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  • Our client is very emotional about his yacht unfortunately the time has come that he needs to retire from boating. When you get to a certain age it becomes more and more difficult to get around on boats. Come with us as we take you for a walk around near the beach and the market.
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  • @WillFixThat
    @WillFixThat  6 місяців тому +9

    What do you think? Fill me in at what age is it time to retire from boating? It's hard to see your customers struggle with boating life and yet it's so hard for them to let go .... Owners get so attached because many times its their home away from home.

    • @user-gx4zt7ut5n
      @user-gx4zt7ut5n 6 місяців тому +1

      It would no different than giving up your home or favorite car. Bottom line AGEING bites. Love y'all.

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  6 місяців тому

      @@user-gx4zt7ut5n you are exactly right ... its hard to see people transition from what they love! We see it every day .... we have a video coming soon. Recently I talked to a long time customer who told me he is having memory and hear issues ... it broke my heart he's in this later 60's maybe and he had the courage to share is struggles and the same time asking me if he owed us any money because he had forgotten! Real life ...

    • @cliffcrowley3756
      @cliffcrowley3756 6 місяців тому

      There is no age limit. That guy has a $1.6M boat. He can hire a few nannys to carry him on and off of it occasionally.

    • @dwaynelambert2944
      @dwaynelambert2944 6 місяців тому

      I think he should have someone assist him with his love of Boating and carry on until he has medical issues that would restrict him from Boating!!

    • @stevenboyce5588
      @stevenboyce5588 6 місяців тому +5

      My Dad is 86 years old. He gave me the family boat 2 years ago. It’s not much but it’s a 16’ StarCraft Super Sport. Open bow. My parents bought it new in 1976.
      I grew up on that boat. He had it repainted and replaced all the tops. Replaced the transom and flooring. It has been garaged. But yes when he was 84 years old he decided that he couldn’t do the boat alone anymore. Dad raced boats back in the 1950’s. My Grandparents owned a marina on Siletz Bay on the Oregon coast. And we’re a Mercury dealer. Dad was the youngest certified outboard mechanic at 13 years old. I have pictures of my Dad and Grandfather in a class with Karl Kiekhaefer. Let me know if you want to see them.
      It just depends on the person. Good on your client and my Dad for seeing that they can’t do it safely anymore.
      “ A man’s gotta know his limitations “
      Dirty Harry……

  • @connorrampage7110
    @connorrampage7110 Місяць тому

    You two do such a good job, I could not deal with the people you do. There smart enough to be rich, but there not smart enough
    to have the patient to let somebody else fix it. If they don't listen, don't help them, just wasting your time.

  • @larrykendzior9734
    @larrykendzior9734 5 місяців тому +3

    Really super channel. We used to live in the Keys and it’s good to see the same places we would frequent.
    Memories!

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  5 місяців тому

      Thanks Larry I’m sure we’ve brought back a few memories for you and we make memories for these boat owners! 😃

  • @michaelboothe2137
    @michaelboothe2137 5 місяців тому +3

    Glue a small piece of poly behind it then when you put the screw in it pull the poly tighten the screws won’t back out

  • @rl8992
    @rl8992 4 місяці тому +1

    I do a little boat canvas, rarely let customers supply products. As a boat owner I do pick up things for our mechanic to save time if he’s busy and only get products he tells us to. So long story short , every situation is different. Nice Chanel.

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  4 місяці тому

      Thanks RL agree with you each situation is unique. 👍

  • @captainmo3064
    @captainmo3064 5 місяців тому +2

    Epoxy lock nuts to the back. Then use machine screws with loctite. Works like a charm.

  • @skullhart
    @skullhart 5 місяців тому +1

    10:40 definitely want to check that his alternators are not overcharging those batteries. Had that exact same problem happen to me. The voltage regulator in the alt was bad.

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  5 місяців тому

      Hey that’s for sharing I’ll tell Matt!

  • @user-gx4zt7ut5n
    @user-gx4zt7ut5n 6 місяців тому +4

    A customer providing their own parts can be sticky. Your company can't warranty the parts ( only the labor). Also, not to drone on, but all parts are not equal in quality. Love the content. Have a blessed day in Key West.

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  6 місяців тому +1

      Great points …. We actually rarely use customers parts we just say it’s against our policy! If they don’t like it they can find someone else! It’s not worth the headache or liability. Especially when it doesn’t work and they want to blame you. 🥴

  • @wstadlock
    @wstadlock 6 місяців тому +2

    On the spinning screw syndrome, I also use epoxy, and if I can get to backside I'll epoxy a composite or dense wood backing block.
    I then use a dremel tool with thin disc to cut two self tapping notches in wood screw, have also replaced wood screws with machine screws and same homemade self tappers. 316 SS usually but have also used a tap in fiberglass with nylon bolts.

