The BoatShed

Updates

Posted on Oct 13, 2022

5.7 litre V8 has an issue with No3 Big end...
so worn that it is 0.75mm smaller than it should be!

Posted on Oct 13, 2022

Yamaha FXHO, Engine out to replace all the engine mounts after all four broke, allowing the engine to travel forwards towards the Fuel tank!!

Posted on Apr 14, 2022

A shiny new impeller should put some performance back..

Posted on Apr 14, 2022

A new wear ring and housing

Posted on Apr 11, 2022

The distorted wear ring has damaged the impeller.. time for a replacement!

Posted on Apr 11, 2022

Typical Yamaha, salt between the wear ring and aluminium housing is causing a distortion, time to replace it!

Posted on Apr 6, 2022

I wonder where the oil is going?
Might be time for a new oil filter 😉

Posted on Apr 6, 2022

Retirement time for this impeller I think..

Posted on Mar 14, 2022

COVID has struck, this will impact the work load and I will update as and when necessary.

Testimonials

5 months ago

Nick fixed our broken 2-stroke outboard at very short notice and did a brilliant job, really couldn't ask for more. Extremely knowledgable, and unbelievably friendly/helpful; a real pleasure, thanks for the help!

- Alex B

a year ago

Very knowledgeable guy Nick who knows his way around boats and motors and jetskis.. if you have a watercraft then Nicks your man

- James T

a year ago

We had a 175hp engine with controls fitted and fixed up by the boatshed. From pre install advice to finish I was very happy with the service. I would recommend the boatshed, Nick knows his stuff.

- Gail K