Hobe Sound motors that fail from rest, not miles
A Hobe Sound motor usually fails from rest. Boats here sit on lifts and docks along a quiet Intracoastal and run a few weekends a month, so batteries drain, fuel goes stale, anodes disappear, and impellers dry out. When one will not run right, the cause is rarely a hard trip.
Sputtering or stalling at idle after a long sit is a classic Hobe Sound call. The idle circuit is the smallest passage in the fuel system, and varnish plugs it first. We drive to Loblolly Marina, the Hobe Sound Marina area, or your lift, 35 to 45 minutes from Port St. Lucie. Hobe Sound is outside the no-fee cities, so travel cost is quoted upfront.
Hobe Sound repair coverage
Common Hobe Sound repairs
- Idle problems — dirty carbs, injectors, or VST after sitting
- No-start after long rest — fuel, battery, and cooling in order
- Impeller replacement — dry-cracked rubber
- Ramp-side repair — at the Hobe Sound public ramp
Hobe Sound outboard repair pricing
Published ballparks for common work. Fuel system service covers the most common reason a boat that sat will not idle:
- 100-hour service (single outboard): $220 – $380
- Water pump + impeller: $240 – $500
- Fuel system service: $180 – $420
- Diagnostic visit: $250 (Care Plan members: $95 flat)
- Powerhead rebuild: quoted after teardown
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My motor runs fine at speed but dies at idle. What is that?
That points at the idle circuit, which is the smallest passage in the fuel system and the first to get varnished.
What if something breaks on a Saturday?
Call us. Emergencies get same-day or next-day when possible.
Is there a trip fee?
Quoted upfront for Hobe Sound.
What does fuel system service cost?
$180 – $420.