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  6 місяців тому

      Thanks for sharing we needed a quick fix w/o taking the door with us … but you’re right above!

  • @arthurcitron9774
    @arthurcitron9774 5 місяців тому +1

    Spot on!🇺🇸👊🏻

  • @steemo1385
    @steemo1385 5 днів тому

    Def love the channel. I learn so much and started working on boats. I’m in Texas

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  5 днів тому

      Hey thanks for choosing to watch our chaos 😮

  • @fogduker3131
    @fogduker3131 5 місяців тому +2

    Great videos thanks you and your team 👍.

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  5 місяців тому

      Appreciate the feedback… keep watching 👍

  • @danhogan1047
    @danhogan1047 5 місяців тому +1

    Really like your channel. I do a lot of my own repair on a 1998 38' Horstman trimaran that we have had here in the San Juan Islands. Like the channel because you show how to fix small things and big things. I have a very good eletician and mechanic when it is too much for me to handle. Thanks for the great content from you and your wife.

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  5 місяців тому

      Love it appreciate the feedback! Yes we do big & small 👍

  • @hugoglenn9741
    @hugoglenn9741 2 місяці тому

    That beauty of a boat is built by my neighbor

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  2 місяці тому

      Your neighbor builds Viking’s?

  • @dwaynelambert2944
    @dwaynelambert2944 6 місяців тому +2

    Love yalls videos, very informative and you guys do an outstanding job on all your Marine Service jobs. Keep up the outstanding work and your videos.!!!!

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  6 місяців тому +1

      Thanks Dwayne we TRY! Our reputation & integrity is #1 and we tell all our guys the same thing! We live in a small town and bad news spreads fast!

  • @scottmaz4063
    @scottmaz4063 6 місяців тому +1

    Lunch looked great and the price was great 👍

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  6 місяців тому

      It was pretty good too ..... the view was the best!

  • @captpepin
    @captpepin 5 місяців тому +1

    My brother is a landscaper and his saying is, "I don't plant trees that were not bought from me" and if I do I don't guarantee them. One thing I would say is that with supply chain being what it is as long as you and the client are in agreement up front it may be better that the client actually assimilate some of the items so you don't have to track them down. Obviously if your a dealer on something it should be bought from you.

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  5 місяців тому

      Yes great points! We rarely use client parts just depends on situation!

  • @chuckbeam7898
    @chuckbeam7898 6 місяців тому +1

    I’m pretty sure I would love the Keys lifestyle if I could just afford it. Love your content

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  6 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching Chuck it can be a little pricey but there are other places that are more expensive and not nearly as nice as the Keys!

  • @JS-sx3bl
    @JS-sx3bl 5 місяців тому +1

    You Asked…
    The Client vrs you as a boat repair service .
    Every situation and time of year is unique so;
    A. if you’re way busy then you only supply the parts and the labor.
    B. If not too busy then work it out if you have a past good history with the client.
    C. New clients get you buying the materials (perhaps some they want to use on their boat) and your labor of course.

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  5 місяців тому

      Great tips! We buy nearly 98% but yesterday we didn’t video coming LOL 3 hours later boat is still broke.

  • @nigelwomersley403
    @nigelwomersley403 6 місяців тому +1

    Love the content, always looking out for your videos

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  6 місяців тому

      Appreciate your kind words! We are trying to have our cameras rolling! 🤣 not always easy!

  • @davesmax
    @davesmax День тому

    Rivnut tool and put rivet nuts in the holes. You’ll have to get machine screws instead of the metal screws but they do make SS rivet nuts.

  • @ryanh4889
    @ryanh4889 3 місяці тому

    Ive been doing the same work as you for over 25 years. I never install customer supplied parts. My only recent exception has been Starlink antennas.

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  3 місяці тому

      Nice Ryan thanks for watching us! Sometimes but rarely we install customer parts!

  • @dbrown308
    @dbrown308 6 місяців тому +1

    Love what you guys do. Keep up the great work!

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  6 місяців тому

      Thanks we are trying .... not always easy! Appreciate the feedback.

  • @scottmaz4063
    @scottmaz4063 6 місяців тому +1

    I grew up on the water had boats. Got expensive for repairs and maintenance. I love boats just had enough. Now that viking I would be crying selling that.

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  6 місяців тому

      Our poor owner is crying about it .... he's in his 80's its time unfortunately!

