Marine Engine Service

Engine Replacements

When a repair no longer makes sense, we handle full engine replacement from sourcing through installation.

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What We Handle

Full Inboard And Sterndrive Engine Replacement

Sometimes an engine has reached the point where replacement makes more sense than another repair. We walk you through the options, source the right engine for your boat, and handle the full installation.

This includes removing the old engine, preparing the engine bay, mounting and aligning the new engine, connecting fuel, cooling, exhaust, and electrical systems, and testing everything before your boat goes back in the water.

  • Engine condition evaluation
  • Replacement engine sourcing
  • Full engine removal
  • Mounting and shaft alignment
  • Fuel, cooling, and exhaust hookup
  • Sea trial and final testing
The Service 1 Marine facility in LaPorte, Indiana

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Our Process

How We Handle Your Engine Replacement

  1. 1

    Evaluation

    We assess your current engine and talk through whether repair or replacement is the better long term choice.

  2. 2

    Sourcing

    We help you select the right replacement engine for your boat and your budget.

  3. 3

    Installation

    Our technicians remove the old engine and install and align the new one, connecting every system it depends on.

  4. 4

    Sea Trial

    Before we call the job done, the boat is tested on the water to confirm everything is performing correctly.

  • Straight AnswersHonest Advice On Repair Versus Replace
  • Proper AlignmentCareful Shaft Alignment To Prevent Vibration
  • Full ServiceWinterization And Storage Under One Roof

Frequently Asked Questions

Engine Replacements Questions

We will give you an honest evaluation. If the cost of ongoing repairs starts to approach the cost of a new engine, or if the block itself is damaged, replacement is usually the better long term choice.

Yes. We help you select a replacement engine suited to your boat and handle the ordering process.

Most replacements take longer than a standard repair, since it involves removal, installation, alignment, and testing. We will give you a specific timeline once we know the scope.

Yes. Every engine replacement includes a sea trial before we consider the job finished.

Ready To Get Started?

Tell us about your engine and we will help you decide on the right next step.