Engine Diagnostics
Check engine lights, rough running, hard starting, overheating — these symptoms can have dozens of causes. Dave uses four decades of hands-on experience, not just a code scanner, to trace the real problem. No parts-swapping, no guesswork — just honest diagnosis.
- ECU fault code reading and interpretation
- Compression and leak-down testing
- Fuel pressure and injector diagnostics
- Ignition system and spark analysis
- Cooling system pressure test
- Exhaust back-pressure testing
- Oil analysis and contamination check
Pre-Purchase Inspection
Buying a used boat? A pre-purchase inspection by a licensed marine mechanic can save you tens of thousands. Dave inspects the engine, drive, hull, electrical, and fuel systems and gives you an honest report — not a sales pitch.
- Engine compression and health assessment
- Outdrive/sterndrive inspection (bellows, gimbal, u-joints)
- Transom and stringer moisture check
- Sea trial evaluation under load
- Service history review and maintenance gap report
- Estimate of upcoming repairs needed
Electrical & Fuel Systems
Modern boats have complex electrical systems — GPS, sonar, VHF, bilge pumps, lighting, alternators, and battery banks. Dave troubleshoots electrical gremlins and fuel delivery issues that most shops give up on.
- Wiring harness inspection and continuity testing
- Alternator and charging system diagnosis
- Battery bank and charging system design
- Fuel tank, line, and vent inspection
- Fuel pump pressure and flow testing
2026 Diagnostic Booking Note
Current diagnostic reviews focus on engine health, charging issues, fuel delivery, electrical faults, sterndrive condition, and pre-purchase questions where a buyer needs a practical repair outlook before committing to the boat.