RollerCoastr
Well-Known Member
- Nov 15, 2007
- 3,884
- Boat Info
- 1997 400DA
340HP 7.4 Mercruiser Bluewaters
Garmin 741, 742, 8212, 24HD, Intellian I2
- Engines
- 1999 280BR
Twin 250HP Merc 350 Alpha Ones
Hello! Read your thread and I and very impressed with your work so far. I think the tear out would be the hardest part and the most labor intensive area of the project. So you are way on the way to getting it back together.
If you choose to have someone else finish it, here is a guy who does excellent work. He did a transom replacement for a friend last year and was quick and very professional. I know it may be a five hour drive from Chicago, but he may be what you are looking for.
His web site is:
http://www.advantagegfr.com/
I live a few miles away from this outfit and they seam to keep jobs moving and without delay. I rarely see the same boats there sitting in his lot too long. To me that means he likes to get work done and move on to the next project, a mark of a true professional.
Good luck with your decison.
268 Frankenboat
Frankenboat, what are you THINKING? You're breaking the #1 Rule: when you know a good marine mechanic or glass guy, you only tell enough people to keep them in business - never let them get TOO busy!
In all seriousness, I've known the owner of Advantage for about a decade now, and I have to say that this isn't just a random reference. He has owned and completely refurbished his own 268 (among many others). He does great work and he's honest. If you again get to point of discouragement, I would highly recommend reaching out to Advantage.
I'll have some work for him this spring/summer. If he's too busy, I'm holding Frankenboat responsible!