Yes we have a mobile service available but typically our mobile services are limited to boats that are not able to reach our workshop due to a mechanical issue only.

We only service Mercury branded outboards, as we stock a wide range of parts and can offer prompt and reliable service.

The short answer is at a minimum interval of every 12 months. Most customers with boats usually kept in the water elect for us to look after all their annual maintenance. We arrange a lift time with The Boat Works, and once lifted we can arrange antifoul and polishing or detail services in tandem with you engine services. If you have a new engine, the schedule for all Mercury and MerCruiser engines in Australia is an additional service at 3 months (or 20 hours whichever first), then every 12 months (or 100 hours whichever first) from the original date of sale of the engine. If your service is for a portable outboard or for your tender or a trailerboat, it may take 1-3 days on average. If your service if for a larger boat with triple Verado outboards which also requires antifoul, allow about 5 days.

Yes we are a Mercury Outboard Certified Service Centre and specialise in servicing Mercury outboards from 2HP to 600HP, including all Mercury 2 stroke, 4 stroke, Optimax, V6, V8 and V10 outboards. We log all relevant services with Mercury Marine Australia through the national Merclink system and can also sign and stamp your logbooks.

Subject to availability to we lift boats less than 20 feet on or workshop trailer to minimise lift costs.

All our logbook services are charged at a flat labour rate. Parts can vary from job to job depending on the condition of the engine and when certain items were last replaced. If you have any major issues found during a service we will always contact you and provide an estimate. You are also welcome to drop by our workshop so we can explain things in person and also while looking at your boat. The current Mercury logbook service labour rates and descriptions are available under the Mercury Service section of our website.

Subject to availability to we lift boats less than 20 feet on or workshop trailer to minimise lift costs.

All our logbook services are charged at a flat labour rate available to view here. Parts can vary from job to job depending on the condition of the engine and when certain items were last replaced. If you have any major issues come up we will always call you and provide an estimate. You are also welcome to drop by our workshop so we can explain things in person and also while looking at your boat. You can use the following pages to select your engine and view logbook labour rates, as well as indicative parts and lift cots.

Yes we have a mobile service available but this service is typically limited to boats that require repairs to be able to drive to our workshop.

The short answer is at a minimum interval of every 12 months. Most customers with boats usually kept in the water elect for us to look after all their annual maintenance. We arrange a lift time with The Boat Works, and once lifted we can arrange antifoul and polishing or detail services in tandem with you engine services. If you have a new MerCruiser, there is also a first service at 3 months (or 20 hours whichever first).

Yes we are a MerCruiser certified service centre and specialise in servicing MerCruiser engines and sterndrives.

On a MerCruiser we find that on average the manifolds and risers last 7 to 9 years for dry joint systems. There are cases where they can last much shorter or longer time periods. We usually recommend replacement if your system is more than 7 to 9 years old or much earlier for wet joint systems. Inspection value for dry joint manifolds is limited. As severe engine damage can occur if your manifold and elbow have failed, we recommend keeping on top of these maintenance items. It is important to keep written service history for these items.

We find on average that MerCruiser transom shields can last 15 to 20 years. In some cases they may last longer or shorter times than this. The main cause of failure is corrosion around the top of the transom assembly around the steering pin and arm. You can usually see white corrosion and water dripping around the steering arm inside your engine bay at the transom shield. It be possible to cut through the exterior of the shield to replace seals in this area then reseal the external unit, however we do not recommend this repair as we usually find its lifespan is limited even if successful. We recommend removal of the engine and replacement of the entire transom assembly once it has reached its expected lifespan.

Most services including antifoul take 3-5 days, this allows for time to remove and clean the drives before reinstallation and antifoul.

Yes we can provide pre-purchase inspections and Club Marine inspection reports for engine components only.

Most mechanic's gauges can vary when it comes to the compression data recorded. The main thing to check is the variance between cylinders. At the very least, major variances, or variances of more than 20% (typically) warrant further investigation. Other questions to ask are whether there has been a recent overheat or unusual events (eg running aground), or water found in the cylinders or spark plugs. Upon cylinder head removal, we may find you require a new engine (worst case) or in some cases the cylinder heads can be removed for servicing, or there may be some other issue that is the cause.