hauled my boat to Tulsa from Lake Hudson in April to TBS. Told them it was not powering up on the water for past year and finally quit starting at all. They put in a new switch box for $670 and tell me it was only running on three cyls as reason for no power. Spend some time rebuilding benches on boat and finally get it back in water at end of June in anticipation of visitors coming July 4. Starts fine, will not idle under load in water, nor will it achieve over 2K rpm. Pulled the cowling off and looked it over inspecting choke assy to ensure it working properly. Trip back to Tulsa at end of July. Now he wants to rebuild carbs for $350. After two weeks I call them to inquire, it is ready. Said they had to wait on choke mechanism. Did he break it? They insist no. Was working fine before I took it in. Checked the water discharge and plenty of water exiting. Picked it up yesterday at cost of $382? No explanation for increase. Hooked it up to my water ears this morning and guess what? No water exiting power head. Called them back and inquire as to them running without water and the owner swears they never do that. Strange to me that it was pumping fine before I took it in after two trips to Tulsa, and supposedly it was working fine while he performed maint. on it. Then suddenly between leaving TBS and my house the impeller evidently fails? BS. They deny any problem and offer no resolution. Also on first trip had transom support holding motor up but it is gone when I pick it up and get back home. Called them about it they offered nothing for the missing support. Would not recommend them to anyone.
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