Well I have heard from my friends with boats that this is something all boat owners go through until they get the kinks worked out, but that did not exactly make things better. You see I’ve been having some electrical problems with the boat, first the Johnson (salt water wash down) pump kept tripping the breaker, and that did not work. Then my GSD 22 sounder quit working, and that killed my last fishing trip because if you can’t find the right bottom you can’t fish.
The Company I bought my boat from farms out their electrical work to another company, and they apparently did not do a very good job. However, when I called them and explained the problems I was having they agreed to let a local expert take care of the issues with the electrical and they would pick up the bill. So I called “THE MAN”, Frank is his name, and he owns Marine Electronic specialist.
A few months before I bought my boat I was already shopping around for my Electronics. One night I was Eating a Cuban sandwich at el Sarussi and in walk this guy wearing a shirt that says Marine Electronics Specialist. I noticed and made contact with him right then and their, later I called him for prices on a Chart plotter; Marine radio etc. and his prices were the best I had found. Unfortunately I did not end up buying from him but it had nothing to do with the price, I had to send all the electronics to the factory in St. Augustine and that made it cheaper to order the stuff on line and have them ship it directly to the factory rather then me having to pay for all the shipping. In any case, I kept his number handy because I knew he was a good guy and I might need him some day.
That day came sooner than expected when I started having the electrical problems with the boat. I called Frank and we made an appointment for him to come out. He told me there would be around 2 to 3 hours worth of work, but that he would leave everything the way it was supposed to be and all my electrical problems would be solved. I made an appointment to have him come out and do the work, and that day was yesterday.
Frank came by around 7:30 PM, we called the factory owner for a quick conference call so he could explain what he was going to do, they agreed on 2 hours of labor and Frank got right to work. When he was finished, the mess of wires and cables had been immaculately secured and all electronics were working properly. He left around 11:05 PM after putting in more than 3 hours of work but still only charged for 2 hours because that is what he had agreed to.
Let me tell you something, if you have a boat and you have some electrical problems that need solving, or you have something you need to get installed, or you are in the market to purchase some electronics, this is the guy you have to see. Frank is a straight shooter, I witnessed his expertise first hand, and I would give him my highest recommendation should anyone ask me about his services.
Just look at the before and after pictures I have attached to the Blog and you will see for yourself that Frank is “THE MAN.”
The Company I bought my boat from farms out their electrical work to another company, and they apparently did not do a very good job. However, when I called them and explained the problems I was having they agreed to let a local expert take care of the issues with the electrical and they would pick up the bill. So I called “THE MAN”, Frank is his name, and he owns Marine Electronic specialist.
A few months before I bought my boat I was already shopping around for my Electronics. One night I was Eating a Cuban sandwich at el Sarussi and in walk this guy wearing a shirt that says Marine Electronics Specialist. I noticed and made contact with him right then and their, later I called him for prices on a Chart plotter; Marine radio etc. and his prices were the best I had found. Unfortunately I did not end up buying from him but it had nothing to do with the price, I had to send all the electronics to the factory in St. Augustine and that made it cheaper to order the stuff on line and have them ship it directly to the factory rather then me having to pay for all the shipping. In any case, I kept his number handy because I knew he was a good guy and I might need him some day.
That day came sooner than expected when I started having the electrical problems with the boat. I called Frank and we made an appointment for him to come out. He told me there would be around 2 to 3 hours worth of work, but that he would leave everything the way it was supposed to be and all my electrical problems would be solved. I made an appointment to have him come out and do the work, and that day was yesterday.
Frank came by around 7:30 PM, we called the factory owner for a quick conference call so he could explain what he was going to do, they agreed on 2 hours of labor and Frank got right to work. When he was finished, the mess of wires and cables had been immaculately secured and all electronics were working properly. He left around 11:05 PM after putting in more than 3 hours of work but still only charged for 2 hours because that is what he had agreed to.
Let me tell you something, if you have a boat and you have some electrical problems that need solving, or you have something you need to get installed, or you are in the market to purchase some electronics, this is the guy you have to see. Frank is a straight shooter, I witnessed his expertise first hand, and I would give him my highest recommendation should anyone ask me about his services.
Just look at the before and after pictures I have attached to the Blog and you will see for yourself that Frank is “THE MAN.”
This is a before picture of the wiring
Frank gets to work
This one goes over there
What a Mess
This is what it looked like when Frank was done rewiring and organizing
Here is Frank's Telephone Number, Email Address, and a list of his specialties.
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