The previous owner is coming to help start the engine when we agree on a weekend,probably in April.Havinghad various internal combustion engines I plunged for an outboard knowing I was not fit to maintain an inboard……one has to tread lightly some navigaters Dont have a robust humour.
I think an outboard is by far the best for you….if you enjoy tinkering with it, you can take it home and do it at your leisure…or drive to any trustworthy mechanic you know….organising a boat visit for any technician is always an extra headache on top of whatever problem you have. I have been let down numerous times and waited in vain often.
I think we must adjust our thinking on professionals who come to the boat.They are not always busy and travelling to a job has to be included in the bill and they have to cover their yearly costs.We had the plumber come as the water heater was not working.He fixed the problem within minutes but he had to travel 20 minutes from his base.He charged 40 euros we gave him without hesitation 50 ………it was our fault the batteries were dud but in my defense the installer didn’t say I need to change any batteries.
An hour and a half of labour at SoF prices.Latest update…a technician is coming tomorrow morning
So fingers crossed…the replacement fridge in the boat catalogue is €1300
By my calculations, he would build a fridge for me in six and a half hours
But did you really over pay?By my calculations, he would build a fridge for me in six and a half hours
You are at the expensive end of the SoF....and when you are trying to employ someone, you are competing with someone who’s boat maintenance budget might be seven figures....or eight....it’s just the reality.
I’m not unhappy.....I got top service....even if I overpaid.
Yes, I agree. We also didn’t ask for a quote before hand. I’m not unhappy....in fact I am happy because the fridge was fixed without delay or disruption....that’s a win win in the boating world
I’m not sure what your interest is in this thread....because my fridge doesn’t contain any alcohol
I also sniff gas
Look, next time you come here.... I will have half a bottle of brandy from an average supermarket ....that way I don’t have to open the fridge door in front of you
From my research online....after you extract the remains of the old gas, you therefore create a vacuum...the manifold gauges will show this and if you wait a few minutes you can see if the vacuum holds...therefore there is no leak.
