Hartzel Marine Service
Spring Boat Tune-Up
De-winterize, fresh fluids, fresh filters, battery in, water pump check. Boat ready for the season.
About this service
Spring slots open March 1 and fill fast. A tune-up is a fluids change, fresh plugs and filters, battery reinstall, water pump check and a quick run-up. Your boat back on the water without a surprise.
De-winterize fully (remove antifreeze, run cooling system).
Engine oil, gear-case oil, plugs, filters.
Battery reinstall and test, water pump check.
What's included
In a typical spring tune-up
- De-winterization
- Engine oil and filter change
- Lower-unit gear oil change
- Spark plugs
- Battery reinstall and test
- Water pump and impeller check
- Test run-up before pickup
Why us
What you get with Hartzel
- Written estimates first. No paid work without an itemized quote you sign off on.
- Logged service records. Every job goes against your boat. Next year's tech opens the file and already knows.
- Real parts counter. Tohatsu OEM in stock, plus common parts for Mercury, Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki.
- Factory-trained Tohatsu. Licensed marine technicians, the same crew every season.
- Seasonal knowledge. Winterization by Sept 15, spring slots from March 1. We respect the calendar.
Related services
- Seasonal Maintenance Scheduled 100-hour service: filters, plugs, fluids, impeller check. Keeps the engine healthy and the warranty intact.
- Winterization Fluids, fogging, antifreeze, fuel stabilizer, battery storage. Booked September through November.
- Impeller Replacement Routine impeller and water-pump service for outboards, sterndrives and inboards. Prevents the most common cause of engine overheating.
- Battery & Electrical Marine batteries, load testing, alternator and starter work, nav-light and bilge wiring repair.
FAQ
Common questions
When should I book my spring tune-up?
Book as soon as slots open March 1. Earlier bookings get on the water earlier.
Will you deliver my boat back ready to launch?
Yes. We run the engine on muffs, confirm cooling flow, and hand it back launch-ready.
Get in touch
Ready to book?
Call (905) 684-0050 or request spring tune-up online.