Service Referrals

Fix or replace?  Have 2003 Espar D10 unit with combustion fan motor bearings gone. A local shop estimates $3200 for new unit (including remote control board electronics). Fan motor replacement estimated at $1000.  Any recommendations on reasonable and trustworthy shops/vendors?  Initial research suggests $3200 is seriously out of line.  Thanks!  

UPDATE: What a dufus I am. Eberspacher (ESPAR) being from Germany, is like a marinized BMW part.  Three boat units is a bargain!  What was I thinking? This isn't a heater fan for Chevy truck.  

Here's a marine electrician who has installed Isolation Tranformers in QCYC member boats.  Everyone seems very happy with their speed, service and price.

Greg Pohl
Yacht Systems NW
206-571-4153
greg@yachtsystemsnw.com

Any good recommendations for mechanics for a 1995 Bayliner 3988 with twin Hino 250 diesels?  Looking for someone who can help build out and execute a long term maintenance schedule.  We are located on Lake Union.  Thank you in advance for your recommendations!

Hi all,

longtime reader, first time writer here.

I need to repair the Bravo 2 outdrive on my Bayliner 2859.  It works fine, but the case has gotten a steadily worsening case of corrosion as well as a crack in the cavitation plate due to PO adding a whale tail on it at some point, I'm assuming prior to putting on correctly sized trim tabs. The corrosion existed when I purchased the boat, but has worsened over time regardless of having all the right zincs in all the right places.

Steve Elston, Elston Marine Services, La Conner, WA, 360-610-9313 

elstonmarine.com  (Company Website)

elstonmarine@gmail.com

linkedin.com/in/steve-elston-94989614

I have never used Steve but his credentials are impressive.

Dick McGrew

We are looking for any recommendations for a small chartplotter combo unit for our 36' Chris Craft. We have limited dash space, so looking for a 6 in unit. Looking at the Garmin Echomap Plus. Would appreciate any feedback or insight into this or other nice units. Thanks. Timrothrock@hotmail.com

Hi All,

Wondering if anyone has a recommendation for someone who can install Weaver Davits and/or dinghy pads.    Small inflatable dinghy - about 8ft.   Going on the swim platform of a Sea Ray 320.

Thanks!

Robert

Matt Netting--Petrel Marine--recently performed some electrical work on POACH.  His work was thorough, performed in a neat and orderly fashion and came in under budget. He was pleasant to work with.  I recommend him.  His contact information is (206)327-0676 mattnetting@petrelmarine.com

I'm in need of a "quality affordable" welder/fabricator to secure my new radar arch, install four stainless stanchions, and create/fabricate a cradle for my radar arch. 

Kirk problem solved and fixed my electrical leakage issues on my boat. I found him responsive, knowledgeable and he did exactly what he said he'd do. He's based on Bainbridge and has done work for John Rogers, Howard Klock and me. 

His contact phone number is 425-652-2651

Larry Downs