In water mechanics

Steveo · 05-09-2009, 07:44 AM

Does anyone know a good marine mechanic that will do the work in water. I think I need a water pump overhauled. I am trying to save money on not just a tow but I don't have a trailer so I get hit for land towing charges too.

Kamper · 05-09-2009, 07:55 AM

Sorry, I don't but if you have SeaTow or TowBoatUS you have coverage to be towed to a marina for that purpose.

If you have other coverage, you should check your policy.

Good luck!

SAMIAM · 05-09-2009, 08:07 AM

I think there are a couple of mobile marine outfits around....check the Yellow Pages or maybe google.

fatlazyless · 05-09-2009, 08:11 AM

Is that like when you do an oil change on a four-stroke outoard while the boat is still in the water?

Suggest you look at craigslist NH boats for a local, shade tree mechanic. They are definately out there.

Fishy Cover · 05-09-2009, 08:45 AM

I recommend Matt Resca of Supreme marine 603-630-0946. He has repaired two boats for me, very reasonable.

Dave R · 05-10-2009, 07:15 AM

Hope your in-water mechanic has a clamp for the inlet hose on your pump (or the inlet is fitted with a seacock). You gotta pinch the hose (or shut off the seacock) or there will be a tremendous flow of water when he/she disconnects the pump.

lakers · 05-10-2009, 11:24 AM

we are big fans of Lance Packard..he will definately come out to your boat and is reasonable...He lives in Moultonborough and his phone # is 603-253-6955..good luck!

LIforrelaxin · 05-11-2009, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Steveo

Does anyone know a good marine mechanic that will do the work in water. I think I need a water pump overhauled. I am trying to save money on not just a tow but I don't have a trailer so I get hit for land towing charges too.

The question is where are you located..... Goodhue Marine.... would be a place to ask....

cowisl · 05-11-2009, 11:41 AM

Dave Rossetti. Best mechanic in the North East. Used to teach the merc technical school. 603 393 5658

dpg · 05-12-2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by cowisl

Dave Rossetti. Best mechanic in the North East. Used to teach the merc technical school. 603 393 5658

That's quite a claim - best in the north east??

jst_4_kiks · 05-12-2009, 11:11 AM

OP: need some info on your boat...

make:
model:
engine:
year:

if it has a volvo penta drive train or mercruiser belt pump (raw water on big blocks) then it can be done "in-water"

if it is an OMC or mercruiser with an alpha drive, then it HAS to be done "out-of-water"

LIforrelaxin: Goodhue Marine is no longer at Harilla Landing Yacht Club on the end of Long Island. new company Complete Marine Care www.completemarinecare.com 253-4592 651-9727

cowisl · 05-12-2009, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dpg

That's quite a claim - best in the north east??

Yup...trust me. we have been dealing with quite a few before finding him. Most of the local mechanics have been students of his

LIforrelaxin · 05-12-2009, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jst_4_kiks

LIforrelaxin: Goodhue Marine is no longer at Harilla Landing Yacht Club on the end of Long Island. new company Complete Marine Care www.completemarinecare.com 253-4592 651-9727

Yes you are correct they are no longer at Harilla landing, they are located up on Rt 25 in Moultonbourogh....... The last time I talked with them, they where planning to have one of their Mechanics mobile this summer.....

Steveo · 05-12-2009, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jst_4_kiks

OP: need some info on your boat...

if it is an OMC or mercruiser with an alpha drive, then it HAS to be done "out-of-water"

[/url] 253-4592 651-9727

You're right I found out I had to pull it since it is a Merc Alpha. Thank God I found a nice neighbor who had their boat in the water for a tow. It only cost be a $50 dinner instead of $350 through TowBoat and land tow.

jst_4_kiks · 05-12-2009, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by cowisl

Yup...trust me. we have been dealing with quite a few before finding him. Most of the local mechanics have been students of his

count me in as one of the locals that was a student of his

fatlazyless · 05-14-2009, 06:28 AM

Any idea why he left teaching after about 14 years at the highly regarded marine technician school at the NHCTC, now renamed the LRCC, Lakes Region Community College, and formerly the New Hampshire Vocatioal Technical School, or something? Did it have anything to do with Mercury outboards and MerCruiser outdrives having to cut back on their sponsorship-partnership at the school owing to the deep sinking of boat sales?

Misty Blue · 05-14-2009, 08:46 PM

Steveo

Dave R's reasons for leaving NHTC were personal. His qualifications are the best and unquestioned. Top notch. He does do house calls and has a facility at his home on RT 109. He keeps up my wifes 68 Century.

Lance Packard is also a good choice. Very honest and fair.

Since you have a Merc Alpha I expect that it is your water pickup impeller which is located in the outdrive just above the lower unit. Yup, you had to pull the boat.

