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Pipers Marine located at 8888 W Hillsborough Ave in Tampa, FL services vehicles for Auto Repair. Call (813) 886-0967 to book an appointment or to hear more about the services of Pipers Marine.
I have used Pipers Marine for the past 7 years and won't take my boat anywhere else. The owner, his wife and son are always helpful and accommodating. I have a 16 year old boat, so things breaking are not uncommon. They service it annually. On two separate occassions they worked my boat in for unexpected repairs, once because I had company from out of town for a planned scalloping trip, and another where the fix was simple they handled almost immediately. On another occasion, my trailer hub failed and they came, took the boat and trailer to their shop and completely rebuilt the trailer even though they don't normally work on trailers. Pipers is a family business that has always treated me exceptionally well. I will continue to patronize them because they are honest, fair and provide excellenct service.I have used Pipers Marine for the past 7 years and won't take my boat anywhere else. The owner, his wife and son are always helpful and accommodating. I have a 16 year old boat, so things breaking are not uncommon. They service it annually. On two separate occassions they worked my boat in for unexpected repairs, once because I had company from out of town for a planned scalloping trip, and another where the fix was simple they handled almost immediately. On another occasion, my trailer hub failed and they came, took the boat and trailer to their shop and completely rebuilt the trailer even though they don't normally work on trailers. Pipers is a family business that has always treated me exceptionally well. I will continue to patronize them because they are honest, fair and provide excellenct service.
I view Mr. Piper's behaviour as a cry for help. He does not know where to turn as far as I can tell. I just hope he is not having suicide ideation at this point in time. He lost his dad a while back and that was probably traumatic for him since he was close to his father. Mr. Piper has been in the boat business for years and he did not succeed by trespassing against his customers. We all have our ups and downs and perhaps the stress of being in business has taken its toll on Mr. Piper. I hope that his mental health will improve on its own but he may need counseling by some mental health experts. I hope he gets better but without treatment it will probably only get worse. It has I presume been 9 months since your last visit. I would suggest that you send him a get well card at your earliest possible convenience. Also don't argue with a man who is willing to give you your money back.I view Mr. Piper's behaviour as a cry for help. He does not know where to turn as far as I can tell. I just hope he is not having suicide ideation at this point in time. He lost his dad a while back and that was probably traumatic for him since he was close to his father. Mr. Piper has been in the boat business for years and he did not succeed by trespassing against his customers. We all have our ups and downs and perhaps the stress of being in business has taken its toll on Mr. Piper. I hope that his mental health will improve on its own but he may need counseling by some mental health experts. I hope he gets better but without treatment it will probably only get worse. It has I presume been 9 months since your last visit. I would suggest that you send him a get well card at your earliest possible convenience. Also don't argue with a man who is willing to give you your money back.
Do not use this company! Ron Piper put illegal Vessel Id put on my boat by Pipers Marine and 30 day warning from Coast Guard to fix or be fined. On January 9, 2012 hired Pipers Marine to do work on the boat I had just purchased (23' Bow rider Sea Ray boat), which included an overall inspection, rebuild outdrive, putting Florida Registration Number on bow of boat and registration sticker in effort get ready to start using the boat. I provided Pipers legal block lettering that meets USCG guidelines to be put on the boat. Instead, Ron Piper took it upon himself to put his own letters and numbers on. For spending almost $1,000, he threw in for free putting on decals. When I picked up boat finally January 24, 2012, first was notified he put his own on. I was boarded by Coast Guard, July 8, 2012 and told lettering was illegal. All vessel identification letters and numbers have to be block. I explained to them what Piper's Marine had done and they were kind enough give me 30 days to rectify problem, or be fined. Coast Guard will be contacting me to verify this has been done or I receive the fine. I called and spoke with Ron Piper today, July 9 and was told "then you need to get those replaced don't you". I told him I wanted him to remove them and put what I gave him to start on it! He replied: "No, think I'll just give your money back you paid to have it done". His ego obviously could not handle they had made such a huge error. If he would have simply put "Coast Guard approved decals I gave him on my boat to start with, this never would have happened! It will cost me money to have removed, glue and adhesives cleaned, and new letters put back on . Bottom line, Ron Piper put illegal registration decal on my boat and should be held responsible! His conduct is arrogant, shocking and extremely unprofessional! Intend to pursue this matter all the way to small claims court, it is truly the principal! Angela BassoDo not use this company! Ron Piper put illegal Vessel Id put on my boat by Pipers Marine and 30 day warning from Coast Guard to fix or be fined. On January 9, 2012 hired Pipers Marine to do work on the boat I had just purchased (23' Bow rider Sea Ray boat), which included an overall inspection, rebuild outdrive, putting Florida Registration Number on bow of boat and registration sticker in effort get ready to start using the boat. I provided Pipers legal block lettering that meets USCG guidelines to be put on the boat. Instead, Ron Piper took it upon himself to put his own letters and numbers on. For spending almost $1,000, he threw in for free putting on decals. When I picked up boat finally January 24, 2012, first was notified he put his own on. I was boarded by Coast Guard, July 8, 2012 and told lettering was illegal. All vessel identification letters and numbers have to be block. I explained to them what Piper's Marine had done and they were kind enough give me 30 days to rectify problem, or be fined. Coast Guard will be contacting me to verify this has been done or I receive the fine. I called and spoke with Ron Piper today, July 9 and was told "then you need to get those replaced don't you". I told him I wanted him to remove them and put what I gave him to start on it! He replied: "No, think I'll just give your money back you paid to have it done". His ego obviously could not handle they had made such a huge error. If he would have simply put "Coast Guard approved decals I gave him on my boat to start with, this never would have happened! It will cost me money to have removed, glue and adhesives cleaned, and new letters put back on . Bottom line, Ron Piper put illegal registration decal on my boat and should be held responsible! His conduct is arrogant, shocking and extremely unprofessional! Intend to pursue this matter all the way to small claims court, it is truly the principal! Angela Basso
Business Information
Business Name: Pipers Marine
Address: 8888 W Hillsborough Ave
Phone Number: (813) 886-0967
Email: not listed
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