100 hour service

General Boats and Motors
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I have a 200 h.p. Mercury Verado that is due for the first 100 h.r. service. ■■■■ expensinve I just found out. Question is, a gentleman that worked on my other boat is about $400-500 cheaper than most dealerships. If I take it to him does that affect my warranty down the road?

I think another guy asked this about his 140 h.p. and someone told him to keep his receipts but I just want to make sure.

Thanks

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exactly how much is a $100 hour service that someone can be $400-500 cheaper? Must be a lot more than the quotes I recieved on a 20 hour service…
I’ve been told that it does not have any affect on your warranty and I am planning to do my 20 hour service myself and file the reciepts and make an entry in my service log book.

2008 Sea Fox 197 CC
2008 Suzuki 140

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Originally posted by duckduckdog

exactly how much is a $100 hour service that someone can be $400-500 cheaper? Must be a lot more than the quotes I recieved on a 20 hour service…
I’ve been told that it does not have any affect on your warranty and I am planning to do my 20 hour service myself and file the reciepts and make an entry in my service log book.

2008 Sea Fox 197 CC
2008 Suzuki 140

the dealer where I bought the boat quoted me anywhere from $700-800 for the service work. Now, they were going to change the water pump impellor(?) which added $350-400 more to it. A guy that is a mechanic qouted me $125 for labor not including parts but he didn’t say he was going to change the water pump.
Another boat dealer qouted me $223 for labor and another $100 or so for parts and they recommended I change the water pump every 2 years. I don’t understand how a water pump doesn’t last longer. I guess they reduce the boat price so much and get you in the rear for parts down the road.
with the economy the way it is i’m trying to save a little but also not screw myself down the road

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yeah, that is a lot more than I was quoted for a 20 hour service, even at the most expensive place. Of course, I don’t need any water pump work either, but even the $223 labor cost is twice what I’m getting quotes for the 20 hour service… Chis V has a price of $269 for 100 hour service on a 4 stroke and $229 for a 2 stroke which includes

compression test
spark check
check steering
safety equipment check lights, bilge pump, horn
load test battery, and visual inspection of connections
check electrical accessories and switches
decarbon engine
change spark plugs
change lower unit oil
remove prop and check prop shaft seals
grease prop shaft and torque prop nut
lube all pivot points
spray moisture displacing lube on entire engine, to prevent corrosion
hose run motor to ensure proper water pump and thermostat operation
drain and replace crankcase oil
replace fuel filter

don’t know if he works on Mercury or not but sounds like you are getting the shaft…

2008 Sea Fox 197 CC
2008 Suzuki 140

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100 hours is too often for a water pump impeller replacement unles the engine is 4-5 years old, seldom used and you kick up sand every time you go out.

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look in your owners manual see what is req. at 100 hours, should be oil change and foot oil. Water pumps is a time issue not really hours. A 10 year old impeller with 50 hours is going to look worse than a 2 year old one with 800 hours. Time = dry rot.

26’ Twinvee
Suzuki 175’s
www.creeksidemetalworks.com

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hoppy changes his impeller every 50 hours…and he flushes it with star tron

www.purposeonecharters.com
rick@purposeonecharters.com

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email sent.

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yes, we work on mercury’s

EVERY 100 HOURS OF USE OR ONCE YEARLY,
WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST
• Change engine oil and replace the oil filter. The oil should be
changed more often when the engine is operated under adverse
conditions such as extended trolling. See Changing Engine Oil.
• Inspect thermostat visually for corrosion and/or for a broken spring.
Make sure thermostat closes completely at room temperature.1.
• Check engine water separating fuel filter for contaminants. Clean
and/or replace filter. See Fuel System.
• Check corrosion control anodes. Check more frequently when used
in salt water. See Corrosion Control Anodes.
• Drain and replace gearcase lubricant. See Gearcase Lubrication.
• Check power steering fluid. See Checking Power Steering Fluid.
• Inspect battery. See Battery Inspection.
• Saltwater usage. Remove and inspect spark plugs for corrosion and
replace spark plugs as necessary. Apply a thin coating of Anti#8209;Seize
Compound only on threads of spark plug prior to installation. See
Maintenance #8209; Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement.

  1. These items should be serviced by an authorized dealer.
    MAINTENANCE
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    EVERY 300 HOURS OF USE OR THREE YEARS
    IMPORTANT: Engine oil must be drained before removing gearcase to
    avoid oil spillage. Perform scheduled water pump replacement in
    combination with an engine oil change.
    • Replace water pump impeller (more often if overheating occurs or
    reduced water pressure is noted).1.
    • Check power trim fluid. See Checking Power Trim Fluid.
    • Replace high pressure in#8209;line fuel filter.1.
    • Replace spark plugs at first 300 hours or three years. After that,
    inspect spark plugs every 300 hours or three years. Replace spark
    plugs as needed. See Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement.
    • Replace accessory drive belt. See Accessory Drive Belt
    Inspection.1.

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