I have experience w/ both Sartin and DSM. DSM is much smaller operation. I'm not sure they have a full time tech. Sartin has several. DSM sells used and has consignment inventory. Sartin is a dedicated repair service. DSM is more of a new/used dealer.
We had a place about a half mile north of DSM off 154 on Fork. Took a month to get some simple service done there. Sartin did it in a couple of days...
Tagging on. Needing to get a ballast pump added to chaparral surf model boat. Have 2 fatsac's in the rear lockers and tired of having to fill up with the 12v pump. Any recommendations ? Will need a new inlet and outlet drilled through the hull.