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  1. 10-12-2022, 12:38 PM #1
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    I need a fair and trustworthy marina in the Guntersville area

    Hi gang , I just moved to the area and my 2004 EFI won't properly engage. Can anyone please recommend a marina or service shop who will be fair and is trustworthy?

    Thank you. I'm right on the Albertville / Guntersville line.

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    #2 10-12-2022, 02:48 PM
    I don't know if he calls on that area but Paul's Mobile marine is the best mechanic in the Birmingham area. He's out of Pell City and has a Facebook page. Everyone I know uses him and I won't let anyone else touch my motor.
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    #3 10-12-2022, 07:31 PM
    I have a couple of friends in Guntersville and they use Guntersville Boat Mart. I've never heard them complain about their work. Maybe somebody else could chime in.
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    #4 10-12-2022, 08:05 PM
    Buck Island Marine is who I use, Southside.
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    #5 10-13-2022, 09:18 AM
    He is in the Athens area but I like Mark at Tennessee Valley Marine.
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    #6 10-14-2022, 08:11 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by RangerJim View Post
    He is in the Athens area but I like Mark at Tennessee Valley Marine.
    this and they work by appointment
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    #7 10-14-2022, 10:58 AM
    Worth the drive to TVMarine, even from Albertville (every bit of an hour 45). I'm also really happy with Bucks Island, who is closer to 45 minutes from you (40 minutes from my door in Boaz).
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    #8 10-14-2022, 08:40 PM
    Mark Ritz Tennessee Valley Marine
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    #9 10-15-2022, 10:47 AM
    Another recommendation for Tennessee Valley Marine. Mark is a straight shooter and an awesome Mercury technician.
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    #10 10-21-2022, 11:53 AM
    Browns marine in glencoe, (close to gadsden) absolutely the best around
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    #11 10-21-2022, 01:00 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by gfxking View Post
    Browns marine in glencoe, (close to gadsden) absolutely the best around
    Other than Don Weed, I cannot find a more honest and knowledgeable Mercury Mechanic than Lee Brown. He will take care of you!

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    #12 10-24-2022, 01:50 PM
    No to Guntersville boat mart, very bad experience
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    #13 11-03-2022, 10:04 PM
    Hey Gang, I decided to call Mark at Tennessee valley marine. He not only helped me source what turned out to be a new Merc lower unit, he saved me thousands from my other quotes. I also want to add that Mark took the time to look over my entire boat practically as well as outboard, ran a diagnosis, even put some spare parts he had around the shop in for parts that needed replacing for free. He let me know that I am in good shape but have a few things on the yearly check up I want to address. Thank you all for the advise. Easily worth the drive. I'd give him a try Merc guys I know you will be happy.
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