Is being a boat mechanic a good fit for you?
Repairs and adjusts the engines and electrical systems of boats. Tests them to make sure they run well on the water.
What the work involves
- Starts motors and watches for signs of trouble like smoke, heavy vibration or misfiring.
- Records inspection and test results and the work done or still to do.
- Mounts motors on boats and runs the boats at different speeds on the water to test them.
- Repairs engine parts like power tilts, bilge pumps and power take-offs.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
How much training it needs
Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
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