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"Gene Kearns" wrote in message
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We had discussed this earlier, but I didn't see any sense of urgency.
This is completely anecdotal, but what the hey.. it happened to *me*!

Last weekend during some bottom painting chores I cut the crap out of
my hand. Upon examination of what the h*ll was so sharp, I found that
the anodes on the motors had been nearly expended and what was left
was razor sharp.

What made this particularly interesting was that they were only about
a foot from another anode attached to the hull. I concluded from this
that the Suzuki factory anodes were *very* anodic and that they would
probably sacrifice themselves faster than another other component...
even other anodes. I suspect that they are high in magnesium content,
but I just don't know.

Anyway, I'd certainly consider checking any anodes internal to the
engine per the maintenance schedule suggested by Suzuki.... they
might know what they are talking about.... and are not crying, "wolf!"

Thanks Gene. Ironically, the second dealer that I talked to said not to
worry...especially since the boat is kept on a lift and flushed immediately
after use each time.

I just changed the oil on my Suzuki myself after getting a quote of $289
plus $75 transport cost for performing the 100 hour service. I'll be
changing the lower gear oil this weekend. The first dealer quoted me $169
for the same service...but that's the guy who tired to tell me that the
anodes in the engine need to be changed at 200 hours.(*and* he wanted to
charge me $150 transport costs)

I'm beginning to realize that the Suzuki dealers down by me aren't the most
reputable guys in the world. I love my 4-stroke Suzuki, but here's a video
that I can relate to:

http://home.comcast.net/~xcusme/2070.wmv

On Tue, 29 Mar 2005 13:54:58 GMT, "NOYB" wrote:

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I'm beginning to realize that the Suzuki dealers down by me aren't the most
reputable guys in the world. I love my 4-stroke Suzuki, but here's a video
that I can relate to:

http://home.comcast.net/~xcusme/2070.wmv

Just for the record, this commercial cracked the audience up at the
Ranger open house.

Ah yes - good old two strokes.

Gotta love 'em. :)

It get funnier every time I see it.

Later,

Tom

"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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NOYB wrote:
"Gene Kearns" wrote in message
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We had discussed this earlier, but I didn't see any sense of urgency.
This is completely anecdotal, but what the hey.. it happened to *me*!

Last weekend during some bottom painting chores I cut the crap out of
my hand. Upon examination of what the h*ll was so sharp, I found that
the anodes on the motors had been nearly expended and what was left
was razor sharp.

What made this particularly interesting was that they were only about
a foot from another anode attached to the hull. I concluded from this
that the Suzuki factory anodes were *very* anodic and that they would
probably sacrifice themselves faster than another other component...
even other anodes. I suspect that they are high in magnesium content,
but I just don't know.

Anyway, I'd certainly consider checking any anodes internal to the
engine per the maintenance schedule suggested by Suzuki.... they
might know what they are talking about.... and are not crying, "wolf!"


Thanks Gene. Ironically, the second dealer that I talked to said not to
worry...especially since the boat is kept on a lift and flushed
immediately after use each time.

I just changed the oil on my Suzuki myself after getting a quote of $289
plus $75 transport cost for performing the 100 hour service. I'll be
changing the lower gear oil this weekend. The first dealer quoted me
$169 for the same service...but that's the guy who tired to tell me that
the anodes in the engine need to be changed at 200 hours.(*and* he wanted
to charge me $150 transport costs)

I'm beginning to realize that the Suzuki dealers down by me aren't the
most reputable guys in the world. I love my 4-stroke Suzuki, but here's
a video that I can relate to:

http://home.comcast.net/~xcusme/2070.wmv





Your link dind't work for me, Dr. HappyToof.


It works fine with Mozilla. Try it again.



I don't have any experience with Schwinnuki motors, but I've not been much
impressed with the dealerships that carry those engines. They seem
third-rate, at best.

I'm beginning to agree...


The marina I use for winter storage, a boat dealer, actually, gets $35 to
rip the shrinkwrap off, dispose of it, and handwash the boat.

That's cheap.


The engine was serviced last fall, so all that needs doing motorwise is to
reinstall the batteries. I'm pleased with the dealership and its services.
The prices are high, but, what the hell, I just raised my hourly rates for
those of my clients who can afford to pay more.

