Piper's Marine

Do Not Use Ron Pipers services! He Put Illegal Vessel Id on my boat! Hired Pipers Marine 01/09/2012 to do work on boat just purchased, included put Florida Registration Numbers on bow and registration properly. I provided Ron with legal lettering that met USCG guidelines, Instead, Ron Piper took it upon himself to put his letters and numbers on. For spending almost $1,000, he put the decals on for free. When I picked up boat 01/24/2012 first notified he put his own on.

I was boarded by Coast Guard, July 8, 2012 and told lettering was illegal. All vessel identification have to be block, like the ones I provided Ron to put on. Explained what Piper's 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, July 9 2012 and was told by him "then you need to get those replaced don't you". I told him I wanted him to remove and put what I gave him on 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 he had made such a huge error. Bottom line, Ron Piper put illegal registration decal on my boat and should be held responsible! His arrogant, uncaring attitude is what is so upsetting!

Piper Marine is outstanding! I took my boat to them to have it re-powered and couldn’t be happier with the staff and service. They completed the job on time and at the estimated price. Ron and Chris kept me informed of the progress and issues as they completed the job. They even called me twice to follow up on how the break-in process was going. They are extremely knowledgeable (30yrs experience) and take the extra time to give you all the details you need. I highly recommend you give them a call or stop in.

These guys are the best! We've been using Piper's Marine to handle all of the service on our boats for the past 10 years. This is a very friendly family owned and operated business and they do great quality work. If you have Mercury motors or Mercruisers, there is no better place in the Tampa Bay area to have them serviced or repaired.