  • @pete926
    @pete926 6 місяців тому +1

    If I'm fixing it I use my parts. OEM whenever possible. Sometimes it not!

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  5 місяців тому

      Agree completely that’s what we do 98% of the time!

  • @jdfflats1
    @jdfflats1 5 місяців тому

    Great video so much of what you do I have done as well as run a diesel shop with my wife in South Florida. Worked for Pantropic on yachts as well for many years . To answer you question about customer parts, Yes but if part fails customer will pay labor time and mileage to Remove and replace as well claim for part

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  5 місяців тому

      Appreciate the feedback! We never know what we are getting ourselves into 🤣

  • @richardgagne4845
    @richardgagne4845 6 місяців тому +1

    Had the same problem with those West Marine AGM batteries. West Marine replaced them under warranty

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  6 місяців тому

      We just had to replace one for another customer it was under warranty too! These batteries from the Viking were a few years old!

    • @richardgagne4845
      @richardgagne4845 5 місяців тому

      ​@@WillFixThat wonder if it's a manufacturing problem? West Marine person said mine were the first ones he's seen but you have run into it more than once and I have heard about from someone else

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  5 місяців тому

      @@richardgagne4845doesn’t happen that often … 👍

  • @jetlag4754
    @jetlag4754 5 місяців тому

    What a great environment to work in.

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  5 місяців тому +1

      What makes it great? The weather?

    • @jetlag4754
      @jetlag4754 5 місяців тому

      @@WillFixThat I am in Ohio, my 340 Sea Ray is shrink wrapped, and we hardly ever see the sun in the winter time. I am gonna say the sun and the beautiful water and seeing all the boats.

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  5 місяців тому +1

      @@jetlag4754compared to Ohio for sure 😂 I grew up in upstate NY and understand the weather you are referring to in the winter especially!

  • @paulkersey2179
    @paulkersey2179 5 місяців тому +1

    On the customer provided parts, I understand why you would not want to do that, but I think if you have a good relationship and understanding with the customer its probably ok.

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  5 місяців тому

      Yes all depends on situation it might happen only 2% of the time but unfortunately happened to us yesterday. I’m going to record a video about it today!

  • @dylanm2965
    @dylanm2965 5 місяців тому +1

    On special occasions I’ll use parts bought by the customer. But they have to be oem in the package. No after market water pumps or things like that

  • @TaylorTaylor-yi4qd
    @TaylorTaylor-yi4qd 5 місяців тому +1

    I wouldn’t let customers get the parts and materials. As a boat owner myself I wouldn’t do this but I’m sure some do, and that’s someone buying a lesser quality parts. I just think it’s better for both owner and mechanic for the mechanic to supply all the parts needed as well.

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  5 місяців тому +1

      We agree completely…. Rarely but sometimes we use their parts especially if they are on a tight time frame and we can’t get the parts in time.

  • @davidh7423
    @davidh7423 6 місяців тому +1

    Some of us get in over our head or don't have the time after we order parts. So as long as they are top quality, I say go for it. Especially in Key West where I assume you have to have most stuff shipped in.

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  6 місяців тому

      Yes of course at the end of the road everything it shipped or driven to the Keys! We rarely install customer provided parts .... because of situations like today. We tried to install 2 pumps the customer had both failed then what?

    • @davidh7423
      @davidh7423 6 місяців тому

      He gets to pay for a re-install. 😀@@WillFixThat

  • @jimlimberakis8115
    @jimlimberakis8115 5 місяців тому

    I have thought about how much longer I will be able to keep boating. I will be 71 at summers end. I am still very active and feel like I have many years left . I will keep at it until I feel it’s not prudent any longer.

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  5 місяців тому

      Yes con’t and enjoy as long as you can … everyone is different 👍

  • @ducky1496
    @ducky1496 5 місяців тому

    Speed clips on the door to get screws to tighten

  • @ThoughtfulWander
    @ThoughtfulWander 5 місяців тому

    Great episode! Thanks for sharing! 👍👍keep rolling WFT team! 👍👍

  • @cliffcrowley3756
    @cliffcrowley3756 6 місяців тому +2

    If mechanics and yards wouldnt hose customers upcharging on parts prices it wouldnt be an issue. I often can find new OEM parts in the box. Yard wanted $500+ for an alternator. I got the same one on Amazon $350 with 24 hours delivery. Took me 10 minutes. As long as the part is new or rebuilt and approved by the installer, I dont see any problem with the customer sourcing it. Many yards would be happy not to have the bother.

