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A picture speaks... a thousand words!!!

Let us see some pictures... speak for themselves !!!

 

Thet are NOT extreme cases, but what we see in our workshop.

 

The purpose is to understand some daily technical issues easily occur and how easily

they will not happen to you!

Once you see all the pictures below, you will understand why the following picture might be the servicing list of your boat or your outboard engine.

* Choose a proper professional who will protect you !!!

the servicing list of your boat or your outboard engine

Quiz time.

The last word is known to all. But ... what other hidden words with sense you see behind???

servicing

Boat's water seperating fuel filter.

Which one is yours?

Boat's water seperating fuel filter
Boat's water seperating fuel filter

Yes ... it's a gasoline tank!!!

All rust from the inside, carried by the gasoline to carburetor, with the known consequences.

gasoline tank

The number one guard(the anodes) against the worst enemy of your engine(electrolysis).

There are those seen by eye(on the engine's lower unit and below the brackets), and those not visible (inside the engine block).

outboard anodes
outboard anodes

Anodes continued...

outboard anode
outboard anode
outboard anode
outboard anodes

The impeller, essentially, is the pump that sends the seawater to the engine to cool.

Wear continiusly happens, whether it works or not,

because it is constantly trapped inside it's housing!!!

Did you know that?

impeller housing
impeller housing

The impeller needs care because it is constantly inside the salt water, in a sandy and salty evironment.

impeller replacement
impeller replacementρωτής (impeller )

The impeller's plate. It looks clean and it will work perfectly. What is underneath it though?

This is the favorite place for sandy and salty remainings.

impeller plate
impeller plate

These are the parts of the water pump housing  that are involved in order to provide the right amount of water to your outboard engine.

water pump parts

It is been a while since last servicing!!!

On the second picture you can see a sandy mold around the impeller casing!!!

* (Mr James... this is you!)

sand in the outboard lower unit
sand in the outboard lower unit
sand in the outboard lower unit
sand in the outboard lower unit

The propeller is the one which makes our ride more enjoyable and also more economical.

It deserves our care.

propeller
propeller kit

The propeller can "gather" various souvenirs from the ride.

There is no need for them to stay there, but it is probably better to be left in the workshop.

propeller damage
propeller damage

Propeller "souvenirs" that someone did not wish them to stay in the workshop, but ... in his pocket ...

lower unit damage

This is what happens when the servicing is not the proper!

propeller damage

Thermostat housing filled with salt!

Looks like a mess? This is how the inside of the outboard engine motor looks like!!!

Thermostat housing filled with salt
Thermostat housing filled with salt

Thermostat at various stages of its life!

Which one is yours???

Thermostat
Thermostat
Thermostat

There must be no gap between the trailer winch roller and the boat during the transportation!!!

gap between the trailer winch roller and the boat
no gap between the trailer winch roller and the boat

From far it looks fine. As we approach... the scenery is changing to bad.

When bend over, you see more! This is the trailer quality through time!

trailer quality through time
trailer quality through time
trailer quality through time
trailer quality through time
trailer quality through time

Are we getting there... or are they going to look for us???

trailer quality through time
trailer quality through time

What's inside there? Various components that ensure the motion and the early stopping!

Please note the brakes and the bearings of the trailer before maintenance and after.

trailer maintenance
trailer maintenance
trailer maintenance

Socket, winch and rollers of trailer. Who said that they did not need maintenance?

trailer maintenance
trailer maintenance
trailer maintenance

The new era of waterproof LED for the trailer.

not waterproof Lights for trailer
waterproof LED for trailer

Do not forget to check the inside of your tires as well.

trailler tyres with wear

Welcome to... electrolysis!

electrolysis
electrolysis
electrolysis

Carburettor. Makes gasoline from liquid into spray.

The responsible component on the third photo. A small part with tiny holes.

When they block by dirt, the engine stops working properly.

Carburettor
Carburettor repair
Carburettor part

For how long have you been paying for this service?

outboard engine block
outboard engine block

Did you buy a cheap bargain outboard via internet?

Is it the same cheap bargain in the inside also???

cheap bargain outboard via internet

The engine's outside... and guess the inside ...

outboard engine block
outboard engine piston

An outboard screw. The salt penetrates and dries in the thread.

Whe we need to remove it, it is almost certain that the screw will cut !!!

That is why the proper professional is required to make the servicing of the engine!

outboard screw

There are many different products to protect your outboard engine!!!

Did you know?

marine parts

Boat electricals.

Give them the necessary attention!

Boat electricals
Boat electricals
Boat electricals
Boat electricals

One of the most incredible cases of our workshop.

Inside the engine's top cowl... living snails!!!!!

Snail soup... anyone?

Inside the engine's top cowl... living snails

Economy of space and... fuel on sea.

Leave outside the boat that is not needed!

Economy of space and... fuel on sea
Economy of space and... fuel on sea
Economy of space and... fuel on sea

Power trim is always in the sea water!

Oxidation easily occurs without proper maintenance.

power trim damage
power trim damage

The fishfinder transducer. Before... and after...

fishfinder transducer
fishfinder transducer

A cheap and bad applied antifouling after a few days at sea.

Someone would be more careful next time!

antifouling apply
antifouling apply

Boat with... mold!

Before and after cleanning!

boat mold cleanning
boat mold cleanning
boat mold cleanning
boat mold cleanning
boat mold cleanning

The ugly duckling who became a swan!!!

Before and after!!!

boat painting
boat painting
boat painting
boat painting
boat paintingτη καθέλκυση αλλά και την ανέλκυση του σκάφους.jpg
boat painting

Better safe... than sorry.

boat lock
outboard locker

Extra large guy...

canoe kayak

To general overhaul...

γενική επισκευή εξωλέμβιας

Dirt in the carburettor.

Cleaning and adjusting is the next step.

Καθαρισμός και ρύθμιση καρμπυρατέρ εξωλέμβιας

Water in fuel. It reached the carburetor.
Mind the petrol station you buy gasoline!!!

Water in fuel. It reached the carburetor.

Blocked carburetor.
That's why you need the winter service done by a professional.

Blocked outboard carburetor

Almost blocked fuel tank hose from deposits due cheap gasoline oil and poor gasoline quality.

Note the difference in the diameter of these same diameter hoses !!!

Βουλωμένος σωλήνας καύσιμου ντεπόζιτου προς μηχανή

Eventually... the first photo explains you how all the above may not happen to you!

Just select the right professional!!!

donkey on boat
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