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Repair and adjust electrical and mechanical equipment of inboard or inboard-outboard boat engines.
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
Average
$32,000
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$21,000
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$32,500
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$44,000
ANNUAL
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
550
Projected job openings through 2028
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
Degree Recommendations
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
01
Start motors and monitor performance for signs of malfunctioning, such as smoke, excessive vibration, or misfiring.
02
Document inspection and test results and work performed or to be performed.
03
Mount motors to boats and operate boats at various speeds on waterways to conduct operational tests.
04
Repair engine mechanical equipment, such as power tilts, bilge pumps, or power take-offs.
05
Perform routine engine maintenance on motorboats, such as changing oil and filters.
06
Replace parts, such as gears, magneto points, piston rings, or spark plugs, and reassemble engines.
07
Idle motors and observe thermometers to determine the effectiveness of cooling systems.
08
Inspect and repair or adjust propellers or propeller shafts.
09
Adjust carburetor mixtures, electrical point settings, or timing while motors are running in water-filled test tanks.
10
Set starter locks and align and repair steering or throttle controls, using gauges, screwdrivers, or wrenches.
Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
SKILL
Repairing
SKILL
Equipment Maintenance
SKILL
Troubleshooting
SKILL
Operation and Control
SKILL
Operation Monitoring
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
ABILITY
Manual Dexterity
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