June 29, 2026/ Posted By : Amy Baxendale/ 0 comments / Under : Boat Maintenance, Boat Servicing
If you own a boat, one of the most important questions you can ask is how often should you service an outboard motor? Regular servicing not only helps protect your investment but also keeps your boat reliable, safe, and ready whenever you want to head out on the water.
Whether you use your boat every weekend, only during holidays, or for fishing trips around Moreton Bay and South East Queensland, following the correct service schedule can help prevent expensive repairs and unexpected breakdowns.
In this guide, we’ll explain how often your outboard should be serviced, what affects servicing intervals, and why professional maintenance can extend the life of your engine.
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January 5, 2026/ Posted By : shelley/ 0 comments / Under : Boat Maintenance, Mercury
Boating remains one of Australia’s favourite outdoor pastimes. With well over a million households owning a motorboat, that number continues to grow. When it comes to choosing a reliable, high-performing engine, one name consistently stands out on Australian waterways: the Mercury motor.
Known for power, durability, efficiency, and ongoing innovation, Mercury outboard motors have earned their reputation. They’re a top choice for recreational boaters, anglers, and performance enthusiasts alike. As your trusted local Mercury dealership, Mike’s Marine offers a full range of Mercury motors to suit everything from relaxed family cruising to high-performance offshore adventures.
So, what makes a Mercury motor such a strong contender year after year?
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October 27, 2025/ Posted By : Amy Baxendale/ 0 comments / Under : Boat Servicing
Whether you’re preparing to sell your pride and joy or eyeing what seems like the perfect boat to buy, the process often comes with equal parts excitement and uncertainty. How can you be sure of the vessel’s true condition? And as a seller, what hidden issues could surface at the worst possible time — potentially scaring off serious buyers? That’s where mobile boat inspections make all the difference.
At Mike’s Marine, we take the guesswork out of buying or selling a boat. Our expert mobile inspections deliver clarity, convenience, and confidence — all without you having to move your vessel. With 65 years of combined hands-on marine experience, we bring the workshop to you, ensuring your boat is thoroughly checked, professionally assessed, and completely sale-ready.
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September 29, 2025/ Posted By : Amy Baxendale/ 0 comments / Under : Boat Maintenance
Your time on the water should be defined by confidence and enjoyment, not by wrestling with technology or worrying about safety. The critical difference between a seamless voyage and a stressful one lies in your vessel’s digital nervous system—its electronics.
The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) reports hundreds of marine incidents annually. A professionally integrated electronics suite is one of your most effective tools for avoiding them through superior situational awareness.
Based in Redlands, Mike’s Marine provides expert marine electronic installations, transforming your vessel into a safer, more capable, and more enjoyable platform. This guide will give you the insight to gain control and peace of mind on the water.
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September 1, 2025/ Posted By : Amy Baxendale/ 0 comments / Under : Boat Servicing
The sun is shining over the Redlands, your friends are ready to head out, and the boat is packed for a perfect day on the bay. You turn the key, eager to get going, and… nothing. Few things are more frustrating than having your precious leisure time cut short by an unexpected—and often preventable—boat problem.
At Mike’s Marine, we know your time is best spent enjoying the water, not dealing with breakdowns. That’s why we’ve put together this guide to the five most common issues that can ruin a weekend on the bay—and how our mobile boat repairs service in the Redlands can fix them right at your berth, keeping your vessel reliable and ready for every adventure.
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