St Kilda Boat Sales - Service & Fuel

Service & Fuel

 

Shiprepairers - Terms and Conditions

 

All works/repairs undertaken by our Service Centre, are subject to the customers understanding and accpetance of our: 'Shiprepairers - Standard Terms & Conditions of Vessel Slipping and/or Repair'.

Click here to download your copy: Shiprepairers - Standard Terms & Conditions.

As part of our desire to provide a complete and pleasurable boating experience for our customers, in February 2005 St Kilda Boat Sales acquired Bridge Marine, the Service Centre located here at St Kilda Marina.

 

Bridge Marine has been serving people with all their boating needs for over 23 years.

With a fresh name change, the St Kilda Boat Sales Service Centre offers full mechanical services and repairs for Sterndrives, Outboards, Diesel Engines, and Generators.

Location

 

Land: Located on waters edge, northern end of Marina complex towards the Lighthouse. (Use intercom or your gate key to enter behind Riva Restaurant).

Water: Or visit us by boat, free mooring available right outside our Service Centre.

Authorised & Cetrified

 

Our technicians are fully qualified using the latest in test equipment.

We are an authorised service centre for major brands including; Mercury, Mercruiser, Honda and Yanmar.  In addition, we are an authorised sales centre for Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser Sterndrives, and Quicksilver. Engine rebuilds, reconditioning and re-powers are our speciality.

In these high-tech times, our qualified marine mechanics are utilizing the latest in Laptop technology (as pictured) which digitally interfaces with your engine management systems, to fine-tune your engines performance.

We service a wide-range of all marine engines and have the advantage of being on the water's edge so your boat will be bay tested after each service.

Certified as an aproved Club Marine Repair Centre, means that in the event of an unfortunate insurance claim, simply drop off your boat to us and we will arranged Club Marine  inspection with the assessor and will carry-out all repairs works for you.

Mercury 3+2 Warranty Program

 

Outboards Purchased from Jan 1st, 2007 are Eligible for the 3 + 2 Warranty

Mercury Marine is offering its customers a two year bonus warranty on top of its existing three year factory warranty – to provide as total of 5 years protection on its full range of consumer Outboard products. *

* 2-Stroke
* FourStroke
* OptiMax
* Verado


The bonus two years of warranty are factory-backed and give the same comprehensive warranty coverage as Mercury Marine’s standard 3 year manufacturer’s warranty (including labour) for failures caused by defect in material or workmanship. For full details of the warranty coverage and exclusions please refer to the factory warranty policy and conditions which are set out in your Operation and Maintenance Manual (see “Warranty Information”).

Provided that the Bonus Warranty Conditions have been met, the additional 2-year warranty becomes effective when the standard 3-year factory limited warranty expires. The bonus warranty will terminate upon failure to meet any of the Bonus Warranty Conditions.

Bonus Warranty Conditions:

* The Mercury Marine specified pre-delivery inspection process for the outboard must be completed and documented by your Dealer. Warranty coverage becomes available upon proper registration of the product by the Dealer.

* An Authorised Service Centre ** must perform the recommended routine servicing/maintenance requirements and repairs and log these with Mercury.

* The recommended service intervals and maintenance recommendations must be adhered to (3mth/20hr, 12mth/100hr, 2yr/200hr, 3yr/300hr, 4yr/400hr, 5yr/500hr).

* Genuine Quicksilver parts, oils and lubes must be used for service and repairs.
*
* Services must be recorded in your logbook and registered on-line by your authorised dealer.


Period:

Total coverage will be for a period of 5 years.

* Conditions and exclusions apply
** For a listing of all Authorised Service Centres please refer to the enclosed Authorised Dealer List or www.mercurymarine.com.au

Modification/Alteration:

Products that have been modified or altered from their original production configuration are not eligible for Mercury 3 + 2 Year Warranty. The addition of, or replacement with, parts or accessories not approved by Mercury Marine, or not installed by an Authorised Service Centre, will be cause for your Mercury Marine Outboard + 2-year warranty to be cancelled. This may also affect your rights under the 3 year standard factory warranty.

Eligible Products:

New Mercury & Mariner Outboards (other than non-eligible products) purchased after January 1, 2007, from a dealer authorised by Mercury Marine to distribute the product in Australia *** which are used solely for please applications.

