Pete Posted March 21, 2023 Report Share Posted March 21, 2023 Greetings! My Honda BF50 outboard is approaching one year old (only 45 hours) and needs a service to maintain the warranty. I live near Swanage, so hope not to have to tow it far. I've not done this before, as new to the area, can anyone offer suggestions ? At the moment I see there is Golden Arrow in Salterns Marina, Poole who sort Hondas. A bit frustration as I am an engineer and always did everything on my cars. Ta, Pete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaicemat Posted March 21, 2023 Report Share Posted March 21, 2023 46 minutes ago, Pete said: A bit frustration as I am an engineer and always did everything on my cars. And no reason why you shouldn't do your own outboard but NOT when it is still in warranty as this would almost certainly void it. Who did your first 20 hour service? Terry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2023 ..I notice the engine manual serivice info says oil change...etc every 6 months or 100 hours. Realy, every 6 months! Perhaps someone can confirm if 6 months applies or 100 hours for the warranty please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2023 Just now, plaicemat said: And no reason why you shouldn't do your own outboard but NOT when it is still in warranty as this would almost certainly void it. Who did your first 20 hour service? Terry. First 20 hour service sorted by the dealer up in York. Only the gear oil is every 6 months and I now see it does state 'whichever comes first'. Blimey! Surprisingly, the warranty booklet stipulates that you can do the service as long as you have the proper tools and mechanically proficient. Mmm. Pete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaicemat Posted March 21, 2023 Report Share Posted March 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Pete said: Surprisingly, the warranty booklet stipulates that you can do the service as long as you have the proper tools and mechanically proficient. Mmm. How do they judge 'mechanically proficient? Clarification needed. Servicing is the most difficult the first time you attempt it, thereafter, like servicing your cars, it gets much easier. There are plenty of YouTube videos to guide you through the process, go for it! Terry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted March 21, 2023 Report Share Posted March 21, 2023 Sam Cobb 07787228870 Did all of mine on my BF50 He used to work for Golden Arrow but gone on his own. Not cheap but cheaper than a dealer and he certainly knows his stuff. And yes . . . . he's mobile. Jim plaicemat and Pete 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Jim said: Sam Cobb 07787228870 Did all of mine on my BF50 He used to work for Golden Arrow but gone on his own. Not cheap but cheaper than a dealer and he certainly knows his stuff. And yes . . . . he's mobile. Jim Thanks Jim, I'll contact him. Have also messaged Neil Ceconi https://www.facebook.com/NJCAutoMarine/ who is also mobile. I'm more than competent at mechanics and have already sorted faulty wiring to the bilge pump and installed Plotter with NMEA 2000 network. I'm old school I suppose and still believe that if you want a job done properly, do it yourself. I'm really just tick boxing for the warranty. Pete. Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaicemat Posted March 21, 2023 Report Share Posted March 21, 2023 57 minutes ago, Pete said: I'm old school I suppose and still believe that if you want a job done properly, do it yourself. Me too, although I have retired from doing my own work as it has got to the stage where I lift the bonnet and don't recognise anything under it. Additionally, I don't have a computer to connect to it which seems to be an essential today. Terry. Jim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted March 21, 2023 Report Share Posted March 21, 2023 1 hour ago, plaicemat said: Me too, although I have retired from doing my own work as it has got to the stage where I lift the bonnet and don't recognise anything under it. Additionally, I don't have a computer to connect to it which seems to be an essential today. Terry. Ditto that one Terry. I'm OK with nuts & bolts but snookered since points and dizzy cap vanished. 🤪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 21, 2023 Report Share Posted March 21, 2023 I used to carry a full set of tools in the car, now I just carry a mobile phone. 2006holmwood, Jim, Pete and 3 others 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted March 22, 2023 Report Share Posted March 22, 2023 9 hours ago, Brian said: I used to carry a full set of tools in the car, now I just carry a mobile phone. And Me! Although we drive Kias and have done since 2009. That 7 year warranty is great. Still got over 4 years on mine ! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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