Repair Shop for 10hp Outboard

moose tracks · 07-24-2010, 08:59 AM

I have a 5-year-old, 10hp, 2 stroke Johnson outboard that I think has a fuel pump problem. I would like to have it serviced but I am not sure who in the region is good with small engines. Can anyone recommend a Marina or engine repair shop on the north-west side of the lake from Center Harbor to West Alton.

jeffatsquam · 07-24-2010, 09:15 AM

Independent Marine

RT-25 across from airport, Moultonborough

Broken Glass · 07-24-2010, 09:54 AM

Daves Motorboat Shop,
Dave set up my boat with a 9.9 trolling motor this spring. He is an excellent mechanic. He has been working on my boats since 1987 and I would not go anywhere else.

tummyman · 07-24-2010, 10:23 AM

I have an 1973 Johnson - 85HP. Not worth spending a lot of money on to have fixed. However, it runs...but will not go into a high speed. Anyone ever had this and if so, any ideas what to look for ?

BroadHopper · 07-26-2010, 10:16 AM

I second Dave's. He is a very competent outboard mechanic as well as inboard. I had my grandfather's old Elgin in the cellar for decades. I decided to motorized a RIB for the grankids. Took it to Dave's and the outboard ran like a charm!

LIforrelaxin · 07-26-2010, 10:24 AM

It is a little bit more of a hike, but Wards boat shop in Ossipee has a young man name Matt working for them now.... He is very good with small outboards.

Winnipesaukee · 08-11-2010, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by tummyman

I have an 1973 Johnson - 85HP. Not worth spending a lot of money on to have fixed. However, it runs...but will not go into a high speed. Anyone ever had this and if so, any ideas what to look for ?

I'm not terribly experienced with old outboards, but if you went a period of time when you ran the engine, but never at a high speed, your main fuel jet may be clogged. Either that or you can't supply enough fuel during peak demand (kink in fuel line, clogged fuel filter, etc).

OP maybe we can talk you through it. What are your "symptoms?"

ApS · 08-11-2010, 02:19 AM

Engines that have been running fine for decades are now having "fuel-delivery" problems after the ethanol flap. Try borrowing a different (new, or proven) fuel tank before investing in a mechanic's repair.

moose tracks · 08-21-2010, 12:43 PM

Thanks guys for your help. I took the advice of Broken Glass & BroadHopper and took my 10hp outboard to Dave's Motorboat Shop. I was very satisfied with the service. I am putting around the lake again!

Winnipesaukee · 08-21-2010, 11:28 PM

Just curious, what was wrong with it?

moose tracks · 08-22-2010, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Winnipesaukee

Just curious, what was wrong with it?

The reason I did not post the problem found with my engine was that I felt a little stupid about not finding the problem myself. It turned out to be something very simple; so simple I completely overlooked it. The vent valve on the fuel tank was found to be partially plugged. I found the fuel filter clean and the spark plug looked damp when I did my troubleshooting. I never noticed anything different when I pumped the priming bulb in the fuel line. It stayed full. Dave diagnosed my problem by hooked my engine up to his fuel tank. Just goes to show, check and ensure you eliminate the simple things before moving on to the more complex things.

NHBUOY · 10-08-2010, 08:07 AM

...APS brings up an important point with regards to the "new & improved" gas...It can deteriorate older fuel hoses and can wreck havoc on the fuel delivery system...including older non-metal fuel tanks...not to mention it's affinity/propensity for attracting water over a short period of time..good filters/separators are a MUST and check them often...I concur that DAVE's is my first choice for anything outboard...

TheProfessor · 05-01-2011, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by moose tracks

I have a 5-year-old, 10hp, 2 stroke Johnson outboard that I think has a fuel pump problem. I would like to have it serviced but I am not sure who in the region is good with small engines. Can anyone recommend a Marina or engine repair shop on the north-west side of the lake from Center Harbor to West Alton.

Lance on Glidden Road off Route 25 Moultonborough. Sorry no phone number. If anyone knows Lance's phone number or business name please post. He does know outoboard motors.

Also Stan and Bret at Goodhue Marine on Route 25 Moultonborough. The barn. Near Chick A Dee station. Stan and his crew know outboard motors.

