Supplies for Marine Engines
Find the right equipment and supplies to keep boat engines running
A business using boats or selling boat motors must work directly with marine engines. The engines must be serviced and repaired, especially if they are older, used marine engines. This requires many replacement parts, tools and other supplies for marine engines.The marine engine manufacturer can supply many parts you may need. However, independent suppliers may save you time and money if you find the right one. The parts needed for marine motors separate into three basic categories:
1. Mechanical parts to repair marine engines and keep them running
2. Parts and supplies needed to keep the engine fuel systems working
3. Electrical components for the engine batteries and marine engine electrical systems
Locate a good supplier of mechanical marine engine parts
Anyone working with older, used or rebuilt marine engines needs a steady supply of mechanical engine components. You must know the difference between inboard and outboard motors and get the mechanical parts needed specifically for each, be it the engine gaskets, oil filters, carburetors or exhaust manifolds.
Try: BoatFix carries several engine parts, including replacement alternators, exhaust hoses, ignition systems, water pumps and outboard motors. Go2marine, a division of Mariner Supply, sells parts for diesel, inboard and outboard engines and organizes them by engine manufacturer for easy search access. Performance Product Technologies provides you with tips and guides for marine engine repair.
Find supplies to repair and rebuild fuel systems on boat motors
Engine problems may lie in the fuel system instead of directly in the motor. This requires working on the fuel pump, lines and filters, and you'll need the correct parts. You can also get supplies like gas tanks and fuel additives for your fuel systems to help them perform their best.
Try: Overton's stocks gear for fuel systems that includes gas tanks for above and below-deck storage, portable tanks, replacement filters and fittings and fuel additives. Iboats.com has replacement components for fuel lines, gauges and fuel fills along with portable gas pumps. Long Island Marine Surveyors provides information on the importance of maintaining boat fuel systems.
Purchase supplies to service the electrical systems on marine motors
Like any engine, the electrical system starts the whole marine engine. You must locate someone who can work with the boat's electrical parts as well as the mechanical ones. Remember that the battery and fuses not only affect the engine directly, but also parts like lights and the ship-to-shore system.
Try: Jamestown Distributors' electrical supply includes marine batteries, marine grade cable, battery boxes and replacement switches. Consumers Marine carries fuse blocks, circuit breakers, fuse kits and cables, along with batteries and battery chargers. Check out the Marine Survey Online for helpful articles on repairing electrical systems and other marine engine parts.
- Stay consistent with your parts suppliers, especially if your business involves custom marine engine building. Knowing that every engine you build uses the same parts and components allows you to keep things simple and know you'll always have parts that work.
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