Dont let them work on boat!!!

Took my boat to tri county marina when I first got it to get the water pump fixed. It had been setting for most of the time for 5 years the guy I got it from took it out 4 times in that long. They replaced the plugs put new needle and seat in carbs and replaced the enpeller in water pump. Had this done about 3 years ago not had boat out much and it never seemed to pump water good so I thought well its an old motor guess its just slow. Had it out 2 weeks ago and it wouldn't pump any at all at speed so couldn't afford to pay another $200.00 for some one to put a new water pump in so my brother and I took foot off our self the enpeller they had put in was broken and one blade was in line so we got it out and went to try county to get a new one $27.00 I told the guy at the counter that it had only been in it not quite 3 years he told me that's about as long as they last in the motor I had, well I didn't know that. So I took the new one home to put it in got it in foot and started to put foot back on. My brother wanted to see that the pipe that goes up to the motor was straight and in line he saw something up in the pipe I took a wire put a crook in it and pulled 6 pieces of the old enpeller that I payed them to replace the first time out of it. Guess they never even looked in the pipe or even tested it when they had done the work. I cleaned out the pipe and it pumps the water fine now!!! Never will they EVER touch another thing of mine. BEWARE GUYS!!!! :mad:

Anything is possible I guess. I have had them work on my boat a couple of times over the past 10 years and have been satisfied with the work they did. I am not very mechanical when it comes to working on motors or boats so I have to get someone else to do most things for me. I have been disappointed in the outcome several times over the years, some my fault, some the mechanics. Any time you work with you hands and mind you are subject to make mistakes. I guess I am just one of those folks that is glad someone knows how to work on my things and I don't have to buy new every time something breaks. Sorry you had a bad experience.

I have not had good luck with Tri-County either myself, will take my boat to any other place than there. Glad ya'll got it fixed!!

What brand and size motor?

I had Cooper Marine rebuild my 90 Johnson. Very highly rated and referred by several good folks also

my motor is a 1979 mercury 115 thunderbolt

I bought a new $40,000 boat/motor/trailer package from tri county years ago. I had lots and lots of trouble with the engine. Of course it was under warranty. Basically, for the first two years I owned the boat, tri county had the boat for all but about three months. They'd let the boat sit in their lot for months at a time before they would work on it. Eventually, I hired a lawyer to help expedite things. She made them wish they had treated me a lot better. I know of at least one other customer of theirs that got the shaft, too.

It boils my shorts every time I think about the ordeal I went through and their lack of concern. I would say more, but this is a family oriented site. This thread has ruined my day.

glad to hear she got them straightened out for you. When I told that guy that they put the enpeller in that's when he said oh they only last about that long. I think if I had said 3 days instead of about 3 years he would have told me the same old crock of (S**t)!!!!

Oh well, I guess I am just lucky. Why cant I catch more fish??

Where is Tri=county.

I have very good luck with Tri-County Marine. I do most of my work myself and buy all my parts from them! I have only spent money in there shop once and they fixed my problem while I waited at a very reasonable price!! They always treat me with respect and kindness. I even rode threw there parking lot yesterday on my way to castle bridge and hollered I'm going fishin. fishing bros next time you might try Mobile Marine in Bethlehem, I've known Kevin Kirby for 40 years and he is a very good boat mechanic! Just call Richey's Automotive to contact Kevin. I have been blessed by God to have a mechanical ability and worked as an auto mechanic for 35 yrs.Good luck to all and hard thumps on the lines!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I bought a new $40,000 boat/motor/trailer package from tri county years ago. I had lots and lots of trouble with the engine. Of course it was under warranty. Basically, for the first two years I owned the boat, tri county had the boat for all but about three months. They'd let the boat sit in their lot for months at a time before they would work on it. Eventually, I hired a lawyer to help expedite things. She made them wish they had treated me a lot better. I know of at least one other customer of theirs that got the shaft, too.

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I found out a long time ago, if you have to lawyer up to get your money out of someone, find a female lawyer. My wife didn't listen to me and we're entering a fourth year of estate settlement with a male lawyer. Call me sexist, but, this is what I truly believe.

6 foot blonde hair blue eyed lady has helped me a few times. Man does it cost, but beats looking at another man all day. I don't like trouble but I did like her.

We're still talking legal trouble, aren't we, Al?!

Had to have my motor rebuilt. Took it to foothills marine in Morganton. They did a really good job on it. Good thing is my insurance paid for it.

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Originally Posted by shadboy

I bought a new $40,000 boat/motor/trailer package from tri county years ago. I had lots and lots of trouble with the engine. Of course it was under warranty. Basically, for the first two years I owned the boat, tri county had the boat for all but about three months. They'd let the boat sit in their lot for months at a time before they would work on it. Eventually, I hired a lawyer to help expedite things. She made them wish they had treated me a lot better. I know of at least one other customer of theirs that got the shaft, too.

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I would like to apologize for this post. Although it is a true story, it happened a long time ago and I do not know if the Tri-County of today is even affiliated with the same folks that I dealt with. I meant no harm. brucec, Thanks for bringing this to my attention.

Now that is the way to man up. It shows great character

exactly

any of y'all had any experience with Perth Marine? I'm lookin to get a Lund fishing boat and they are the closest dealer.

Foc that is where I traded my oontoon for the Crestliner. I traded for used boat but the motor died the third time the boat was on the water. I will call you and talk to u in person