- Some of the services we offer are:
- Engine Oil & Filter Changes
- Engine Tune-Up
- Complete Sterndrive Service
- Transmission Services
- Bilge Pump Safety Equipment Inspections
- Outboard Maintenance
SERVICE DEPARTMENT
PREPARE YOUR BOAT FOR THE SUMMER
At American Water Sports, we believe that service is what sets us apart! Our motto is simple: while our sales team may sell the first boat, it’s our dedicated service team that sells the next five. When it’s time for maintenance or repairs, your first stop should always be with us. Our service department goes above and beyond to ensure that our work meets the high standards we’ve set for ourselves. With 23 service bays across our three locations, we boast one of the largest service departments on Table Rock Lake, allowing us to efficiently handle all your boating needs. We prioritize continuing training and education for our team, making us leaders in the industry. Rest assured, our certified technicians are among the most highly trained in the area, ready to provide you with the quality care your boat deserves. Choose American Water Sports for all your maintenance and repair needs, and experience the difference our exceptional service can make!
- Gel and Fiberglass Repair
- Steering Systems Maintenance & Repair
- Ballast System Maintenance & Repairs
- Engine/Prop Shaft Alignment
- Comprehensive Electrical System Check
- Mechanical and Electrical Repairs and Inspections
- Cleaning, Detailing, Buffing and Wax Available Upon Request
For your convenience, we offer pick up and delivery services. American Water Sports transports your vessel from the dock to our service location. After maintenance and repair work is complete, we’ll return your boat safely back home again. Let us take the worry out of this boating season.
SCHEDULE SERVICE
Boat Info
Engine Info
SERVICES
Our winterization efforts are among the most comprehensive in the area to prepare your boat for storage in the off season. Our certified technicians check your boat and engine for open service bulletins, run the engine(s) to temperature, change oil & oil filter, drain raw water from engine cooling system and flush with non-toxic antifreeze, clean raw water strainer, stabilize fuel and test your batteries. Of course, not all boats are created equal so we customize our process to your boat to make sure all systems needs are met.
Boat maintenance differs from boat to boat and engine to engine. Lucky for you, we have years of experience under our belt and understand the requirements for fine-tuning your vessel. We inspect fuel hose connections, fittings, engine alignment, electrical harnesses and the condition of your boat’s drive lube and transmission fluid. Our technicians run a diagnostic boat check and deliver an oil and filter change at every service check level.
You’ve used your boat hard for the first 20 hours and hopefully you’ve nailed that new surf/wakeboard trick, but now it’s time to take care of your baby, err, your boat! During this check, we are looking things over in your engine compartment from head to toe to ensure that things are how they are supposed to be. We change the engine oil and filter, change the transmission fluid and check the filter for premature wear, change the water pump impeller, check the fuel line and connections, clean the raw water strainer, check for any error codes and any open service bulletins or recall notices, check all belts and hoses for premature wear, verify accuracy of gauges and just generally give it the once over. This service is critical because the oils used in a new engine are for break-in periods only so it is important to change to full synthetic to ensure your warranty stays intact.
100-hour service checks include all the services of the 20- and 50-hour service check. In addition, we change your at water or outboard engine water pump impeller, along with any maufacturer recommended services or inspections.
De-Winterization efforts prepare your boat for launch. Our experts hook up batteries, confirm your engine starts, ensure your motor purrs and check for any leaks. We perform a courtesy inspection of your boat lights and horn and make sure your boat is ready to hit the water. For boats with ballast systems, we run them through a complete fill and empty cycle to ensure that everything is working properly and that fill and empty times are accurate. We typically change raw water impellers and ballast pump impellers in the Spring as well.
The first service is the most important service! At the first 20-hour service and inspection, we follow the manufacturer guidelines on all checks and inspections to ensure that your engine life is maximized. We change the engine oil and filter, change the gear lube in the lower unit and go through a whole host of checks and inspection points.
This check is especially important for sterndrive boats because not only are we changing the engine oil but we are also changing the sterndrive gear lube. We are looking for signs of excess wear and we are changing you over from break-in oil to full synthetic oil in both your engine and outdrive. This ensures the longest life for your new boat. During this service, we will remove the sterndrive from the boat and reinstall while aligning the engine to the driveline. In addition, we will change the water pump impeller, change the fuel filter, check the fuel line and connections, check the u-joint bellows, check the power trim fluid and pump connections, check for any error codes and any open service bulletins or recall notices, check all belts and hoses for premature wear, verify accuracy of gauges and just generally give your boat a once over.
Boat maintenance differs from boat to boat and engine to engine. Lucky for you, we have years of experience under our belt and understand the requirements for fine-tuning your vessel. Below are many of the most common items that should be done annually to maximize your time on the water and minimize your time in the shop.
ANNUAL INBOARD MAINTENANCE
- Change Engine Oil & Filter
- Replace Fuel Filter
- Check Engine Mounts
- Check Propeller Shaft Alignment
- Change Water Pump Impeller- Pumps water to engine for cooling
- Change Ballast Pump Impeller(s)
- Inspect Air Filter
- Check Engine Computer for Error Codes
- Check for Campaign Recalls
- Check Belts & Hoses for Wear
- Inspect the Steering System
- Inspect Shift & Throttle System
- Check Fuel Pump & Fuel Lines for leaks
- Check Exhaust Hoses for leaks/tighten
- Check Coolant Level/Check for Leaks
- Check Fire Suppression Equipment
- Test the Batteries and check connections
Every 3 Years or 300 hours:
- Change Transmission Fluid
- Engine Tune-Up including changing spark plugs and spark plug wires
- Replace Batteries
ANNUAL STERNDRIVE MAINTENANCE
- Change Engine Oil & Filter
- Replace Fuel Filter
- Change Water Pump Impeller‐ Pumps water to engine for cooling
- Check Engine Computer for Error Codes
- Check for Campaign Recalls
- Check Serpentine Belt
- Check Circulating Water Pump Pulley‐Tighten Bolts
- Check PCV Valve
- Check Fuel Pump & Fuel Lines for leaks
- Check Flame Arrester
- Check Exhaust Hoses for leaks/tighten
- Check Coolant Level/Check for Leaks
- Check Spark Plugs
- Check Distributor Cap & Rotor
Sterndrive
- Change Gear Lube
- Inspect Anodes‐ Replace if Eroded
- Check Propeller and propshaft for damage‐ Lubricate
Every 2nd Year
- Replace U‐Joint Bellows‐ Seal between outdrive and engine, keeps water from coming into boat
Every 3rd Year or every 200 hours:
- Tune‐Up/Replace Spark Plugs
- Replace Batteries