Platinum Boating Maintenance
Submitted by Scubadude on Thu, 2012-01-19 09:38
As anybody used this company to have their outboard motor serviced. Just recently bought a boat and it as been serviced by All Boat, who charge way too much, by the recipts i have. My motor as only done 120 hours, and had a 100 hour service in May 2010. Is it really worth having it serviced again so soon??
Any advise would be appreciated.
Andy_b
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i have a 60hp merc and try and service it once a year, and on average i do about 80 to 100 hours a year. what sort of motor do u have?
Scubadude
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a 50 Four Stroke, Suzuki.
a 50 Four Stroke, Suzuki.
FISHNTIME
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I have exactly the same motor
I have exactly the same motor and there is no way you would need a service already. My motor only ever needs a oil change every now and then and is going like brand new still and never had a problem with it what so ever since i bought it brand new in 2003
Scubadude
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Its just that i was out oon
Its just that i was out oon Sunday and it seemed to be working very hard.. espcially when my mates 40 2 stroke passed me and i couldn't keep up... would you recommend a oil change and filter or just see what it runs like when am next out??
Thanks for all the responces. Glad i joined the forum.
strike_zone
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service every 100hrs or 12 months whichever comes first
would you only service your car every 2-3 yrs if you drove it in salt water of course it needs to be serviced well only if you want it to last a lot longer
bolts
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Yes I have used Regan,
Yes I have used Regan, platinum boating, comes highly recommended. plenty of experince u will not have a problem.
Rick
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May 2010
If thats the right date, I would get it serviced, 20 hours in 19 months means it be sitting a long time with little use. Would be money well spent I reckon.
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davidbland50
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Agreed
I would definitely get it serviced if it has been that long. Doesnt matter how many hours the motor has done, the oil being a four stroke, has been breaking down since it was put in. I am suprised what you said about Allboats, I have recently had work done by Quentin and found their costs quite reasonable. Especially, since they fixed the problem and the motor is now very strong and reliable.
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maxxeman
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Just a quick correction, oil
Just a quick correction, oil does not break down it gets contaminated with blow-by,( Fuel/carbon) and only with use does this happen. I would say that parts like impeller should be the things that need attention before an oil change on a motor that has been sitting idle as rubber will break down and deform.
till
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If you're unhappy with ABB, I
If you're unhappy with ABB, I guess you could try another zuke dealer. I hear this guy is good and cheap: Brett Ward 0407384437 or
Scubadude
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Thanks, will do.
Thanks, will do.