mr blizzard Posted June 18, 2015 Report Posted June 18, 2015 Glad it worked out, go catch a fish and enjoy
lookinforwalleye Posted June 18, 2015 Report Posted June 18, 2015 Civil conversations usually result in things being worked out amicably....going to a place of business and acting like a fool usually will result in you getting escorted out of the building....glad things worked out!!!
glen Posted June 18, 2015 Report Posted June 18, 2015 Glad it worked out. What is the repair going to be?
manitoubass2 Posted June 18, 2015 Report Posted June 18, 2015 Cooler heads prevailed? Thats not easy when your baby has been messed with Good on ya both?
Beavertail Posted June 18, 2015 Author Report Posted June 18, 2015 (edited) Glad it worked out. What is the repair going to be? I'm hearing good things about Ron Bankes Marine Repair in Port Rowan. Spoke with Ron on the phone and he sounded very knowledgeable. Anyone have experience with them? The repair is going to be drilling out the holes larger, inserting dowels, sealing and re-drilling. Using proper sealant this time too, either Sika Flex or 3M. Also replacing the stainless plate on the outside of the transom with a new 3/8" aluminium plate for extra strength and a new transom stiffener plate on the inside. Not a "new transom" but definitely enough to make me happy. Edited June 18, 2015 by Beavertail
Beavertail Posted June 18, 2015 Author Report Posted June 18, 2015 Cooler heads prevailed? Thats not easy when your baby has been messed with Good on ya both? Crazy how bent outta shape I can get when this stuff happens, I realize it's not a brand new $60k Ranger but it's still my pride and joy I guess. After all, the level of workmanship IMO should never be determined based on the value of the boat, it should be the same regardless.
manitoubass2 Posted June 18, 2015 Report Posted June 18, 2015 Crazy how bent outta shape I can get when this stuff happens, I realize it's not a brand new $60k Ranger but it's still my pride and joy I guess. After all, the level of workmanship IMO should never be determined based on the value of the boat, it should be the same regardless. Yip I agree. But its funny, sometimes, just sometimes, when humans talk, they can find a resolution that satisfies both parties. Thats awesome that you talked it out and got results without a big WWE diva match. Good on both yas! Now get that boat in the water and fish!!!!
aplumma Posted June 18, 2015 Report Posted June 18, 2015 Good to hear once you have a picture of what you want then you can discuss the options and get an answer that you both can live with. No offense but if that is your attitude about doing work for PAY, then I would never be a customer of yours. Just slapping a cheap patch over a mistake like that isn't anywhere near professional where I come from.... To each their own though, but blaming the customer is never a good long term business strategy. Truth be told i have run a plumbing business for 20 years treating the customer as gold. I currently have over 4000 customers and have never advertised. At no point did I suggest slapping a patch on it. Filling the hole with resin and a load bearing plate is not a patch and has held for 10 years on my Ranger 150 HP with jack plate with no issues. The customer was not blamed it was simply to get them to think about what they want as an outcome. Sitting in a store yelling in front of customers will not get you the answer you want, It would get you escorted of the property quickly. He made the right choice he discussed it like a mature adult and they both looked at the issue and came to a win win answer. Some of the people here started with "go for blood, get a lawyer, give him bad press" all three are in my opinion the wrong first or even second choice. Your opinion is yours to have and the chances of us working together is non existent not because of your opinion but due to the distance. Be well Art
Sinker Posted June 18, 2015 Report Posted June 18, 2015 I'm hearing good things about Ron Bankes Marine Repair in Port Rowan. Spoke with Ron on the phone and he sounded very knowledgeable. Anyone have experience with them? The repair is going to be drilling out the holes larger, inserting dowels, sealing and re-drilling. Using proper sealant this time too, either Sika Flex or 3M. Also replacing the stainless plate on the outside of the transom with a new 3/8" aluminium plate for extra strength and a new transom stiffener plate on the inside. Not a "new transom" but definitely enough to make me happy. Bankes is awesome. They will fix you up RIGHT for sure. S.
davey buoy Posted June 18, 2015 Report Posted June 18, 2015 (edited) I know mistakes happen but "WOW",Glad you were able to work things out.!!Crap happens,not a new boat..What dealer would let some second string guy do a job like that ?. Journey men are licensed and held accountable like myself but a different field.If your happy ,so am I Have fun !!!. . Edited June 18, 2015 by davey buoy
Big Cliff Posted June 18, 2015 Report Posted June 18, 2015 This is the way it should have played out! Fixed properly! Glad to hear it.
Steve Posted June 18, 2015 Report Posted June 18, 2015 Ron Bankes is simply the best. He did a total boat rebuild on my baby. It came back better than I expected. However, it also cost 30% more than originally quoted. But in your case, your not paying so that shouldn't be an issue. Again, Ron Bankes is truly the best!
DanD Posted June 19, 2015 Report Posted June 19, 2015 There's no worries, if Ron's doing the repairs; the Banks boys are good people. I deal with Dave Banks, (Ron's brother) on a regular basis;in the automotive side if things. If they say they can do something for you, it'll be done and done properly. There might be some waiting time to get this job done, he's one very busy man; which should tell you something right there. Dan
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