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  6 місяців тому

      Yeah that’s crazy! We don’t up charge like that …. We sell for whatever retail is and sometimes we may not have a mark-up!

  • @onenuttybuddy
    @onenuttybuddy 5 місяців тому +1

    Would I allow clients to provide their own parts. That kind of depends.
    1) How much of your profit margin comes from parts mark-up to the customer. If you can live with the loss of profit margin from the owner buying their own parts, then sure, let them buy their own parts.
    2) If they want to order their own parts, then they have to order the parts you recommend, by part number. They should understand, it will cost them labor for you to determine what parts, and part numbers the need to order. If they select, or order the incorrect part number, they will be responsible for all return cost and restocking fees.
    With your providing part numbers, you avoid the owners not ordering OEM parts and buying some Ebay junk. They should also understand, just because parts are NEW, doesn't always mean they are GOOD parts.Again, they are responsible for all returns.
    Good luck.
    Hey guys, I'm coming down to Key West from April 17-22. I'm staying at the Almond Tree Inn Hotel. All I plan on doing is fishing from a pier or two and maybe a little fishing from land. All catch and release. Catch a few rays, eat some good Seafood, a fish, fish, fish.
    Hope to maybe see you around town and possibly say hello if I do see you.
    Take care,
    Alan from NC

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  5 місяців тому

      Alan keep in touch as the time draws near! If you get a charter that carries many passengers I hear the best spot to buy is in the rear corners of the boat! They catch the fish!
      We rarely install customers parts on occasion but it happened to us yesterday 🥴 I’ll be recording a video today needless to say 3 hours later 2 different pump installs and boat is still broke!

  • @edwinharvie6174
    @edwinharvie6174 5 місяців тому +1

    Matt - do yall rebuild the steering rams? New seal kit may cure that leak.

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  5 місяців тому

      We do not rebuild ourselves we send them off to a company!

  • @fireboat54
    @fireboat54 6 місяців тому +1

    Depends on your health. Some people are done by age 60, whereas many boat through their 70's and God bless them, some are in their 80's and are still out there.
    I'm wondering why you couldn't service the Hynautic steering cylinder? $4500 is a lot if all it needs is a new seal. Was the ram scored?

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  6 місяців тому

      We’ve just had better luck sending it to professionals that do this kind of work every day!

  • @bnkwupt
    @bnkwupt 5 місяців тому

    Nice episode. I’d like to see more of that Viking if you get a chance.

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  5 місяців тому

      We did one about a month ago … of it being for sale. Look under the videos tab on our page. ua-cam.com/video/r2b6kQlP0Dw/v-deo.html

  • @FREEDOM195844
    @FREEDOM195844 5 місяців тому

    Great channel and I just subscribed! Depending on the part i would let the customer provide it.

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  5 місяців тому

      Thanks for joining our community! We are just here trying to manage boat chaos! 🤣

  • @robertruiz8704
    @robertruiz8704 5 місяців тому

    Enjoy your channel

  • @Tate6788
    @Tate6788 5 місяців тому +1

    I would allow customers to provide thier own parts and let them know there is absolutely no warranty on parts or labor included to install the supplied parts

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  5 місяців тому

      Yes that’s exactly what we do! Or we just don’t do the job we’ve been bit too many times!

  • @shawnwood9875
    @shawnwood9875 5 місяців тому +1

    I think if it’s OEM equipment (beside batteries) I’d say sure but warranties on labor.

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  5 місяців тому

      We rarely install customer parts and when we do no warranty!

  • @stuckcamping
    @stuckcamping 6 місяців тому +1

    The boats are always at the end of the dock because the guys that can afford someone else to fix their problem, typically have the larger more expensive boats 😅 that require deeper water and larger slips (at the end of the docks). Y’all know this already ;)

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  6 місяців тому

      You’re exactly right on all the above! You explained it exactly to a tee 😁

  • @ThoughtfulWander
    @ThoughtfulWander 5 місяців тому

    Almost 10k subscribers! Very cool getting there! 👍👍

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  5 місяців тому +1

      Almost… seems it’s taking awhile! What you think?

    • @ThoughtfulWander
      @ThoughtfulWander 5 місяців тому

      @@WillFixThat yeah does take a while but you all are getting there! 👍👍

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  5 місяців тому +1

      @@ThoughtfulWandersomeone said it’s race not a marathon! 😮 my personality I want the marathon!

    • @ThoughtfulWander
      @ThoughtfulWander 5 місяців тому

      @@WillFixThat 👍👍

  • @topshelf321
    @topshelf321 7 днів тому

    if that boat has an older charge for lead acid batteries it will not work with AGM. It cooks them. Just something to check, because you know once you touch it you own it and if it blows up it's your fault now.

