Boat and motor repair mishaps.

[Kodiak1]

Years ago, I had small Suzuki trolling motor which started leaking fuel. I took it to the dealer on Chinden Blvd. here in Boise. He pointed out that the built-in plastic fuel tank had cracked and needed replacing. Several days later I got a call and was told it had been replaced. I was told they had to buy it on the secondary market and payed a fortune for it. But, I ponied up the money and took it home. The next day I noticed it was leaking, and took it to a friend in a local garage. Turns out they had taken the old tank and glued the crack shut. I called them and they admitted what they had done, and yes, it was stupid of them not to realized that the gas would weaken the glue. They told me they had fired the mechanic, and if I would be patient they would give me a new motor to salvage their reputation. "Come back Monday at 6:00 and pick up your new motor". Wow! How cool. I returned at 6 on Monday to find a sign on the door stating that they had closed the business, and if they hadn't picked up motors in for service, they had been considered abandoned and tossed. Contacted Suzuki, who said in effect "bummer". Mike
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