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Maintenance

At Foley Marine Solutions, we understand that proper maintenance is key to keeping your boat in top condition throughout the season and beyond. Whether you're cruising or prepping for winter, our expert team ensures your boat operates at its best, safeguarding your time on the water.

Maintenance Matters

Keeping your outboard maintained professionally ensures you enjoy the entire boating season without interruptions. Outboards operate in harsh conditions and require specialized care to run smoothly. With extended high RPMs, saltwater exposure, and seasonal storage, your outboard's lifespan can be significantly affected if not maintained to factory specifications.

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A few hours of maintenance each year can save you thousands in repairs and prevent lost time on the water. The average boater uses their boat about 100 hours each season, which aligns with most manufacturers' service intervals. Foley Marine Solutions services Yamaha, Suzuki, and Mercury outboards. See our service intervals below:

100 Hours or 1 Year:

  • Change engine oil & filter

  • Replace fuel filter(s) & water separator

  • Replace spark plugs & change gear oil

  • Apply CRC protective engine coating

  • Clean/check battery connections

  • Check prop shaft, grease fittings/cables

  • Perform a diagnostic assessment (engine data report)

  • Reset service alarm & conduct test run​

300 Hours or 3 Years:

  • Replace water impeller, housing, cup, seals & gaskets

  • Replace thermostat

500 Hours or 5 Years:

  • Remove VST tank, clean it, and replace filters & gasket

1000 Hours or 10 Years:

  • Service motor's valvetrain, replace timing belt & tensioner (if needed)

In-Season Service

Keep Your Boat Running Smoothly, All Season Long

Regular maintenance during the boating season is essential to ensure your boat stays reliable and performing at its peak. At Foley Marine Solutions, we offer comprehensive In-Season Service to address routine checks and any unexpected issues that may arise during your time on the water.

Our In-Season Services include:

Engine Tune-Ups

Keep your engine running efficiently with professional tune-ups and diagnostics.

Detailing

Keep your boat looking its best with professional cleaning and detailing services.

Oil Changes

Ensure your engine stays lubricated and protected for optimal performance.

Electronic System Checks

Maintain navigational and communication equipment to ensure safe and smooth operation.

We make in-season service convenient and stress-free, whether your boat is at the dock or on a mooring.

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Decommissioning/Winter Prep

Protect Your Boat for the Off-Season

As the boating season winds down, Foley Marine Solutions is here to help you properly decommission and prepare your boat for winter storage. Proper winterization is crucial to prevent damage from freezing temperatures, moisture, and other harsh conditions that can harm your vessel during the off-season.

Our Decommissioning & Winter Prep Services include:

Engine Winterization

Draining and flushing water from your engine, adding antifreeze, and protecting critical components from freezing damage.

Systems Winterization

Preparing your boat’s plumbing, HVAC, and other systems to prevent freezing and damage during the cold months.

Shrink Wrapping

Protect your boat from the elements with professional shrink wrapping that keeps out moisture, snow, and debris.

When spring rolls around, your boat will be ready to hit the water without any hassle or unexpected repairs.

Repower

Foley Marine Solutions is your one-stop shop for all your engine needs. We offer both loose engine sales and full-service repowers to meet the diverse needs of our customers. From 6HP to 450HP, we have a wide range of engines to suit your vessel. Our location, just three miles from Downtown Boston, makes it easy to purchase the ideal Yamaha outboard and have it serviced wherever you are in the Boston area, whether at your dock or beyond.

How Foley Repowers

Repowering can seem overwhelming, but at Foley Marine Solutions, we make the process straightforward. We guide you step by step, allowing you time to evaluate your options. This ensures you leave with confidence, knowing you made the right choice for long-lasting performance.

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Why Repower?

Repowering begins with understanding your reasons for upgrading. Is your current motor unreliable or outdated? Have you experienced a major engine failure? Or are you simply looking for more power and reliability? With the rising cost of new boats, repowering is a smart, affordable way to make your boat feel brand new again without the price tag of a full replacement.

The Process

At Foley Marine Solutions, we prioritize simplicity and transparency.

Our comprehensive repower process includes:

01

Hull/Vessel assessment

We thoroughly inspect the transom, fuel tanks, stringers, electrical systems, and all other critical components of your boat to ensure they are in good condition. This is essential as there's no point in installing a new motor on a boat that may have a major failure point. At the end of the day, we always prioritize our clients' best interests.

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Engine Survey

We examine your current engine to determine its condition and identify any failure points. If we discover any issues, we diagnose them to ensure they are not boat-related and won't occur again. We also provide a trade-in value and incorporate it into a repower estimate.

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Client Consultation

We believe in clear and concise communication. Therefore, we sit down with you to discuss all of your options via phone, email, or in-person. We explain the various features of modern engines, including integrated steering, digital throttle and shift, auto-pilot, and more. We also determine which rigging and controls can be reused with a new motor. We cover topics such as engine mounting height, prop selection, gauge confirmation, and max HP on the hull. We ensure that you fully understand the repower process, and all the options you've selected.

04

Estimate & Deposit

Once we've gathered all the necessary information, we provide you with an estimate. Once agreed upon, we ask for a deposit, and the work begins.

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Installation

Our team removes your old motor(s), control(s), and all agreed-upon engine accessories. We then install the new motor, including any options you've selected. We perform a Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) and register your warranty with Yamaha.

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Completion and Sea Trial

We launch your vessel and take it for a sea trial to ensure all motor-related systems are functioning correctly. We complete the first two hours of the motor break-in period. We then help you become familiar with your new motor's features and controls. We provide you with the remaining break-in instructions.

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20HR Service

After your first 20 hours of operation, Yamaha recommends changing the gear oil, engine oil, and oil filter. We haul your vessel, perform the necessary service, and re-launch it. We upload all service documentation to your motor's serial number to ensure all warranty repairs are up to date.

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Get Out & Enjoy!

It's time to relax and get out on the water!

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