Serving Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, Longboat Key & More
Factory-Authorized Mobile Outboard Service & Repairs
SMS Mobile Marine Service provides factory-authorized outboard motor service throughout Sarasota — at your dock, slip, or marina. Our technicians are trained by Yamaha, Mercury, & Suzuki to diagnose & repair outboard engines using OEM procedures & manufacturer-spec parts. We bring the full dealership-level services.
What We Do: Service Scope
We service Yamaha, Mercury, and Suzuki outboards from 70 HP to 500+ HP.
All work is performed to manufacturer specifications using OEM parts and professional diagnostic equipment.
Outboard Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
- No-start and intermittent starting — cranks without firing, no crank, random failures
- Engine alarm diagnosis — CHECKENGINE, overtemp, oil pressure, rev-limiter activation
- Rough idle, stalling, hesitation, or loss of power at WOT
- Overheating — cooling system failure, water pump, thermostat, tell-tale issues
- Charging issues — battery not holding charge, erratic voltage, stator/rectifier failure
- Fuel delivery problems — symptoms-based troubleshooting of fuel system components
- Electrical faults — corrosion, bad grounds, switch failures, wiring issues
Scheduled Outboard Maintenance
- Annual service — engine oil and filter, gear lube, spark plugs, fuel filter, full inspection
- 100-hour service — full scheduled maintenance per manufacturer interval
- Water pump and impeller replacement — critical every 100 hours or annually for prevention
- Lower unit service — gear lube flush, seal inspection, pressure test
- Fuel filter replacement (inline and VST filter where applicable)
- Throttle and shift cable inspection and lubrication
- Engine flush and fogging for seasonal storage
Outboard Repairs
- Cooling system repair — water pump housing, thermostat, hose replacement
- Fuel system repair — primer bulb, fuel line, low-pressure pump (where accessible dockside)
- Ignition system — coil, CDI, rectifier, and related components
- Starting system — starter motor, solenoid, flywheel-related issues
- Charging system — stator, voltage regulator, battery cables
- Control and rigging — throttle/shift cable adjustment and replacement
- Lower unit repair assessment — we will advise on dockside scope vs. shop requirement
How Our Mobile Service Works
Request a Service Quote
Clear Documentation of What Was Done
Request a Service Quote
Provide your engine make, model, and approximate hours. Tell us your location (marina name and slip, or dock address) and describe what you are seeing — symptoms, alarms, or the service that is due.
We Confirm & Schedule
Clear Documentation of What Was Done
Request a Service Quote
We review your engine details, confirm access to your location, and may ask follow-up questions to arrive with the correct parts and tools. We schedule and provide a confirmation with the expected arrival window.
Dockside Diagnostics & Service
Clear Documentation of What Was Done
Clear Documentation of What Was Done
Our technician connects the manufacturer diagnostic software, performs the service or troubleshooting procedure, and completes work on-site when possible. If parts are needed, we confirm availability before a return visit.
Clear Documentation of What Was Done
Clear Documentation of What Was Done
Clear Documentation of What Was Done
At the end of the visit you receive a clear verbal and written summary of what was serviced, what was found, what was repaired, and what to monitor going forward. Service records are important — we take them seriously.