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Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

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Repair and adjust electrical and mechanical equipment of inboard or inboard-outboard boat engines.

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Currently Employed: 20,800

Yearly Projected Openings: 960

Typical Hourly Wage: $13.38 - $21.71

Typical Annual Salary: $27,800 - $45,200

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Typical education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: None

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: Long-term on-the-job training

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Disassemble and inspect motors to locate defective parts, using mechanic's hand tools and gauges.
Mount motors to boats and operate boats at various speeds on waterways to conduct operational tests.
Start motors and monitor performance for signs of malfunctioning, such as smoke, excessive vibration, or misfiring.
Replace parts, such as gears, magneto points, piston rings, or spark plugs, and reassemble engines.
Document inspection and test results and work performed or to be performed.
Idle motors and observe thermometers to determine the effectiveness of cooling systems.
Set starter locks and align and repair steering or throttle controls, using gauges, screwdrivers, or wrenches.
Repair engine mechanical equipment, such as power tilts, bilge pumps, or power take-offs.
Adjust carburetor mixtures, electrical point settings, or timing while motors are running in water-filled test tanks.
Inspect and repair or adjust propellers or propeller shafts.