fixing a outboard

zac · 03-03-2007, 08:14 PM

does anybody know were were to go get outborad moter fixed around lincoln

Pike Hunter · 03-03-2007, 11:07 PM

I'm sure Lincoln Marine would fix you're outboard...36th and Cornhusker I believe.

Dux2bux · 03-04-2007, 03:14 AM

most resonable would be Kerns off of 56th and Fletcher. Depends on the brand also???

Wirenut · 03-04-2007, 06:39 AM

Premier Boating Center- 36th & Cornhusker
Drydock Marine- !8th & Yolande
Hunter Marine- 66th & Cotner

OldBaldGuy · 03-04-2007, 12:28 PM

Zac, how big is your engine? If it's a smaller, one cylinder, trolling motor, have you ever considered fixing it yourself?

Before you dismiss the idea as impractical, check out Southeast Community College to see if they offer a small engine repair class. I took the one from Metro here a couple of years ago, had a good time, learned alot, met some interesting guys, and ended up with four small engines that started, idled smoothly, and ran great -- three things none of them did on the first day of class.

Metro's class encourages students to bring in their problem engines. They provide the tools, and they provide the "over the shoulder" expertise. For the cost of one or maybe two trips to a repair shop, you could learn some skills you'll use many times in the future. Just a thought...

darealgodfather · 03-04-2007, 05:22 PM

Wirenut...Hunters has not been open for some time. I called him a few times last year and he has cancer and was in the hospital. He was always very optimistic about getting out but after calling for a few months and each time he would tell me that he would be out of the hospital next week and then call a month later and he would say the same thing I just kinda gave up.

I can suggest DryDock though....nice guys there. But they will not touch anything before a 73' I think.

Wirenut · 03-04-2007, 07:41 PM

That's too bad, it's been awhile, so I was unaware of that. He was the only one I knew of to get parts for obscure motors, like Chryslers etc.
Personally, I'd avoid Kerns like the plague. You may be waiting a loonnnnggg time to get your boat back. :zcoffee:

darealgodfather · 03-05-2007, 12:21 AM

I met the guy at Kern's once....I wouldn't take anything to him because I thought he was kinda a jerk.

Pike Hunter · 03-05-2007, 02:13 AM

If you don't mind traveling 30 miles to Louisville, Brad Tuttle at Louisville Marine does one heck of a job. I had a 1962 5hp Johnson he got going the same day I took it to him, much cheaper than anyone in Omaha. He knows his stuff and turnaround time is very quick. I highly recommend him.

Val Didrichsons · 03-05-2007, 11:35 AM

Jeez Pike I wish you would have posted about Louisville a couple of years ago.

I had my Grampa's early 60s 5.5 horse Johnson in to Lincoln Marine and it took about FIVE WEEKS to get it back

Wirenut · 03-05-2007, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Pike Hunter

If you don't mind traveling 30 miles to Louisville, Brad Tuttle at Louisville Marine does one heck of a job. I had a 1962 5hp Johnson he got going the same day I took it to him, much cheaper than anyone in Omaha. He knows his stuff and turnaround time is very quick. I highly recommend him.

Doh! :zdoh: I second Brad. While I've never taken anything to him, he's very good. :2thumbup:

acar555 · 03-06-2007, 01:13 AM

I also agree with Brad. Had my boat serviced by him twice now and both times turn around was really fast and his prices are very resonable.

acar555 · 03-06-2007, 01:13 AM

I also agree with Brad. Had my boat serviced by him twice now and both times turn around was really fast and his prices are very resonable.

CornHunka · 03-07-2007, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Dux2bux

most resonable would be Kerns off of 56th and Fletcher. Depends on the brand also???

I have had bad experiences w/ith Kerns and wouldn't reccommend them to anyone. They are the only authorized Minn Kota repair shop in Lincoln, and I drove mine to Omaha before giving any business to Kerns.

CornHunka · 03-07-2007, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dux2bux

most resonable would be Kerns off of 56th and Fletcher. Depends on the brand also???

