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Boat and outboard service, in the shop or on the water
Stay ahead
of the repair.
Four-stroke outboard service from Florida's #1 Sea Hunt dealer, with factory-trained technicians at our Orlando, Tampa, New Smyrna Beach and Key Largo stores. Regular care costs far less than a breakdown, and it keeps your boat running right for years.
Factory-trained techs. Mercury and Yamaha factory-trained, from everyday four-strokes to the biggest outboards they build.
Many makes, any boat. You don’t have to have bought it here.
We come to you. Mobile service, and larger boats serviced right in the water.
Rather talk it through?
Book service
Tell us about the boat. Your store’s service desk confirms a time, usually within one business day.
Didn’t buy your boat from us? No problem. We service many makes of outboard.
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Mercury + Yamaha factory-trained
From everyday four-strokes to the 600 hp Verado V12 and Yamaha XTO Offshore.
ANY
Any size
A single outboard or a quad-engine rig, on many makes of outboard.
OEM
Direct with the makers
Direct manufacturer relationships for warranty work, parts and tech support.
24h
Parts, fast
Big parts stock on site. Most other parts arrive same day or next day.
Outboard maintenance schedule: Service by the hour meter.
Four-stroke outboards are serviced by engine hours or by time, whichever comes first. Here’s what happens at each visit, in plain terms. Your exact list follows the Mercury or Yamaha schedule for your engine model and how you use it. Looking for the annual service? See what is included in a 100-hour or annual service.
Florida is hard on boats. Sun, salt, humidity and year-round use wear engines, finishes and wiring faster than on a boat that sits half the year up north. Boats that run in salt water, and offshore boats most of all, need these checks more often than freshwater boats. Here's how salt attacks a boat and how to slow it down.
20
hrs
New engines
Break-in service
First 20 hours
The first check on a new engine. It clears break-in wear and keeps your warranty record clean.
Engine oil and filter change
Gearcase lube change
Fasteners, mounts and steering checked
Diagnostic scan and software check
Warranty registration confirmed
100
hrs
Most booked
100-hour service
Or once a year, whichever comes first
The routine one. Most owners in Florida hit it once a year, and it’s where small problems get caught early. See what is included
Engine oil and filter changed
Gearcase lube changed and checked
Fuel filter and water separator replaced
Spark plugs, water pump, thermostat inspected
Anodes checked
Prop pulled, shaft greased
Battery and cables load-tested
Diagnostic scan and software check
300
hrs
300-hour service
Or every 3 years
Everything in the 100-hour, plus the wear parts that keep cooling and fuel systems healthy.
Water pump impeller replaced
Thermostats replaced as needed
Spark plugs replaced
Fuel pump and high-pressure fuel lines checked
Engine-mounted fuel filters serviced
Plus the full 100-hour service
1,000
hrs
Major intervals
500 and 1,000 hours
Longer-life items your engine maker schedules by hours. We follow the exact Mercury or Yamaha schedule for your model.
500 h: Valve clearance checked and adjusted
500 h: Internal anodes replaced
500 h: Compression check
1,000 h: Timing or drive belt replaced
1,000 h: Full cooling and fuel inspection
Plus the full 300-hour service
Not sure where you are? Check the hours on your gauge or engine display, or just tell us the boat and the last service date. We’ll work it out.
Salt is the other half of Florida maintenance. Our Florida saltwater corrosion guide covers rinsing, flushing and the parts salt attacks first.
Mercury
Yamaha
Many makes
Mobile boat service and in-water outboard service: We come to you.
Not every job needs a trip to the shop. Our technicians can meet you at the ramp, or come to your marina or your dock at home. Larger boats, including twin, triple and quad-engine rigs, are serviced right in the water.
Option 1
At the ramp
Meet our technician at the ramp and we service it on the trailer.
Option 2
At your marina
In your slip, and larger boats serviced right in the water, no haul-out.
Option 3
At your dock
We bring the tools and parts to your boat or lift at home.
We service many makes of outboards
Many makes.Any boat.Bought anywhere.
You don’t need to have bought your boat from Ultimate Marine to have us work on it. Bring us the make and model and we’ll take care of it like it’s one of ours.
