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linzmitch58
10-07-2006, 01:09 PM
Hi Guys,
I am new on the block after buying a 2nd hand bow runner. :)
It has a 150-hp Johnson (2002).
I would like to have the motor serviced. In particular I want the water flow checked out, and it is idling a bit rough. :-/
Can any of you suggest a company on the northside of Bris which does good work with Johnno's?
Thanks,
Lindsay
PADDLES
10-07-2006, 03:00 PM
there's plenty of guys around lindsay, i guess you've got to decide whether to get it done at home by a mobile fella or whether you want to get it to a workshop. i found it pretty convenient to use a mobile mechanic so i didn't have to mess around taking the boat anywhere before work. his name was wade weimers from over at redcliffe and i was very happy with his work. worked out at $250 plus parts for a service/tune.
linzmitch58
17-07-2006, 03:18 PM
Thanks Paddles.
It seems that either A) not many people have good experiences for servicing their motors or B) if anyone makes a suggestion, they can be accused by some memebrs of have comercial interest/s in businesses (which I have now seen a few times on this site)
craigie
17-07-2006, 06:22 PM
Lindsay,
A very reputable company to take the Johno is Downes Marine. He's based at Albion/Bowen Hills.
He is the expert on OMC, Evinrude and Johno.
We use him all the time for our work motors.
Damm good and no I don't know him personally,
Cheers
Craigie.
linzmitch58
17-07-2006, 06:51 PM
Thanks Craigie ... much appreciated. :)
Lindsay
HarryO
17-07-2006, 07:41 PM
Hi Lindsay, and welcome.
Gotta agree with Craigie.
Alan at Downes Marine is a bit of a guru with Johnnos,
and he doesn't charge an arm and a leg either.
S_Bend
17-07-2006, 09:36 PM
Lindsay, I'm Brisbane northside too and I use a mobile mechanic - Gary's mobile marine services. Good bloke, knows what he is doing and doesn't charge a fortune. He's not a personal friend - he was recommended to me by another guy I know well and I stick to him now. Let me know if you want his number - don't call him next week though as he is doing some modifications to my boat (hmm. Need some ideas for this - might start a new post). ;)
linzmitch58
20-07-2006, 12:11 PM
Thank Jamaryiz,
I got the mobile number from another post you did. Thanks for the recommendation. ;)
Lindsay
shandos
21-07-2006, 08:07 AM
I agree with the guys above -- Alan Downes does a great job -- he services my evinrude 200 off shore for the last eight years or so -- always satisified - he used to race Johnos -- his kids still do
Paul
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