what the... $500 for 4s service!

[team_mongo]

Got my 115 4s merc 200hr service. $300 labour $200 parts. There was nothing wrong with it! Seems a bit rich to me. :-[ :-[ Where do you get your o/b serviced, and how much is it?

George

[craigie]

Sure is big bucks George. Where did you get yours serviced ?

They tell me the servicing for my new 115 Merc Optimax is also around $500 - $600, ouch !!! Might have to set up a money box and for every hrs running I do, I put $5 in the slot :o

Cheers
Craig.

[Big_Kev]

300 for a 100 hrs service on my 60 Yammie.
Sign of the times, nothing gets cheaper.

[craigie]

Oh so true big Kev. I guess Merc have to cover that Warranty one way or another.
All the more reason to go Fishing and Boating every weekend.

Cheers Craig.

[snappa]

hi

you must have wored a bright colored shirt #;)
when you picked up the boat #;D #;D

[mackmauler]

Thats amazing snappa, would of thought the compression would be stuffed by now :o

[DaneCross]

$300ish for my 50hp merc 4-stroke - springwood marine.
'jb' got his done cheaper at wild marine burleigh - cant rembember how much tho.

[coasty]

my 2 stroke suzi 40 cost $178 inc gst.
thats been the price for the last 3 years.
also they pick it up and deliver it back.
now thats service.
i've been told that the price will rise from 1/1/04

[webby]

Hi As my 130 yammies is out of warrenty, and not being able to tow here to a shop this week for a service.
Got onto that Brisbane Mobile Marine 0411798541.
He came out today and did a oil change and grease job, plus check all water flow valves, ran the motor on the dyno machine.
All for 100 bucks with gst. Telll you what he'll be back again when ever i need him for those prices, and the rig never left the yard.
regards.

[Big_Kev]

Question- do you have to have dealer service not to void warranty?

[Smithy]

Recently got my Yamaha 100 4-stroke serviced by the local Yamaha guys in Kingaroy. This was a 450hr service but I am getting mine done at about every 150hrs because of the amount of trolling I do. Service consisted of new filter and oil, spark plugs and valve checking. Should have done the impellor as well but none was in stock. Bit more labour intensive than normal and cost $257 which has been my most expensive service on it yet. Spark plugs were some ridiculous price each but going on what guys are paying down in Brisbane I am real happy with them and the prices they are charging.

What parts did they list on your bill? Have heard the spark plugs on the fuel injected 2-strokes are pretty expensive.

[aido]

yeah they are expensive,
the manufacturer recommended ngk br8hs-10 were
all of $3.50 each last time i got some.
@ super cheap auto.

[JB]

Just had my 60hp EFI Merc done at Wild Marine at Burleigh, it was only the 20 hour service, but i think it was $120 plus parts or something.. i'll check when i get home.

You would think with technology these days that motors would need to be serviced less and be cheaper to service... unfortuatly not :(

[craigie]

My previous engine was a 40 hp Mariner 2 stroke (4cyl). Servicing was around the $300 mark at the old Cleveland Boating Service.
The going rate for an outboard mechanic (at a dealership) is $55 - $60 per hr !!!! So while your motor is still under warranty expect to be paying this for Labour costs.

Judging by what has been said above, It pays to shop around !!!

Smithy, Do they service Merc's where you got your Yammie Serviced ?? That's a lot better than the $500 - $600 i've been quoted so far :o :o

Cheers
Craig.

[damons33]

i use troy park hes at shaler park and is good value around $200 for my 4strk 100 yam

[opimax]

giday all
i just got my 135 optimax serviced at cunningham`s marine
$438 lee

[NQCairns]

Reel Hard wrote


Question- do you have to have dealer service not to void warranty?



Not totaly sure about the average guy owner but any marine mechanic can do it all any brand any size. Same go for vehicles etc. I think an owner can do routine stuff like 4st oil/filter change and leg oil. Not sure about impeller. It's all just such a crock of logs, anyone with a 1/2 days training can do what they do for a routine service, unless there is a scheduled timing change needed. I would like to know more too.nq

[aido]

this persistant windy weather is a great chance to do some
boat/outboard maintenance. i'm impressed with the way
most guys here take it seriously and actually get it done.
safe boating guys.
may your motors roar forever more.
aido.

