboard motor (Johnson 25hp) to the local boat shop, for a tune-up. It was returned after 2 weeks, with a crack (complete seperation) on the mounting boss of the lower leg, that supports the gearcase. The shop had attempted a very dodgey repair to no avail. <br />They charged us for the tune AND their dodgey repair, while returning the motor in an unserviceable condition. We refused to pay. It is now in court?!?!?!? <br />Has anyone seen this sort of cracking before? <br />Is it a typical fault, or are these guys really backyard butchers? <br />Thanks,<br />Lyn

 

[rickdb1boat]

Re: Cracked lower leg

Was it broke before you took it there? If not, court is the right place to be!

 

[roscoe]

Re: Cracked lower leg

I would say they broke it and are fully responsible, otherwise they would have contacted you when they "found" it broken and asked you to authorize the repair.<br /><br /> And if the repair is substandard, or worse, they are responsible for making it right. <br /><br />Go get 'em.

 

[Hooty]

Re: Cracked lower leg

"Butchers" gets my vote. Hold thier feet to the fire. Make 'um pay!<br /><br />c/6<br /><br />Hooty

 

[collinsl]

Re: Cracked lower leg

Thanks Guys!<br />It definitely wasn't broken before it went there. Hopefully the judge will be technically minded...<br />Lyn