Department 02 · Boat
Lower Unit, Trim & Steering
We service and repair the systems that control how your boat shifts, trims, and steers. From lower-unit and gearcase service to trim system repair and hydraulic or cable steering, we restore smooth operation, precise control, and reliable performance.
// Overview
What we do
Lower units, trim systems, and steering components operate under constant load and direct exposure to saltwater. Salt buildup and corrosion can seize moving parts, weaken fasteners and fittings, damage seals and cables, and eventually cause complete system failure.
We service and repair lower units and gearcases, propellers, trim systems, and hydraulic or cable steering. Our work includes gear-lube and seal replacement, water-intrusion diagnostics, corrosion inspection and treatment, hydraulic repairs, system bleeding, and steering-cable replacement.
Catching these problems early helps prevent expensive repairs and keeps your boat shifting smoothly, trimming reliably, and steering with confidence.
// Services
Services included
Lower Unit & Gearcase
Protect the gears
Saltwater, impact damage, and old gear lube are hard on lower units. Milky oil, metal shavings, leaking seals, and corrosion are early signs of trouble. We inspect, service, repair, and rebuild lower units and gearcases before a small problem becomes a major repair.
- Lower-unit service
- Gear-lube change & inspection
- Water-intrusion diagnosis
- Seal & bearing replacement
- Pressure & vacuum testing
- Gearcase repair & rebuild
- Prop shaft & propeller inspection
- Anode & corrosion inspection
Trim & Tilt Systems
Smooth operation
Saltwater corrosion, worn seals, and failing electrical or hydraulic components can cause an engine to raise or lower slowly, drift down, make unusual noises, or stop moving completely. We diagnose and repair trim-and-tilt systems before a small problem leaves your engine stuck in one position.
- Trim motor & pump service
- Relay & electrical testing
- Hydraulic fluid service
- Trim cylinder & ram inspection
- Seal & leak repair
- System bleeding
- Trim switch & sender testing
- Corrosion inspection
Steering Systems
Smooth, responsive control
Loose, stiff, or unresponsive steering makes a boat difficult and unsafe to handle. Hydraulic fluid leaks, worn seals, saltwater corrosion, and damaged cables or linkages can lead to partial or complete loss of control. We diagnose hydraulic and mechanical cable steering systems — including helm pumps, steering cylinders, SmartCylinder systems, tie bars, hoses, fittings, and steering cables — to restore precise, dependable steering.
- Steering system inspection & diagnosis
- Hydraulic steering cylinder repair & replacement
- SmartCylinder diagnosis & replacement
- Cylinder seal & hydraulic leak repair
- Helm pump diagnosis & service
- Hose, fitting, tie-bar & linkage inspection
- Fluid service & system bleeding
- Mechanical steering cable replacement
- Complete function testing
// Process
How it works
Inspect
We inspect the gearcase, propeller, and steering for wear, damage, and fluid condition.
Diagnose
Testing pinpoints water intrusion, vibration sources, or steering faults precisely.
Service
We service or repair with correct parts, lubricants, and fluids to specification.
Verify
A run-up confirms smooth power delivery and a tight, responsive helm.
// Portfolio
Our Work
Real projects from our shop and on the water.
Proven Track Record
// FAQ
Common questions
How often should gear lube be changed?+
Why won’t my outboard trim up or down?+
Why does my engine drift back down after trimming it up?+
Why is my steering hard, loose, or locked?+
Can you repair or replace hydraulic steering cylinders and SmartCylinder systems?+
// Explore
More boat services
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