10 Hour Service Duration

[RobbieO]

Can you speak of your experiences when having your dealer do the initial 10 hour service? Is a week a normal expectation? I waited 2 months for this appt. I know in my heart of hearts they are not going to perform anything more than a glorified oil change, although they said they will perform a safety inspection. I know a lot of members do the service themselves, but I didn't want to give them an excuse to screw me out of my warranty. Anyway, they've had their hands on it now and if anything happens, their name is on it. I will probably do all the work on my boat from now on as others do. I have a problem with trust. I can't even trust these guys to change the oil for heavens sake. I just retired June 1st after 45 years in the automotive and industrial equipment repair trade. When it comes to my vehicle maintenance and care, I'm totally Captain OCD. I forget who it was on the forum who said "I'm going to lose my s***". Right now that's me.

 

[lowd77]

Did it myself. Then I know it's done right. I won't take it to them unless I have to. I have a few warranty things that I'll take it in for at the end of the season.

 

[Wishfull1]

I always say, if you want it done right, do it yourself. I am OCD as well, and even a greasy fingerprint is going to send me over the edge.

Unless you have something wrong that is a warranty issue that they need to look at while their at it, I would do it yourself. They are going to nothing other than lighten your pocket with this glorified oil change. I don't think they do, or look at anything beyond that, regardless of what they say. I haven't been back to the dealership since I bought mine and have zero issues with maintenance.

Much like the 59 point inspection BS they do at car dealerships. Meanwhile my spare tire is underinflated. lol

 

[HangOutdoors]

Did it myself. Then I know it's done right. I won't take it to them unless I have to. I have a few warranty things that I'll take it in for at the end of the season.View attachment 154667

Same pump I have, it works fantastic and you can fish it around easier and get some hiding pockets of oil as well.

 

[HangOutdoors]

@RobbieO I wouldn't assume the dealer did everything correctly when you get your boat back. I would recommend that you check your warm oil levels yourself to make sure it isn't overfilled. I would double check any of their other work as well. There is a good chance that they will do a great job, but in the end it is your boat.

 

[tdonoughue]

@RobbieO , I did the same thing. My first boat, etc., and I had not found this forum yet, so I figured I would let them do the 10 hour.

Then I found out how little they did for how much I paid. Never again.

I think mine was there a week. What the dealers usually skimp on is the filling of the intermediate bearing. Now, that said, it doesn't need much (and I think that probably @Cobra Jet Steering LLC has the best recommendation I have seen--to take off the zerk and fill it with a syringe). But I am pretty sure that mine came back with less than full by far on that front.

So, don't regret what you did. It will be fine. When you get it back, check the intermediate bearing. Then go buy yourself an oil sucker...

 

[RobbieO]

@RobbieO , I did the same thing. My first boat, etc., and I had not found this forum yet, so I figured I would let them do the 10 hour.

Then I found out how little they did for how much I paid. Never again.

I think mine was there a week. What the dealers usually skimp on is the filling of the intermediate bearing. Now, that said, it doesn't need much (and I think that probably @Cobra Jet Steering LLC has the best recommendation I have seen--to take off the zerk and fill it with a syringe). But I am pretty sure that mine came back with less than full by far on that front.

So, don't regret what you did. It will be fine. When you get it back, check the intermediate bearing. Then go buy yourself an oil sucker...

Thanks. I have a HD sucker that I used at work. Funny, the service manager told me the intermediate bearing doesn't need to be greased until 100 hrs. Really? What if not enough was put in there during assembly? I'll be going over everything when I get it back. Thanks for your reply!

 

[HangOutdoors]

@RobbieO Don't over grease it, otherwise you will have an issue. I just shot a couple few pumps in mine at 10 hour service just on general principal.

 

[RobbieO]

@RobbieO Don't over grease it, otherwise you will have an issue. I just shot a couple few pumps in mine at 10 hour service just on general principal.

What grease did you use?

 

[HangOutdoors]

Lucas

 

[tdonoughue]

Funny, the service manager told me the intermediate bearing doesn't need to be greased until 100 hrs. Really? What if not enough was put in there during assembly? I'll be going over everything when I get it back.

I think that may be the new guidance on the newer boats. In my day (geez, I sound old), it was part of the 10 hour service. And mine took quite a bit after it came back from its 10 hour service. Like 5+ pumps on my grease gun. Now, one side I think I did bust the seal... So, like @HangOutdoors said, don't put too much.

 

[Wishfull1]

Lucas

Lucas Marine here as well. No issues.

