bertram31.com

Anybody have any dealings with these guys? Or better yet bought rebuilt gear or equip from them? I am looking at some rebuilt gears and was seeing the quality of the work......Thanks!

Thums up, I live right down the street for this guy (literally) but couldn't tell you anything about him. His place is also his house and is a pretty messy one at that, but that doesn't mean he doesn't have a good product. I,m in tha Abaco's until Sunday, but will check out anything you your interested in.

Scott

Thanks for the info. Scott. I always have been skeptical of backyard rebuilders, especially when they say they do hundreds of gears each year. I think I am going to pass.

Just curious, where in the Abacos? I have been to Green Turtle and Treasure cay several times and love it. Haven't been in a couple of years and miss it!

I always have been skeptical of backyard rebuilders

While I personally know nothing about Simplicity Marine and can't advise you on them, (him). However, don't be overly quick in dismissing someone who professionally works out of their home... There are a great many professionals that do quality work, are diligent, demanding of themselves & their products that work from home.

Some of the finest craftsmen I know, in their respective fields, work out of their homes. In some cases, a casual passer-by might look upon these operations as "shoe-string" or "shade-tree". They'd be wrong.

Do some more research.

End of 2 cents worth...

Br,

Patrick

what patrick said

agree with capt. pat.. BUT- thier labor rate should reflect this and be a tad lower then a marina that obviously has more expenses.

At least you know where to find them if something goes wrong!

agreed Capt. Pat.. But, there were already several things that made me warry. Not to say this guy doesn't do a good job. I don't know him or his work. Maybe some of the best around. But, just to many questions, so it think it is better to keep looking. Thanks for the input!

Thums up, I was staying on Lubbers Quarters just across from Talloo Cut. I usually stay on Elbow Cay but wanted to try something different. The fishing stunk, but the weather and week was nice anyway. I have always liked the Abacos.

ScottD