Why is my outboard's telltale stream weak?

A weak or missing telltale usually points to a worn water pump impeller or a blocked intake or telltale passage. Stop running the motor to avoid overheating it and call us so we can check it.

Do you work on 2-stroke and 4-stroke outboards?

Yes. We work on outboards of all brands and sizes, both 2-stroke and 4-stroke.

How often should an outboard be serviced?

Start with your owner's manual. Many outboards call for service once a year or after a set number of engine hours, whichever comes first.

Can you get an outboard running after it sat for years?

Often, yes. Old fuel and a gummed-up fuel system are common after long storage. Bring it in and we'll tell you what it needs.

Lake Point Boat Repair

Outboard Repair & Maintenance in Willis, TX

All brands, all sizes, from tune-ups to major repairs.

Call (833) 754-5978

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Outboard motors and drives lined up in the shop

How we help

From small kicker motors to big four-strokes on the back of a bay boat, we work on outboards of every brand and size. Bring it in for routine service or a problem you can't pin down, and we'll call you with a straight answer and a quote.

What we do

Tune-ups and routine service
Water pump and impeller replacement
Fuel system cleaning and repair
Ignition and starting problems
Gear oil and lower unit checks
Getting motors running after storage

Signs your outboard needs a look

Hard starting

Weak telltale stream

Overheat alarm

Losing power

Rough idle

Outboards of every size: a quick check

Weak or no telltale stream?

Stop running it. Likely a water pump or blocked intake.

Hard start after sitting?

Usually the fuel system.

Loses power under load?

Fuel, ignition or prop.

Drop it off or we'll haul it out. Pull into our drive-thru driveway on FM 1097, or our trailers pull your boat out of the water. Call (833) 754-5978.

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From boaters who've been here

“I took my Tritoon to Joe and his team after being told by other mechanics that my ETec couldn't be read. Joe ordered the right cable, read my computer and made the necessary adjustments in just one day. Fast forward, a few weeks later, my 12 year old lower unit finally went out. I took it to Joe on a Monday and I was back in the water by Friday with a brand new lower unit. Joe and his team are fast but most importantly, GOOD at what they do. Very happy with Joes service.”

Kevin Lacy

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“Contacted Lake Point Boat Repair about my 96 Playcraft pontoon not starting. Joe promptly picked it up from storage and got me back on the lake! Great service and pricing.”

Jim Pike

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Outboard Repair questions

A weak or missing telltale usually points to a worn water pump impeller or a blocked intake or telltale passage. Stop running the motor to avoid overheating it and call us so we can check it.