  • @codyswartz997
    @codyswartz997 6 місяців тому +1

    If you’re replacing with their parts I would say no warranty unless it’s a product you would purchase and trust.

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  6 місяців тому

      Yes we say no warranty too … 👍

  • @travisryan8409
    @travisryan8409 5 місяців тому

    Key west life. Walking or bike riding is the fastest mode of transportation

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  5 місяців тому

      Definitely agree when we can we do!

  • @badkarma5776
    @badkarma5776 2 місяці тому +1

    I would use rivet nuts for the door and avoid the mess a work of epoxy.

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  Місяць тому +1

      I now have a set. Good advise.

    • @badkarma5776
      @badkarma5776 Місяць тому

      @@WillFixThat do I get a free shirt now?

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  Місяць тому

      @@badkarma5776 😂 how long have you been watching?

    • @badkarma5776
      @badkarma5776 Місяць тому

      @@WillFixThat I’m guessing almost when u showed up. Few friends have homes and boats in the keys.

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  Місяць тому

      @@badkarma5776 We are going on almost 2 years!

  • @paulvlug-zu4tz
    @paulvlug-zu4tz Місяць тому

    Tap the aluminium and use counter sunk bolts

  • @fatcat-hc4pj
    @fatcat-hc4pj 6 місяців тому +1

    How were those prosciutto chips? Wonder how they make them

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  6 місяців тому +1

      We just baked some at home 350’ keep checking until they are crispy! 😮 cooking is a passion of ours too!

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  6 місяців тому +1

      We love food lol eating breakfast and we are talking & planning what’s for lunch or dinner! 🤣

    • @fatcat-hc4pj
      @fatcat-hc4pj 6 місяців тому

      @@WillFixThat will try this weekend

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  5 місяців тому

      @@fatcat-hc4pj​​⁠great let us know how you make out! 👍 we recently did speck chips too.

  • @mikeramsey9747
    @mikeramsey9747 5 місяців тому

    As for a customer providing parts I would have the stipulation that they had to be OEM parts or ones you told the customer to purchase.

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  5 місяців тому

      Yes agree completely 👍

  • @patdghop
    @patdghop 6 місяців тому +1

    You could have used a nutsert in the holes and used bolts instead of screws

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  6 місяців тому

      Thanks for sharing great idea!

  • @J.McKnigj1612
    @J.McKnigj1612 6 місяців тому +1

    Another awesome video. I followed and understood what was going on so not sure what that keyboard Karen was talking about in the comments.

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  6 місяців тому

      Thanks Jim …. Like anything people just sometimes want to be heard! We are learning with each video …. Boy have we grown and still growing!

  • @lb7wade518
    @lb7wade518 6 місяців тому +1

    Must have new parts in a box! No used parts!! With the understanding any extra labor or other parts will be billed at a higher rate!!

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  6 місяців тому

      We TRY to install only parts that we buy! But today I slipped and let a guy talk me into us installing a macerator pump which we do not do black water .... long story short older gentleman needed help! Well to end the story both pumps he gave us were no good! He left us a 5 star google review today. We Tried to get him fixed.

  • @zackriden79
    @zackriden79 2 місяці тому

    Matt you need a work One Wheel to rip around on

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  2 місяці тому

      Hey Zach how would he carry his tools that wheel looks hazardous 😮

  • @honeybunbandit1
    @honeybunbandit1 6 місяців тому +1

    Is that a metal frame in that door? Because if so I bought a nice tool that puts a thing call rivet nuts in the holes so you could use machine screws or bolts and that viking is a very beautiful boat sad to see him get rid of it and holy cow those batteries are a ticking time bomb and no I would not let the customers supply the parts ran into many problems with people doing that

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  6 місяців тому +1

      I got a story for you …. Today literally customer provided parts! Older gentleman calls and I answer and talk to him he needs a macerator pump installed! He has the parts & he promises it won’t take more than an hour! I let him know we don’t do black water oh he says I’ve replaced it a few times promise you won’t get dirty/sheety! So he texted me pics of his engine room which was immaculate so we agree to help the old guy. Would you believe both his pumps that we tried today were no good 3 hours later & he’s still broke! Got 5 star review cause we did our part 🤣 exact reasons we don’t install client parts! You never know how long they’ve been rolling around in their boat!

