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100-Hour Outboard Service Checklist

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100 hours (or once a year — whichever comes first) is your foundation service. Skip it and every other service interval gets more expensive. Here is the full Fox Marine 100-hour checklist for Yamaha, Mercury, Suzuki, Honda, Tohatsu, and Evinrude/Johnson outboards.

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The full 100-hour list

  • Engine oil drain + manufacturer-spec synthetic refill
  • Engine oil filter
  • Primary (engine-mounted) fuel filter
  • Secondary (water-separating) fuel filter / 10-micron canister
  • Spark plugs replaced to OEM spec, torqued by hand
  • Lower-unit gear oil — drain, inspect for moisture, refill
  • Anode inspection on powerhead, mid-section, and transom bracket
  • Battery load test and terminal cleaning
  • Visual inspection of fuel lines, primer bulb, and clamps
  • Throttle, shift, and steering linkage lubrication
  • Cooling tell-tale flow check and pressure verification
  • Computer scan for stored fault codes (YDS / DDT / CDS)

What you'll get from Fox Marine

  1. Photos of all wear items before and after service, attached to your boat profile
  2. Saved digital service record (so you can prove maintenance at resale)
  3. 10% discount on parts and labor when you're a member of The Den
  4. Same-day or next-day turnaround on most single-engine 100-hour services

FAQs

How long does a 100-hour service take?

Single-engine: about 2-3 hours of shop time. Twins and triples we schedule as a half-day. We text you when it's ready.

What does a 100-hour service cost?

Pricing depends on horsepower and number of motors — request a quote and we'll text you a flat-rate number same day.

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