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What exactly do marine shops do??? I perform regular maintenance (oil, lube, batteries, plugs and stuff) but is there any particular reason I need to do it if I keep regular care of my boat?
If so, can anyone recommend a shop in Parker? I have a 350 Mag w/ a Bravo 1. Also, what's the average bill for it??
Thanks.
100 hour service usually includes fuild changes, impellar change, pull drive and check alignment.
Depends on how good the shop is. Really good shops do more then just the basic fluid changes. Some of the stuff they do beyond fluids/filters are drive alignments, computer diagnosis of historical and current motor condition, send the engine and drive oil out for analysis, dyno to motor to make sure it puts out at least rated power, fuel injection cleaning, water impeller change, test the accuracy of your tach, flush the closed cooling heat exchanger, check fuel pressure, check all hoses & fittings & belts, check condition of batteries, alternator, lube steering, check for proper trim tab operation, etc....Bottom line its much more comprehensive
Depends on how good the shop is. Really good shops do more then just the basic fluid changes. Some of the stuff they do beyond fluids/filters are drive alignments, computer diagnosis of historical and current motor condition, send the engine and drive oil out for analysis, dyno to motor to make sure it puts out at least rated power, fuel injection cleaning, water impeller change, test the accuracy of your tach, flush the closed cooling heat exchanger, check fuel pressure, check all hoses & fittings & belts, check condition of batteries, alternator, lube steering, check for proper trim tab operation, etc....Bottom line its much more comprehensive
OK, which Havasu shop does all this without gouging?
Honestly I don't know.....I bring mine back and take it to Maveric Marine in Van Nuys.
They should perform at least the following:
Oil change with new filter
New fuel/water separator filter
Change the drive oil
Top off all other fluids and check for any leaks
Check drive alginment and replace all "O" rings
Replace impeller and/or housing
Lube all zerk fitting
Function test motor, drive, trim tabs, and all related equipment
Price varies greatly from one shop to another.
This is a basic list of what we perform on a 100 hour service
-Replace engine oil and filter
-Replace water seperating fuel filter and all other fuel filters
-Replace outdrive gear lube
-Replace spark plugs
-Grease all fitting on driveline system
-Check all belts and hoses for wear
-Replace distibutor cap and rotor if necessary
-Clean flame arrestor/air filter
-Check carb/throttle body (adjust if necessary)
-Replace sea pump impeller and housing if necessary
-Check fuel pump and fuel system for leaks or wear
-Check all fluid levels and reqirements
-Check and adjust ignition timing to manufactures specs
-Check exhaust system for leaks and tightness
-Check battery acid levels
-Check all battery cable connections for corrosion and tightness
-Check battery mount for security
-Inspect the general rigging for security
-Check the trans fluid and fill if applicable
-Check sea strainer if necessary
-Check all engine mounts for tightness
-Pull outdrive and check engine alignment
-Check and grease the drive coupler
-Check all driveline hardware for tightness
-Inspect steering system for saftey and security
-Check gimbal assembly for wear
-Inspect all bellows and clamps for leakage and tightness
-Check shift mechanism for proper operation
-Check trim tabs for security and proper operation
-Run boat/check for leaks and proper operation of all systems
-Check charging system
-Check all electrical components for proper operation
-Wipe down boat and trailer
-Turn off battery/batteries
-Spin all wheels and check for worn and or defective bearings and tires
-Grease trailer bearings
-Check for proper tire air pressure
These are some of the items that my employees perform during a 100 hour and an annual service.
All shops have there own way of performing the service, but I feel we go a step further to make sure you have a trouble free and fun season.
Just thought I'd help you out,
Mike
www.primemarineusa.com
i had a compression test done also just to make sure at 110 hours.
Make sure you have them re-torque the gimbal ring on your bravo, very costly to replace, I know first hand. :frown: Mark