Boat Engine Service

I have a 1995 seapro 210 WA, a friend of mine is going to work on the boat as he works for marinemax and do a servicing "oil change,spark plugs,ect" and replace any other things that may go bad. I am kinda new to the boating world and was wondering what a normal boat servicing consists of and how much one would cost for a boat my size,it has a v-six engine I-O. Its a mercruiser engine and I was also wondering how much i could expect to spend to replace the water pump. One final question,What is the best way but also cheap way to repaint the deck of the boat,gel coat or polyurathane. Thanks for all the help

On my 21' Sea Ray with Mercruiser EFI 305 w/Alpha One, is $600 for full tune-up and outdrive service.

2010-02-25 16:54:50 by Cody M

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I've got a small Johnson 4 engine and already made the mistake by using just HD-30 motor oil in the lower unit so what kind of damage could I of done with a couple hrs doing that? also how should you change and fill the lower unit and is the mix ratio 50:1 and can I use Klotz oil or should I use penziol marine?

If you are going to service your engine and have the experience that you do - get the manual. Use lower unit oil only in the lower unit. Use 2 cycle oil to mix with your gas.

But above all get the manual and read it.

2010-04-11 20:28:23 by Alpine

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1991 Galaxy 225 WE Bolvo 131 I/O 230/sp 140cid 110hp

www.marinepartssource.com has a large selection of Volvo engine and drive manuals...

2007-06-04 06:32:40 by jankarl54

Price: $49.95

I'm starting up a new business in marine engine service and repair, which is basically boat, yachts... eventually I will start doing cleaning washing service and all detailing issues, I am a marine mechanic certified.
I would be very grateful if you could come up with a good names or ideas???
Thank you

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2010-04-13 17:40:52 by KBzon

We are about to service our boat engine - got a manual and basic tools etc but just found that the manual doesn't cover ours which is a rope start engine. Can anyone help me with what are the main things we need to check, I've looked for this information on the internet and can't find it anywhere so I am hoping you can help.

New spark plugs
Drain & replace lower unit gear oil (Check for water intrusion "Milky Color" is bad)
New water pump replacement (after every 2 years of service "80 hours" total running time)
check prop
Grease the Tilt tube, and pivot pin with marine grease, and a grease gun
discard old fuel and mix fresh fuel
use "Carbon Guard" fuel additive to keep the engine running clean, "carbon" is the enemy, and the fuel quality now stinks.
Flush the engine after each use with a garden hose, and rabbit ears.
Fall: Drain fuel from tank, add "Fogging oil" to engine, for winter storage, this drives out water, and lubricates the internal parts, store engine in running position (Verticle) to drain the water out of the head, so it does NOT freeze and crack the head. If you need more help, try here http://www.theoutboardwizard.com/

2007-03-13 12:52:00 by Joey R