Looking for GOOD repair facility in East Texas, Houston, Dallas..

[searaynewbie]

Hi everyone.
I recently purchased a 1994 SeaRay Bow Rider 200! It's our first boat and we're really excited to get it on the water.
Before we can do that, we need some repair work done. It needs stringer work, deck work, and possibly transom repair.
I build houses, and could do the work, but am simply too busy to learn the ins and outs of boat repair.
Does anyone know of a GOOD repair facility? I'm a perfectionist and hate sloppy or half-way done work.
If you have any recommendations in the East Texas, Dallas, Houston areas, please let me know.
Thank you for your time.

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: Looking for GOOD repair facility in East Texas, Houston, Dallas..

FYI, The work you are wanting to have done IF you can find a reputable repair shop, will run you approx. $4-6K
and I would Highly recommend unannounced frequent Spot Checks of their progress. I would also recommend studying the rebullds here on the forum so you will know what the correct methods are so you can ensure their methods and materials are up to par.

 

[GT1000000]

Re: Looking for GOOD repair facility in East Texas, Houston, Dallas..

Hi and welcome searaynewbie...
You might find a good, responsible reputable shop that might be able to the work required to make this boat like new, but you have to realize that most boat repair facilities are going to charge you close to what a new boat might cost you to do these repairs in a timely and professional manner...
An almost 20 year old boat may not be worth the investment, especially if within a short period of time, or even during the restoration, you find that you need the engine rebuilt or replaced...
You could easily be looking at 5-10+ thousand dollars by the time everything is done...
Most of us here do complete restorations on our boats and without considering any engine work or major component replacement, and basically just replacing the stringers, deck and transom, plus supplying all the labor for free, we end up spending between 2-4 thousand bucks...
Just trying to give you a picture of what to expect...quality work and materials don't come cheap...
You might consider making some monthly payments and just buying a new boat...the biggest advantages are you know you have something new that you can care for, if properly cared for you can easily get 20-30 years, or more of use from it, and enjoy right away without worrying about when your old boat will be finished and if it is done to your satisfaction...
If you decide you want to restore this boat yourself, the guys here will be more than willing and able to help you out with all the info you would need to do it up better than new.
Good Luck
GT1M