Rates & policies
Clear expectations make for efficient, professional mobile outboard service. Here is how pricing works.
Services and repairs are quoted at a flat price based on our $200 an hour labor rate (1.5-hour minimum). It does not go up if the job takes longer.
Includes up to 1.5 hours at the boat, with computer diagnostics where supported. Quick fixes often done the same visit.
No travel fee anywhere on Oʻahu: harbors, moorings, ramps, docks and driveways.
For schools, educational programs and nonprofits.
Diagnostics & repairs
Outboard problems need proper diagnosis before repairs can be quoted accurately, so repairs are not quoted without one. Once diagnosed, repairs are quoted at a flat price, so the price does not change after you approve it. We discuss findings and options with you before doing anything beyond the diagnostic.
Routine service
Services and repairs are quoted at a flat price, in writing, before the work: one labor price that covers the job however long it takes, with parts and fluids listed on the same quote. Engine oil and gear oil are billed by the amount your engine takes, plus a small shop supplies charge and an oil disposal charge.
Parts
Parts are billed separately from labor. We use OEM (factory) parts or equal quality parts unless you ask otherwise. Parts usually take about a week to reach Hawaiʻi, and availability can affect repair timelines.
Scheduling & access
Please make sure the boat is accessible at the booked time, give accurate engine information with your request, and tell us about access limits ahead of time: gate codes, locked docks, harbor rules, where to park.
Payment
Payment is due when the work is done unless other arrangements were made. Pay by card through the secure invoice link, or pay cash. Hawaiʻi general excise tax is added to quotes and invoices. When a visit leads to repairs, everything goes on one quote and one bill.
Questions
Questions about rates or how service works? Reach out before scheduling. We are happy to help.
Pricing questions
How much does mobile outboard repair cost?
Services and repairs are quoted at a flat rate: one labor price that covers the job, with parts and fluids listed, agreed before we start. It does not go up if the job takes longer. Flat prices are based on our $200 an hour labor rate with a 1.5-hour minimum, and there is no travel fee anywhere on Oʻahu. Repairs are quoted after we find the cause. See Rates & Policies.
Do you charge flat rate or by the hour?
Flat rate. Every service and every approved repair is quoted at one flat price before we start, and that is what you pay, even if the job takes longer than planned. The diagnostic visit is a set $300 that covers up to 1.5 hours at the boat.
How much is an outboard diagnostic?
A diagnostic visit is $300 and includes up to 1.5 hours at your boat, with no travel fee. On newer engines we connect the factory diagnostic software and pull the fault codes and engine history. If the fix is simple and fits in that time, we often do it right then. If parts or more time are needed, we send you a quote first.
Can you tell me over the phone how much a repair will cost?
No. We do not price repairs until the problem is diagnosed, so you never pay for parts you did not need. The first step for an engine problem is a diagnostic visit. After that you get a written quote, and nothing more is done until you approve it.
How much is a yearly service for my engine?
It depends on the engine, its hours and which service is due. Send us the make, horsepower and hours (a photo of the serial tag is best) and we send you a flat-price quote in writing. Oil and gear oil are billed by the amount your engine takes, plus a small shop supplies and oil disposal charge.
Is there a travel or trip charge?
No. There is no travel fee anywhere on Oʻahu.
Do you give discounts?
Yes, 10% off for schools, educational programs and nonprofits.
How do I pay?
Payment is due when the work is done. We send an invoice link by text or email, and you can pay by card on our secure payment page or pay cash. Hawaiʻi general excise tax is added to quotes and invoices. We never take card numbers over the phone.
Ready when your boat is
Tell us the engine, where the boat is and what it needs. We reply with a quote and book the visit by text.