Non-Eligible Products and Uses:

Racing and Mercury Performance Products, regardless of length of warranty period. Products used by local, State, or Federal Government or volunteer agencies. Products used in any work, boat rental, time-share/multiple ownership or employment related use, or any use of the product, which generates income, for any part of the warranty period, even if the product is only occasionally used for such purposes.

Period of Coverage:

The Mercury additional 2 Year warranty coverage will commence once the product’s standard limited warranty period (3 years) has expired. The total duration of the coverage will be five (5) years.
Unexpired warranty coverage can be transferred to a subsequent purchaser upon proper re-registration of the product.

Additional Warranty Information and Conditions:

Additional information regarding your outboard’s factory warranty policy and conditions can be found in your Operation and Maintenance Manual (see “Warranty Information”).

*** This warranty applies only to Mercury and Mariner outboards imported and distributed by Mercury Marine Australia Asia Pacific

Please check the Mercury website (www.mercurymarine.com.au) for more details on direct imports.

Vessel Maintenance

 

Did you know around 82% of all boating incidents reported last year were due to boats breaking down on the water? Maintenance doesn’t have to be a chore – get into the routine and maintain your boat.

Check your motor

Manufacturers usually recommend a service by a specialised workshop at least once a year, even if the motor is hardly used. This ensures vital internal parts, such as the water pump is checked. If your motor is used regularly, you should change your gear-box oil every three months.

* Replace your pull cord if it fraying
* Check all wiring
* Clean spark-plugs, check gap or replace
* Check compression
* Lubricate all moving parts
* Check and re-fill gear case oil
* Clean cooling system passages
* Check propeller and nut – sand or file any small cracks

Check your fuel

* Always replace old fuel - never go out with fuel which is more than six months old
* Make sure you have enough fuel for the trip - 1/3 out, 1/3 back and 1/3 in reserve
* Clean your fuel tank at least once a year with a suitable solvent and dispose of old fuel responsibly
* Inspect the fuel tank for cracks or corrosion
* Always replace old fuel after periods of inactivity
* Inspect fuel lines, manual priming bulb and connections for cracks and leaks
* Clean out or replace fuel filter

Check your batteries

* Top up battery cells with distilled water and check each cell with a hydrometer
* The battery should be charged at a rate that is suitable to the battery and should never be over-charged.
* Batteries should be secured in brackets
* Battery terminals, cables and casing should be kept clean
* Grease terminals regularly
* Test all equipment that uses the battery

Check your boat structure

* Clean and paint your boat regularly
* Inspect boat for corrosion and cracks
* Ensure all bungs are suitable and in good condition
* Check for water and fuel leaks
* Check and grease drain flaps
* Ensure bilges are clean and dry
* Test steering for stiffness - oil cable with the correct lubricant

We also recommend keeping the following items on board:

* Engine manual
* Flywheel pull rope
* Spare ‘O’ rings for fuel connector
* New spark-plugs
* A spark-plug spanner (or diesel injector spanner)
* Ratchet with extender and shifting spanner
* Spare fuses, bung and shackle
* A sharp knife, pliers and screwdrivers
* Spare propeller nut, washer, split pins and socket for propeller nut
* Steel wool to clean battery terminals
* De-watering spray (RP7 or similar)
* Spare oil and funnel
* Spare key and stop harness (kill switch lanyard)

Restoration & Refurbishment

 

Why not find an older style boat and fully restore her to her original (or even better) condition. 
At our Service Centre we have teams of well-qualified marine trades, ideally suited to undertake all levels of a restoration and/or refurbishment project. "As yet we haven't found a project -  that is too hard". Why not, talk to us about your plans?

One of our customers Jon Lechte has just completed his comprehensive refurbishment and rebuild, of a Bertram 28 Flybridge Cruiser, purchased from us.

So enthusuastic is Jon about the project, he's even created his own website! Read about his Bertram 28 project.

 

Antifoul / Slipping

 

Antifouling for both new boats and a re-Antifoul service is offered.

Yes - we can slip your boat using:

•  Marina forklift

•  Launch trailers

•  Utilize our on-site crane to lift the larger boats out of the water.

Fibreglass repairs, boat detailing, and stainless steel fabrication service is available on-site.

