They did some great work on my boat and I have lots of pics. I've used them for cosmetic repairs, wiring and stereo, engine work, trailer work, etc.

Mike

My Pix...

http://www.forumpictureprocessor.com/gallery.asp?gallery=1255

Beware of Gavin, He's been considered a Blessing by some, and Curse by others.

He's talented, but has no problem tackling problems he probably shouldn't be doing. Very Arrogant in my opinion. He's worked on my first boat for one job, a little expensive, and he didn't do everything right, but I just wanted to fish and things where working. I pick him cause everyone was 4 weeks out, he was readily available. Next boat next problem, I got hosed. I do not trust TMS ( Gavin Parks, owner ?), and I bet I'm not the only one! I would have sued him if my time wasn't more valuable by pursuing goals with my own family and business. I know the old West Marine on Barrancas (now consolidated with the one by outcast) stopped recommending him when the complaints piled up. My experience was just one of many he had to sort through ( Parts were boat at West Marine).

Has TMS changed since he moved into a real shop?

I recently ran into a guy and talked about boating. He mentioned a creampuff 2005 24' Searay for $24,000+ (guess TMS brokers boats now). He told me it just needed a new lower boot or something or other. I rolled my eye's and told to just be wary, he might be ok, but that is not my experience. Sure enough at closing, the boat turned out to be a 2001 Searay, Gavin never told him it was a 2001, he said it was a 2005, this guy was smart enough to read the details. Another wise well respected Pensacolian that will now clear steer of TMS.

Supposly Gavin just found out that day the boat was not a 2005, but a 2001. Is this True Gavin?

Anyhow, Glad It worked out for you. I couldn't tell what he did for you by looking at your pictures. I recommend Mark Gilmore who actually got my Boat working after Gavin just cashed checks, and blamed others for why my boat wouldn't run. Emerald Coast Marine Also was very helpful in Undoing Gavins Work that could have been catastrophic.

Be wary when dealing with TMS ( and or Gavin) and make sure everything is clear upfront, including the price of the work, and exactly what TMS will do, His markup on parts can be very high ,so do your homework. I have a very extensive paper trail on my issues with him when I considered suing him.

Beware with TMS. There are better alternatives.

Team Chico Runner 3

geaux tigers!!!

 When I had a boat, gavin worked on it and I felt he did good work..It was nothing but working the carbs abit..

Josh

Team Skirtchasr

HAND THE CAPTAIN A BEER PLEASE 

If people want to do business with TMS, fine. I was fine with him my initial go around. I have at least Ten thousand + reasons why he will never touch my boat again. Some of the work he did was fine, but allot of  the other work.........My blood pressure still shoots up when I think about it. I hope the undoing of Gavins work on my boat is now over.