Know what you're paying for
before you pay for it.
One-man shop. Every job torn down to the crank and rebuilt right. Impellers, lower units, corroded wiring, powerhead rebuilds — same-week turnaround when the season won't wait.
Certifications — tap to learn what they mean
ASE certification requires passing rigorous written exams and proving 2+ years of hands-on marine engine experience. Less than 8% of marine technicians hold this credential.
Yamaha factory training covers proprietary diagnostic software, torque specs, and recall procedures that generic shops never see. Means your Yamaha gets repaired exactly as the engineers intended.
Mercury certification requires annual re-testing on new model lines. Covers Verado, FourStroke, and legacy two-stroke platforms — including the carbureted engines most shops refuse to touch.
BRP discontinued Evinrude in 2020. Certified technicians who trained before the shutdown are increasingly rare. Parts knowledge and factory specs are kept current through the BRP legacy program.
Service Tiers — Transparent Pricing
What the job actually costs.
What skipping it costs more.
Three tiers, every row linked to a real repair photo. Hover any row to see the before. The columns don't lie.
| Service Factor | Winterization Annual Maintenance | Lower Unit Rebuild Diagnosis → Rebuild Most Common | Complete Repower Full Engine Swap | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical Time | 3–4 hours | 1–2 days | 3–5 days |  |
| Parts Required | Fogging oil, antifreeze, fresh plugs | Seals, bearings, gear oil, impeller | New engine, controls, rigging |  |
| Flat Labor Rate | $120–$180 | $280–$450 | $600–$900 |  |
| Skip-it Cost Later | $800–$2,400 cracked block | $1,200–$3,500 spun bearing | N/A — this is the fix |  |
| Diagnosis Included | ✓ Full compression test | ✓ Pressure test lower unit | ✓ Full boat systems check |  |
| Warranty | 90-day labor | 1-year parts & labor | Factory engine warranty |  |
Field Notes — Why It Matters
The maintenance skips that cost ten times more later.
A stuck-closed thermostat traps heat in the powerhead. Aluminum expands faster than steel — head gaskets blow, then cylinder walls warp. A $28 thermostat becomes a $2,800 powerhead. We test thermostats on every service visit at no extra charge.
Ethanol absorbs water. Over a Gulf Coast off-season, E10 fuel separates — the alcohol/water layer sinks to the float bowl and corrodes brass jets to the diameter of a pinhole. A $180 carb rebuild prevents a $600 fuel injection replacement. Always use ethanol treatment or drain completely.
Milky gear oil means water intrusion through a worn prop shaft seal. Caught early, it's a $45 seal swap. Left alone, the hypoid gears corrode within one season — that's a full lower unit rebuild. We check gear oil color on every haul-out inspection.
Neoprene impeller vanes take a compression set over time. The pump still moves water — just 20% less of it. Your temp gauge won't show it until the powerhead is already heat-soaked. At 100 hours or every season, whichever comes first. No exceptions on engines used in saltwater.
Work Gallery — Real Jobs, Real Boats
Gallery
Every photo is a real repair. No stock imagery of clean engines. These are the boats that came in broken and left running.
Lower Unit — Before & After
Compression Test — Yamaha 115
Wiring Harness Replacement
Impeller — Worn vs New
Mercury 200 Powerhead Teardown
Client Reviews
Trusted by anglers,
captains & liveaboards.
“Brought in my '99 Yamaha 150 that two other shops said needed a new powerhead. He pulled the head, found a blown intake valve, and had it running in two days. Saved me $3,200 versus what the marina quoted.”
“The lower unit on my Merc 90 was milky. He showed me exactly where the seal failed, walked me through the whole teardown, and had it back in the water before grouper season. No surprises on the bill.”
“My 25-year-old Evinrude 115 was running rich and flooding on startup. He rebuilt the carbs, replaced the reed valves, and tuned the ignition timing. It runs better now than it did when I bought the boat.”
Book a Diagnostic
Drop it off.
We'll find it.
$95 flat diagnostic fee — applied toward the repair if you proceed. We'll call you with a written estimate before touching anything. No surprise invoices.
Fill out engine make, model, and what it's doing (or not doing).
We confirm a drop-off slot by text within 2 hours during shop hours.
Diagnostic completed same day. Written estimate by end of business.
Approval by text. Parts ordered. Most repairs completed within 3–5 days.
Already at the ramp?
Text a photo of the engine and a voice note of the symptom. We'll diagnose remotely and tell you if it's safe to run home or needs a trailer.
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