There is a direct correlation between the cost of an outboard oil change and
the cost of a crown in Southwest Florida. Coincidence? The boat guys down
here love to get their meat hooks into anybody with a Dr. in front of their
name. Doctors and dentists are middle-class in Naples, so they're not
soaking us because of our wealth. There are alo tbigger fish they could be
frying. I figure that they're disgruntled over having to pay high medical
and dental bills...and that charging us extra for maintenance is their way
of getting back at us. Anti-Dentites!


Because of caller ID, I never call for a quote from my office phone. I give
them my cell phone, on which I leave a generic message that doesn't identify
me as a dentist.

"Gene Kearns" wrote in message
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On Tue, 29 Mar 2005 13:54:58 GMT, "NOYB" wrote:


"Gene Kearns" wrote in message
. ..


I'm beginning to realize that the Suzuki dealers down by me aren't the
most
reputable guys in the world. I love my 4-stroke Suzuki, but .....


This problem seems systemic. Suzuki makes a fine outboard, but they
*really* need to get their act together policing their representative
dealers, service departments, and sales people.

You'd think they'd kinda figure out they develop a corporate
reputation based on the people the buyer/user comes into close contact
with.....

Isuzu has the same problem. I know two people who bought Honda Passports
(for more money than the identical Rodeo) after visiting the Isuzu
dealership first, and running out becuase the salesmen were "too sleazy".

On Tue, 29 Mar 2005 17:43:51 GMT, "NOYB" wrote:


"Gene Kearns" wrote in message
.. .
On Tue, 29 Mar 2005 13:54:58 GMT, "NOYB" wrote:


"Gene Kearns" wrote in message
...


I'm beginning to realize that the Suzuki dealers down by me aren't the
most
reputable guys in the world. I love my 4-stroke Suzuki, but .....


This problem seems systemic. Suzuki makes a fine outboard, but they
*really* need to get their act together policing their representative
dealers, service departments, and sales people.

You'd think they'd kinda figure out they develop a corporate
reputation based on the people the buyer/user comes into close contact
with.....

Isuzu has the same problem. I know two people who bought Honda Passports
(for more money than the identical Rodeo) after visiting the Isuzu
dealership first, and running out becuase the salesmen were "too sleazy".

I thought Joe Isuzu died a while back? :)

Later,

Tom

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Tue, 29 Mar 2005 17:43:51 GMT, "NOYB" wrote:


"Gene Kearns" wrote in message
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On Tue, 29 Mar 2005 13:54:58 GMT, "NOYB" wrote:


"Gene Kearns" wrote in message
m...


I'm beginning to realize that the Suzuki dealers down by me aren't the
most
reputable guys in the world. I love my 4-stroke Suzuki, but .....


This problem seems systemic. Suzuki makes a fine outboard, but they
*really* need to get their act together policing their representative
dealers, service departments, and sales people.

You'd think they'd kinda figure out they develop a corporate
reputation based on the people the buyer/user comes into close contact
with.....

Isuzu has the same problem. I know two people who bought Honda Passports
(for more money than the identical Rodeo) after visiting the Isuzu
dealership first, and running out becuase the salesmen were "too sleazy".

I thought Joe Isuzu died a while back? :)

I believe he trained the current generation of salesmen at Isuzu...and
Suzuki.

NOYB
That was hilarious! Thanks
Paul

NOYB wrote:

Thanks Gene. Ironically, the second dealer that I talked to said not to
worry...especially since the boat is kept on a lift and flushed immediately
after use each time.

I just changed the oil on my Suzuki myself after getting a quote of $289
plus $75 transport cost for performing the 100 hour service. I'll be
changing the lower gear oil this weekend. The first dealer quoted me $169
for the same service...but that's the guy who tired to tell me that the
anodes in the engine need to be changed at 200 hours.(*and* he wanted to
charge me $150 transport costs)

I'm beginning to realize that the Suzuki dealers down by me aren't the most
reputable guys in the world. I love my 4-stroke Suzuki, but here's a video
that I can relate to:

http://home.comcast.net/~xcusme/2070.wmv

GO AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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