Marine and Tackle Warehouse

!!! BEWARE !!!! I took my boat to this place for a trolling motor issue (at the direction of Lowrance) for a warranty repair. I dropped my boat off and was told that only the parts were covered and that I would have to pay for any labor hours they spent (to the tune of $135 hour). I asked why it would be so expensive and was given this list: The problem has to be diagnosed, parts removed, parts ordered, parts replaced and then water tested. I left my boat there with the instruction to not let it get too costly, or go over a thousand dollars for repairs, but it did not sit well with me. I called Lowrance 10 minutes later and was informed that ALL parts were covered under my warranty and they said they would contact this place to find out what was happening. Lowrance called back and instructed me to pick up my boat immediately, as the reason they were told labor was not covered was because this place did not know how to bill. I found that strange, since they know how to bill for parts and the labor hours line is usually right next to (or below that) on all invoices. I picked up my boat and drove it to Central Florida trolling motor, who diagnosed it over the phone and ordered the parts before I even got there. They fixed my trolling motor in 32 minutes (in the driveway of their shop) without water testing, and it works factory new. I feel for anyone who has been screwed by Marine and Tackle Warehouse for double dipping and just believed the "that's just how its done" statement. Take the extra time and verify your warranty so it does not cost you an inflated rate in a time when things are already tough. To be fair, this place was polite during the encounter, but I expect that anyone being shady would be.

Great place..very knowledgeable particularly on all the local lakes. Just a fun place to hang out and talk fishing. It’s never fun selling a boat, but they sold my fishing pontoon on consignment for me. Now a good boat has a new home and at a pretty fair price. If you fish, you’ll like Marine and Tackle Warehouse.

These guys saved my vacation. Hit a stump on day 1 of my vacation. These guys found a lower unit and had installed the next afternoon. They worked different connections until they located a mint used lower. You don’t find service like that very often. Also enjoyed catching fish on the speed worms with their branding on them. I truly appreciate everything they did to make sure I was hooked up. Great conversation included.

They offer rod and reel repair service, dropped off my Duckett and got it within a week. Love the love shiners as they are a little bigger than the average shiners. Recommend for live bait.

Geoff is a nice man. Great conversationalist with lots of helpful information. He's also a fishing guide for hire.