Mobile Boat MechanicA prompt and professional service including; programmed routine maintenance, general repairs and serviceRegular maintenance & a detailed ships log is the key to enjoyable boating. The first thing I look for when I am inspecting a vessel prior to purchase is if the skipper has kept the vessels log up to date.We are a growing business in a growing industry and my staff and I look forward to having the opportunity to exceed your service expectations!
Mallory Marine’s current product offerings in the marine segment includes thousands of service parts for every major engine and drive system on inboards, stern drives, and outboards including our traditional ignition products, distributors, ignitions, coils, and spark plug wire sets, fuel system products, gaskets and gasket sets, internal engine parts, electrical system service parts, cooling system parts, drive system parts such as seal kits, gear sets, gear housings and a complete line of marine lubricants.
-- THE KEYS TO ENJOYABLE BOATING --
Regular maintenance & a detailed ships log is the key to enjoyable boating. The first thing I look for when I am inspecting a vessel prior to purchase is if the skipper has kept the vessels log up to date. The details are important ; for example
When was the last service? How are the sacrificial anodes are working? When was the last time the exhaust risers were removed & inspected? Have the oil coolers & heat exchangers been serviced?
In the case of a stern drive vessel;
How old are the bellows?
It is recommend that the drive unit be removed annually for service & inspection of the universal joints and internal inspection of the bellows which generally have a working life of around 2 years, in the event of the vessel sinking your insurance company will ask to see service receipts;
Do you have them?
When looking through a ships log don’t be put off by the fact that it has undergone major repairs, chances are if the skipper has taken the time to document everything then he also took the time to make sure the work was carried out in a proper manor. I would much rather read how & when the motor was removed & refitted due to problems, then have the vendor selling the vessel tell me its been a great boat & he has never had any problems!
-- SPARE PARTS TO HAVE ON BOARD --
It’s an old but true saying if you have got it you will probably never need it. But chances are sooner or later you or a fellow boatie will need either a fuel filter or an impeller. If for example you picked up a plastic bag, which in turn burnt out the impeller over the Christmas holidays, there are many different types of impellers & you can bet the local boating shop will have almost everyone in stock except the one you & your family need.
So be prepared, by knowing the make,model & serial number of the engine/s fitted to your vessel, you along with a little help can pack on board a few simple things to keep you afloat.
-- ON BOARD TOOLKIT --
There’s no need to take the whole workshop wall cabinet, although there have been times when it might have helped; just the basics will get you through.
Things such as aerosol cans, weather they be water dispersant or lanolin or either for starting engines they are all good to have but add to the risk of explosion due to the fact that the metal cans will rust over a period of time & the accelerates used inside the cans pose a huge risk. If you feel the need to keep these items on board contact the distributor of each product for a copy of the MSDS {Materials Safety Data Sheet} on the correct way to stow these items on board.
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