Nobody wants to be stuck 10 miles away from the shore with a broken engine and a boat full of  frustrated passengers. It’s important to understand why your boat’s engine might lose power;  however, it isn’t always easy to fix the problem by yourself. It’s best to get help from fellow

Nobody wants to be stuck 10 miles away from the shore with a broken engine and a boat full of  frustrated passengers. It’s important to understand why your boat’s engine might lose power;  however, it isn’t always easy to fix the problem by yourself. It’s best to get help from fellow 

BAD BATTERY CONNECTION

If your boat’s engine is powered by a battery bank, you might face issues if the connections get shaken loose. This can happen from vibrations created by the boat when it’s out and about on the water. 

One other possible battery related issue is corrosion. Make sure that you get your boat serviced  periodically to make sure that there isn’t any buildup of corrosion that might affect the  connection between your battery and engine.

KINKED FUEL LINES

Another issue that might be preventing your boat engine from working properly is fuel line  damage. Check the line running from the engine to the tank and make sure that it isn’t  damaged or kinked. A crimped or kinked fuel line won’t be able to supply fuel to the engine,  so it won’t start. It’s simple enough to fix kinks or replace the line if necessary. 

OVERHEATING ENGINE

Just like motor vehicles, a boat engine needs to be kept cool with the help of a water pump. Many different factors can cause your engine to overheat—you might need a new  water pump, or you might be running low on coolant or oil. It’s important to check the levels of  coolant and oil regularly to ensure that the system is maintained properly.

Exhaust blockage can also cause your engine to overheat. If it isn’t addressed, the manifold  might corrode over time, causing complete engine failure. A professional marine mechanic is trained to look out for any faults or corrosion. 

PROPELLER DAMAGE

Your boat’s propeller has the potential to strike rocks or get tangled in weeds or fishing lines. While propeller issues aren’t usually associated with the engine, a problem with the  propeller can cause excessive vibrations to your engine, and in turn, cause damage to it. If your propeller  is damaged or loose, it’s best to take it to get fixed immediately.  

SERVICE YOUR ENGINE IN MONTAUK

It can be hard for you to check and fix all your boat’s problems by yourself, especially if you don’t have the time or experience. Montauk Anglers Club & Marina is one of the only certified  dealerships for Mercury outboard boat engines in Montauk and is the only marina that services Yamaha outboard engines in Montauk.  Our anglers club has a Yamaha and Mercury master technician available year-round! If you need assistance finding the correct engine and boat  parts in Montauk check out our parts department. There you’ll find parts for Yamaha, Mercury,  Cummins, Caterpillar, Volvo, Yanmar & other engines along with a variety of electrical parts, hardware,  bottom paint, and zincs to suit your boat’s needs.  If you simply want to dock your boat and  relax at our waterfront restaurant, Gin Beach Cafe, or browse through the marina’s bait and  tackle shop, come check us out when you’re in Montauk!

Contact us to find out more, or reserve your slip today!