I have a couple of old Big Jons that I use on my boat, they are both in need of having the motors worked on. Anyone have a recommendation of where to take them? I called wilds in barre local to me and they said they wont work on them.
Thanks!
Big Jon Motor Repair
- ThreeBuoys
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Re: Big Jon Motor Repair
Fish307 in Lake George.
They have Schematics and Parts online. I bet if you called them, they would help you out
They have Schematics and Parts online. I bet if you called them, they would help you out
- Targa V18
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Re: Big Jon Motor Repair
I sent one of mine right back to Big Jon. They fixed it and returned it in a reasonable amount of time. Great customer service I thought.
Re: Big Jon Motor Repair
I tried fish307, they suggested new motors at $180+tax and shipping a piece. The motors on them still work just are a little tired and need attention. I can't justify $400 for new motors when the ones there are still working. One trips on retrieve and descends way to fast, and the other has an occasional squealing noise.
Re: Big Jon Motor Repair
When you sent your in to big jon, did they just service the motor or did you send the hole DR? I imagine it will cost me an arm and leg to send out the whole downrigger.
- popster
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Re: Big Jon Motor Repair
You might give a call to Ramel at the Old Fishin Hole in Morrisville. He was very helpful to me with a Big Jon last year.
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- BottomDollar
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Re: Big Jon Motor Repair
An alternator repair shop should be able to clean the brushes in those motors. They could even rewind them, but that's not likely to be necessary. I'd talk to the Ramel guy first, though.
- Captain Paul
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Re: Big Jon Motor Repair
if you cant find anything local Big Jon has great service