Regular Boat Engine Service in Townsville

The unique challenges of the marine environment mean regular Townsville boat engine service is essential for any boat owner. Winter is the ideal time to do this, making next spring’s launches much less of a daunting task. Not only do we pride ourselves on having fully trained and experienced engineers who can service and repair all types of marine engines but we also pride ourselves on providing a service that meets the highest of expectations. 

As a Townsville outboard mechanic, we have the latest state of the art diagnostic equipment and carry out all major and minor repairs including full engine rebuilds, power head/lower unit repairs, tuning and local on-water and marina service calls. We are also responsible for managing the service and repair of a fleet of boats.  If you’ve recently purchased a new outboard motor for approximately the same price you could have purchased a new car it’s in your best interest to make it last. Although pricey, the benefit of new-age outboard engines is that they offer technologically advanced designs and feature cutting-edge engineering, ensuring they will perform as expected for the term of your vessel ownership if not longer. However, one downside to modern engineering is that the latest electronically controlled systems are quite complex and if you neglect them in any way, you may be in for an unpleasant surprise.

With the latest and greatest outboard engines, manufacturers have employed a wide variety of technologies and design features in an effort to improve performance and reliability, while simultaneously increasing fuel economy and lowering emissions. You can count on one thing whether it’s an electronic fuel injected four-stroke, carbureted four-stroke, single-point fuel injected two-stroke, low pressure direct injection or high pressure direct injection two-stroke, modern outboard motors are not designed for owner maintenance. If you’re not a certified, factory trained technician.

While you may think of yourself as handy and slightly educated in outboards, that’s fine and dandy, but professional technicians will be able to locate and troubleshoot certain components and aspects that could lead to trouble down the road if not taken care of immediately. If you’re confident in your abilities, changing your own oil will certainly cut costs when it comes to annual service, however, replacing an impeller or checking a thermostat is a different story altogether. Let’s say for example your thermostat is stuck half-open. This will cause your engine to idle a bit cooler, but that’s pretty much the only warning signal you’ll receive. You will have no idea that your engine is running richer, effectively diminishing your outboard’s overall efficiency. Another component you may visually inspect and come to the conclusion that everything is okay is your sacrificial zinc anode. While seasoned zinc and brand new zinc may look the same, the used zinc will weigh significantly less and lack the integrity to perform effectively. We can tailor a package to suit your boating requirements; encompassing detailing, mechanical inspections or pre-purchases, leaving our customers with a stress-free experience on the water. For more information visit the site http://bovm.com.au/ .