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Boat Maintenance

Routine service, repairs and diagnostics from factory-certified marine technicians.

Sailaway Bay Marine

We’ll Be Here When You Need Us

Sailaway Bay Marine is a full-line, full-service marine dealership with experienced, highly skilled, factory-certified marine technicians. Whether you need advice on a minor do-it-yourself repair, routine maintenance to keep her running smoothly, or a certified technician to accurately diagnose and quickly repair a major breakdown, Sailaway Bay Marine has your back.

Our technicians are fully factory authorized and certified to perform service and make sure it’s done right. With specialized experience, tools and training for Yamaha, Mercury, Suzuki, Tohatsu and Honda — as well as the coveted Backwater Performance Systems certification for Gator-Tail and Mud Buddy mud motors — we have the ability to get you back on the water fast.

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Sailaway Bay technician servicing a Mercury outboard
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What We Do

Outboard Services

4-Stroke Yearly Maintenance

  • Check compression & inspect spark plugs
  • Inspect timing belt
  • Change engine oil & filter
  • Replace engine fuel filter
  • Change gear lube in lower unit
  • Inspect prop shaft & prop shaft seals
  • Grease trim & tilt
  • Factory OEM Yamaha, Mercury, Evinrude, Tohatsu & Honda parts, lubes and oils

Spark plugs are additional if needed.

2-Stroke Yearly Maintenance

  • Check engine timing & compression
  • Replace spark plugs
  • Replace engine fuel filter
  • Change gear lube in lower unit
  • Inspect prop shaft & prop shaft seals
  • Grease tilt & trim
  • Factory OEM Mercury & Yamaha parts, lubes and oils

Engines requiring NGK plugs carry an additional cost.

Water Pump Impeller Service

  • Recommended every two years
  • Includes all parts & labor
  • Factory Mercury, Yamaha, Evinrude & Tohatsu OEM parts
What We Do

Inboard / Outboard (I/O) Services

Yearly I/O Maintenance

  • Change engine oil & filter
  • Inspect belt condition & tension
  • Replace water/fuel separator filter
  • Check power steering fluid
  • Check power trim fluid & operation
  • Change gear lube in the lower unit
  • Factory Yamaha, Mercury, MerCruiser, Evinrude or Tohatsu OEM parts, lubes and oils

I/O Water Pump Service

  • Replacement recommended every two years
  • Price includes all labor & water pump impeller
  • Factory MerCruiser, Volvo & Cobra OEM parts

I/O Engine Tune-Up

  • Replace spark plugs
  • Inspect cap & rotor
  • Inspect points & condenser, if equipped
  • Check & adjust idle speed as necessary

MerCruiser Sterndrive Service

  • Remove & inspect lower unit, bellows & hoses
  • Lubricate gimbal housing, bearings, steering, universal joints & shift cable
  • Drain gearcase & refill with new gear lube
  • Check engine alignment
  • Factory MerCruiser OEM parts, lubes and oils
Pontoon boat serviced by Sailaway Bay Marine
Individual Services

Need Just One Thing?

  • I/O gear lube change only
  • I/O engine oil & filter change only

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We can help you keep your boat in pristine condition. Come talk to us about how to best maintain your investment and learn more about our available services. Call, visit or contact us today — we’re here to help.

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