Irrigation Guy · 05-02-2011, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by TheProfessor

Lance on Glidden Road off Route 25 Moultonborough. Sorry no phone number. If anyone knows Lance's phone number or business name please post. He does know outoboard motors.

Also Stan and Bret at Goodhue Marine on Route 25 Moultonborough. The barn. Near Chick A Dee station. Stan and his crew know outboard motors.

Both Packard and Goodhue are good reputable outfits.

Lance's business is Packard Marine.

603-253-6955

http://www.packardmarine.com/

07-24-2010, 08:59 AM	#1
moose tracks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Loudon, Tennessee, foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains Posts: 283 Thanks: 340 Thanked 41 Times in 33 Posts	Repair Shop for 10hp Outboard I have a 5-year-old, 10hp, 2 stroke Johnson outboard that I think has a fuel pump problem. I would like to have it serviced but I am not sure who in the region is good with small engines. Can anyone recommend a Marina or engine repair shop on the north-west side of the lake from Center Harbor to West Alton. __________________ Moose Tracks

07-24-2010, 10:23 AM	#4
tummyman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 780 Thanks: 233 Thanked 631 Times in 228 Posts	Engine Problem I have an 1973 Johnson - 85HP. Not worth spending a lot of money on to have fixed. However, it runs...but will not go into a high speed. Anyone ever had this and if so, any ideas what to look for ?

07-26-2010, 10:16 AM	#5
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,512 Thanks: 3,118 Thanked 1,090 Times in 784 Posts	Dave's Motorboat Shop. I second Dave's. He is a very competent outboard mechanic as well as inboard. I had my grandfather's old Elgin in the cellar for decades. I decided to motorized a RIB for the grankids. Took it to Dave's and the outboard ran like a charm! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

07-26-2010, 10:24 AM	#6
LIforrelaxin Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Long Island, not that one, the one on Winnipesaukee Posts: 2,827 Thanks: 1,017 Thanked 881 Times in 515 Posts	It is a little bit more of a hike, but Wards boat shop in Ossipee has a young man name Matt working for them now.... He is very good with small outboards. __________________ Life is about how much time you can spend relaxing... I do it on an island that isn't really an island.....

08-11-2010, 02:19 AM	#8
ApS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida (Sebring & Keys), Wolfeboro Posts: 5,788 Thanks: 2,085 Thanked 742 Times in 532 Posts	"Head-Scratcher"... Engines that have been running fine for decades are now having "fuel-delivery" problems after the ethanol flap. Try borrowing a different (new, or proven) fuel tank before investing in a mechanic's repair.

07-24-2010, 09:15 AM	#2
jeffatsquam Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: moultonborough/sandwich Posts: 186 Thanks: 173 Thanked 77 Times in 50 Posts	Independent Marine RT-25 across from airport, Moultonborough

07-24-2010, 09:54 AM	#3
Broken Glass Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Atkinson,NH/Rattlesnake Island Posts: 163 Thanks: 325 Thanked 66 Times in 27 Posts	Daves Motorboat Shop, Dave set up my boat with a 9.9 trolling motor this spring. He is an excellent mechanic. He has been working on my boats since 1987 and I would not go anywhere else.

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08-21-2010, 12:43 PM	#9
moose tracks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Loudon, Tennessee, foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains Posts: 283 Thanks: 340 Thanked 41 Times in 33 Posts	Dave's Motorboat Shop Thanks guys for your help. I took the advice of Broken Glass & BroadHopper and took my 10hp outboard to Dave's Motorboat Shop. I was very satisfied with the service. I am putting around the lake again! __________________ Moose Tracks

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08-21-2010, 11:28 PM	#10
Winnipesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 233 Thanks: 14 Thanked 16 Times in 12 Posts	Just curious, what was wrong with it? __________________ Sail fast, live slow!

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10-08-2010, 08:07 AM	#12
NHBUOY Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Loon Mtn. winters...Meredith Neck summers Posts: 398 Thanks: 288 Thanked 94 Times in 60 Posts	...APS brings up an important point with regards to the "new & improved" gas...It can deteriorate older fuel hoses and can wreck havoc on the fuel delivery system...including older non-metal fuel tanks...not to mention it's affinity/propensity for attracting water over a short period of time..good filters/separators are a MUST and check them often...I concur that DAVE's is my first choice for anything outboard...