Consider a job as a motorboat mechanic if you enjoy fiddling with mechanical gadgets and being around water. These marina service professionals repair and overhaul gasoline and diesel engines, often specialising in one. Mechanics use a wide range of abilities, whether doing basic maintenance on a portable outboard motor in a repair shop or troubleshooting the inboard engine of a bigger ship dockside. 

The mechanic may start the engine after physically inspecting it to listen for faults. Computerized testing equipment is frequently used to assist in the diagnosis of mechanical, fuel, or electrical problems. Power tools such as drills, lathes, and grinders are used in addition to hand tools to repair and replace damaged parts. After reassembling the engine, the mechanic drives it at various speeds to double-check the repair. All of the work is documented in a report that contains the testing findings as well as an appraisal of the engine's condition. 

Repair shops can be hot and dusty, and lifting and moving big items requires physical strength. Mechanics may be required to work in unusual positions and to wear protective equipment. Repair work at docks or marinas necessitates heat and sun protection. 

Trainees in motorboat mechanics must have a high school diploma or GED, but it is preferable that they complete a formal training programme at a college or trade school. Employers may provide further training in the shop with senior mechanics. The labour may be seasonal depending on where you live. Experienced mechanics frequently create their own shops or advance to larger positions with boat and engine manufacturers.