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Sleeman and Hawken Testimonials

Tim

Wow... You are awesome!!!!

Thanks Tim

Derek

sorry kieth, i did push the wrong button ,, but i have phoned my order in yesterday and recieved parts today ,, brilliant job, and so quick thanks for all your assistance in past and will keep in touch ,, all the very best ,, derek

Marin Maras - Zadar Croatia

Im very happy that I found someone that still keeps parts for one the best engines ever made, he is very old but in his 50 years of service, he didnt let us down not even once.(expect the regulator, still Im very confused about that) by the way this engine was more than 8 months under the sea, and when my grandfather took it from the sea, and only removed water from it without disassembling the engine, he put inside some old oil and dirty fuel oil and he started working at once.
I wouldn't give this engine for nothing
Oh and sorry for some of my grammar mistakes.

Christine

Sabb 10hp single cylinder

Thank you very much indeed for your prompt and helpful reply. I have read your attachment and can now see how and why I have this one in the garage. My husband would have identified the problem and swapped over to the new model. I have to say that he was always meticulous with our super engine of which he was very proud. It never let us down in over 30 yrs and we became used to receiving so much admiration as people asked what it was !!

James Trout - Shaldon

The ferry never broke down due to the backup from your Company-engine Lister CS4 fabulous, reliable engine. Average running hours = 3500 per year over 10 years with regular maintenance-never missed a beat!

Rochelle - Ontario Canada

I really like the new website. I went in and read all the testimonials and the one that touched me the most was the letter to the editor from the 14 yr old. That was a very nice thing for you to do. I can’t believe all the products you supply. Too bad I’m not a golfer or a tennis player. Haha. One thing that I think you need on your website is pictures and profiles of all your amazing employees. I can’t wait until you are on Facebook. I’m an avid user myself.

Eric Maugee - Florida

We always think of you for all our parts needed in the UK. You are our main supplier and I really appreciate the good service you provide to us. Thanks again.

David Van Der Wee

Thanks for your reply, and by the way I have already used your company for parts and compliment you on the service I have had so far.

Gordon Devenish - Sabb owner

Many thanks for quote Keith, some very good reading on the service manual. Great help for me cheers, that's another pint I owe you.

Michael O'Brien
I have today received my refund and your handwritten explanation. I have to say how impressed I was. Not only with the refund but the fact that you took the time to handwrite the explanation. I can't argue with your explanation. I can only send you my apologies if I got the wrong end of the stick. It is indeed a shame that more companies can't learn from your example and you have my thanks.

MR R LAMEY - APPLEDORE
Thank you for the belt received first thing this morning - excellent service

MR G WARNE AYLESBURY
My grateful thanks for the very swift service in supplying me the handbook/manual

JOHN SHARP RESTORATIONS LOSTWITHIEL
Very many thanks for the parts which arrived so promptly - it enabled me to get the engine going before the weekend which proved to be a great asset

PETER MILNER - ST MARTIN - JERSEY
Thank you very much indeed for sending me the water pump gaskets.Your help is very much appreciated and I hope the next time I will be able to send you a decent order !

BRIAN WILSON - CO.DURHAM
I would like to compliment you on your services , to supply me with parts for my engine.Within 23 hours of calling you by phone I had the parts fitted to my engine

KINGSCLIFF SPORTING LODGE - ABERDEEN
Many thanks for identifying spares for my FR 2 engine I received them promptly - splendid service !

M CLEERY PAIGNTON
Please find enclosed payment. Thanking you for the trust shown me and for the first class service received from your staff.

DAVID ROBINSON - BIRMINGHAM
Thank you so much for the trouble you took to identify my requirements

JOHN MURPHY - CO WATERFORD EIRE
I appreciate very much the service you give your customers, its a pleasure to do business with you

JOHN CARTER - CARTERS STEAM FAIR - MAIDENHEAD
Thank you for your considerable efforts on our account it is genuinely appreciated

J J ROBINSON - FISHGUARD
Many thanks for the superb service

ROYSTON MARINE - NORTH SHIELDS
Spares received Red Star thanks for the very efficient service

B WHITE MAIDENHEAD
Thank you for the excellent service a pleasure to deal with you

C MATTHEWS - LOOE
Thank you for your helpfulness and quick delivery

HARRY HOFFMANN - BAINBRIDGE ISLAND -WASHINGTON USA
We really appreciate your help in getting the engine running again and are happy to learn about a source of Lister FR parts. We nurture the old girl (engine) along because it was a present from Sir Percy Lister at a time when I was very active in shipbuilding in the UK ( early '50's) He was very proud of that design because Lister had tried to build the best engine ever. In respect to their efforts it seems we ought to try and keep her running. We appreciate your help in this instance and look forward to continued contact.

A.S.GEAR - BRIDPORT
Please find my enclosed cheque for ten pounds, sorry about this but I did not check your figures as I've never known you to be wrong yet. Still I suppose there is always a first time, Keith don't make a habit of this as I am now a few pints of beer out ! Look after yourself and remember me to your dad.

D L FURNESS - BUDLEIGH SALTERTON
Your attention to my order was very much appreciated. Thank god there is at least one firm left who have a sense of real business.

MR IRWIN - COMBE MARTIN
Many thanks for the prompt dispatch of the good supplied , I will have pleasure in recommending you around this area.

R HORTON - WEYMOUTH
I thank you for your prompot attention and excellent service

A W THOMAS TRURO
I thank you very much for your help and will not hesitate to recommend your services to others

D J CASHEL - ST BRELADES JERSEY
Thank you very much for all the assistance you gave me. In future I will contact you first if I have any further trouble.

ANDREW HARVEY - PENZANCE
Some weeks ago you promptly sent me some spares and I have not received an invoice ? As you were so kind and efficient with your service maybe its been mislaid - please forward me a copy so I can settle.

BOSHAM SEA SCHOOL - CHICHESTER
I would like to say what a pleasant change it is to deal with a firm such as yours which can deal with orders in a speedy and efficient manner.

HUSBANDS SHIPYARDS - SOUTHAMPTON
I would like to take this opportunity of thanking you for your excellent and very efficient turn around service on this occasion with regards to the Lister Blackstone 8 cylinder engine in our motor tug 'Accomplice' . I took particular interest in this job as the tug is actively engaged on an important contract. I have also been informed by our staff that you are most helpful on all the other range of spares for our auxilary and marine engines. This is indeed very pleasing at a time when many firms are so indifferent.

REEVE MARINE - HAYLE
My sincere apologies for this delay in payment, I hope it will not prejudice you against us on future trading as we have always found your service to be first class and extremely helpful

AGAMEMNON BOAT YARD - BEAULIEU
I would like to thank you very much indeed for the speedy way in which you reacted to our pleas for help in supplying parts for the gearbox of the Yard launch. They all arrived this morning - perfect. It is indeed heartening in this day and age of strikes and go slows to find a firm that appreciates an appeal for help and i would once again like to congratulate you on the efficiency of your staff and the excellent service they have given us