Repairs and Service Work

With over 2000 regular service customers Fairweather Marine has fully trained mechanics who can work on any outboard engine (post 1980).  Fairweather Marine has mooring facilities that enable customers to bring their boat up by water as well as by road.

How often should I have my outboard serviced?

You should always refer to your manufacturers handbook for recommended service periods.  But, as a general rule, your outboard will need servicing as follows:

     1st service:-  after a running time of 10 hours

     Every 100hrs or annually:-  you should have your engine serviced at least once a year to prolong its life and ensure it is running at optimum efficiency.

     Winter Service:-¬  at the end of the season your engine should be winterised, this is where the fuel is drained and the engine is inhibited, ready for use the following season.

¬  Customers who book their engine in for an annual service after October will (if requested) have their engine winterised free of charge.

Fairweather Marine also carries out work for trade customers, sailing schools, clubs and societies and are happy to offer advice to their customers.

 See the chart below for a typical manufacturer's service guide which would be carried out by Fairweather Marine on an annual service. 

Items to be Checked
  • Strip and check water pump.
  • Change gear oil - check for water ingress through seals.
  • Spark plugs - clean/replace as required.
  • Check flywheel nut torque/torque cylinder head.
  • Recoil starter - check condition of rope/lube as required.
  • Fuel filter - strip and clean.
  • Check operation of tilt mechanism.
  • Check adjustment of gear/throttle cables and lubricate all linkages as required.
  • Lubricate propeller shaft.
  • Bleed autolube pump.
  • Ignition timing - check/adjust linkages as required.
  • Carburettor pilot screws check/adjust.
  • Check operation of on/off neutral interlock switches etc.
  • During test run of engine check for smooth operation of all controls and for correct starting both hot and cold.  Check for correct idle speed when hot and for smooth pick up from idle.  Where possible check to ensure engine achieves maximum RPM.
  • Lubricate pivot shaft/all linkages/clamp screws etc.
  • Check condition of anode/trim tab, replace if required.
  • Drain down carburettors.
  • Change oil, filters, and check valves on 4 strokes.
  • Clean externally and stamp customer's warranty log book.

N.B.  If auto lube models are laid up for the winter the system should be drained and refilled and the pump bled before re-using the engine.  It is also better to run the engine for 10 hours on a 50:1 petrol mix after several months storage.

Service Telephone No: 01329 823927