On 10 May 2005 13:06:17 -0700, wrote:

Guys:

I'm about to upgrade power on my boat with a bigger, used outboard.
I'm considering using either Cape Ann Marine in Gloucester or Atlantic
Boats in Wareham, MA (they both have engines I am interested in). Can
anyone provide opinions on either one of these?

I can speak to Cape Ann - they are very good to deal with. I went up
there to check out the first Polar boats made by Godfrey Marine and
they could not have been more accommodating to a "just looking". They
took me out on two different models and gave me a tour of the shop.
They seem to be very customer oriented, knowledgable and on top of the
tech curve. I wouldn't be afraid of purchasing anything from them.

I only know Atlantic Boats by reputation and I have never heard
anything really awful about them. I've spoken to some of their reps
at various boat shows and they seem to know their stuff.

I might suggest Atlantic Outboards in Westbrook, CT.

http://atlanticoutboard.com/default.htm

I haven't dealt with them personally other than a console purchase
from Maritime Skiff for a boat I was tinkering with, but they have a
great reputation for both sales and service. They might have
something that you are looking for.

Good luck.

Later,

Tom