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Chances are your boat is not only a source of fun, it’s also one of your prize possessions and you want to keep it in good shape all the time. A well-maintained boat is a reliable machine that you can take out anytime you want with no reservations.
Outboard motors are the heart of the boat and to keep them running smooth, regular maintenance is recommended and advised. Different brands require different set of skills that only an experienced technician should be used to guarantee the motor will be repaired or maintained according to the manufacturer specs.
Outboard motors require much more attention during repair and maintenance than an automobile motor. It’s subject to harsh conditions of saltwater or swamp chemicals and it can take its toll on mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems that can lead to catastrophic failures.
Here at Dr. Outboard, we pride ourselves on being one of the best sources for outboard motor repair and maintenance. During our many years of experience, we have encountered different challenges for different situations on every motor. With over thousands of services done, we are confident we can repair and maintain any outboard motor to its highest specs.
Our prices are competitive but our advantage is the quality of service we provide along with the experience. Give us a call and let’s schedule your next maintenance or repair.
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The best problems are the ones you prevented from happening – non problems. Preventative maintenance, scheduled service, and 100 hour service: they all mean the same and that is the avoidance of problems and getting the longest life out of your outboard engine. We all drive cars and know the importance of changing your oil, and so it is with outboard engines.
Instead of miles, we use engine hours to determine a maintenance schedule for boats. A standard engine service means changing your engine oil and filter, as well as, changing lower unit oil and inspecting anodes.
Outboards run differently than cars and need a different oil. You’ll rarely go over 4,000 rpm in your car, but your outboard works best and produces the most power from 4,000 – 6,000 rpm. You need oil that won’t break down with heat and has corrosion inhibitors in it for saltwater use.
Your engine runs in saltwater and is subject to electrolysis, which eats away the metal. We use protection anodes, sometimes called “zincs”, in order to protect the vital engine components from being eaten away. Replacing your anodes is crucial to protecting the water passages and keeping your engine from overheating and being eaten away.
There are several fuel filters installed on a boat because clean gas is essential. Replacing the fuel filters is key to good engine performance. Spark plugs need to be replaced but not at every service; we inspect them and replace as necessary. Spark plug inspection alerts us to potential problems you may have with combustion. Your water pump, sometimes called an impeller, should last 3 years or 300 hours depending on use. A bad impeller will cause your engine to overheat so don’t wait for it to go bad before replacing it. We want to prevent problems from happening, not cause them. Each manufacturer and engine family have specific maintenance schedules referred to as break-in service, 100-hour service, and 300-hour service.
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Break In SERVICEAll newly installed engines require service after their initial break in period (usually 20 hours) to change the fluids that have become contaminated with metal shavings and to check all tolerances. |
100 Hour ServiceEvery 100 hours or once per year your engine needs to have its oil and filter changed, anodes checked/replaced, fuel filters replaced, lower unit oil changed, spark plugs checked/replaced and mounting bolts tightened to specifications. |
300 Hour ServiceEvery 300 hours or 3 years we will perform the same service as the 100 hour and in addition will remove your lower unit and replace the water pump. |
Replace Water PumpReplacing the water pup involves removing the lower unit, inspecting the drive shaft and water pump housing and replacing the impeller and or gaskets. |
Diagnosis and RepairInstalling new parts, diagnosing engine and electrical problems and fixing all those annoying problems that creep up on boats is performed on a time and materials basis. |
We’ve been providing our customers with high quality services for outboard motors for many years. Our experience has helped us enhance our services and also provide our customers with fair and competitive prices. A well-maintained motor will save you lots of money in the long run. Give us a call our use our form below to contact you regarding your service needs.
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Our boat was stored for the past couple years and wouldn’t start, John come to us and started working on the motor and in a few hours the motor was running again. The price was fair, the service was great and I totally recommend his services to anyone. Thanks again.
Fair price, for a quality service delivered on time in functioning condition. We couldn’t be happier with the customer service and attention to detail. Our motor is better than new, running smooth. If you’re looking for a quality outboard repair and maintenance company, Dr. Outboard is the company for you.
John was fantastic, he came to us in short notice and fixed the motor, repaired other about to break parts and we’re now back in the water. Outstanding service and highly recommended.
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