Reputable company for rebuilt powerhead or motor

**Bassnrack** · 10-30-2018, 12:55 PM

Hey guys! Brand new here! I have a 97 Procraft bass boat with a 225 Mercury EFI that I blew a hole in the block. I’ve been saving up to rebuild a powerhead and just found out the person doing it has passed away.

Now I’m looking for someone new to do it, or just to buy a complete remanufacted motor. 8k is all I’m willing to spend. Any word on reputable shops out there?

I’ve heard of Blackbird motors and Duck Creek Marine.....

Any and all advice is appreciated!

Brad

**nitro_rat** · 10-30-2018, 01:14 PM

James Perry, Soddy Daisy, TN. He does a lot of work for guys in Cali and built some Parker Enduro engines this year IIRC. He’s wrechin2 on SNF. Shoot him a message or pm me for his phone #.

**Bassnrack** · 10-30-2018, 02:23 PM

I guess I should mention I’m not looking for high performance. My boat ran 72 on a light load before it blew. That’s all I’m looking for!

**rock** · 10-30-2018, 02:31 PM

Mr. Perry is very good at all motors. Fishin to race. Avoid Blackturd at all costs.

Rock

**Merc 2.5** · 10-30-2018, 04:11 PM

Perry has alot of motors runnin round , have 1 myself , always heard nothin but gud. I can give u contact info if u would like it

**timmc6** · 10-30-2018, 04:20 PM

I agree on James.But if you are looking for complete drop on call Dave Dreifort.Deez Nuts he has several ready to drop on.Jmo.

**Bassnrack** · 10-30-2018, 04:59 PM

Please send contact info! Thanks!

**timmc6** · 10-30-2018, 05:31 PM

Originally Posted by Bassnrack

Please send contact info! Thanks!

David Dreifort 305-747-0460 do not have James current number old one not working.

**Merc 2.5** · 10-31-2018, 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by Bassnrack

Please send contact info! Thanks!

PM me if you still need James contact info. Also chris Carson is another very good one, hes n Florida. Hes a vendor here also

**JCSmile** · 10-31-2018, 10:52 AM

I'll throw Jay Smith in here as well. Perry, Driefort, Carson, Jay are all good ones.

**nitro_rat** · 10-31-2018, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by JCSmile

I'll throw Jay Smith in here as well. Perry, Driefort, Carson, Jay are all good ones.

**Capt.Insane-o** · 10-31-2018, 11:30 AM

Jay Smith is closest to you. But depends if its a 3 liter or a 225 pro max.

**nitro_rat** · 10-31-2018, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by Capt.Insane-o

Jay Smith is closest to you. But depends if its a 3 liter or a 225 pro max.

Yes, Jay does only one thing but he does it well! 2.5 only...

**Will hedrick** · 10-31-2018, 02:21 PM

my friendhad Paul Nichols out of soddy daisy weld a hole in the block motor would turn 7200, ran ten +years before it started to lose compression on #1 cylinders. He is good