i finally got out on the water last weekend and ran into a bit of an unexpected problem. i charged the batteries got the motor running clean. after i dropped it in the water started up and put it in reverse i realized the steering had locked. apparently it's not an uncommon problem. i think i'm taking it in in a week to auburn sports, but if anyone has any suggestions as to good repair shops in the seattle region that i could get into more quickley could you let me know. i can't believe i finally have a bit of time to get on the water and my boat is broken.

o'yeah it's a 15' smokercraft with a 40 horse evenrude with a steering console.thanks.