Dockside Outboard Repair
& Marine Services
Factory-certified mobile marine mechanic for Yamaha and Suzuki outboards throughout Key Largo, Tavernier, and Islamorada. Every service below is performed dockside with OEM parts, documented, and warranty-safe.
Big Beard Boats at a glance
- Who
- Big Beard Boats LLC, factory-certified Yamaha and Suzuki technicians working as a mobile marine mechanic.
- Where
- The Upper Florida Keys: Key Largo, Tavernier and Islamorada, mile marker 106 to 72.
- How
- We come to your dock, ramp or driveway with factory YDIS and SDS diagnostics and OEM parts. Scheduled work 7am to 7pm daily, emergency line 24/7.
- How to book
- Call (786) 649-7966 or send a service request.
24/7 Emergency Outboard Repair
Mobile emergency boat repair anywhere in the Upper Keys. We come to your dock with factory diagnostics and common wear parts on the truck — 2-hour average response time.
We diagnose and fix outboard starting problems, overheating, rough idle, and electrical faults, working dockside or in your driveway so your boat doesn't have to leave the water.
Emergency response in Islamorada
- On-site dockside diagnostics
- Tow-avoidance troubleshooting
- Same-day repair when parts on hand
- Transparent pricing before work begins
Yamaha 100-Hour Dockside Service
Factory-spec 100-hour maintenance for Yamaha outboards. Performed by a Yamaha factory-certified mobile marine mechanic using OEM parts. Keeps your warranty intact.
Routine Yamaha maintenance, including oil and filter changes, gear oil service, and pre-season tune-ups, scheduled at your dock or ramp anywhere from Key Largo to Islamorada.
- Full oil & filter change
- Lower unit gear oil service
- Spark plugs & fuel filters
- Corrosion & anode inspection
- Cooling system flush & impeller check
Suzuki 100-Hour Dockside Service
Factory-spec 100-hour maintenance for Suzuki outboards. Performed by a Suzuki factory-certified technician using OEM parts and Suzuki SDS diagnostics.
The same factory-spec interval service for Suzuki outboards, done at your slip with OEM parts and logged so your warranty stays intact.
- Full oil & filter change
- Lower unit gear oil service
- Suzuki SDS diagnostic scan
- Spark plugs & fuel filters
- Cooling system flush & impeller check
Outboard Computer Diagnostics
Factory software (YDIS for Yamaha, SDS for Suzuki) to pull live engine data and stored fault codes. Stops the parts-cannon approach — we find the actual problem.
Factory YDIS and SDS diagnostics read the engine computer at the dock, so intermittent alarms, fuel trim problems, and sensor faults get found before they strand you offshore.
- Factory YDIS / SDS diagnostic scan
- Fault code review & clearing
- Live data recording
- Written report & recommendation
Lower Unit Rebuild & Prop Repair
Complete lower unit service: gearcase R&R, seal replacement, skeg repair, and prop reconditioning. Water pump impeller replacement included.
Gear case reseals and rebuilds, seal and bearing replacement, and prop repair, handled on site or with a short turnaround when the unit has to come off.
- Lower unit removal & inspection
- Seal & bearing replacement
- Impeller & water pump service
- Skeg & prop repair
Outboard Repower & Rigging
Time for more power or replacing a tired motor? We handle complete Yamaha and Suzuki repowers — rigging, controls, gauges, and sea trial.
New Yamaha or Suzuki power fitted and rigged at your dock: controls, gauges, harnesses, and sea trial, with the old engine removed and the transom checked first.
- Old motor removal & disposal
- New outboard mounting & rigging
- Controls, gauges & wiring
- Sea trial & final calibration
300-Hour / Major Service
Deep maintenance interval including valve adjustment checks, impeller replacement, thermostat inspection, and full corrosion treatment.
The deeper interval service: water pump and thermostats, timing belt where fitted, injector and fuel system cleaning, and a full inspection with photos and part numbers.
- Impeller & water pump replacement
- Thermostat inspection
- Valve clearance check
- Full anode replacement
- Complete system inspection
Vessel Management — Monthly Plans
For owners who keep a boat in the Keys but live elsewhere. Monthly inspections, engine run-ups, battery and bilge checks, and pre-trip readiness so your boat is ready when you are.
Scheduled monthly checks and maintenance for boats that sit between trips, so charter captains and seasonal owners get a running engine the day they need it.
- Monthly dock inspections
- Battery, bilge & moisture checks
- Pre-arrival engine run-up
- Photo documentation sent to you
Services FAQ
Do you repair Yamaha outboards in the Florida Keys?
Yes. Big Beard Boats services Yamaha outboards along with other major outboard brands for boat owners in the Upper Florida Keys, from Key Largo through Islamorada. We come to your dock, ramp or driveway for diagnostics, repair and maintenance. Call 786-649-7966.
Need something not on this list?
If it's got a Yamaha or Suzuki outboard, our mobile boat mechanic can service it. Call and ask — we'll give you a straight answer.