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  1. 03-14-2010, 05:07 AM #1
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    Merc Engine Service Recommendation Needed

    Can anyone here recommend a Mercury mechanic close to Virginia Beach? My mechanic is now in Italy (Andre at Inland Marine). Thank you.
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    #2 03-14-2010, 06:11 AM

    Re: Merc Engine Service Recommendation Needed (Portajohn)

    I take mine up to Lee Sanderson in Chester. I won't let anyone else touch it!!!!! He knows his Mercs!!!!
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    #3 03-14-2010, 06:23 AM

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    I agree with Lea. Make the trip to Chester and take it to Lee.
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    #4 03-14-2010, 06:29 AM

    Re: Merc Engine Service Recommendation Needed (Lea)

    <TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Lea &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I take mine up to Lee Sanderson in Chester. I won't let anyone else touch it!!!!! He knows his Mercs!!!! </TD></TR></TABLE>


    I agree well worth the 1 1/2 hour drive. Usually unless something major, in and out in about a week.
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    #5 03-14-2010, 06:34 AM

    Re: Merc Engine Service Recommendation Needed (BrianD)

    <TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BrianD &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">


    I agree well worth the 1 1/2 hour drive. Usually unless something major, in and out in about a week. </TD></TR></TABLE>

    I make an appointment...take her there...go to lunch nearby...and then pick her up and take her home! Lee is wonderful!!!
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    #6 03-14-2010, 06:56 AM

    Re: Merc Engine Service Recommendation Needed (Portajohn)

    I still like Bruce, miss Andre but I think Jeremey? has potential. He's young but he has some schooling. Plus I know Bruce is a man of his word
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    #7 03-14-2010, 11:50 AM

    Re: Merc Engine Service Recommendation Needed (Portajohn)

    POP'S Marine isn't bad. Good wrench there as well.
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    #8 03-14-2010, 12:05 PM

    Re: Merc Engine Service Recommendation Needed (mcherry)

    Another Pop's recommendation here.

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    #9 03-14-2010, 12:35 PM

    Re: Merc Engine Service Recommendation Needed (Portajohn)

    One of the best Merc mechanics ever was Butch Dunnevant. Passed away a few years back. My brother asked him if he were to take his own motor to someone who would it be? and he said after a long pause there is a young kid at Pops that is pretty sharp. Name unknown. That would be closer for you. Personally I like Lee and his son at Sanderson my .02 cents.
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    #10 03-14-2010, 01:30 PM

    Re: Merc Engine Service Recommendation Needed (Va.Bullet)

    Charles at Pops is a good wrench, Lee Sandersons guys are very good also...
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    #11 03-14-2010, 01:49 PM

    Re: Merc Engine Service Recommendation Needed (Blue Steel)

    My personal recomendation: http://www.yamaha-motor.com/ou....aspx





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    #12 03-14-2010, 01:58 PM

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    I'm consistant at least...I've blown one of those up in the past also!
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    #13 03-15-2010, 09:53 AM
    I take mine to Pops and I'm 3 hours away. Good people.
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    #14 03-15-2010, 10:13 AM

    Re: Merc Engine Service Recommendation Needed (Portajohn)

    Pop's or Lee either one.You can't go wrong!
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    #15 03-15-2010, 10:50 AM

    Re: Merc Engine Service Recommendation Needed (Portajohn)

    John, did the motor on your 518 pop already?

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    #16 03-15-2010, 01:25 PM

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    Nope....ha ha
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    #17 03-15-2010, 05:17 PM

    Re: Merc Engine Service Recommendation Needed (Portajohn)

    Pop's, nuff said
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