Good luck and see ya out there!

Misty Blue.

Steveo · 05-16-2009, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Misty Blue

Steveo

Dave R's reasons for leaving NHTC were personal. His qualifications are the best and unquestioned. Top notch. He does do house calls and has a facility at his home on RT 109. He keeps up my wifes 68 Century.

Lance Packard is also a good choice. Very honest and fair.

Since you have a Merc Alpha I expect that it is your water pickup impeller which is located in the outdrive just above the lower unit. Yup, you had to pull the boat.

Good luck and see ya out there!

Misty Blue.

I did pull the boat and it was the impeller. I put it back in the water and still had overheating. Make sure you check the thermostat as well. It was toast so had to replace that as well. Everything running fine now.

05-09-2009, 07:44 AM	#1
Steveo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 524 Thanks: 47 Thanked 123 Times in 63 Posts	In water mechanics Does anyone know a good marine mechanic that will do the work in water. I think I need a water pump overhauled. I am trying to save money on not just a tow but I don't have a trailer so I get hit for land towing charges too.

05-09-2009, 08:11 AM	#4
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,749 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,007 Times in 735 Posts	Is that like when you do an oil change on a four-stroke outoard while the boat is still in the water? Suggest you look at craigslist NH boats for a local, shade tree mechanic. They are definately out there. __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!

05-09-2009, 08:45 AM	#5
Fishy Cover Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 134 Thanks: 10 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Supreme marine I recommend Matt Resca of Supreme marine 603-630-0946. He has repaired two boats for me, very reasonable.

05-12-2009, 11:11 AM	#11
jst_4_kiks Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 130 Thanks: 25 Thanked 15 Times in 11 Posts	OP: need some info on your boat... make: model: engine: year: if it has a volvo penta drive train or mercruiser belt pump (raw water on big blocks) then it can be done "in-water" if it is an OMC or mercruiser with an alpha drive, then it HAS to be done "out-of-water" LIforrelaxin: Goodhue Marine is no longer at Harilla Landing Yacht Club on the end of Long Island. new company Complete Marine Care www.completemarinecare.com 253-4592 651-9727 __________________ Marine Technician - Learning Something New Every Day PM with any questions about marine repair Last edited by jst_4_kiks; 05-12-2009 at 11:12 AM. Reason: spelling

05-14-2009, 06:28 AM	#16
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,749 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 300 Thanked 1,007 Times in 735 Posts	Any idea why he left teaching after about 14 years at the highly regarded marine technician school at the NHCTC, now renamed the LRCC, Lakes Region Community College, and formerly the New Hampshire Vocatioal Technical School, or something? Did it have anything to do with Mercury outboards and MerCruiser outdrives having to cut back on their sponsorship-partnership at the school owing to the deep sinking of boat sales? __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!

05-09-2009, 07:55 AM	#2
Kamper Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Thornton's Ferry Posts: 1,306 Thanks: 67 Thanked 171 Times in 127 Posts	Sorry, I don't but if you have SeaTow or TowBoatUS you have coverage to be towed to a marina for that purpose. If you have other coverage, you should check your policy. Good luck!

05-09-2009, 08:07 AM	#3
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,895 Thanks: 334 Thanked 1,676 Times in 586 Posts	I think there are a couple of mobile marine outfits around....check the Yellow Pages or maybe google.

05-10-2009, 07:15 AM	#6
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,985 Thanks: 246 Thanked 744 Times in 444 Posts	Hope your in-water mechanic has a clamp for the inlet hose on your pump (or the inlet is fitted with a seacock). You gotta pinch the hose (or shut off the seacock) or there will be a tremendous flow of water when he/she disconnects the pump.

05-10-2009, 11:24 AM	#7
lakers Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	we are big fans of Lance Packard..he will definately come out to your boat and is reasonable...He lives in Moultonborough and his phone # is 603-253-6955..good luck!

05-11-2009, 11:41 AM	#9
cowisl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cow Island Posts: 168 Thanks: 6 Thanked 20 Times in 12 Posts	Dave Rossetti. Best mechanic in the North East. Used to teach the merc technical school. 603 393 5658

05-14-2009, 08:46 PM	#17
Misty Blue Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 658 Thanks: 121 Thanked 283 Times in 98 Posts	Dave R. Steveo Dave R's reasons for leaving NHTC were personal. His qualifications are the best and unquestioned. Top notch. He does do house calls and has a facility at his home on RT 109. He keeps up my wifes 68 Century. Lance Packard is also a good choice. Very honest and fair. Since you have a Merc Alpha I expect that it is your water pickup impeller which is located in the outdrive just above the lower unit. Yup, you had to pull the boat. Good luck and see ya out there! Misty Blue.