 

[HangOutdoors]

This is what I bought all three items. I am sure there may be better grease guns, just what I came upon.

Amazon.com: Lucas Oil 10320 Marine Grease; Multi-Purpose;14 Ounce: Automotive

Amazon.com: Lnchett Grease Gun, Professional Pistol Grip Grease Gun with 18 Inch Flex Hose, 2 Reinforced Coupler, 7000 PSI: Automotive

Amazon.com: LockNLube Grease Gun Coupler locks onto Zerk fittings. Grease goes in, not on the machine. World's best-selling original locking grease coupler. Rated 10,000 PSI. Long-lasting rebuildable tool.: Home Improvement

Buy LockNLube Grease Gun Coupler locks onto Zerk fittings. Grease goes in, not on the machine. World's best-selling original locking grease coupler. Rated 10, 000 PSI. Long-lasting rebuildable tool.: Grease Guns - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

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[Tjw961]

I actually found a Walmart near me that carried the Lucas marine grease @HangOutdoors shows link above.

 

[RobbieO]

This is what I bought all three items. I am sure there may be better grease guns, just what I came upon.

Amazon.com: Lucas Oil 10320 Marine Grease; Multi-Purpose;14 Ounce: Automotive

Amazon.com: Lnchett Grease Gun, Professional Pistol Grip Grease Gun with 18 Inch Flex Hose, 2 Reinforced Coupler, 7000 PSI: Automotive

Amazon.com: LockNLube Grease Gun Coupler locks onto Zerk fittings. Grease goes in, not on the machine. World's best-selling original locking grease coupler. Rated 10,000 PSI. Long-lasting rebuildable tool.: Home Improvement

Buy LockNLube Grease Gun Coupler locks onto Zerk fittings. Grease goes in, not on the machine. World's best-selling original locking grease coupler. Rated 10, 000 PSI. Long-lasting rebuildable tool.: Grease Guns - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

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I bought this through from Milwaukee:

Milwaukee M18 Cordless Electric Grease Gun Kit Kit 14 oz - Ace Hardware

www.acehardware.com

And this attachment:

Amazon.com: LockNLube Grease Gun Coupler locks onto Zerk fittings. Grease goes in, not on the machine. World's best-selling original locking grease coupler. Rated 10,000 PSI. Long-lasting rebuildable tool. : Automotive

Buy LockNLube Grease Gun Coupler locks onto Zerk fittings. Grease goes in, not on the machine. World's best-selling original locking grease coupler. Rated 10,000 PSI. Long-lasting rebuildable tool.: Grease Guns - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

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Been using these for years on transit buses

 

[TexAg16]

@RobbieO , I did the same thing. My first boat, etc., and I had not found this forum yet, so I figured I would let them do the 10 hour.

Then I found out how little they did for how much I paid. Never again.

I think mine was there a week. What the dealers usually skimp on is the filling of the intermediate bearing. Now, that said, it doesn't need much (and I think that probably @Cobra Jet Steering LLC has the best recommendation I have seen--to take off the zerk and fill it with a syringe). But I am pretty sure that mine came back with less than full by far on that front.

So, don't regret what you did. It will be fine. When you get it back, check the intermediate bearing. Then go buy yourself an oil sucker...

How much did they charge?

 

[RobbieO]

How much did they charge?

$521...They gave me a checklist of stuff they did. They did spend some extra time checking stuff I complained about. Now their name is on it as the last ones who have touched it. I will be doing all the services after this.

 

[TexAg16]

$521...They gave me a checklist of stuff they did. They did spend some extra time checking stuff I complained about. Now their name is on it as the last ones who have touched it. I will be doing all the services after this.

I was about to take mine to the dealer tomorrow but it’s a dealer that has a terrible reputation and they charge $125 per hour for labor. Very nervous now and wondering if I should just do it myself and save money…I don’t want my boat to end up sitting in their lot for 2+ weeks.

 

[HangOutdoors]

@TexAg16 If you don't have anything else you need addressed, it is simple to do it yourself. No one will take care of your boat the way YOU WILL! Ever.

 

[RobbieO]

I was about to take mine to the dealer tomorrow but it’s a dealer that has a terrible reputation and they charge $125 per hour for labor. Very nervous now and wondering if I should just do it myself and save money…I don’t want my boat to end up sitting in their lot for 2+ weeks.

Mine did sit for 2 weeks. Originally the said I could pick it up the same day, then in 3 days, then called me a week later to tell me they would start on it the next day, which was day 10. FN joke.