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hallett21

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Sounds like we lost another member of performance boating. I have no ties to them but seeing posts on Instagram.

Rest in peace 😔
 

sczagurs

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RIP Mark, thank you for always taking care of us.
 

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Mark had been having issues for the last few weeks and it was heading in this direction. I didn't want to say anything here out of respect for the family. Really too bad. Mark was a good guy.
 

RiverDave

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Mark was a great guy, extremely talented, fair on pricing and honest as the day is long. RIP.. such a loss to the Havasu and boating community. :(
 

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Mark seriously hooked me up a few seasons ago. Tried to buy a lot of swag as a thank you but he insisted on giving to me. One hell of a guy. RIP brother
 
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Bummer to hear, Mark and Savage Marine always treated me right. I always appreciated Mark's hanesty and no BS attitude....

RIP
 
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Rip, I remember him when he pretty much began in the boat business straight up guy. This is just so unfortunate for him and his family..
 

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I don’t even think he hit 60 years old everyone that seen him lately agree? Rip.
 

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No!! RIP Mark! 😔

Mark ran an honest business and helped me out big time a few years back, blew an impeller right before desert storm and scattered chunks thru the cooling system. Mark said “I’m absolutely slammed….but bring it down” and had the boat fixed by the next day. Ive been recommending him whenever I can ever since.

Rest easy sir
 

85RiverRAT

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RIP and God Speed Mark! Thank you for taking care of the Hallett all these years. We will continue with Jessie and Stevie, they are set up for success.

You and Jessie got us out of few tough spots a couple of times and when it was regular maint. we could count on you guys to take care of everything!

Since doing the Brodix Heads, and finding the collapsed lifter, the boat has been running like a champ!

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Wow. What a loss…RIP Mark. 🙏 for his family
 

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I talked to Mark's daughter today. They have every intention of keeping the business going and providing the same levels of service as before - just like Mark would have wanted.

Give them your support if you can. I know lots of you will be starting to prep your boats for the upcoming season soon.
 

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WOW, way to young. I have heard nothing but great stories about his honesty and work ethic, I think everyone in the boating community knew the name Savage Marine as a stand up shop with a stand up owner. RIP.
 

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I saw this on IG, I never personally met Mark but spoke to him several times on the phone he built my 600efi in the Laveycraft, was always very nice on the phone. Yes the motor runs extremely well too!!
Iv never heard anyone speak anything but positively about him.
 

85RiverRAT

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Just had the Hallett annual service done this past weekend. Savage is open and business is running as usual.
 
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