When is the better time to have the engine serviced - at end of season nor start of next season?
I have a Mecury 40Hp 4-stroke. It's new & done about 50 hours this summer.
Also being new to this "big" engine (bolted through transom=big) thing, what's the normal porcess fro service - do you need to haul the entire rig to a service chappie, or can they come out & service the engine on site?
Can anyone recommend a reliable Mercury agent / engineer in the Dartmouth area?
I see you're based in Gloucestershire - personally, I'd stick the boat on its trailer and bring it up to Martin Sams (Samspeed Marine, Falfield just of jct 14 M5). I've known them for years - very reliable and good service.
I always go for as soon as after the ' decent' weather ends - you never know when it will get good again & the last thing you want is to boatless as its in ' the line' at workshop !
I go for end of season and get it winterised at the same time for free as part of the service. PA Lynch, Morpeth, a bit of a long haul for you but recommended for those in the North East!
