How do they match: Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

  • Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

  • Motorboat Mechanic
  • Boat Motor Mechanic
  • Experimental Outboard Motors Mechanic
  • Outboard Motor Mechanic
  • Outboard Motor Tester
  • Outboard Motors Experimental Mechanic

  • Repair and adjust electrical and mechanical equipment of inboard or inboard-outboard boat engines.

  • Repair engine mechanical equipment, such as power tilts, bilge pumps, or power take-offs.
  • Repair or rework parts, using machine tools such as lathes, mills, drills, or grinders.
  • Adjust carburetor mixtures, electrical point settings, or timing while motors are running in water-filled test tanks.
  • Disassemble and inspect motors to locate defective parts, using mechanic's hand tools and gauges.
  • Idle motors and observe thermometers to determine the effectiveness of cooling systems.
  • Inspect and repair or adjust propellers or propeller shafts.
  • Mount motors to boats, and operate boats at various speeds on waterways to conduct operational tests.
  • Perform routine engine maintenance on motorboats, such as changing oil and filters.
  • Set starter locks and align and repair steering or throttle controls, using gauges, screwdrivers, or wrenches.
  • Start motors and monitor performance for signs of malfunctioning, such as smoke, excessive vibration, or misfiring.

  • Repair electrical circuits or wiring.
  • Repair defective engines or engine components.
  • Repair non-engine automotive or vehicle components.
  • Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
  • Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.