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Enjoying a beautiful
day on lake champlain in my 14' aluminum cruising at 30mph with a 30hp ETEC.
Repairing
a 1968 Evinrude Angler.
Riverside Outboards
is an Authorized Dealer For The Following Brands:
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About
Riverside
Outboards
My business was
founded in 2010 when I inherited a 1970 Johnson 9.5hp motor with
matching 14' Starcraft aluminum boat. After sitting since 1987,
it had a pine tree growing from the original mahogany bench seat and
about
100lbs of rotting, slimy pine needles. Countless hours later rehabbing
both boat and motor, I spent that summer on the water and realized how
much I enjoyed working on OMC motors.
In
2013, NH Outboards was formed and began formal business operations
reconditioning small OMC motors up to 25hp. In 2016, the name of the
company changed to Runner Outboards to create a broader name reflecting
the slogan "It's a Runner!," a play on the reaction folks have when
they start a motor that has been left unused for a long time, and a
"tip of the cap" to the durability, reliability, and quality American
product produced by OMC (something that sadly is missing in many of
today's outboard motors). In 2019,
the name was changed from Runner Outboards to
Riverside
Outboards to reflect the current shop location, with the company logo
updated to a more modern appearance.
2019 also marked the next step for my education, I began studying how
to work on ETEC motors and took BRP coursework to become familiar with
the last generation of 2-stroke motors produced with formal educational
materials. I am happy to provide full service and parts for ETEC
outboards.
My personal vessels are powered by the same inventory I sell and span in age from the
1950's through 2010's. They all work just fine.
They didn't when I
first acquired them, but with service work, they are
reliable daily drivers and ones I enjoy using. I travel regularly
with my boats throughout the northeast and run my personal motors the
way they should.
There's no reason
why you can't enjoy the same experience out of a used motor, so long as
you're willing to care for it and learn a little bit about them as an
operator. You don't have to be a mechanic, you just have to be
willing to understand the basics, no different than caring for a lawn
mower, weed wacker, or chain saw.
If you have an old motor that needs fixing, I'll do what I can to help
you.
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How
The Repair Process Works at
Riverside Outboards
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System
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Type
of Repair
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Description
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Mechanical
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Recondition/Refurbish
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Functional
test: general function of the motor not related to running performance
such as the swivel bracket, tiller arm, stern bracket, and motor mounts.
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Fuel
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Refurbish
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Pump,
lines, carburetor(s)
cleaned, filters replaced as needed, injectors checked for pairing with EMM.
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Cooling
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Refurbish
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Impeller
& thermostat replaced as needed, digital thermometer evaluation
for proper function (supercedes original OEM evaluations) UNDER LOAD
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Ignition
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Recondition/Refurbish
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Spark
gap strength
evaluated, components replaced as necessary (CDI &
Magneto systems), remote wiring harness replaced as needed
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Gearcase
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Recondition/Refurbish
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LOAD
and BOAT tested as needed,
seals tested & replaced, new oil, smaller gearcases are rebuilt
with gears & bearings visually inspected. Prop is load tested
for spun hubs then reconditioned & repainted.
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Powerhead
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Recondition/Refurbish
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Compression
test, intake manifold, leaf plates, cranks/rods/bearings,
intake/exhaust bypass, head gaskets, thermostat gaskets examined,
replaced.
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Cosmetic
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Recondition/Refurbish
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Most
motors are repainted with
Moeller marine paint that resists oil & gasoline exposure, and are
in OEM colors. This generally includes
3-4 coats of paint & 2-3 coats of clear. New stickers
or preserved original graphics. Reproduction decals available for
an additional $110.00.
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Performance
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Recondition/Refurbish
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Fuel
& Ignition systems syncronized for best economy & idling;
motors run under typical conditions to evaluate real-world
performance. Boat installations have tachometer evaluations for
prop size recommendations based on conversations with customer.
Please be prepaired to have conversations about this. Incorrect
prop selection leads to premature motor failure. TPS recalibrated.
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Motors
aren't made available until I feel comfortable using them personally. |
There are absolutely no warrantees on a used motors - there is no such thing. I provide a 30-day no-hassle offer after motors are sold. Click here to read how this works.
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MOTORS NOT AVAILABLE. ©2024 Riverside
Outboards
LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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