Treat your hour meter like an odometer — log every interval
Manufacturer service intervals are hour-based. Skipping a window voids warranty coverage and stacks deferred work into one bill.
Why this matters
Manufacturer service intervals are hour-based. Skipping a window voids warranty coverage and stacks deferred work into one bill.
When DIY is not enough
When you are within 10 hours of an interval or unsure what was done last season, book a flat-rate service. We quote in writing before we arrive at your slip.
DIY steps
- Record engine hours after every trip in a notes app or logbook.
- Compare hours to your Yamaha or Mercury maintenance schedule.
- Plan service at 50-, 100-, or 200-hour marks — not arbitrary calendar guesses.
- Keep receipts and photos for resale and insurance documentation.
Related FTM services
- 100-Hour Service
- Service + Detail Combo
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Rather have a pro handle it?
Full Throttle Marine comes to your dock in Tampa Bay and on the First Coast. Flat-rate quoted before we arrive. Yamaha and Mercury outboard specialists — no trailers, no waiting rooms.
Common questions
Treat your hour meter like an odometer — log every interval
Manufacturer service intervals are hour-based. Skipping a window voids warranty coverage and stacks deferred work into one bill. The 100-hour visit is the one most Florida weekenders should anchor their year on.
When should I call a professional instead?
When you are within 10 hours of an interval or unsure what was done last season, book a flat-rate service. We quote in writing before we arrive at your slip.
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