Madifonzo
New Member
- Sep 30, 2013
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- Boat Info
- 2005 280
Zodiac Zoom 310 9.9 Honda
- Engines
- Twin 5.0 MPI with Bravo III Drives
I am in the middle of dealing with a mechanical issue that is preventing me from using my boat. For details on the issue you can view my thread in "gas engines and drives" forum.
Here are some thoughts: I joined a full service marina because I took comfort in knowing that there was haul capabilities and full time mechanics on staff. This is the first time I had to put that benefit to the test and they failed miserably. I explained to the marina staff fully a couple of scenarios for repair and understood that they were very busy. What I needed ultimately was a haul out and maybe a tech to remove my broken drive and install a new one that I already have. Or at the very least just haul the boat so I can complete the switch myself. I was shocked when my marina suggested that I find a facility that can handle the haul and/or repair. I called another full service marina about six miles away and they said no problem, get the boat there and they will haul it and allow me to leave it on the hard for a few days at no charge...just a reasonable charge for the haul. So I called Towboatus, which was a great experience....truly impressed with the captain that towed me.
i am just so shocked that my home marina couldn't find 30 minutes to haul me out then another 30 minutes to splash...after all, that was the reason I saw benefit in being there. There are far less expensive places to slip or moor my boat.
Are my expectations too high? Should I not have expected my home marina to be able to haul me with 24 hours notice?:huh:
Here are some thoughts: I joined a full service marina because I took comfort in knowing that there was haul capabilities and full time mechanics on staff. This is the first time I had to put that benefit to the test and they failed miserably. I explained to the marina staff fully a couple of scenarios for repair and understood that they were very busy. What I needed ultimately was a haul out and maybe a tech to remove my broken drive and install a new one that I already have. Or at the very least just haul the boat so I can complete the switch myself. I was shocked when my marina suggested that I find a facility that can handle the haul and/or repair. I called another full service marina about six miles away and they said no problem, get the boat there and they will haul it and allow me to leave it on the hard for a few days at no charge...just a reasonable charge for the haul. So I called Towboatus, which was a great experience....truly impressed with the captain that towed me.
i am just so shocked that my home marina couldn't find 30 minutes to haul me out then another 30 minutes to splash...after all, that was the reason I saw benefit in being there. There are far less expensive places to slip or moor my boat.
Are my expectations too high? Should I not have expected my home marina to be able to haul me with 24 hours notice?:huh: