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Short Block Technologies Inc.
1401 N Myrtle Ave, Clearwater, FL 33755, United States
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Review №1

Very knowledgible and friendly staff. I drove 5 hrs to use thier services. Well worth it.

Lu
Review №2

Very friendly staff great place to buy parts just bought a new long block from them super happy with it will recommend to everyone to support this business

An
Review №3

Absolute junk do not buy anything from here they are overpriced and poor quality products. I had problems with my needle and seats sealing that where brnad new I took them out and cleaned out the seats that had brass shavings in it. Then put it back together run it for five minutes and this is what I get. Get oem with ski parts guys dont buy sbt.

Ch
Review №4

Ordered remanufactured crankshaft from SBT, customer service was great they answered all my questions and part was shipped and delivered in less than five day, amazing quality. Would definitely recommend SBT for all your PWC parts and accessories!

Jo
Review №5

I bought a used Seadoo Jetboat & unfortunately found that it has a blown cylinder. During the process of ordering parts to fix it, I found many people suggesting the quickest & best option was order a rebuilt engine from SBT (which had many good reviews).So, after looking into it, I found that this was possible for about $900.00, with a 1 year warranty.When I ordered the engine, SBT told me that they had none in stock and delivery would take 4-6 weeks (I was very disappointed with this, because summer would be over, by the time I could receive & install the Engine)!Much to my surprise the engine showed up in less than 2 weeks!I was able to get it installed in time for my vacation.SBT was very responsive & supportive throughout the process.They made it a lot easier than I anticipated, to swap out the engine, in my new Jet Boat! Thanks SBT!

Jo
Review №6

Great value and great workmanship. Everything came in a box with return ship ticket for core return. Will be our go to shop for personal water craft engines.

G
Review №7

I was finally able to get an issue resolved. I would like to thank Justin and Ericka for providing most excellent customer service.

Da
Review №8

These guys (and ladies) are extremely helpful in every way. There may be lesser expensive options out there, but it’s worth having the extra tech support and assurance that what you’re getting is a quality product. No worries on the water!

Ge
Review №9

We have been doing business with Short Block Technologies for over fifteen years they have been consistent in quality service and competitive prices. Even during the pandemic of 2020 they still were able to keep us supplied. We owe a lot of our success to the partnership we have built with SBT. We highly recommend them to all watercraft owners. Thanks, from Performance Watercraft Maui.

Pa
Review №10

Super awesome experience with these guys, stopped in Monday to get some parts needed to get my ski on the water this weekend and they had literally everything i needed for my yamaha! Super impressed they were knowledgeable and even carried stock down to some little decal I wanted to replace.

Ke
Review №11

Got the motor way earlier than anticipated, looked like a new motor, and installation went perfect.

Cl
Review №12

Ordered several sets of parts for our SKIs. Great customer service and very prompt with delivery. We even worked with a local PWC used parts yard to assist with getting the proper repairable core replacements. Highly recommend using them!

Wi
Review №13

Been ordering with these guys for 10 plus years now. They have some of the best sales and tech support along with a great warranty on all there products. I never have any issues. keep up the good work sbt. Cliff Justin and Sean thanks for your help always!

k&
Review №14

Ordered online ,received a phone call to tell me that if any damage {crack or hole} on the cylinder head core whey will not sell me one..with one stuck valve i prefer to keep my cylinder head and apparently the waiting list is 6 to 8 weeks..terrible and kinda rude, i cancelled my order ..

Ja
Review №15

SBT has been very helpful and extremely timely with their shipping of all needed parts/engine needed to rebuild my jetski. All of the reps I have spoken to have been knowledgeable, patient and answered all of my questions. I have already used them again for more parts and would certainly recommend them to anyone looking for guidance and parts. Easy 5 stars! Keep up the great work!

Ad
Review №16

Im a repeat customer and Ive always had a great experience. The orders received have always been correct, Ive had good communication with the staff, and the shipping has always been fast. Ill continue doing my business with them.

Al
Review №17

We had trouble finding Parts for our Yamaha Wave Runner, David called SBT. They were very helpful, knowledgeable and we had the parts the very next day. Every other place we called it would have been weeks for them to arrive. Thank you SBT, we are happy and will be repeat customers.

He
Review №18

Great Experiences with SBT. Awesome customer service . Communication is always easy and orders are fulfilled correctly! Thank you .

ke
Review №19

It is great to be able to make just one phone call and order parts and get technical information along with getting the parts next day by morning!Thanks for all your wonderful help and keep up the awesome work and customer service!

Mi
Review №20

I run my own shop and most of the parts I order for repairs come from sbt. Always recieve every in under a week and thats never changed. Communication is great also. Parts are plentiful and good quality

Pa
Review №21

SBT is AMAZING!!! Very friendly staff, prompt service, and excellent quality. I ordered a top end exchange on a Saturday and it arrived a 100 miles away by Tuesday. Kit went together super smooth and my jet ski runs perfect. I highly recommend SBT for all your jet ski wave runner and jet boat parts!!!!

Vl
Review №22

Beware of scam company. The company posted on their website pictures of original parts and send you cheap aftermarket. I called and spoke to Cliff from returns and he told me they the products are ok from their POV. Just as example, the carburettor rebuild kit (picture on their site AND the products used in their demo video (where their employee shows you how to rebuild carb) is original from Mikuni, red dot on the diafragm). If you order it you will receive a cheap aftermarket. Called Cliff and his only explication was i will let the webmaster know to change the picture ... They are scamming customers this way. Second, i got a seat and needle and they were HEAVILY corroded ... I did not even open the box sent a picture to them perfectly normal if you clean it it will be ok Cliffs answer. I installed the seat and it leaks pressure as it is corroded inside as well where the needle sits i has to use my old seat for the carburettor. Beware of these scammers. If you want THEIR products go get it from amazon or ebay at a fraction of the price (paid 100$ with duties and taxes, same producs on ebay 15-20$) If you want original parts go somewhere else. Very bad experience.

Ro
Review №23

Fast shipping, exactly what I ordered each time. Highly recommend if you have an older jet boat

Ji
Review №24

We have bought parts from SBT for many years working on jet skis or jet boats. We have always had good experiences. Most times parts come as expected. In one event, we had a defective part and they handled getting a new one out quick to finish up the job. We would highly recommend!

ky
Review №25

Great service and super fast transactions. i get my parts fast .. do it

Ty
Review №26

Whenever my shop needs ski parts we know we can rely on SBT!

St
Review №27

Outstanding PWC resource for OEM/aftermarket parts and accessories. Great prices and expeditious service.

Ri
Review №28

Ordered new short block for my 1999 sea doo Challenger 1800. Very easy to work with and helpful. I will use SBT in the future if needed.

oz
Review №29

Great. Orders are always correct & deliver fast.

Fo
Review №30

Great resource for PWC parts. I ordered a starter for my Sea Doo and it arrived the next day.

Ch
Review №31

I trust this place. I order my cable and it arrived quickly. Unfortunately I messed up and ordered the wrong one. Figured it was my fault and thats it. I got a customer satisfaction survey by email after my cable arrived, and I gave them good marks for service but I mentioned that I totally botched what I ordered. A couple of days later they reached out to me saying that they would take the cable back and refund 90% of my money. Got the money back today! And I never would of if they werent going out of there way to make sure customers are happy. So keep up the good work SBT and like I said , I Trust this place.

Ra
Review №32

Love this place great people and I myself as a repair shop (pinned up performance and repair) only go there for my parts.

Ma
Review №33

Our experience was frustrating. I sent pictures to make sure I ordered the correct part, but never heard back. My son placed the order, and entered our incorrect phone number. they tried calling - didnt get to us, so they just dropped the order vs emailing us. I eventually called and placed the order, but when we finally received the part, it was damaged, so we had to return for another part. Eventually we received a part, but the process was frustrating.

Jo
Review №34

Very nice seat cover, had a fun time installing it too!!

Ma
Review №35

Great place to buy a jet ski engine or part. I live in the west but it was easy to order, fast shipping and they have a knowledgeable sales staff. Ordered a engine a week ago, never had put one in before, asked a couple of questions during the installation (they provide a detailed installation guide) and now it is installed. Easy to deal with, reasonably priced, overall a GREAT experience.

Al
Review №36

Always fast, have not have a issue with them. Always friendly.

Ju
Review №37

Perfect like always with these people buying locally supporting my state

Ro
Review №38

Great people! Great communication! Fast shipping!

Aa
Review №39

Do your research. sbt and sei are the same company. Dont trust the reviews. search the forums.

Ja
Review №40

Excellent service and great guys that work here! Bob Mitchell helped us out at the front desk and was a friendly and nice guy! Also Will helped us out by printing out parts of the manual and was willing to help with any questions. He works in the back of the shop but went out of his way to come to the front desk and assist us. Got all the parts we needed for jetski rebuild here too which was convenient!

Ed
Review №41

So far very happy. Placed my order of a Polaris 700 engine with extras.Shipped the same day and arrived in 3 business days by fed ex and sent the core right back.No hassles. Using the jet ski in Maine so won’t be able to run it for awhile.Have 2 other exact machines so when I need parts I know where I’ll be ordering.

Qu
Review №42

This company is willing to help out from beginning to end on your project. Cliff was super helpful this time getting a part exchange quick and easy. He also gave me instruction on what to do next, and asked me to keep them up to date on how everything goes. Super chill guys willing to help out whenever they can.

Cr
Review №43

Case Description:SBT and Sales Staff uses unlawful practice of using customer owned parts as a resell item. They use a customer owned part as a way to up sell customerI sent my motor to SBT under the terms of a rebuilt motor. I was instructed and completed certain steps to complete the rebuild. I completed SBTs criteria for a rebuilt motor and even paid for full shipping round trip. SBT didnt complete the terms of the agreed service and changed there policy on rebuilding my motor verses a OEM replacement motor. This was not the agreed terms and was changed. This was confirmed by a sales manager Justin. One of the biggest concerns for any consumer is the practice of removing a part and reselling the same part to the customer. Per SBT reman engine policy whatever is not stripped off the motor is discarded. But what is really done is those parts are resold to customers as new/like new parts. SBT charged me $29.99 for my own PTO coupler. Which I have picture documentation of. I would like for SBT to refund me all extra parts they charged for and also include an itemized list (as previously requested) of all things removed off the motor. I will continue to reply to this matter until SBT is willing to stop these unethical business practices.

Ja
Review №44

This place is great! Very knowledgeable and professional people. Justin in sales was very nice to work with and got me set up with everything I needed. Highly recommend!

Ma
Review №45

Super easy to do business with SBT. Was originally quoted 10-15 days and they over delivered with it actually being on 3 days. Parts received were of great quality. I will definitely be doing more business with SBT.

Ch
Review №46

Order process was seemless and professional. Cylinder and parts were packaged correctly. The day I placed the order, I received the topend kit I ordered 9 days after I ordered it. I installed it the next day. The performance of the parts was top notch.

Jo
Review №47

The worst experience ever. Not even 1 star enough to review this place. It is all about the salesman working over there, Mouad.He does not even speak english properly, trying to act nice and kind but be very careful. He is super sneaky, and will try to sell you used engines that he is not even sure that it will fit in my jetski.I heard nice reviews about this company but because of the sales guy I got so disappointed.

LA
Review №48

This is the pwc place. They have the parts and will ship quickly! Just make sure you have a core. Any questions just ask and send photos,they respond quickly

j
Review №49

I Ordered traction mat. Great price. Same quality as original. Without the original parts high cost. It was delivers earlier then was told. The product was short a piece.I called customer service. They were super helpful and friendly. They got me the piece I was missing in a very short time considering it had to be custom cut.This was a company I will reccomend in the future to friends.

Da
Review №50

Well so far I have installed 9 new SBT Seadoo 4tec engines with ZERO issues! I did have some problems with rebuilt 4 stroke engines I bought in the past, but as for the new engines they just came out with, I have had none! Keep it up SBT!

Th
Review №51

Great Company to work with, willing to help. I had to buy cylinder jogs for a 2002 Polaris Virage. This was because another company sold me the wrong parts and could have destroyed my motor instead of fitting pistons and taking my jogs that i have to a machine shop i looked for new jogs with pistons thats where SBT came in I found them online and before buying anything I called and right away there was a difference. nice people to help and very informative. they fit me with new jogs and pistons and they installed no problem and got the ski out on the water. had fun building and riding. Differently will do business again.

Jo
Review №52

In the past two weeks I have had several conversations with SBT sales and tech personnel. Very knowledgeable and most helpful. I couldnt ask for anyone to help m ore. Most appreciated. Thank you SBT.

Ca
Review №53

This business is absolutely terrible at providing accurate information as to when you are expected to receive your order. My husband has ordered engine parts on 2 different occasions from SBT and received and 8-10 day time from on when the parts would be shipped. This did not happen. To make a long story short, it took over 1 month to receive the items on both orders. Why do you give your customers a shipping time frame, when you do not stand true to it? The least this business could do, is to notate that shipping time could be longer than the time frame given. It is highly annoying and frustrating. Oh and wait, the problems don’t end there. We have had MANY other issues as well. From being told that they never received confirmation of our order (even after confirming it over the phone) apparently the sales associate didn’t “notate the account” that we did confirm, so we ended up waiting and waiting for our parts and had to call them again to see what was going on. Ridiculous. The most recent order, parts were missing from the box we received and we had to call and tell them even though the shipping receipt indicated the items were in the box. Their response was “ Oh, that’s strange because I don’t even show those items in stock, so it will be another week or 2 before we can ship them out.” Wow!!! The problems don’t end there. Yesterday, we noticed a $25 unauthorized charge on our account that was from SBT. After calling a speaking with an associate, she indicated that it was due to us not sending the cylinders back in their timeframe, so they charged us a late fee and it was “in the contract” that this would be charged if we didn’t send them back within 2 weeks. First off, we never received a “contract,” second, you were extremely late in sending them to us, and third we were told by Sebastian that SBT would give us a call prior to being charged to see if we needed more time to ship the items back. We never received any phone calls, and had an unauthorized charge. Give me a break people. This is terrible customer service on all levels. We definitely won’t be ordering from SBT again, and I warn everyone on here to be cautious of these people.

Je
Review №54

Good Parts Fair Prices. Cliff in the engine department is super helpful. Thanks for keeping us on the water

ch
Review №55

I work at a Marina and we work with SBT all the time! They have great customer service and the parts always come on time!!!!

Oz
Review №56

Very knowledgeable parts sales person ( Daniela ). Always on point and never fails me on parts ordered. Friendly, professional, knowledgeable and attentive to details.

Ja
Review №57

Great Company. I order a new motor for my boat and had it within a few days. They always answer all my questions!

Al
Review №58

I want to thank sbt for service and more to Daniela for always helping me in everything I need Excellent service

El
Review №59

I will put negative 10 stars..worst worst worst customers service ever..dont go..dont call..they dont care about anything at all..only money....again negative 10 stars.

Pe
Review №60

Reman crank for a sea doo 717 engine was perfect. Wrist pins were wrong and had to use old needles. Wasted 2 hours of my time. Engine is running great. The core exchange for the crank was simple. The box and packaging was exceptional.

Mo
Review №61

BEEN DOING BUSINESS WITH SBT FOR YEARS GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE AND PRODUCT SUPPORT

Na
Review №62

I called and asked for a sample swatch of traction mats. The gentleman on the phone was very helpful and prompt. The swatch showed up in just a couple of days. I will definitely be purchasing from SBT, keep up the great work!

jc
Review №63

What can I say that others havent already. SBT has a great reputation for a reason.

Ri
Review №64

We have been working with SBT for several years now and they are fantastic. They are very knowledgeable and professional. We have never had a problem with the staff or deliveries. Looking forward to a long relationship with them.

sk
Review №65

Do not stand behind their work. They try to overcharge at every opportunity. No customer service if problems arrive. Miss order blamed on customer when product was not what was ordered. The customer is always wrong.Dont do business here if you have a choice.

It
Review №66

I use to work here, great place, them employees, for the most part, are very knowledgeable, and do their best to make everything run smoothly.

Le
Review №67

What a great transaction!! New engine was perfect! My old jug had a hole and was charged for it, but was encouraged to find a replacement and when I sent the new jug was credited back immediately! Just great people to deal with. Will get all my jet motor business from here on out! Thanks to all the nice people I dealt with!

Jo
Review №68

An absolute disgrace of customer service! They called us to send in cores first to rebuild then kept the parts we sent and wont help at all. Absolutley frustrated with the customer service we recieved here. Absolutley no help. Just refers to the service agreement.

Ty
Review №69

I have two 1996 Sea Doo XPs and SBT did a fantastic job helping me get what I needed. This was no simple spark plug change either, one engine received a remanufactured crankshaft with complete topend rebuild! They were very helpful with getting the correct parts, and answering my technical questions along the way.MOST IMPORTANTLY THEY SELL QUALITY PARTS! really couldnt be happier with their help and service.

Ro
Review №70

SBT has always there for our business to provide the best OEM parts for our customers. Thank you from MNR RACING.

Tr
Review №71

Excellent customer service, their all very friendly. And they have amazing parts and engines, their parts are decently priced and better than OEM. Weve used them for several years and well continue to use them.

Jo
Review №72

Great customer service! Got my parts on the day promised, just in time for vacation.

Mi
Review №73

Good prices. Good parts. Great Service!! Very easy to work with to get exactly what you need. Thanks Guys.

DA
Review №74

Great place to get parts! Customer service is Awesome especially Zandra!!!Thanks Again!

M
Review №75

1st experience with SBT a few weeks ago was great. I needed a small inexpensive item for trailer wiring... went to the shop in Clearwater and had great customer service. My purchase was probably the smallest of the day, but they treated me just as well as if I was buying a new core / something more expensive. Set me up in the system as a new customer so my next purchase will be even smoother. Ill be back for sure!

Ma
Review №76

Great place to purchase reman engine. Transaction was quick and easy. Received engine within two days of ordering ( to Houston). Engine quality outstanding and looks very well put together. Put 5 hrs this weekend and it’s running great. Thanks sbt

Br
Review №77

SBT went above & beyond helping me get all the parts needed to repair & rebuild my 1997 Seadoo GTI 717. Bobby walked me through the process over the phone, shared his knowledge, & answered all of my questions. I drove to SBT from Orlando with my old 717 engine for the trade in program & was greeted by Darin. He gave me 1 on 1 assistance finding all the parts needed for my rebuild, shared his knowledge & answered all of my questions. To top it off, Adam assist me too, taught me stuff I didnt know. You gentlemen are awesome! Thanks for the team effort! The SBT staff are 100% professional. Thank You!

Jo
Review №78

They were easy to deal with. Shipped the part quickly. 4 stars for a couple reasons. 1. I felt the shipping policy was a bit extreme. 2. It made me nervous when a company talks about potential litigation in the purchase agreement, made me question what I was getting into. Beyond that it appears to be a good product, but time will tell.

ro
Review №79

Spoke to a lady in sbt for stering cable in stock after driving 2 hr to find out no show room open i will never do bisnes with this place again

Br
Review №80

This is the worst place to buy a engine. I have bought one from them. Have had to send it back twice. For the same reason. Bad bearings. Just got the third one. Same thing and now they say the warranty up. Have not even put it in the water. The mechanic tried to test run it. Bad bearings also. Dont waste your time or money stay away from these people

wi
Review №81

Make sure and ask what company your jet ski dealer uses to get your new motor! After 14 hours on a new motor purchased from Short Block Technologies in June 2016(only a few months of usage), the new motor has low compression. This company will not allow the jet ski dealer to open the valve cover to diagnose the problem before sending motor back to save the consumer money. This company will allow you, the consumer, who knows nothing to remove the motor and send the motor back to them. So you end up paying 700.00 to have the motor removed and put back in. What a rip off. Supposedly this company is having alot of bad motors, but yet does not make it easy for the dealer or the customer. The issue is your licensed dealers that sell your product that should be qualified to save the consumer money, you wont even allow them to diagnose the problem to save everyone money. You want to change my opinion and others of your company, stand behind your product and you pay the labor to pull your motor and to reinstall. I am sure being the high tech company you claim to be will have the quality process and procedures in place along with your statistical process control plan that ensures your products are of high quality and performance. Does your owner know how you are conducting business? Think about it! License dealers are suppose to be qualified to diagnose to determine if the motor should go back or not. This costs Short Block Technologies no money. It costs me, the consumer, who bought your $4000.00 engine with 14 hours and now problems and weeks without usage. I will make sure and spread the word with the jet ski users. Very poor customer care and quality.

Ja
Review №82

Extremely helpful and professional along with quality parts. Recommend them to anyone and will be returning for future purchases.

Ia
Review №83

Bought a crankshaft from sbt, great customer service and timely delivery. One star less because I feel as though the price was a bit steep, but nothing entirely unreasonable. I will update my review based upon the performance once running.

R
Review №84

I have been ordering from SBT for several years and I have to tell you they are best in the business. There is no one else in the game that can offer assembly line quality and back it up with 1 or 2 year no fault warranty. The customer service and tech support is by far the best in the industry. There knowledge and commitment to strive to be the best shows.

Da
Review №85

Great customer service. They have everything in stock you could possibly need. Great experience

da
Review №86

Customer Service is friendly and efficient, they make placing orders very easy. Orders are received in a timely fashion and they are always correct.

Ty
Review №87

Great deals great attitude and customer service . will be back soon for more business

Ga
Review №88

Placed online order shipped same day great service !

ri
Review №89

SBT did an awesome job with my long block. I am not sure what negative post was about? Very professional service for me, I would not take the negative posts as they are knee jerk reactions

Ke
Review №90

Great service, doesnt matter if you are spending $1 for a gasket or $500 for a head. They are thorough and make sure you get the parts you need.

Ma
Review №91

Outstanding customer service...Customer service with SBT is outstanding. Each time I have calledwas able to speak with a real person at the facility and they were very friendly. I would recommend this site to anyone.

Sa
Review №92

Placed several orders with Small Block Technologies, great company to deal with.

Gi
Review №93

Rebuilt two Yamaha XL Waverunners and both are running great! Local shop said they werent worth repairing. Im not a mechanic but thought I may as well try it myself. Put a crankshaft in one and top end kit in the other. Both are running great. SBT parts and tech support is top notch, no problems at all, friendly, fast delivery, good parts and support, what else could you ask for? Also, saved a boat load of money!

Al
Review №94

Very good customer service, miss Lynne Hamlin was very understanding and helped me all the way through after I received the wrong part by miscommunication. She helped me eventually get what I needed. I was thoroughly impressed.

Er
Review №95

Bobby at SBT is the man! Super friendly and knowledgeable! great prices on parts! They have tons in stock! Great experiance!

Do
Review №96

Excellent company. Ive bought various things from them and its always quality. Recently I ordered a full gasket kit and one had a small blemish, I emailed them asking if it were anything to be concerned about and without hesitation they immediately sent me a replacement no questions asked. Excellent customer support, and obviously stand by their product in the rare instance anything raises a question.A+ from me

ke
Review №97

Always good service from Darren,Bobby,Alex& crew

Ke
Review №98

1996 Polaris SL780 FujI EngineExcellent quality! Rods were updated and pistons were coated!! Great buy! I couldnt have rebuilt it myself for the value!! Cant wait to get it on the water this summer!!

No
Review №99

SBT is a great company to work with! I have never had a bad experience and their customer service is top notch. This is the place to go for anything pwc or jet boat. Thanks to their great service and array of parts, I’ll continue to use them for my needs. Thanks again SBT for an easy purchase on a new engine for my Sea-Doo speedster!!! 5 stars!!

ma
Review №100

Ordered a cylinder kit for an older seadoo. parts shipped out the same day. parts looked great! i am back on the water again. thanks!

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  • Address:1401 N Myrtle Ave, Clearwater, FL 33755, United States
  • Site:http://www.sbt.com/
  • Phone:+1 877-330-0231
Categories
  • Engine rebuilding service
Working hours
  • Monday:8am–5pm
  • Tuesday:8am–5pm
  • Wednesday:8am–5pm
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed
Health and safety
  • Staff wear masks:Yes
  • Staff get temperature checks:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Toilets:Yes
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