Outboard Repair in Mascotte, FL
Mascotte boaters don’t need a big dealership for routine service and honest repairs. I service and repair Yamaha, Mercury, Suzuki and Tohatsu outboards: oil changes, gear lube, water pumps, spark plugs, diagnostics and repair, with an itemized estimate you approve before anything starts.
What I do
Yamaha, Mercury, Suzuki and Tohatsu outboards. You can supply your own parts, or I can source them for you.
Oil changes
Engine oil and filter service to keep a four-stroke running clean and protected.
Gear lube service
Lower unit gear lube changes, with a look for water or metal in the old oil.
Water pump / impeller
Impeller replacement before it fails and the motor overheats.
Spark plugs
Plug replacement and inspection for clean starts and smooth throttle.
Diagnostics
Computer diagnostics on supported Yamaha, Mercury and Suzuki engines, plus hands-on testing.
General repair
Won’t start, runs rough, loses power: I find out why and tell you what it takes.
Trailer boaters: keep the motor ready between trips
Most Mascotte boaters trailer to the water, whether that’s the lakes around South Lake County or over to the Clermont Chain of Lakes. A trailered boat can spend more time on the driveway than on the lake, and that’s hard on an outboard in its own way.
The problems I see on boats that sit between trips:
- Fuel going stale. Hard starting and rough idle after a few weeks parked.
- Dead or weak batteries. A boat that sits drains its battery, and low voltage causes strange problems.
- Impeller damage from dry starts. Starting the motor without water, even for a few seconds, can ruin it.
- Old gear lube. Low hours don’t mean the lower unit oil is still good.
A service visit before your busy season, and good habits between trips, keep a trailered outboard starting on the first try.
- Call or book online and tell me what the motor is doing.
- I diagnose it and email an itemized estimate.
- You approve it online, I do the work and test it, and you pay the invoice online.
Questions from Mascotte boaters
Do you come out to Mascotte?
For select jobs, yes. Most work is fastest at the shop. Tell me what the motor is doing when you book and I’ll let you know.
Can I run my outboard in the driveway between trips?
Only with cooling water supplied, using flush muffs or a test tank. Never start an outboard dry, even for a few seconds; it can ruin the water pump impeller. Follow your owner’s manual for flushing.
What should I do before my boat sits for a few weeks?
Follow the storage steps in your owner’s manual: treat or manage the fuel, keep the battery charged, and flush the motor after your last trip. If it acts up when you come back to it, book a diagnostic.
How do I pay?
Your invoice arrives by email and can be paid securely online by card. No account needed.
Do you do warranty work?
No. I’m an independent mechanic, not a factory dealer, so manufacturer warranty repairs go through your brand’s dealer. I’ll tell you up front if a job is better handled there.
Also serving
Based in Clermont and working the lake towns around it.
Get your outboard looked at
Call and talk to the mechanic, or pick an open time online in under a minute.