imgoing2sleep Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Just wondering if anyone has any recommendations for anyone around the twin cities area that they could recommend for boat motor work and maintenance. The place I normally go to is just too far and with gas prices these days I thought it might be worth a look into somewhere closer. I live in cottage grove and would like to keep it within reasonable distance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larson15 Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Simply fishing extreme marine in Wyoming. Highly recommend them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkunkedAgain Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Larson 15 - he is looking for a shop near home (SE Metro), not one that takes over an hour to drive to... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose89 Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 I have and still do drive farther than an hour for a mechanic(s) I trust and outstanding service. An hour drive is nothing for job well done and peace of mind, IMO. I'd rather drive a bit extra once than twice or more to a sub-par place just down the street. But, I understand your query, and don't have any info to help. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Almquist Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 I agree goose89Considering what the labor rate is going to be and if you have to bring it back a couple of times VS getting it done right once I think you would be money ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larson15 Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Skunked, I believe he said in the metro area not se metro. I wouldnt let any places in that area touch my motor. c.grove to wyoming is probably 45 minutes and its a good recommendation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanM Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Gardy's in Stillwater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marine_man Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I'd check out Hannay's...marine_man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkunkedAgain Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Skunked, I believe he said in the metro area not se metro. I wouldnt let any places in that area touch my motor. c.grove to wyoming is probably 45 minutes and its a good recommendation. I'd agree with you and wasn't trying to be harsh, just trying to keep in line with what the OP asked which was finding a place in the Cities that is closer to where he lives in Cottage Grove. I drive across the metro to get my old motor to Robbinsdale Marine because those guys have been honest with me and do good work on my old motor.It might also help if the OP stated what kind of motor he has, as certain shops only work on specific motors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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