Mercury
Yamaha
Suzuki
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Small engines to big rigs
A single outboard on a flats boat gets the same care and the same checklist as a quad-engine offshore rig.
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Factory-trained on the tools
Our technicians work on Florida boats, salt and fresh, every day.
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Straight to the manufacturer
Direct relationships with the engine and boat makers mean faster warranty answers and genuine parts.
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Done right, then checked
Every job ends with a diagnostic scan and a run check before you get the keys back.
Our service team
The crew behindevery job.
Master technicians, specialists and the service advisors you’ll talk to when you call the service desk.
Boat repair, rigging and upgrades: More than engines.
Our team can do just about anything on these boats beyond the engine, from wiring and electronics to gelcoat, canvas and a Seakeeper Ride install.
Accessory installs
Seakeeper Ride, Power-Pole, trolling motors, lithium, lighting, audio and more.
See upgrades
Canvas, T-tops & shade
Biminis, T-top canvas, shades and enclosures fitted, repaired or replaced.
Ask about canvas
Gelcoat & fiberglass repair
Dock rash, chips, cracks and scratches repaired and color-matched.
Get it fixed
Electrical & electronics
Wiring, switch panels, batteries, chargers and chartplotter installs.
Book it
Detailing & protection
Wash, compound, wax and an interior clean-up from our own detailer, so it looks the way it did on delivery day.
Book a detail
Same day.
Next day.
Waiting on a part shouldn’t cost you the weekend. We stock a deep inventory of parts for the engines and boats we service, and we can get most others same day or next day.
Boat service questions: Service answers.
Call your store’s service desk at (786) 386-2847 or book online.
How often should I service my outboard?
Most four-stroke outboards need routine service every 100 hours or once a year, whichever comes first, with bigger services at 300 hours and beyond. New engines also need a break-in service at about 20 hours. Your Mercury or Yamaha schedule sets the exact intervals.
When should I book service?
Book routine maintenance by the hour meter or once a year. Book sooner if something changes: hard starting, odd noises, an alarm or sluggish running. Check the lights and bilge pump before the season, and book a check before a long trip or the first big offshore run of the year.
What should I bring when I drop off my boat?
Bring the keys, your previous service records and a short note of any problems: what happens, when, and any alarms on the display. Take personal items and valuables off the boat before you drop it off.
What’s included in a 100-hour service?
Engine oil and filter, gearcase lube, fuel filter and water separator, spark plug, water pump and thermostat checks, prop pulled and shaft greased, a battery test and a diagnostic scan. See what is included in an annual or 100-hour service.
Do I have to have bought my boat from you?
No. We service many makes of outboards and boats, wherever you bought them.
Can you service my boat in the water?
Yes. Our mobile techs can come to your dock or marina, and larger boats can have their outboards serviced in the water without hauling out. Availability depends on your location and the job.
Are your technicians factory-trained?
Yes. Our techs are factory-trained on Mercury outboards up to the 600 hp Verado V12 and on Yamaha, including Yamaha’s largest XTO outboards.
Will servicing with you keep my warranty valid?
Yes. As a Mercury and Yamaha service center we use genuine parts, follow the factory schedule and record the work with the manufacturer.
Do service records matter when I sell or trade my boat?
Yes. A complete service history is one of the first things a buyer or a trade-in appraiser asks to see, and it backs up the hours and condition you describe. Keep every invoice with the boat's title and manuals. Our trade-in guide covers what else to gather.
Do I need to winterize my boat in Florida?
Usually not the way northern boats are, but a boat that will sit for months still needs fuel stabilizer, a fresh flush and a battery on a maintainer. Ask us for a lay-up service.
How long will my boat be in the shop?
Routine services are usually quick once your boat is in. Because we stock deep and get most other parts same day or next day, repairs rarely wait long on parts.
What happens when I pick up my boat?
We walk you through the work we did and any maintenance coming up, so you know what's next before you head out.
Do you do gelcoat and fiberglass repair?
Yes. We repair chips, cracks, scratches and dock rash, color-matched to your hull.
When should I book spring service?
As early as you can. Service fills up in spring, when everyone wants their boat ready at once, so book before launch season rather than the week you want to go out.