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Dockside Marine Service is a Full Service Marine Repair, Management &
Consulting Company providing services for sail and power vessels of all sizes.
ANNUAL ENGINE SERVICE SUGGESTIONS
COMING SOON TO THIS SITE
                 
  • Monthly safety upgrade ideas with installation photos and detailed instructions.
  • Do it Yourself Service for boat owners, call for details
  • Suggested maintenance ideas for sail and power vessels
Dockside Marine Service offers service and training to customers who want to
learn more about vessel maintenance and service, please don't hesitate to call for
additional information or to schedule a time to meet you at the vessel to develop a
plan that fits your budget and requirements.
Dockside Marine Service
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Yacht Management, Maintenance and Consulting Services
Full Service Marine Repairs
ENGINES & TRANSMISSIONS
  • Oil & Filter changes once yearly or 100 hours of operation
       NOTE: Engine oil analysis is recommended every oil change or 100 hours to develop
                    engine history, very helpful when selling vessel.
  • Fuel Filters at oil change or as required
       There are engine primary's and Fuel Water Separator secondaries
       Secondaries should be disassembled yearly and cleaned if algae present
  • Spark Plugs, Cap & Ignition Components
       Plugs - Change per engine manufacturers recommendations
       Cap & Rotor Button - Change Yearly
       Ignition wires - Change every 2 years or as required
  • Engine Zincs check monthly ( Replace once 1/2 eroded )
       NOTE: These are usually found on the heat exchanger's.
  • Raw Water Impellers check yearly change as required ( max 2 years service )
  • Sea Water Strainers
       Baskets condition, Bonding Connections, seals etc.
  • Engine Cooling systems
       Coolant Levels Check and change per manufacturers recommendations
       Pressure Caps Clean sealing surfaces and check condition
       Heat Exchanger - Flush and clean tube bundles yearly ( Raw Water Side )
  • Belts & Hoses Check condition change as required
       Belts - Condition, tightness, wear, pulley alignment, fraying etc.
       Hoses - Condition, clamps, soft or bulging areas, dry rotting, rusted wire etc.
  • Exhaust System Hoses, Clamps, Mufflers and Components
       Hoses - Condition, dry rotting, soft or bulging areas, leakage gas or water
       Clamps - Condition, tightness, proper installation & type
       Mufflers - Condition, drains, fittings, leakage gas or water
       Risers & Manifolds:
               Check for leakage yearly ( around gasket surfaces to manifolds )
               Risers should be changed every 2 years ( Rust from the inside out )
               Raw water manifolds should be changed every 2 years
               fresh water manifolds should be changed every 5 years
  • Engine Mounts
       Check tightness of mounting hardware
       Check condition ( Prone to rust and corrosion ) clean and service as required
       Replace per manufacturers recommendations
  • Engine Condition
       Clean rust as required and repaint to prevent further deterioration
       Check for oil leakage and repair as required
       Check for water leakage and repair as required
       
NOTE: Check your owners manual and engine manuals for recommendations and
            time intervals for service etc.
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CONTACT DMS
CALL DMS
1-843-384-3366
25 %
DISCOUNT
ON LABOR
THROUGH
MARCH 15,
2010
Ask for discount at time
of scheduling work on
your vessel