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CAT BOAT
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QUOTES/ADVICE
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3/12/2008 4:10:27 PM
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Yes, changing your oil in a Marine engine is easy. Inboard or outboard. That being said, marine engines operate in a much harsher inviroment than there automotive sisters and brothers. Most are run at higher rpm ranges and under much more load for extended periods of time. They live in a very moist engine compartment, get rained on and pretty much have a terrible life and need a considerable amount of TLC. Here is what I recommend EACH and EVERY spring.>>>> Engine oil and filter change. (if you put alot of hours on your engine, you'll need another oil change before summer is over) Fuel filter/water sep. changed. Raw water pump Impeller changed. Drive oil changed. <<<< And this is just basic stuff, more on high performance and s/c models. And don't forget to check the ignition system, plugs wires cap and rotor just in case. This service would cost between $248.00 and $345.00, depending on Drive configuration and model. If you do all of the above, you should have a great summer of boating and not end up on the downwind end of a tow rope. I can't tell you the amount of boats that come to the shop with Impellers that have failed, bits and pieces of it all in the cooling system, power steering fluid and oil coolers, and have not been changed for couple or three years. (Let alone when that happens it ruins a day on the lake and the customer wants it back asap). While we are on this subject, when you go to a Good Marine repair facility, you can be assured that some sort of checklist has been done, and your bow lights work, your stern lights work, your fireext. is in charged, all fluid levels topped off, bilge inspected for oil leaks or water leaks, belts tight, engine mounts tight, etc. etc. etc. (and your kill switch works properly in case you get pitched out of the boat while under power... have you checked yours lately) Now, for all you do it yourselfers..... Remember when you just change your on oil it only takes an hour or so, but if you stop short of everything, and then some of what I have mentioned here it is only a matter of time before your day will be ended early from some sort of failure. All this will take a professional shop about 3 - 4 hours. My opinion (of course) is take it to a professional, clean, marine repair facility and pay a fair price. Now, if any of you that change your own oil, and do half of what I have suggested here I can assure you a job at Cathouse Marine.
Steve
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