to work on their outboards, you can pick the two main ones in S.Fl Yamaha and Merc and start there. You'll want additional certifications from Yamaha, Mercury, Suzuki, Evinrude, etc. Having talked to hundreds of marine mechanics across the country about their business, and their customers boat owners as well I can give you a few tips.įirst, I'm not sure a 1 year course will be enough. Hey, I'm the founder of BoatEasy a peer to peer marketplace that connects boat owners with marine mechanics and other professionals in the industry. Tips: Advertise locally online and in the paper Advertise at marinas Always talk to boaters- join a boating or yacht club Try to become a boater if you aren’t already Post your phone number and CALL PEOPLE BACK FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THAT IS HOLY Show up when you say you will Be willing to mobilize your business Guarantee your work Charge competitively Enjoy being around water Enjoy making money In my opinion as a boater, If you have the expertise and tools, you will make some serious bank. Most of them in my area only work on Diesel engines. There are literally two mechanics I can call to work on them in my slip and that took some searching. For instance, I have twin inboard Crusader 5.7L Chevrolet gas engines. It’s likely you’ll want to eventually specialize in gas or diesel unless you train extensively in each, and then decide if you want to work on outboards as well. Mechanics in coastal NC are so hard to find, especially ones that are mobile, that I missed an entire boating season because no one would show up.

Having a boat means spending a ton of money on engine repairs, for me anyway. You would have so much work that you’d be turning people away.

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