Mercury Outboard Motor Service - Melbourne SE
Submitted: Tuesday, Aug 22, 2006 at 12:18
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GazzaS (VIC)
Hi there
have just indulged myself with a 2nd hand tinnie and 15HP mercury outboard - can't wait to get it on the
water and frighten the fish.
Can anyone suggest / recommend a service centre for Mercury outboards in SE of
Melbourne, specifically around Berwick?
Reply By: Member - Crazie (VIC) - Tuesday, Aug 22, 2006 at 12:24
Tuesday, Aug 22, 2006 at 12:24
Hi Gazza
I use AB outboards and they have just moved to greens road dandy. I have used them on this boat for the last 3 years and very happy with the service and attention given to the boat. Great advise and workmanship. I haven't been to the new premises yet, they were previously in Caufield.
cheers
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Reply By: bigcol - Wednesday, Aug 23, 2006 at 21:53
Wednesday, Aug 23, 2006 at 21:53
Find yourself a good reliable mechanic, because with a black anchor you're going to need it.
I swear , i will never buy another Mercury again.
Bought a brand new 135 V6 a few years ago.
List of problems were.
Power trim and tilt failure while under warranty
Power trim and tilt failure fixed at my cost just outside of warranty
1 Stator repaired under warranty
1 Stator at my cost
Then to top it all off a major engine failure with less than 200hrs on the clock and just outside of warranty.
This 135 V6 was on a 17' bowrider, so you'd hardly say the engine was working hard and it was regularly serviced by the Mercury dealer.
Compression was down in number 6 cylinder from the 50hr service and Mercury wouldn't do a thing about it when it let go when it was outside of it's warranty.
I could have bought 2 outboards with what i spent on this one
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Follow Up By: Jimbo - Wednesday, Aug 23, 2006 at 22:11
Wednesday, Aug 23, 2006 at 22:11
The black anchor/white anchor (Evinrude/Johnson) debate is older than Ford/Holden.
I've only ever owned one black anchor and it was a dog. I'll put that down to it's previous owner as it was
well worn when I got it.
A good mate of
mine who treats his boat better than his kids, recently had a 3 year old, meticulously maintained Johhno let go (TF).
Our best experience was with a Yamaha. Fair Dinkhum, the most reliable thing of all time.
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Reply By: HJ60-2H - Wednesday, Aug 23, 2006 at 22:47
Wednesday, Aug 23, 2006 at 22:47
A 15HP doesnt have power trim/tilt. So dont get to concerned about black anchor comments
I have a Mariner 15HP ( same motor) and I downloaded the servive manual and did it mysself. Quite easy. If you want the manual let me knwo & I can email to you.
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