Ask Andrew: Cruise time

Stephane Juban

Aug 22, 2019

Even the hardest working boat tech advisors deserve some time off but Andrew will be back at his keyboard for our September issue.. Questions about boat maintenance, technical matters or equipment? Just send them along to the address below.

Andrew McDonald is the owner of Lakeside Marine Services – a boat repair/maintenance firm based in Toronto. Andrew has worked in the marine industry for 12 years and is a graduate of the Georgian College ‘Mechanical Techniques – Marine Engine Mechanic’ program.

 

 

Andrew McDonaldQuestions or comments for Andrew? Email him directly via: askandrew@lakesidemarineservices.ca

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