Maybe my turn for new boat time

[tpenfield]

The pump action seems normal. I'm thinking your water pump is a pressure pump, as are many in boat domestic water systems. With the breaker on, the pump will go on to achieve a certain amount of pressure in the plumbing lines (usually 45 psi) and then stop.

If there is no water in the tank or if one of the fixtures is turned on, the pump will continue to run.

 

[alldodge]

The pump action seems normal. I'm thinking your water pump is a pressure pump, as are many in boat domestic water systems. With the breaker on, the pump will go on to achieve a certain amount of pressure in the plumbing lines (usually 45 psi) and then stop.

If there is no water in the tank or if one of the fixtures is turned on, the pump will continue to run.

Agree

 

[alldodge]

Think I found where the bolt goes
The bracket is there but don't see a bolt

 

[nola mike]

Think I found where the bolt goes
The bracket is there but don't see a bolt
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Wow, I've never found where the extra bolt in the bilge came from.

 

[alldodge]

This kind of stuff keeps happening. I like the guy doing the scheduling but keep running into issues with work they do.

Prior times
Installed washers on prop in the incorrect order
Tightened prop nut way more than spec
Over spray on cowling and boat

Now this, it seams like every time I have work done I find issues. I'm paying $149 an hour and expect to have quality work.

The last bill showed 9 quarts to change the oil. I made a comment that I'm finding 7 quarts for the 8.2, and was told he made a mistake and it's 8 quarts. Looked at my operators manual put out by Merc and it clearly shows 7 quarts

 

[nola mike]

This kind of stuff keeps happening. I like the guy doing the scheduling but keep running into issues with work they do.

Prior times
Installed washers on prop in the incorrect order
Tightened prop nut way more than spec
Over spray on cowling and boat

Now this, it seams like every time I have work done I find issues. I'm paying $149 an hour and expect to have quality work.

The last bill showed 9 quarts to change the oil. I made a comment that I'm finding 7 quarts for the 8.2, and was told he made a mistake and it's 8 quarts. Looked at my operators manual put out by Merc and it clearly shows 7 quarts

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Seriously, one of the main reasons I DIY nearly everything is because I can't stand paying a lot of money and having to deal with idiots. It causes me more stress than just doing it. Then I also know exactly how well the job was done. I'm not above cutting corners if I know the risk/benefit of doing so, and how much work it will take to fix something if my hack is unsuccessful (also, how much is ammunition for the parts cannon, and is my time worth more or less than that).

 

[Pmt133]

Wonder if they're billing you for two 4 quart containers and just keeping the extra quart.

I'd assume a dealer would have drums of oil... but my Chevy dealer uses 1 quart bottles for their oil changes instead of bulk. I can only assume someone either double or forgot to fill an engine one too many times and they use the empties to check their techs. Who knows.

 

[alldodge]

Don't know but I would bet the folks doing the work Don't add more thsn needed. The issue is the dealer makes extra money for charging for more than needed because most Don't know that it doesn't take 12 gallons of oil to change it

My buddy's boat was changed and only charged 5 quarts.