Mobile Marine Service
Outboard Engine Repair & Troubleshooting
Won't start, runs rough, or loses power? We find the fault and fix it.
Call or text and tell us about your boat. Serving St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and all of Pinellas County.
Something is wrong right now. The motor will not start, it stalls at idle, it bogs down when you push the throttle, or an alarm is going off. We troubleshoot Yamaha, Mercury, Suzuki, Honda, and Evinrude outboards right where the boat sits and work through the problem step by step until we find the cause.
What this covers
- No-start and hard-start problems
- Stalling and rough running
- Loss of power and bogging
- Warning alarms and fault codes
- Carburetor cleaning and rebuilds
- Ignition and starter faults
- Yamaha, Mercury, Suzuki, Honda, and Evinrude outboards
Signs you need this
- Engine cranks but never catches
- Motor dies when you shift into gear
- Bogs or hesitates when you throttle up
- Warning beep or alarm at the helm
- New knocking or grinding from the powerhead
- White or blue smoke at startup
FAQ
Outboard Engine Repair & Troubleshooting Questions
The usual suspects are a weak battery or bad connection, a kill switch lanyard not seated, stale or contaminated fuel, or a fouled plug. Older carbureted motors often have clogged jets after sitting. We test each system in order so you only pay to fix what is actually wrong.
We Come to You
Ready to get back on the water?
Call or text and tell us about your boat. Serving St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and all of Pinellas County.