fishin_till_late
17-04-2007, 02:11 PM
gday all
Earlier this year my dad and I purchased a 30hp Mariner. When we picked it up the dealer advised me to drop it off for a 20 hour service once i had completed 20 hours. Now i have done 20 hours but my dad has spoken to another salesmen (the bloke who sold us the motor left) who said there is no need for a 20 hour service, just drop it off for a 100 hour service. I'm somewhat confused I know everyone else I know who has bought a new motor has had an initial 10 or 20 hour service. I have looked through my manual and can't find anything that metions an initial 20 hour service. Should I get the motor serviced or not?? Does it void my warrenty if I dont??? I have a feeling the new salesman was a newie to the job and I'm not entirely sure on what his experience in the boating industry is like.
So the question is do you think I should save the money and not get it serviced??
Personally i would feel more comfortable to get the motor looked at and know its all in good nick but the old man doesnt seem to think the same.
cheers Jono
Earlier this year my dad and I purchased a 30hp Mariner. When we picked it up the dealer advised me to drop it off for a 20 hour service once i had completed 20 hours. Now i have done 20 hours but my dad has spoken to another salesmen (the bloke who sold us the motor left) who said there is no need for a 20 hour service, just drop it off for a 100 hour service. I'm somewhat confused I know everyone else I know who has bought a new motor has had an initial 10 or 20 hour service. I have looked through my manual and can't find anything that metions an initial 20 hour service. Should I get the motor serviced or not?? Does it void my warrenty if I dont??? I have a feeling the new salesman was a newie to the job and I'm not entirely sure on what his experience in the boating industry is like.
So the question is do you think I should save the money and not get it serviced??
Personally i would feel more comfortable to get the motor looked at and know its all in good nick but the old man doesnt seem to think the same.
cheers Jono