The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Mercury outboard service costs

The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Mercury outboard service costs https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 09:57:52 +0000 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 16:59:50 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=136784 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Mercury outboard service costs : Ok not due yet for service but...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136784&PID=1837321&title=mercury-outboard-service-costs#1837321 Author: Pcj
Subject: 136784
Posted: 22 Feb 2024 at 4:59pm

Ok not due yet for service but coming up to 2yrs since service.Last service 105hrs was a major as little known about history $1500.

Now done 155hrs,yeah 50 hrs 18 months,use the boat more I hear you say but 40 minutes on average running time.

So have checked and replaced anodes.

greased nipples,3 off them

Pulled steering rod out.cleaned and greased

Checked trim motor oil level.

Changed gear box oil

Pulled prop off and checked for line etc grease re assembled

checked plugs,still clean

Ran and checked water from tell tale strong and luke warm after 15 minute.I believe that pump impeller should last 300hrs depending on conditions,sand mud etc Will change in winter.

Throttle/gear cable no stiffness

Fuel filter changed

Fixed the air/fuel issue a month back,new tote connections so now hits full revs,18 months of issue,wasnt fixed at service as no fault found.Probally due to motor sitting still not being bounced around.Fittings bit loose but seem fine.

Son did a wiring check,and getting a set of brushes for starter.

90hp Mariner 2005

I guess wouldnt do any harm at a later date and get workshop to check carb balances??

3 monthly check wheel bearings,using buddies ,topped up grease

Anything I have missed?

]]> Thu, 22 Feb 2024 16:59:50 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136784&PID=1837321&title=mercury-outboard-service-costs#1837321 <![CDATA[Mercury outboard service costs : Had success last night. Primed...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136784&PID=1828518&title=mercury-outboard-service-costs#1828518 Author: Pcj
Subject: 136784
Posted: 25 Aug 2022 at 7:10am

Had success last night. Primed turned key. When fired push key twice and lifted fast idle. Seems all good now. ]]> Thu, 25 Aug 2022 07:10:44 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136784&PID=1828518&title=mercury-outboard-service-costs#1828518 <![CDATA[Mercury outboard service costs : Thanks. My mates joke that I don't...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136784&PID=1828472&title=mercury-outboard-service-costs#1828472 Author: MB
Subject: 136784
Posted: 23 Aug 2022 at 11:24am

Thanks. My mates joke that I don't want to use it in case it gets wet LOL

]]> Tue, 23 Aug 2022 11:24:35 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136784&PID=1828472&title=mercury-outboard-service-costs#1828472 <![CDATA[Mercury outboard service costs : You have done a great job looking...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136784&PID=1828471&title=mercury-outboard-service-costs#1828471 Author: Redfinger
Subject: 136784
Posted: 23 Aug 2022 at 11:07am

You have done a great job looking after that boat MB - great example how to take care of things properly - well done.

]]> Tue, 23 Aug 2022 11:07:35 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136784&PID=1828471&title=mercury-outboard-service-costs#1828471 <![CDATA[Mercury outboard service costs : Gappy wrote:Brand new dealer...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136784&PID=1828459&title=mercury-outboard-service-costs#1828459 Author: MB
Subject: 136784
Posted: 22 Aug 2022 at 8:43pm

Gappy wrote:

Brand new dealer so all approved by Mercury with all the Mercury Diagnostic gear and web access. Will be on Merc website as a dealer shortly.

Cheers

That's great news, I will keep my ear to the ground. It doesn't take long for a bad reputation to develop. Sadly, good service rarely gets mentioned. Speaking of which, took my boat down to Fish City Albany and they serviced it on the same day as promised. Good guys. Had a brief chat with Redfinger before heading back north.

]]> Mon, 22 Aug 2022 20:43:33 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136784&PID=1828459&title=mercury-outboard-service-costs#1828459 <![CDATA[Mercury outboard service costs : Brand new dealer so all approved...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136784&PID=1828457&title=mercury-outboard-service-costs#1828457 Author: Gappy
Subject: 136784
Posted: 22 Aug 2022 at 8:26pm

Brand new dealer so all approved by Mercury with all the Mercury Diagnostic gear and web access. Will be on Merc website as a dealer shortly.

Cheers

Kandrew wrote:

MB wrote:

Gappy wrote:

There is a Mercury dealer and service Agent in Kerikeri now Twin Coast Marine.

That's good to know, thanks Beer

I'll give them a try next time. They need to get their name added to the Mercury website if they want to drum up some more business.

]]> Mon, 22 Aug 2022 20:26:15 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136784&PID=1828457&title=mercury-outboard-service-costs#1828457 <![CDATA[Mercury outboard service costs : Sure, hopefully they will become...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136784&PID=1828449&title=mercury-outboard-service-costs#1828449 Author: MB
Subject: 136784
Posted: 22 Aug 2022 at 10:31am

Sure, hopefully they will become an authorised service centre over the next year.]]> Mon, 22 Aug 2022 10:31:33 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136784&PID=1828449&title=mercury-outboard-service-costs#1828449 <![CDATA[Mercury outboard service costs : MB wrote: Gappy wrote:There...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136784&PID=1828443&title=mercury-outboard-service-costs#1828443 Author: Kandrew
Subject: 136784
Posted: 22 Aug 2022 at 7:25am

MB wrote:

Gappy wrote:

There is a Mercury dealer and service Agent in Kerikeri now Twin Coast Marine.

That's good to know, thanks Beer

I'll give them a try next time. They need to get their name added to the Mercury website if they want to drum up some more business.

You need to make sure they are an proper registered service agent, they need to be able to access the Mercury website to record the details of your service so your warranty continues.

Lots of marine techs can service a motor to get your warranty they need to be registered service agents.]]> Mon, 22 Aug 2022 07:25:35 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136784&PID=1828443&title=mercury-outboard-service-costs#1828443 <![CDATA[Mercury outboard service costs : thanks all will try it again tonight....]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136784&PID=1828440&title=mercury-outboard-service-costs#1828440 Author: Pcj
Subject: 136784
Posted: 22 Aug 2022 at 3:32am

thanks all will try it again tonight. Just started so easy when first brought though. ]]> Mon, 22 Aug 2022 03:32:37 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136784&PID=1828440&title=mercury-outboard-service-costs#1828440 <![CDATA[Mercury outboard service costs : From my experience on those motorsWhen...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136784&PID=1828437&title=mercury-outboard-service-costs#1828437 Author: Big -Dave
Subject: 136784
Posted: 21 Aug 2022 at 9:25pm

From my experience on those motors
When you push the key in/operate the choke, it energises a solenoid that allows raw fuel to be squirted directly in to the crank cases...only push it once you have started cranking the engine, let it off the moment it fires. .a quick stab if the engine sounds like it's going to stall..
Well that was my method when I had one.]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2022 21:25:48 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=136784&PID=1828437&title=mercury-outboard-service-costs#1828437