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Cat 1000hr service Palm Beach recommendations

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  1. ERTW, Jun 1, 2022
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    ERTW

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    Needing 1000hr service on C18's in Palm Beach, any mechanic recommendations in that area?
  2. Capt J, Jun 1, 2022
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    N+G engineering out of Hollywood, FL. They do excellent work. Call them at 954-709-893 six (gabriel)
  3. Pascal, Jun 1, 2022
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    If you use PanTropics make sure you get a detailed estimate and be on top of any changes
  4. olderboater, Jun 1, 2022
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    And be prepared for delay.
  5. Capt Ralph, Jun 1, 2022
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    Save your time, wallet and mind. Never do business with these fockers.
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  6. ERTW, Jun 2, 2022
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    Yes I haven't seen or heard of a good review working with Pantropics. Thanks @catpt J I will give N+G a call.
  7. Ken Bracewell, Jun 2, 2022
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    Smith and Wick Marine Diesel are my go to CAT guys. They are are in Palm Beach Gardens
    Charlie- (5-six-1) 628-two zero 37
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  8. bayoubud, Jun 2, 2022
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    Smith & Wick are great. Used Charlie on a survey last December, he can scope valves on Cats and found a pair of 3406's needed cylinder kits and valve job. If that was all, I would have bought the boat with deducts from owner but many other $$$$ issues found.
  9. angelosauto, Dec 11, 2022
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    What did he charge for survey, looking for a reputable surveyor that knows C30 and 3412, thanks for any input
  10. bayoubud, Dec 15, 2022
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    Call him, he can give a quote for 12-cylinder Cats ours were 3406's.
  11. angelosauto, Dec 15, 2022
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    Ok thanks
  12. Capt Ralph, Dec 15, 2022
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    What ever you do, re-read #3 and #5 above.
    Please ask us if you don't understand.

    It is hard to try and black list a company. These days we would want all marine related shops to do well.
    Many are well and doing great business. I can not advertise for them, but they are not mentioned here to avoid.

    Some of us and our customers have been bent over too many times by this shop.
    There are to many other shops available to do business with without the use of KY Jelly to settle the schedules and billing.
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