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.

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Why this matters

Manufacturer service intervals are hour-based. Skipping a window voids warranty coverage and stacks deferred work into one bill.

No regrets: The 100-hour visit is the one most Florida weekenders should anchor their year on.

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.

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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.