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OUTBOARD ENGINE SERVICE, REPAIR & DIAGNOSTICS

The Hamble River Rib and outboard specialists

Based right on the banks of the River Hamble in Southampton, Rib Shop have the perfect location for easy access by road or water for all your outboard service and repair needs. We pride ourselves on quality and reliable customer service and can work on most makes of outboard engine.

We have a slipway on site and trailers available for easy and great value haul-out services. We also offer hull wash and antifoul whilst your boat is having its engine serviced or repaired.

We also offer a mobile outboard service covering all Hamble based Marinas, Universal Marina, Premier Marinas Swanwick and Gosport, Saxon Wharf and Southampton Dry Stack.

Rib Shop are main agents for Honda Marine and Tohatsu outboards and we also service Yamaha, Mercury, Suzuki, and Mariner outboards. We use genuine parts and have diagnostic software available to ensure you receive a top-quality service.

Commercial outboard engine service and outboard service agreements

We offer annual servicing and back up support for many sailing clubs, universities, port operators and government agencies.

We are proud to be able to supply the high standard of service that is required to ensure that operators have the minimum of down time when servicing is required and offering mobile back up support from one of our service vehicles if things go wrong.

Service plans are tailored to suit and can include 24hr assistance, a dedicated member of staff that will organise all areas within the support package and payment plans to suit you and your annual budget.

When and how often should I have my outboard engine serviced?

You should always refer to your manufacturer’s handbook for recommended service periods, however generally you should have your outboard serviced as follows:

1st service: after a running time of 10 – 20 hours.

Every 100hrs or annually: You should have your outboard engine serviced at least once a year to protect against corrosion and salt build up as well as replacing wear and tear parts. This will prolong its life and ensure reliable running through the season.

End of season service At the end of the season your engine should be winterised. This is where the engine is flushed through and inhibited to prevent seizing over winter. This will help keep the engine in tip top condition for the year to come.