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I am getting ready to buy a used boat. I am looking at one that has no motors meaning I get to outfit it as I want. :D
I am looking for a good marine mechanic and/or trustworthy dealer in the Houston area or S of Houston (288 towards Freeport)
I had a dealer I thought I had built a repoir with and trusted but I recently found his advice to be misleading and all about him making a sale as opposed to me getting what I am looking for. No names... I am just looking for someone new.
So who is out there that will do a good job and will give me a good deal at the same time and is honest?
Thanks for the information. I will find this thread again when I need to. For now the deal fell apart. The hull I was looking at turned out to be a POS when I got to looking closer at it and they guy wuold not budge on the price. No thanks!!
I've been very happy with North Shore Marine ( I-10 EAST and Beltway 8 ) and they are an Evinrude dealer. They have sold me engines and have worked on three different boats over the recent years.
They do NOT sell big boats, so there won't be a conflict with you buying your boat elsewhere and having them install the engines. Talk to Mark and tell him I said " HI " from Wisconsin.
RichG
One of the most honest dealers I have delt with is Freddie Lester of Red Wing Boats. Family run busines. I have bought a couple of boats and trailers from this guy. He will work with you and shoot straight. He will tell you what your boat needs and leaves it to you. Always willing to help or answer questions. They are on S.75 street between Lawndale and Griggs Rd.
I know Kenny and he is a good guy. Look at Capt Kevins boat for sale on this forum. Seems like a low cost, well taken care of boat. Not as fancy as Donzi, etc, but I suspect it is in good mechanical condition.
Might help to tell us "what power"?
John Meeks(not meeks marine on 146)--talk to john or steve.
Finish Line--Mike or Chris
Lzaer Marine--Kenny
Probably Finish Line is what you are looking for and will be close to what you want. When you find one with all those qualities look again.
Who would you recommend out of Finish Line or John Meeks?
I live a mile or so from Finish line but I was given a very high recommendation for John Meeks (15 miles or so). Power 70hp yamaha.
When I had an unusual problem with my Yamaha and the dealer's mechanic couldn't help, they sent me to John Meeks on Lawrence St in Kemah, said he new more about Yamaha' than anyone in the area.
I bought a 115 Johnson from Mark at Northshore in 1999. They did a good job on rigging and maintenance later. Good people to work with.
In the Freeport Area, I have had good luck with Calvin Marine. They get pretty busy come spring so call ahead and make sure they can take another boat. Here is there website: http://www.reliabilitymall.com/membe...ins_marine.htm
Houston (South) area mechanic/dealer 