    • @honeybunbandit1
      @honeybunbandit1 6 місяців тому

      @@WillFixThat ohhhhh black water tank nope lol and I notice customers buy like Amazon parts or cheap off brand parts and they either don't work or they fail fast or completely wrong I know it cost more for OEM parts or equivalent but it almost always stays working and won't damage more things

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  5 місяців тому +1

      @@honeybunbandit1yup black water! You’re exactly right about the parts you need OEM!

    • @honeybunbandit1
      @honeybunbandit1 5 місяців тому

      @@WillFixThat shoot I have had OEM parts bad right out of the box

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  5 місяців тому +1

      @@honeybunbandit1yup it happens ... but atleast you know it not a Chinese knock off!

  • @nwmi493
    @nwmi493 11 днів тому

    I let my clients buy their own parts in certain circumstances.
    For example, if we're talking about a $4000 combi or some other Uber expensive mfd, I prefer not to sit on it such a debt.
    I do not let them buy their own wire and consumables, etc.
    Or if there is a client i simply just don't care for, . I let them buy their own parts so if something goes wrong with it, I can come back and charge them for another service visit at full price at my own schedule.
    Every customer and job is different .
    I've got a few customers that are not appreciative. They don't listen dont read and they are demanding, etc.. I don't give them high priority scheduling ,
    i've had to tell a few customers how I feel about them without cutting any fat . If you know you know.
    But for the good customers that are actually down to earth pay me on time and appreciate my service, I drop what I'm doing to make it happen for them

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  10 днів тому

      We do exactly as you said in the last paragraph. We get a full deposit for parts over say $300 for new customers and regular customers we get deposits when it’s over $2-3k just depends. Deposits help in case we are working with a not nice person and it hurts less when they don’t pay.

  • @mikeyd5969
    @mikeyd5969 5 місяців тому

    Sad to have sell that beautiful Viking because of age , I thought that’s when your supposed to buy one .

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  5 місяців тому

      You need to buy them a little sooner in life so you can enjoy and getting around ok!

  • @jamiepatrick2467
    @jamiepatrick2467 6 місяців тому +1

    "Would you let customers buy parts" Short answer.... yes. Long answer ....Depends. Both answers require you to approve the part as being safe. I would have a SIMPLE (broad) signed/texted/emailed waver that releases you from ANY liability tied to that part the customer provides. If that part is a product that is new to you that might take more time/research to install, does not fit/work or does not accomplish the task then the customer will pay your hourly rate. It's a bit of a gamble for the customer but not for you due to that option would be an hourly rate quoted job versus a job quote.
    Why not remove the door, take it to the shop to repair it? I think the bench repair would be good content for your channel for a pretty common fix that MANY folks deal with not only on boats. S

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  6 місяців тому

      Matt was afraid of breaking the corroded hardware that was holding the door on! Owner wanted a quick fix in its place. Always have to be careful of liability and parts! We rarely install customer parts it’s just NOT worth it to us!

  • @YomamaPVT
    @YomamaPVT 6 місяців тому +1

    Love the content

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  6 місяців тому

      Appreciate you .... thanks for sharing! Not always perfect BUT its real life!

  • @jeremyvelez6212
    @jeremyvelez6212 5 місяців тому

    I’d install rivnuts.

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  5 місяців тому

      Could be great idea 👍

  • @scottkauffman1640
    @scottkauffman1640 5 місяців тому +1

    Never allow them to supply parts. It’s our company name people here if the items fail. They will cheap out on parts most of the time. Some Amazon foreign item.

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  5 місяців тому

      Agree 👍 we sometimes will install OEM …. No warranty!

  • @todddivelbliss4706
    @todddivelbliss4706 5 місяців тому +1

    being an auto repair shop owner for 27 years customer supplyed parts is a pain. Here is what we did 1. part markup is part of our income so we charge 1 1/2 times labor 2. we very clearly inform customer if there part is wrong or bad they are paying all our extra labor 3. Most important NO WARRANTY... That being said there was a auto shop in PA that installed customer supply tierod end that part broke caused the car to crash and total the car then the customer sued the shop for a failed part that the shop did not even sell the case did not really go anywhere but the shop owner spent 10 grand in legal fees to defend himself

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  5 місяців тому

      😭 that’s terrible but your exactly right! We rarely install their parts but we did yesterday and needless to say 3 hours later 2 pump installs and boat is still broke. I plan to do a video about it today!

  • @curthook9622
    @curthook9622 5 місяців тому +1

    I’m all for letting a customer buy their own parts but then again I’m a customer. I know part of the boating repair business is making some money on the parts also so I’m thinking that most service companies don’t like that

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  5 місяців тому

      It’s not so much the money it’s more the liability and when their part doesn’t work they want to blame you! Plus how long have they had that part rolling around in their boat?

