Marine Motors: Repower & Rebuilds

We install new gasoline and diesel engines from MerCruiser, Crusader, Cummins, Northern Lights, PCM, and more. Increase fuel efficiency, power and reliability by repowering to the latest engine models.

We also rebuild and service old engines, and replace manifolds, risers, and exhaust systems. If you have any questions or to setup an appointment, please call us at (425) 355-4700 or toll free (800) 621-2215

Engine Repair

Engine Overhauls

Vessel Repowers and Generator Replacement

Boat engines, like all other types of engines, need periodic repair when components fail.

Blue Ridge Marine technicians are trained to work on most types of marine engines and generators, gas or diesel. We have access to or can find parts for most any make and model of marine engine that we service.

Our comprehensive engine repair services might include some of the following capabilities:

• Water pump rebuilding or replacement.

• Fuel system components including injection pumps,
injectors, lines, fuel pumps, and carburetors.

• Exhaust system parts including manifolds, risers, lift mufflers,
exhaust hoses, stand pipes, separators, and silencers.

• Drive flex plate/torsional dampener replacements.

• Intercooler and turbo repair or replacement.

• Transmission repair, rebuild, or replacement.

• Cooling system component replacement.

An engine overhaul is technically an engine rebuild or a remanufacture. All the internal engine parts are replaced, renewed, or re-machined as needed.

We find most internal engine parts become damaged in one way or another rather than simply wearing out due to external causes. When rebuilding an engine all external supporting components must be evaluated, repaired, or replaced as needed to prevent recurring internal engine damage.

The following items are addressed in an engine overhaul:
· Cylinder heads & valves
· Crankshaft seals
· Injection pump
· Injectors
· Fuel cooler
· Turbo chargers
· Blowers
· Intercooler
· Exhaust riser or elbows
· Sea water pump
· Circulating pump
· Oil cooler
· Heat exchanger
· Thermostats
· Senders & sensors
· Drive plate adaptor & dampner

In addition to this list of major items, on every overhaul there will be numerous ancillary and apparently minor parts -- bolts, nuts, rings, pins, sleeves, shims, o-rings, gaskets, etc. We handle all waste disposal for oil and fluids.

Today’s marine engines have a long life. However, there eventually comes a time when major repairs, overhauls or engine replacement is necessary. If you have an older boat, replacing it’s tired old engine with a new, fuel efficient one is often the best solution.

Selection of a qualified installer is the most critical component of a vessel repower. Installation of a new engine requires reliance on the judgement and skill of those doing the work. The project must be done carefully and in conformance with applicable standards. The work must be done right the first time.

We are qualified to handle the many details of a vessel re-power including:
· How much horsepower do you need?
· Will the engines size and weight fit your boat?
· Will the engine bed need to be re-designed?
· How will the air intake and exhaust systems handle the new
engine?
· How will the current fuel system handle the requirements of the
new engine?
· What are the ramifications of a gas to diesel conversion on all
existing systems?
· How will a larger engine impact the propeller shaft, shaft log and
strut?

Sea Trials: Our vessel repowers are not complete until we check the performance of the engine on the water. Our sea trials include operation at all power levels, a careful check of cooling system operation, exhaust system performance and back pressure, adequacy of combustion air supply and maintenance of acceptable engine compartment temperature, ability to draw from all fuel tanks, ease of starting, shifting, rpm at wide open throttle and shut down.