Chandlery / Oil's

 

We also have a full range of Boating Accessories, spare -parts, and chandlery.

 

•  Mercury and Quicksilver Outboard and Sterndrive Oils.

•  Yamalube Oils,

•  Bombardier Sea-Doo Oils.

•  Evinrude & Johnson outboard Oils.

 

We stock a comprehensive range of Safety Gear including Life Jackets PFD1 & PFD2, Flares, EPIRB and Fire Extinguishers.

Boat Care Accessories for cleaning and maintaining your boat.

Trailer Accessories including Wheel Bearings, Trailer Plugs, Boat Tie Downs, and Trailer grease.

Electrical + Navigation + Entertainment Systems and Accessories:

• Echo Sounder / Fish Finder
• GPS / Chart Plotter
• Radar / Auto-Pilot
• Electronic Charts (Navionics and C-Map)
• Music Systems (CD, AM/FM, Stackers, Speakers, Aerials)
• TV / DVD (VHS, LCD, Digital)
• Intercom
• Marine Radio (27Mhz, VHF)
• Refrigeration
• Freezer
• Toilet Systems
• Holding Tanks
• Hot Water Systems

Fuel Sales & Fuel Dock

 

St Kilda Boat Sales Service Centre operates the on-water fuel dock here at St Kilda Marina. We offer a 24hr Fuel Service System for Diesel and Unleaded fuel via our pre-paid card system. The fuel delivery equipment and holding tanks are owned by St Kilda Marina Pty Ltd.

FYI: The Boating Industry Association, together with the Marine Engine Manufacturers and several leading Boat Builders in Australia, do not support the use of Ethanol and/or Fuel Additives for marine applications. Consequently only quality ULP and "full strength" Diesel are sold at this Marina.

For more information, click here:

 

 

 

  

Safe Operation - Bowsers, Card Swipe & Equipment

The safety of you and your passengers is the marina's primary concern.

Our refuelling safety warning, equipment instructions and your vessel/engine owners manual MUST be read before you attempt to refuel your vessel: 

Refuelling Safety Warning,  (Acrobat .pdf).

Trade-A-Boat refuelling feature. Well-written story on correct proceedures with quality illustrations (Acrobat .pdf)

SAFETY TIP: Print-out proceedures and keep onboard your vessel. For all questions FUEL related, please call Andrew 0418-553 235

In addition, there are Operation instructions signage located at the bowser precinct for; Safety Equipment, Refuelling Instructions, Bowser Operation and use of the Card-Swipe System.

Only quality fuel is sourced. We currently have long term supply contracts with: Water Police, Australian Navy, Marine Safey Victoria and the Coast Guard.

Open to Marina Members & General Public

We can issue you with a swipe card, which you can use, 24hrs a day, 7 days a week. The system operates on a credit system where you put credit onto your pre-paid card.

The amount of credit you choose is at your discretion, be it $25 or $50,000. It's your choice depending on your fuel usage. Important to note that our fuel-cards do not expire nor are they time limited.

When you use this credit up just contact us to put more credit into your account. Please note that the fuel pumps will not work if you do not have any credit on your card.

Pre-paid fuel cards are available directly from our Service Centre and on weekends from the St Kilda Marina office.

Top-Up Your Credit via Phone

Simply phone our Service Centre 03) 9534-8213 if you are a current pre-paid fuel card holder wishing to simply "top-up" your fuel credit. 

All you will need to do is give us the Fuel Card Number, which is clearly visible on the front our your card.

We can arrange all of this over the phone using your valid MasterCard or Visa* as means of payment.

 

Casual / One-Off Fuel Fills

Single, one-off fuel fills are most welcome. 

Simply, moor your boat or PWC at our fuel dock, come into our Service Centre reception.

One of our friendly staff will fill-up your vessel with your desired volume of Unleaded or Diesel.

Pay on consumption.* Cash or Credit Card accpeted.

Pre-Paid Card Availability

Our pre-paid fuel cards are available from:

1> Service Centre: Visit our Sevice Centre  to purchase your pre-paid card. Our Service Centre is open 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday and closed on weekends. For further information, please call 9534-8213.*Credit Card payments accepted.

