Boat Won't Start? We Come to You

If your boat won't start in Spokane, Spokane Valley, or North Idaho, Spokane Boat Repair can come to the boat, seven days a week from 7 AM to 7 PM. A repair visit is a $129 trip fee plus $200 an hour, plus tax, and we tell you what we find before we fix anything.

Call (509) 408-3075 and tell us what it's doing: nothing at all, a click, cranking without firing, or starting and dying.

7 AM – 7 PM, 7 days a week

Quick checks before you call

  1. Kill switch lanyard. Make sure it's clipped in.
  2. Throttle in neutral. Most boats won't crank in gear.
  3. Battery switch. Check it's on and on the right bank.
  4. Battery charge and connections. Look for loose or corroded terminals.
  5. Fuel. Enough in the tank, vent open, primer bulb firm on an outboard.

If those are fine, it's time for a mechanic.

What it usually is

SymptomCommon causes
Nothing happensBattery, battery switch, safety lanyard, ignition switch, blown fuse
Click, no crankWeak battery, bad connection, starter solenoid, starter
Cranks but won't fireFuel delivery, old fuel, ignition components
Starts then diesFuel supply, clogged filter, idle or sensor issues

Old fuel after winter is one of the most common spring causes. More on wiring issues: boat electrical repair. Getting ready for spring? See dewinterization.

Why a mobile mechanic helps here

A boat that won't start is the hardest one to get to a shop. We come to your driveway, storage lot, or marina, so you don't need to arrange a tow or wait for a shop opening.

Service area

We work in Spokane, Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake, Mead, Colbert, Deer Park, Nine Mile Falls, Cheney, Medical Lake, Airway Heights, Loon Lake, Newman Lake, Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, and Rathdrum.

Spokane Boat Repair is rated 4.9 stars on Google from about 150 reviews.

Frequently asked questions

Can a mechanic come to my boat if it won't start?

Yes. Spokane Boat Repair is mobile and comes to your home, storage lot, or marina, 7 days a week, 7 AM to 7 PM.

How much does it cost to diagnose a boat that won't start?

A repair visit is a $129 trip fee plus $200 an hour for labor, plus tax. Parts are extra, and we tell you what we find before we fix anything.

Why won't my boat start after winter?

The most common causes are a dead or weak battery, old fuel, and corroded connections. If the boat wasn't winterized, water damage is also possible.

My boat clicks but won't crank. What is it?

Usually a weak battery or a bad connection, sometimes the starter solenoid or starter. We test before replacing parts.

Ready to book?

Call or text 509-408-3075. 7 AM – 7 PM, 7 days a week.