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Gardner Engine Mechanic

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  1. JWY, Aug 14, 2015
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    JWY

    JWY Senior Member

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    I'm looking for an engine mechanic in So. Fl. for a pair of Gardners. There used to be a Brit named Duggin but he has retired and I hear his son has taken over. I can't find current phone numbers.

    Thanks for any help.

    Judy
  2. JWY, Aug 14, 2015
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    Disregard the latter half of the previous post. Duggins no longer work on Gardners.

    Any Gardner marine mechanics in So. Fl.?
  3. Ken Bracewell, Aug 14, 2015
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    You'd do well to contact Mendol. They're pretty sharp, and can fix just about anything. If you need contact info, PM me Judy.
  4. Capt Ralph, Aug 14, 2015
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    How heavy of service is required?

    I would luv to work on Gardners. Know what one looks like.

    ,rc
  5. JWY, Aug 14, 2015
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    Thanks!! I have a client looking at a beautiful seaworthy yacht but is concerned he won't be able to get the engines serviced in US. The engines don't need anything...now/yet. I know they are rock solid engines, but still require accessibility to a mechanic periodically. I'll give Mendol a call on Monday.

    Thanks!

    Judy
  6. Capt Ralph, Aug 14, 2015
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    Where is the owner keeping his boat and where is he heading. Keep a tech on both ends.
    Oil, filter, belts, impellers and other hang on stuff a good tech should be able to handle.
  7. Capt J, Aug 16, 2015
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    Gardeners aren't too terribly complicated, so any good diesel mechanic should be able to work on them.
  8. JWY, Aug 17, 2015
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    Yes, indeed, they work on Gardners. Thanks, Ken. You come through 100%.

    Thanks to all for the comments, suggestions, and the PMs!

    Judy