2> Marina Office: On weekends, the Marina office issues our fuel cards.  The Marina office is open 10am to 4pm and all public holidays (except Christmas Day). For further information, please call 9534-0448. *Credit Card payments accepted.

3> Boat Sales: Our Boat Sales office carries a limited number of emergency cards of pre-assigned values.  For further information, please call 9525-5500.

* Credit Card surcharge may apply.

 

Ethanol Blended Fuel

 

Date:     25/11/2009
From:   International Marine, (makers of Caribbean Boats)

Subject:   Notice to ALL dealers

For immediate circulation to all

With the increasing availability of ethanol blended fuels, we find it timely to reiterate our caution as listed in our Boat Owner’s Manual regarding its use in boats.

Ethanol blended fuels are NOT suitable for use in FRP and aluminium fuel tanks, NOR are they suitable for the fuel system and the motor/s installed.

We would therefore urge you to pass on this very important information to all your customers with petrol powered boats of any brand. 

John Barbar
International Marine Pty. Ltd

Boating Industry - NO to Ethanol

 

Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIA)  has warned Victorian boat owners not to use ethanol fuels in their boats to avoid potentially costly damage to engines and fuel systems.

The warning comes after it was determined by government officials that the shelf life of ethanol fuel can be as little as two to three weeks.

With many boat owners not using their boats every weekend, the fuel can start separating and cause engine damage once it reaches its expiry date.

BIA General Manger Robert Coco said BIA Victoria was committed to alerting boat owners of the damage that ethanol fuel could do to boats that were not in regular use.

“Whilst many engines are fine with a 10% ethanol blend, the shelf life of ethanol puts boat motors in danger of damage,” he said.

“Boaters should check that the petrol they are using is ethanol free, by looking at the labels at service stations before filling up.

“Ethanol can eat into fibreglass fuel tanks and other parts of the fuel system, which in turn can lead to harmful deposits in the engine.”

Non-ethanol fuel is still readily available in Victoria, although not in New South Wales, which can be an issue for boaters on the Murray and other northern waterways.

Regular unleaded fuel in New South Wales had 2% ethanol, which is set to increase to 4% by 2010 and 6% by 2011.

Premium unleaded is the only ethanol-free fuel in NSW, which has prompted many marinas to stock only premium to avoid the risks associated with ethanol.

All pumps in Victoria that dispense ethanol blend petrol should have the percentage of ethanol in the petrol clearly displayed.

If not, it can be reported by phoning: 1800 803 772.

No Ethanol / Additives for marina's fuel dock

St Kilda Boat Sales operates the Fuel Dock at St Kilda Marina and does not supply fuel containing Ethanol nor any other Additives.

Whilst we take environmental and conservation issues very seriously, the use of Ethanol and any other Additives has been proven to cause damage to your boats engine and fuel tank. Therefore, potentially putting life and mechanical integrity of your vessel and/or engine(s) at risk. A risk we were not willing to chance.

Our fuel is sourced directly from BP and several years ago, we consulted BP and the major marine engine manufacturers including: Mercury, Honda and BRP (Evinrude) and vessel builder International Marine (makers of Caribbean / Bertram) who were all in agreement - that it was not reccomended for a "marine application".

However (and not to be misunderstood), the use of Ethanol or other substitute additive, in a motor vehicle is supported, due to the nature of vehicle engines and fuel tank composition in motor vehicles.

Consequently, following discussion with the Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIA) who was also of the same independant opinion, we made a simple policy and that was to supply the best quality fuels available to us in the most environmentally friendly manner, WITHOUT Ethanol or any other fuel Additive.

This policy still remains current today, we are not about to substitute quality, nor mess with our customers lives or thier engines.....So we continue to have a "watching brief" under the guidance of the engine manufacturers and the BIA Vic, and will advise of any future developments in this very emotional issue.

Marine Covers & Trimming

 

Our Service Centre are pleased to now offer the on-site quality craftsmanship of Aussie Boat Covers. Located within our Service Centre complex, we now offer quality marine trimming at competitive prices for all makes and types of vessels including; Power, Sail and PWC.

Using the latest in marine-grade materials such as: VYBAK, Strata-Glass and Sunbrella, we supply: Covers, Upholstery, Carpets, Curtains, Flybridge and Cockpit Clears. Custom designs, repairs and refurbishments are our specialty.