I have had bad experiences w/ith Kerns and wouldn't reccommend them to anyone. They are the only authorized Minn Kota repair shop in Lincoln, and I drove mine to Omaha before giving any business to Kerns.

Fish On · 03-07-2007, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by CornHunka

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dux2bux

most resonable would be Kerns off of 56th and Fletcher. Depends on the brand also???

I have had bad experiences w/ith Kerns and wouldn't reccommend them to anyone. They are the only authorized Minn Kota repair shop in Lincoln, and I drove mine to Omaha before giving any business to Kerns.

:zyeathat:

Fish On · 03-07-2007, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by CornHunka

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dux2bux

most resonable would be Kerns off of 56th and Fletcher. Depends on the brand also???

I have had bad experiences w/ith Kerns and wouldn't reccommend them to anyone. They are the only authorized Minn Kota repair shop in Lincoln, and I drove mine to Omaha before giving any business to Kerns.

:zyeathat:

03-03-2007, 08:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
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03-04-2007, 05:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
darealgodfather darealgodfather has no status. Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 211 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wirenut...Hunters has not been open for some time. I called him a few times last year and he has cancer and was in the hospital. He was always very optimistic about getting out but after calling for a few months and each time he would tell me that he would be out of the hospital next week and then call a month later and he would say the same thing I just kinda gave up. I can suggest DryDock though....nice guys there. But they will not touch anything before a 73' I think. __________________ On the hunt for a BOWFIN!!

03-04-2007, 07:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
Wirenut Wirenut is walkin' up to a dog on point Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: At The Water's Edge... Posts: 1,144 Thanks: 7 Thanked 161 Times in 106 Posts	That's too bad, it's been awhile, so I was unaware of that. He was the only one I knew of to get parts for obscure motors, like Chryslers etc. Personally, I'd avoid Kerns like the plague. You may be waiting a loonnnnggg time to get your boat back. :zcoffee: __________________ Cleaning Trash Fish FromThe Pit, One State Record At A Time

03-03-2007, 11:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Pike Hunter Pike Hunter has no status. Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bennington Posts: 1,146 Thanks: 51 Thanked 56 Times in 46 Posts	I'm sure Lincoln Marine would fix you're outboard...36th and Cornhusker I believe.

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Dux2bux Dux2bux is glad the ice is finally here Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lincoln Posts: 42 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	most resonable would be Kerns off of 56th and Fletcher. Depends on the brand also???

03-05-2007, 12:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
darealgodfather darealgodfather has no status. Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 211 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I met the guy at Kern's once....I wouldn't take anything to him because I thought he was kinda a jerk. __________________ On the hunt for a BOWFIN!!

03-05-2007, 02:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
Pike Hunter Pike Hunter has no status. Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bennington Posts: 1,146 Thanks: 51 Thanked 56 Times in 46 Posts	If you don't mind traveling 30 miles to Louisville, Brad Tuttle at Louisville Marine does one heck of a job. I had a 1962 5hp Johnson he got going the same day I took it to him, much cheaper than anyone in Omaha. He knows his stuff and turnaround time is very quick. I highly recommend him.

03-05-2007, 11:35 AM	#10 (permalink)
Val Didrichsons Val Didrichsons is putting together a select team for a highly classified assault on a new pond. Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lincoln Posts: 431 Thanks: 43 Thanked 120 Times in 69 Posts	Jeez Pike I wish you would have posted about Louisville a couple of years ago. I had my Grampa's early 60s 5.5 horse Johnson in to Lincoln Marine and it took about FIVE WEEKS to get it back __________________ "Three-fourths of the Earth's surface is water, and one-fourth is land. It is quite clear that the good Lord intended us to spend triple the amount of time fishing as taking care of the lawn. ~Chuck Clark

03-06-2007, 01:13 AM	#12 (permalink)
acar555 acar555 has no status. Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 104 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 10 Posts	I also agree with Brad. Had my boat serviced by him twice now and both times turn around was really fast and his prices are very resonable.

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acar555 acar555 has no status. Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 104 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 10 Posts	I also agree with Brad. Had my boat serviced by him twice now and both times turn around was really fast and his prices are very resonable.

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