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11-10-2017, 10:37 AM
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Senior Member
City: Pensacola, FL
Vessel Name: Sea Triscuit
Vessel Model: Transtar 50'
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 202
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Mechanic near Moore Haven, FL?
Hi all,
I'm looking for a mechanic near Moore Haven, FL (just west of Lake Okeechobee). We have the boat out of the water at Glades Boat Storage and need a rudder shaft seal replaced along with a generator oil leak diagnosed and fixed. We are nine hours away otherwise I'd take a crack at it. Any suggestions for anyone in the area or within an hour or so? Thanks for the help.
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11-10-2017, 10:51 AM
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#2
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Guru
City: Fort Pierce
Vessel Name: Florita Ann
Vessel Model: 1982 Present
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 1,935
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Shearwater Marine, Stuart. Expensive but competent.
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11-10-2017, 11:00 AM
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#3
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Guru
City: Victoria TX
Vessel Name: Bijou
Vessel Model: 2008 Island Packet PY/SP
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 5,290
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Mechanic near Moore Haven, FL?
I think River Forest Yachting Center has a service dept.
River Forest Yachting Centers of LaBelle, FL and Stuart, FL
1992 Williams Rd, Moore Haven, FL 33471
(863) 612-0003
https://goo.gl/maps/n8ABbDLNDmC2
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11-10-2017, 02:46 PM
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#4
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Guru
City: Solomons, MD
Vessel Name: Branwen
Vessel Model: Hatteras 48 LRC
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 645
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2 years ago the staff at River Forest LaBelle removed my shafts, had one replaced and the other reconditioned, replaced 2 cutlass bearings, inspected the shaft logs (determined that replacements were not necessary), repacked packing glands, and realigned the two drives. I had my engine surveyor do the recommended engine work, including the Westerbeke generator, but I'm sure River Forest can help you with your engine's needs. I was very happy with the work done and the outcome. We delivered the boat from there to Maryland with confidence and without problems related to anything they'd done.
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11-10-2017, 05:09 PM
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Guru
City: Fort Pierce
Vessel Name: Florita Ann
Vessel Model: 1982 Present
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 1,935
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The reccomendations above sound good, travel time from Stuart would be a killer.
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11-10-2017, 06:11 PM
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#6
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Guru
City: Cape May, NJ
Vessel Name: Irish Lady
Vessel Model: Monk 36
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 4,966
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The Glades yard should have an approved contractors list. Give them a call.
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Archie
Irish Lady
1984 Monk 36 Hull #46
Currently in Cape May, NJ
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11-11-2017, 06:11 AM
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#7
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Guru
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 22,553
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I live within spitting distance of both , R-F would be my choice , but bring your wallet.
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11-11-2017, 05:42 PM
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#8
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Guru
City: Miami River
Vessel Name: Gotcha
Vessel Model: Grand Banks. Heritage. 54
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 2,988
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Crusader Bpats (ANDY Grant) has his place on the south end of that property. He’s an old time boat builder and great mechanic who I would trust with your Jon in a heart beat. Best thing he is honest and reasonable. Walk over and ask him for an opinion. Let him know your a friend of the guy with the Gotcha on the Miami River.
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11-12-2017, 03:33 PM
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#9
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Senior Member
City: Fort Myers FL
Vessel Name: Hobie Kayak
Vessel Model: Passport 12.0, 34 Mainship Pilot, Mako 24,32 Regal Commodore, PT-41 Trawler, 33 Chris Craft Cavalier
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 285
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mike of big o marine services is the best mechanical guy I have ever used. he doesagreat job and knows all the best labor in that area. his number is 863.228.7903.
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11-12-2017, 10:07 PM
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Newbie
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 2
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Andy Grant is on the back of the boatyard 863-228 2786. Removed my transmission and had it rebuilt last summer, also changed intermediate and cutlass bearing for me.
Competent and reasonable.
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11-13-2017, 05:12 AM
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Guru
City: South Florida
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 1,088
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I'll add a recommendation for Andy Grant. I did business with him for over 15 years when he was down in the Keys building Crusaders. I see him at Boat Shows every year or so, fair, very competent, get it done guy
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11-13-2017, 06:01 AM
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#12
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Guru
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 22,553
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Andy Grant does have a good reputation , a "mechanic" from a boat yard list might be iffy.
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11-13-2017, 07:12 AM
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#13
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Senior Member
City: Pensacola, FL
Vessel Name: Sea Triscuit
Vessel Model: Transtar 50'
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 202
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Thanks for all the suggestions. I'll give them a try. Andy Grant is the only recommendation Glades had and he's too busy to return calls unfortunately.
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11-13-2017, 07:50 AM
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#14
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Guru
City: Miami River
Vessel Name: Gotcha
Vessel Model: Grand Banks. Heritage. 54
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 2,988
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Keep calling Andy, many times he is on the road doing repairs. I’ve brought him down to Miami to do fiberglass work and he does a lot of work in the Bahamas.
Try. *(863) 228-2786 In case he is not in the shop. He is a boat builder by trade and has built the Crusader for 30 years but can repair anything at a very reasonable rate.
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