I'm having trouble finding good & fair repair sources on Lake Allatoona. I thought that I would start this thread to see if we can build a repair resource base.
For example, I had the clutch cone assembly go bad on my outdrive. I was referred to Robt. Drummond. He quoted me an estimate of $3,200 to repair the drive. It is an $1,100 job, at best. Since I have a 20 yr old drive, I said the heck with all of you and bought a new Bravo I for $3,500. I wouldn't give Drummond a dime.
Another one is Mobile Car Upholstery. They are overpriced and do poor work. I had them give me an estimate on re-doing my cabin (labor only). Their quote was $1,750. I took the work to the people that did our deck furniture - $850 and the work is excellent. But, you have to take the upholstery out of your boat and take it to them. It is worth it, they do great work. Mickey Cohran - 770 475-0097.(Alpharetta). A resource for outdoor material (fabric, not vinyl) is my wife, she is an interior designer. PM me if you need help in that area.
For Alternators, generators, starter re-builds, I can recommend BP Rebuilders 770 427-5938 (Marietta).
For A/C, ice makers, etc. - Coastal Marine Services 706 387 0210. But, I noticed that he had a Jackson Co. tag on the truck, so, you are going to pay him to ride. I think Jackson Co. is up above Lake Lanier.
That's about it for me. I don't know who to call for GenSet repairs, outdrive repairs, gelcoat repairs, bottom paint, canvas work, etc.
If you have some resources, please post.
For example, I had the clutch cone assembly go bad on my outdrive. I was referred to Robt. Drummond. He quoted me an estimate of $3,200 to repair the drive. It is an $1,100 job, at best. Since I have a 20 yr old drive, I said the heck with all of you and bought a new Bravo I for $3,500. I wouldn't give Drummond a dime.
Another one is Mobile Car Upholstery. They are overpriced and do poor work. I had them give me an estimate on re-doing my cabin (labor only). Their quote was $1,750. I took the work to the people that did our deck furniture - $850 and the work is excellent. But, you have to take the upholstery out of your boat and take it to them. It is worth it, they do great work. Mickey Cohran - 770 475-0097.(Alpharetta). A resource for outdoor material (fabric, not vinyl) is my wife, she is an interior designer. PM me if you need help in that area.
For Alternators, generators, starter re-builds, I can recommend BP Rebuilders 770 427-5938 (Marietta).
For A/C, ice makers, etc. - Coastal Marine Services 706 387 0210. But, I noticed that he had a Jackson Co. tag on the truck, so, you are going to pay him to ride. I think Jackson Co. is up above Lake Lanier.
That's about it for me. I don't know who to call for GenSet repairs, outdrive repairs, gelcoat repairs, bottom paint, canvas work, etc.
If you have some resources, please post.
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