Best Time for Service

lakelandterrier · 09 October 2007, 16:08

I'd appreciate some advice....

When is the better time to have the engine serviced - at end of season nor start of next season?

I have a Mecury 40Hp 4-stroke. It's new & done about 50 hours this summer.

Also being new to this "big" engine (bolted through transom=big) thing, what's the normal porcess fro service - do you need to haul the entire rig to a service chappie, or can they come out & service the engine on site?

Can anyone recommend a reliable Mercury agent / engineer in the Dartmouth area?

havener · 09 October 2007, 17:52

Hi,

I see you're based in Gloucestershire - personally, I'd stick the boat on its trailer and bring it up to Martin Sams (Samspeed Marine, Falfield just of jct 14 M5). I've known them for years - very reliable and good service.

Hope this helps

Simon

PeterM · 11 October 2007, 20:17

I always go for as soon as after the ' decent' weather ends - you never know when it will get good again & the last thing you want is to boatless as its in ' the line' at workshop !

Red Fox · 12 October 2007, 20:25

I go for end of season and get it winterised at the same time for free as part of the service. PA Lynch, Morpeth, a bit of a long haul for you but recommended for those in the North East!

Biggles · 12 October 2007, 21:11

I service mine when its due its annual service in May. I book a couple of months in advance and get the date I want.

I don't winterise as I use the boat all year round.