Summer has officially come to a close, and with the arrival of Fall, many seasonal boaters put their craft away until Spring. Whether you are a year-round boater or enjoy boating seasonally, keeping your boat and outboard in prime condition is vital to guarantee reliable and safe operation, maximize your time on the water, and protect your investment.
As a shop that has been around over 40 years, we still regularly encounter boaters who believe in the “I’ll fix it when it breaks” mentality. This leads to preventable work and costly repair bills. As Yamaha says in their advertising “Maintenance Matters.”
There is no better time than the off season to get your vessel dialed and ready for the next season, which is always just around the corner, instead of waiting for the Spring when marine mechanic shops get booked out for weeks, cutting into your time on the water.
Proper engine maintenance is an essential part of owning any outboard boat. And modern advancements in technology that make your engine run faster and cleaner means that servicing your motor should be left to factory trained professionals. Now through December 15th, we are offering a 20% discount on your bill for our Basic and Full Motor Services. These manufacturer prescribed services are necessary to ensure you are ready for a great boating season and to get the most out of the life of your engine long-term.
Regular outboard maintenance isn’t the only service we offer. Check out other common services for the Fall and Winter, and call 805-644-6290 to book your appointment today!
Standard Motor Service - SAVE 20% THROUGH DECEMBER 15TH
The Basic and Full Motor Services include an overall inspection of your outboard, oil change, new oil and inline fuel filter, lower gear case fluid replacement, grease all grease points, freshwater flush, and coating the engine block with anti-corrosive spray. Upgrade to the Full Service option, and our team will include a diagnostic motor scan, new water fuel separator, prop inspection, spark plugs, anodes, and more. These services are where our technicians get ahead of potential issues with your motor and can save you money and hassle down the road.
Carburetor Rebuilds
Is your engine lagging? If your motor has difficulty starting, an irregular idle, stalling, flooding, or a reduction in fuel economy, your engine may benefit from a carburetor rebuild. A properly maintained fuel system and carburetor will prevent issues that lead to poor performance from developing in the first place.
Bottom Paint
New boat owners often ask if they really need bottom paint on their boat, and the answer is a resounding "Yes!". Without protective paint to inhibit aquatic growth on the underside of your boat, damage to the hull is inevitable. Specialty paints and coatings prevent pesky marine life such as barnacles, weeds, and other organisms, from attaching themselves to the hull. Bottom paint is a must-have for those who plan on keeping their boat in the water long term. Boaters should plan on re-finishing any boat that lives in the water full-time regularly.
Repowers & Kicker Installs
Maybe it is time to hang a new engine to rid yourself of ongoing and expensive repairs to your old two-stroke. Or perhaps you want new technology, more power, or better fuel economy. Repowering your boat is a fantastic way to give your craft new life and ensure its safety and reliability. Improved engine designs, digital shifting and throttle, digital instrumentation, data networks, and other new technologies can bring your boat into the modern age and open your eyes to a new era of boating.
Inflatable Tube Reconditioning
Old, grimy tubes got you down? Transform your boat with tube reconditioning and get a fresh start this upcoming season! We have been repairing and restoring inflatables for over 40 years, ensuring our customers enjoy their inflatables to their full extent. Besides getting those tubes performing and looking like new, we offer other services to prolong the life of your boat, such as valve replacements, leak repairs, and full tube replacements for your inflatable RIB or dinghy.
Electronics Installs
Marine electronics are one of our specialties, and the off-season is the ideal time to upgrade your gear and familiarize yourself with its functionality before the next season. With a capable navigation/communication setup, you can significantly expand the amount of data in your hands for split-second decision-making. Whether navigating in fog or hunting your favorite target species, with additional equipment like radar arrays, transducers, cameras, tank sensors, and more, your helm station becomes a veritable command center of information about what is happening above and below the surface.
Are you ready to book that appointment? Fill out the form below or call 805-644-6290 to speak with our Service Team.
Since 1976, boaters worldwide have been coming to Boat Specialists to seek sound, honest advice, and expert workmanship. Based in Ventura, CA, since day one, our pride and dedication have been carried on for generations, and we are privileged that our community has supported us over the decades. We continue to strive to be the best, and our full-service shop is staffed with tried and true veterans of the marine industry. Our certified mechanics, technicians, riggers, hull specialists, and service advisors are standing by.