Service Department
Hilton Head Boathouse's service department boasts South Carolina's only dealership with two Yamaha Master Technicians. With a proven track record and full Yamaha support, our service department will get the job done right the first time.Yamaha, Mercruiser, Honda, and Suzuki are just some of the motors we service everyday.
A fully stocked parts department and an on-site paint facility ensure the best possible turnaround time for your boat.
With a newly aquired Mercruiser Service Center, we can handle your warranty and service needs quickly and professionally. Whether your boat is an outboard engine or an I/O, it is in good hands with Hilton Head Boathouse.
Some of the services we offer are;
Gelcoat Repair
Bottom Painting
Electronics
Engine Repair
Regularly scheduled maintanance
Ethanol Fuel
We get lots of questions about preventing the headaches ethanol-enhanced fuels can potentially cause in boat engines. Here’s some background, and things you can do to help prevent any issues in your boat’s fuel system. Ethanol has hygroscopic solvency properties. That’s a fancy term for A) it attracts and absorbs water, and B) it loosens debris in your fuel system. To help combat the issues these properties may cause, follow these simple four steps:
Mechanic's Corner
Fuel System Tips
Do not
Mix ethanol blended fuel with regular fuel
Do
Periodically rinse top of tank and tank compartment with fresh water
Annually conduct a detailed inspection of all fuel system components
Check access plates on fuel tank hatches for water leaks; replace o-rings as needed
Replace fuel filter/water separators on an annual basis
Keep tanks full during long-term storage
Add fuel additives to fuel that will not be used for 60-90 days