  • @fukkyoutube
    @fukkyoutube 5 місяців тому +1

    maybe with reputable brands but still wouldn't warranty because you don't really know where they cane from

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  5 місяців тому

      You’re are exactly right 👍

  • @cwrnmservicesllc510
    @cwrnmservicesllc510 5 місяців тому +1

    I'm a plumber. People buy junky faucets off the internet. I will install on two conditions - one - I'm not responsible if it breaks. two- No warranty what so ever.

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  5 місяців тому

      Makes complete sense … we always say no warranty or you’ll need to find someone else cause we don’t install customer provided parts.

  • @curthook9622
    @curthook9622 5 місяців тому +1

    You should get an electric bike or scooter to get around

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  5 місяців тому

      We both have electric bikes we’ve had them for over 10 years. But, not practical if you’re carrying stuff! Just depends on what we are doing!

  • @denniskehn7442
    @denniskehn7442 2 місяці тому

    I would never allow clients to provide their own parts. Being in a business for 35 years we learned that lesson the hard way. The times we did allow it the parts weren’t the correct ones or an inferior part that the customer would insist we try to use so they could save some money. Lose, lose almost every time

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  2 місяці тому

      Agree with you Dennis ... but sometimes we don't have parts accessible to us since we are on an island at the end of the food chain. So rarely but sometimes we will use their part. But, never encourage it. Actually we turn down work when owners want to provide their own parts.

  • @ThisIsWhereMyNameGoes
    @ThisIsWhereMyNameGoes 6 місяців тому +1

    You should change your company name to "Mobile Marine AC repair" 😂. Seems. Like every video has an AC repair.

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  6 місяців тому

      Great idea .... keep in mind that its HOT here most of the year and Matt does the a/c work .... I find it rather boring! Just had a long time viewer stop by our shop yesterday and we talked for a bit and he said how much he loved a/c and I rolled my eyes. But Matt does miracles with getting people units to blow cold.

    • @cliffcrowley3756
      @cliffcrowley3756 6 місяців тому

      Pretty important if you are in the tropics.

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  6 місяців тому

      @@cliffcrowley3756yeah we don’t even turn off our house a/c 😮

  • @pete926
    @pete926 6 місяців тому +1

    Why wouldn't take the hatch with you and make solid? Then bring it back and reinstall. That's 2 trips, your making 4!

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  6 місяців тому +1

      Thanks Pete customer wanted quick fix on the boat! He didn’t want us to take it away!

    • @pete926
      @pete926 5 місяців тому

      People@@WillFixThat

  • @davidolson7575
    @davidolson7575 5 місяців тому

    Sure they can provide parts but no warranty and they pay for installation working or not.

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  5 місяців тому

      Love it sounds good to me!

  • @wallacejeffery5786
    @wallacejeffery5786 5 місяців тому

    I would not say never to customer parts. Availability may be a consideration but no warranty.

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  5 місяців тому

      You are exactly right but make sure they are OEM and not a Chinese mark off part! No warranty!

  • @johnritch8035
    @johnritch8035 5 місяців тому

    55 for lunch how much do you charge a hour?

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  5 місяців тому

      It’s expensive here $175.

  • @craig162
    @craig162 6 місяців тому +2

    I'm a retired auto tech. I would never install customer-supplied parts. NO !

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  6 місяців тому

      Good for you …. Liability is too great! Our policy is NO but I stumbled today to help an old man a video will be coming I sent our guys on a terrible job 😭 3 hours later & 2 different pump installs the guy is still broke! His parts 🥴

  • @BCHonea
    @BCHonea 5 місяців тому

    I want to buy that boat! How much?

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  5 місяців тому

      I believe 1.3M look in our older videos we did a walk thru!

  • @joesharp5602
    @joesharp5602 6 місяців тому +1

    I would not allow that. It’s an entirely different business model to offer services without liability for those services. There are so many pitfalls to going tho I route which leaves dissatisfied customers in the long run. Not good for you or them... Joe

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  6 місяців тому

      We TRY not too …. But sometimes but rare we will make an exception! We turn away business cause they want us to use their parts and we offer NO warranty!

  • @YomamaPVT
    @YomamaPVT 6 місяців тому +1

    Age to retire from boating? When you can’t enjoy your time on your boat.

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  6 місяців тому

      Yes very true! Or gets to be too much for you!

