My first boat .

[canadianguy]

Hi all . Let me start by saying I really like this site . It ( YOU ) have been very helpful to me , as this summer was my first ever with a power boat . Unfortunatly I bought a boat that needed motor work . ( I didn't know that when I bought it ) My question is ...... is it normal to take a boat in to the shop the second week of july , being told that I will have my boat back in a week and a half as one cylinder needed machined , new pistons , rings etc .Only to find that the place still , 6 weeks later , summer almost done , me calling each week , still haven't got my motor back togeather . Does this seem a wee bit to long . Has anyone else ever had any work done at Okanagan Marine sales and service ,( Ha that's a joke ! )in Penticton b.c. canada . I really would like to know if this is normal for boat service , or is this place just a fine example of poor customer service . Thanks in advance . Hope you all enjoyed your summer .

 

[Tufan]

Re: My first boat .

no it isnt normal.<br /> i'd get a new mechanic like yesterdy !

 

[ethelwright]

Re: My first boat .

Hey fellow Canadian . I find that I hang around the local marina( where my boat is docked ) and the guys there are more than willing to share their knowledge with me .They have been such a help to me , giving me so many tips. Some of the boaters in you neck of the woods might be able to reccomend a good mechanic to you .I hope you enjoy your boat as much as I enjoy mine .