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 @ marine mechanics / dealers
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04/26/21 12:22 AM
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Dylan C.
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I graduated HS in the spring of 2020 and have recently considered trying to obtain a marine mechanic certification. However the number of institutes seems quite limited and dispersed. My question is, is an institute certification required/recommended or am I better off looking for an entry position and building experience.
Also have interest in hull maintenance/ repair , and sales.
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04/27/21 12:07 PM
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Dan21XRS
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I'd talk to a local marine mechanic and see what they say. I saw a well respected owner advertising on the web for a mechanic. He was looking for an experienced mechanic but was willing to hire the right person and invest in their training and certification... Dan
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04/27/21 01:04 PM
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Talk to some dealers. I know the dealer I worked for paid for my training at Mercury Marine all the way through Master Certification. But this was back in the mid 70's.
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04/27/21 02:49 PM
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boatman025
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Hughes Marine
3855 Osage Lane
Wylie ,Texas
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04/27/21 06:13 PM
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Dylan C.
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Thanks for the tips!
Last edited by Dylan Coke; 04/27/21 06:14 PM.
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04/27/21 06:14 PM
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Dylan C.
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04/30/21 02:54 PM
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steve@S2Marine
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two ways to do it.
MMI (marine mechanics institute) school. long school and worth it for a young guy starting out.
or... apply at local dealers and get a job starting out as a helper and work your way up.
certification (depending on brand) can take awhile.
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05/01/21 03:32 AM
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I got all the Mercury certificates you will ever need I will sell ya. LOL Just playin. No but really you need to get your foot in the door and talk with a factory dealer thats only way to be able to go to any schools. Good luck.....OPTI
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05/04/21 11:20 AM
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I got all the Mercury certificates you will ever need I will sell ya. LOL Just playin. No but really you need to get your foot in the door and talk with a factory dealer thats only way to be able to go to any schools. Good luck.....OPTI Wisdom from one of the best at that game.
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