Ask us to quote, simply call our Service Centre on 03) 9534-8213. Insurance claims welcome.

Credit Card's Accepted

 

We offer Credit Card facilities (MasterCard and Visa) and EFTPOS. CASH is accepted and personal / company cheques will be accepted only with prior arrangement.

Note: Credit Card surcharge may apply.

Our Service & Repair Teams

 

To discuss your individual service requirements, contact Andrew Rose, our Service Centre Director.

Please contact Andrew directly;

m.   0418-553 235
w.   03) 9534-8213
f.     03) 9537-1739 

e.   service@stkildaboatsales.com.au

Our Team

• Andrew Rose - Director and Dealer Principal
• Administration & Accounts - Bev Hart
• Sonny - Senior Team Leader, Marine Mechanic
• Wayne - Marine Mechanic
• Thomas (Tom) - 1st year, Apprentice, Marine Mechanic
• Jimmy  - Antifoul & Fibreglass Repairs

Specialists @ Call

• Bernie  & the Nautek Team -  Marine Electrician's
• Eugene - Boat Names and Rego's
• Neil, Mira & Natalie - Marine Trimmers, Covers & Clears
• Michy & Scotty - Wash & Detailing
• PG - Shipwright and Teak
• Michael - Power Boat Training & Handling
• Marcus - Toilet & Plumbing
• Noel - Refrigerations, Air Con & Freezers

Community Support Program

 

Volunteer Coast Guard

Our Community Support Program was created in 2005, to assist in providing financial and mechanical assistance to non-profit organisations, who provide and encourage safe boating practises locally. It is with this philosophy in mind, that St Kilda Boat Sales and Service Centre has carefully selected the Volunteer Coast Guard  to benefit from our program.

More specifically, we have a long association with the St Kilda flotilla which is based here at St Kilda Marina and provides resue, education and assistance to the boating community here in the top end of Port Phillip Bay.

Both of our businesses have donated much needed funds to the Coast Guard; particulary mechanical support, Cash Donations, Crane lifts (Slipping) and fuel rebates. We urge you to support the Coast Guard and congratulate them on a job well-done. The Volunteer Coast Guard is a Registered Charity CFN 10488.

Coast Guard- BackgroundThe Australian Volunteer Coast Guard is an organisation composed entirely of volunteers, formed in 1961 to promote safety in the operation of small craft. It guards the coast in the most effective way - initially by education, example, examination and finally by search and rescue. 

 Learn More - Unique Volunteer Organisation 
The Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association is the largest single volunteer marine rescue and marine education organisation in the Southern Hemisphere.

Coast Guard services include: 
Radio Monitoring
Each flotilla has radio facilities monitoring many of the marine distress frequencies including 27meg, VHF and HF

Safety Patrols
Association owned vessels patrol our waterways assisting the public with safe boating advice, mechanical problems and responding to distress calls when they occur. All rescue vessels are on 24 hour standby

Search and Rescue
Coast Guard works closely with the State Water Police and other volunteer rescue organisations in search and rescue operations

Log On – Log Off
Coast Guard Radio Bases will keep track of recreational boaters whilst on a coastal passage or moving in and out of the same port

Boating Safety
Is promoted through Education – Example – Examination and finally by Search & Rescue

Public Education Courses
Covering Boat license resting and safe boating seminars [where applicable] Basic Seamanship, Marine Radio Procedures, Navigation and Bar Crossing

Training
Coast Guard is the only dedicated marine rescue Registered Training Organisation with courses accredited nationally

The Association has at its disposal:103 rescue vessels
147 radio bases under the control of 71 Flotillas and 1 Division
30 communication and display vans
4 fixed wing aircraft and
Qualified divers


Coast Guard AffiliationsCountry Fire Authority - VIC
Terrigal Sea Rescue - NSW
Norah Head Search and Rescue Base - NSW
NSW Volunteer Rescue Assoc, Marine Division - NSW
Australian Volunteer Aerial Patrol - NSW
State Emergency Services - NSW
Customs - Aust
Philippines Coast Guard Auxiliary
Royal NZ Coast Guard Federation
US Coast Guard Auxiliary

Registered Charity CFN 10488 ©2005 Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association Inc.