Save Money and Extend the Life of Your Outboard
26 July 2024
Regular outboard maintenance is a sure fire way to protect your investment and enjoy trouble-free and safe boating. A regularly serviced engine will also be less likely to need larger, more costly repairs and will reward you with longevity.
Improved Performance and Fuel Efficiency
Regular servicing ensures that all components of your outboard engine are functioning correctly. A well-maintained engine operates more efficiently, providing better acceleration, fuel efficiency, and overall performance.
Prevention of Issues is More Cost Effective Than Repairing Them
Routine servicing can catch issues before they escalate. It’s also an opportunity to replace critical parts before they become worn. Here’s just some of what we check during a routine service:
Complete fuel system
Battery and electrical systems
Powerhead
Bracket & midsection
Gearbox
Boat onboard systems (e.g nav lights, wipers, VHF, anchor winch)
Trailer (e.g wheel bearings, lights, corrosion checks, brakes, rollers)
Commonly replaced component such as spark plugs, thermostats, impellers and anodes are relatively inexpensive in comparison to issues caused by their failures.
Safer Boating and Peace of Mind
Your outboard is your way home or out of a tricky situation. Servicing as recommended reduces the risk of breakdown and allows you to enjoy your day out on the water with less worry.
Extend The Life of Your Outboard
While outboards tend to show their age before your hull, quality maintenance reduces wear and tear and prevents premature deterioration. Preventing corrosion is a crucial aspect of outboard servicing. Regular inspection, cleaning, and re-greasing are important, even with minimal usage, as these practices significantly extend the engine's lifespan.
Keeps Your Warranty Valid
If you’ve invested in a new outboard, you’ll need to stick to servicing schedule as recommended by the manufacturer in order to keep you warranty valid. You not only ensure that your engine remains in top condition but also protect yourself financially in case of unexpected issues.
Servicing Costs Become More Predictable
Quality, routine maintenance for your outboard engine can lead to more predictable servicing expenses in the long run. Instead of replacing numerous parts at once, you can spread out costs by replacing them at regular intervals.
Consistency with the same service provider also aids in reducing servicing costs. An accurate and detailed history of outboard, boat and trailer condition means parts aren’t replaced unnecessarily or out of precaution due to an unknown service history. This also provides Service Technicians with an opportunity to plan for future services and inform customers of expected costs, including milestone services that require additional parts and labour.