  • @guydavis4796
    @guydavis4796 5 місяців тому

    Yes, I will let them buy their own parts, but there will be no warranty not even with the labor

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  5 місяців тому

      Great philosophy 👍 love it!

  • @wallacejeffery5786
    @wallacejeffery5786 5 місяців тому

    Epoxy is the way to go,

  • @paulhoffman6947
    @paulhoffman6947 5 місяців тому +1

    Epoxy and nutsert……

  • @shane425c
    @shane425c 6 місяців тому +1

    I dont think its a good idea to use customers parts because of warranty issues. Maybe say if you use their parts you wont warranty any of it because you dont know where it came from. There are lots of crappy parts out there.

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  6 місяців тому +1

      Amen you are exactly right & this is what we do & we even turn away work because we don’t want to be involved! And 🤗

  • @corbysherman4710
    @corbysherman4710 5 місяців тому

    More engine work. Less air conditioning

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  5 місяців тому

      Thanks yes just depends on what calls we get! We just had a HOT spell just like this next week so people need a/c!

  • @Tyler-ms2tj
    @Tyler-ms2tj 5 місяців тому

    I charge 3-10% of equipment cost if client provides equipment

  • @reddye2331
    @reddye2331 5 місяців тому +1

    Heck no if. Customer insists to buy
    Parts there selfs then they an tht. Can of bad worms go on dwn the road. With tht full boat of problems

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  5 місяців тому

      Yes insist away & find someone else to help you 🤣

  • @rustymartindale9480
    @rustymartindale9480 Місяць тому

    I ordered one of the tools to clean strainers that you recommend on one of your videos. I got a receipt from PayPal but no tracking number. I can’t get anyone to respond to why I have not received the tool and a tracking number so I can see what’s happened to my order. Do you have e a phone number of the company that you recommended? Please reply. Ps love your videos.

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  Місяць тому +1

      I just looked it up for you. Has a phone number on the website strainermaintainer . com thanks for watching 👍

    • @rustymartindale9480
      @rustymartindale9480 Місяць тому

      @@WillFixThat they replied the order went out today. I was concerned being ordered it over two weeks ago. Thanks for your help.

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  Місяць тому

      @@rustymartindale9480great it took us sometime to get ours as well! Glad to hear it’s coming!

  • @johnmooney9444
    @johnmooney9444 5 годин тому

    Using parts that are supplied by others is a recipe for disaster.

  • @lb7wade518
    @lb7wade518 6 місяців тому +2

    Still have a bad microphone

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  6 місяців тому

      Is it Matt's or Karriann's Mic?

    • @cliffcrowley3756
      @cliffcrowley3756 6 місяців тому +1

      Karriann only when she is walking around @@WillFixThat

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  6 місяців тому +1

      @@cliffcrowley3756thanks Cliff I was wearing it under my shirt and the last few days I’ve moved it to the outside …. If it’s not good in these new videos I’ll order new ones like the ones Matt recently got! These are rode mics which are some of the best but maybe they’ve gotten tired! 😂

  • @brianbelliveau5551
    @brianbelliveau5551 2 місяці тому

    I wouldn’t want the customer to buy his parts if he thinks he is saving money then you don’t need him as a customer if he doesn’t trust you to buy parts then he thinks you are cheating him

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  2 місяці тому

      So true …. 👍 we are in middle right now of a long time customer issue & I told Matt we don’t need to work for them anymore unless we get money up front!

  • @Christian_Tango_Christ
    @Christian_Tango_Christ 6 місяців тому +2

    I want to watch your videos but the disjointed editing is killing me. I don't understand the explaining of things your not doing you never said y'all were going to do.😂
    Maybe a little storyline and structure is not a bad thing😬
    It's like try to follow woman logic.😮

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  6 місяців тому

      😍🥰 As we evolve we appreciate the feedback! Not sure what your referencing can you be more specific? Maybe email us at MobileMarineKW@gmail.com please keep in mind for what we are doing we never know what we are facing when we go to the boats so its recorded as its happening LIVE. We aren't like other channels that can plan their content ... this is real life experience in the minute. Appreciate you!

  • @roberthance2412
    @roberthance2412 5 місяців тому

    audio was awful in this one .

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  5 місяців тому +1

      Yes very sorry new mics are supposed to be here tomorrow took weeks to get 🥴

  • @peterandersen8684
    @peterandersen8684 6 місяців тому

    Please buy your mom a new microphone. Very difficult to listen to when she walks around. Nails on a chalkboard

    • @WillFixThat
      @WillFixThat  6 місяців тому

      I’m not a mom …. But yes using the best mics but seems an issue not sure why.