[stevedemon]

Hi All
I pay around $160.00 plus parts around $220 all up for a full service on my 115hp Yamie its is 2Stroke but I i know that the 4strokes are no dear with these guys Southside Marine Outboard Mechanics Bethania and they do a bloody good job thats complete service with plugs, impeller, oil, and tuned hope this

Cheers ;D ;D
Steve :P :P

[Smithy]

Strictly Yamaha but will do small motors of any brand and configuration up to 25 or so. It is just that they don't want to carry many parts.

[mrswb]

Heres what I think....

Most dealers will give you a rough estimation of cost before the service. Therefore you know what your in for. As for engines in the warranty term, I would always go to the dealer who sold the engine. Loyalty may be a thing of the past but at least when a problem or warranty issue arises, they have no way to back out or pass the buck!

As for mobile guys..... If something goes wrong, do they have the backing or insurance to cover themselves as well as you and your boat?

By the way is the problem with the labour cost or is it the parts?

I dont think we understand that labour is more than the hourly rate the mechanic is paid....Gst, insurance, rent, electricity, retail/account staff, etc etc etc..I think $60 per hour is cheap..

I just recently had my 100hr service on my 130 Honda. $480 total. Not to mention, a full detail was done inc touch ups on outboard and two rego stickers replaced (custom cut). I guess you pay a little more to have quality service. Its more than just an oil and plug change!

[Lucky_Phill]

$290 for 100hr service on ReBaits 130 Honda, inc new Cav filter.

$55 / hr labour.

New plugs due in 2012 ( that's the year they're due ). ?

Phill

[Smithy]

Getting up around $500 for servicing on outboards seems pretty expensive to me. Just spent the weekend on a 26' Blackwatch which had just had its 230 hp diesel serviced costing $660. That was with labour of $60/h and an impellor which was $103. Service included filters, oil changes, GST etc.

[basserman]

as long as the machanic is qulified for your motor it woun't hurt your warranity

had my 250 hour srevice on my 115hp yamaha cost $250 but then again i do know the bloke

[DaneCross]

Damons33,
Is your guy in Shailer Park a mobile guy? If not where is he based? Do you have his number? He'd be nice and local for me. [smiley=2thumbsup.gif]
DC

[merv]

just had 100hrs service done on my 40hp 3cly, yamaha with a new impellar total $383.75 at sundowm marine.it makes you laught when you read the bill , eg, oil disposal,everything down to last detail. a lot to be said to a good mobile mech.biggest problem is when you take your rig to be serviced they advise you to take out all gear you dont want knocked off .dont get me wrong i'm not saying they steal anything but if you leave your boat beware. a lot said in favour to the mobile that comes to your place.

[Cloud_9]

the 100 hr is dew on Cloud 9 quoted at $230 + parts!!

[PinHead]

$60 an hour for a tradesman is a good rate.
Oil disposal charges..same as tyres..Govt grab for more money..can also tell of other products where the Govt has fees on them.

[Cloud_9]

just adding on the going back to where u bought!!
took mine back 3 times for rough running. they couldn't fix it. springwood marine fixed problem in 6 minites by the hour meter.

[Al_Macka]

team_mongo
$300 4 labour rather expensive, no mention of any extra work carried out. A 200 hr service is a major birthday 4 a new motor, ie 24 mths.
Having just had 1 completed recently @ a cost of labour $180 - part $270 . which incured these procedures...
Check compression , remove, clean & set carby's, remove leg replace water pump, i replaced water pump as next service is in another 100 hrs/12mths. Replace spark plugs , gear oil, grease propeller sharfts, Remove heads & replace anodes(130hp yamaha 2 stroke), check thermostats.
These were carried out by a local guy at Ballina, that also services most pro boats in the area...............
So $500 spent does'nt take much at all , but $300 labour -$200 parts seems visa-virsa...............
Anyway safe motoring [smiley=2thumbsup.gif]
CHEERS!!
AL_Macka