advice on DD mechanic in Fort Lauderdale

[timeless2]

I am new to the forum, been a water dog all my life. I think I have found the perfect project, 58CPMY in need of lots of work, I am not familiar with DD at all. one turbo on each engine is seized, I am looking for a mechanic that can tell me why and doesn't mind me looking over shoulder and chasing tools, I want to know the engines well so I can cruise with confidence in the future. The boat is a bank repo so I don't have any history on the boat, I am mechanically inclined and have been reading all the past post I can, any help in my search will be greatly appreciated.

[robertm]

I have used Fran Walker (954)-931-2846 and also Jack Di Bella of Marine Diesel & Engineering (954)-260-5250 on our 8-71 TI engines and 15KW Onan generator. To me, both have proven to be knowledgable, fair, honest and straight up about things.

[Boatsb]

Is that the one on the hard that some parts are not on the boat and the engines are truck blocks. If so I had someone look at it and there is questions about getting them right and serviceable. I have a friend that knows more about that boat if you need to find out.

[Paul45c]

Dane Collins. 954-410-1516. Very reasonable solo operator that's been around DD's for a long time. Tell him Paul Ludwick referred you. Takes care of a lot of the charter sportfishing fleet around here, and those guys don't like to waste a lot of money. Does genny work, too.

[Bill Root]

I'll second the reco for Fran Walker. I used him extensively after we bought our 54 a few months ago. He was honest and fair; fixed what needed to be done and didn't try to sell me things I didn't need. He also showed up when he said he would and completed work on time. If you use him, tell him I recommended him to you. The boat was named VEGAS GAL II when he did the work. Name has since been changed. l