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  • Signs and Symptoms:  
    Paint flaking or blisters at
    the water line and below
  • Treatment:  Bottom Job,
    Sanding, Blisters and
    Repaint every  3 yrs
Prolonging treatment causes
more extensive sandblasting,    
repairs and a longer visit
at our clinic.
  • Signs and Symptoms: Fading of gel
 coat, lack of shine, color fade
  • Treatment:  Every Year Buff
    and Wax
For protection from sun damage and    
improve the longevity of your boat's exterior
Everyone wants to look their best.
Care Programs
Our Care Programs are designed to make
our boat owners aware
of standard procedures that can promote
great boat health. Any of
these programs should be considered,
discussed with our doctors,
and scheduled for optimal performance of
your boat.
Call our clinic to check your
boat's records
.
Our doctors keep your boat's
medical records and history on file.
We can check when and if you
need treatment for your boat
.
Care Programs Explained
  • Signs and Symptoms:  Engine mis-firing,
    hesitations
  • Treatment:  Replacement every 3
    years of cap and rotor, spark plugs,
    and  wires
  Check timing in older engines
  • Signs and Symptoms: Engine(s)
    not cooling to temperature,
    decrease in waterflow pickup
  • Treatment: Impeller
    Replacement every 3 years at
    your dock or our clinic
  • Signs and Symptoms:  Newer engine(s) not
    performing like new
  • Treatment: Computer Diagnostic Test
    is performed annually to check for
    engine codes  and failures by our MerCruiser
    Certified Technicians.
   Note:  Engines  2002 and newer only
  • Signs and Symptoms:  
    Steering Noise like
    bearings grinding
  • Treatment:  Every 100
    Hours or Annually
    Change lower unit oil ,
    check u joints for
    lubrication, grease u-joints
    and shaft, thoroughly
    check alignment.  
  • Signs and Symptoms: If your oil is black
    and cloudy, it probably needs a change.  
    We recommend this annually.
  • Treatment: Remove old filter, oil, and the
    fuel water separator and properly
    dispose, replace with new.  Contact us to
    check your boat's records and
    recommend treatment!
Call us !
Overheating is a serious and guaranteed
early end to your weekend.  Maintenance
prevents unwanted problems.  
We keep your boat's medical files on
record-
Contact us to see if your boat is
due for impeller replacement.
866-DOC-DOCK
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  • Signs and Symptoms: Weakening of
    Charge and no water in the battery
  • Treatment:  Refill battery, check the charge
    and if no charge,  Contact us to remove old
    batteries and properly dispose of them.
    We install  and check charging
    system as part of the boat call.
Let our doctors keep your boat healthy and on the water!
(362-3625)
Avoiding treatment could cause engine
coupler to fail which requires
replacement
and a longer visit at our clinic.
Check your engine hours and schedule
your appointment.