How do they match: Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

  • Marine Machinery Mechanic

  • Set starter locks and align and repair steering or throttle controls, using gauges, screwdrivers, or wrenches.
  • Adjust carburetor mixtures, electrical point settings, or timing while motors are running in water-filled test tanks.
  • Adjust generators and replace faulty wiring, using hand tools and soldering irons.
  • Disassemble and inspect motors to locate defective parts, using mechanic's hand tools and gauges.
  • Repair or rework parts, using machine tools such as lathes, mills, drills, or grinders.

  • Align equipment or machinery.
  • Position equipment using hand tools, power tools, or heavy equipment.