Boat mechanic in Bismarck

Tiller man

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Need some help on who I should have get my outboard tuned up for open water. Toy Box, Jeff's outboards or any others u would trust. Any feedback would be great help! Thanks!
 


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Have nothing bad to day about Jeff's, but I go to Toy box. Keith has always done right by me and it's nice to be able to talk to the guy who works on your boat.
 

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Russ at Boat Works in Mandan ND. owner and mechanic very reliable and honest. Hell you can even visit with him about your concerns, very knowledgeable he is the only one that going work on my investment. His business is online.
 

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I agree Russ is experienced and as honest a person you will ever find.
 


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Russ at Boat Works in Mandan out near Cloverdale.

You will know why when you chat with him on your concerns.
 

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Mild to wild been good to me. Had some work done on my prop shaft and skag and did good work.
 

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Russ From Boat Works, I have been to other shops and will always go to Russ, he hates it when he has boats in the yard and works countless hours to get them back on the water. A great guy,
What am I saying here if I refer people I will never get in if I have a repair
 

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Russ has always been highly recommended; I haven't had much boat work done in a few years but back when I tried I had a really hard time getting ahold of him.
 


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It was definitely April or later but no worries. I've used River City for minor things like water pumps, carb jobs, lower unit seals and haven't had any issues. Definitely not cheap but don't think any of them are.
 

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Russ has been back for awhile. Have already had him do some work on my boat. He is the only one that I take my boats and pontoon to any more. Nothing negative to say about the others, just know that Russ is honest, fair and timely.
 

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Another excellent mechanic is Jon Degner at River City. Had trouble 5 years ago with Optimax. Mercury factory was stumped and suggested replacing a fuel pump that was just installed. Jon tested the pump and did not believe it was bad. He was correct. He found a problem beyond the pump. Not a fuel problem since. He is good with Mercury's!
 


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I've used Jeff's Outboards in Bismarck and had great service. Would definitely go back again!


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Superior Marine and Powersports, Brandon Zachmeier does an excellent job. Located north Mandan.
 

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Thanks for all the feedback! was able to get the boat into Russ at boat works today. Stand up guys took to time to explain everything he did and why he did it! was in and out in less than 5 hrs! Very happy! Would recommend him to anybody!
 

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