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ENGINE REPAIR
BOAT ENGINE REPAIR & REBUILDING
Professional Boat Engine Repair & Rebuilding Services
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At Hightide Marine, we specialize in expert boat engine repair and engine rebuilding in Calgary, Alberta, delivering dealership-level quality with personalized service. Whether you’re dealing with poor performance, hard starting, overheating, or complete engine failure, our experienced marine mechanics provide accurate diagnostics and long-lasting repairs.
As a trusted provider of boating mechanical services in Calgary Alberta, we service inboard, outboard, and sterndrive engines, using proven repair methods and precision rebuilding techniques.
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Our Engine Services Include:
• Complete marine engine diagnostics
• Full and partial engine rebuilds
• Cylinder head, valve train, and bottom-end repair
• Cooling system and overheating repair
• Fuel injection and ignition system service
• Oil leaks, compression loss, and performance issues
• Preventative engine maintenance
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Our rebuild process restores reliability, efficiency, and performance—often extending engine life by many seasons.
Why Choose Hightide Marine?
• Specialized engine rebuilding expertise
• Honest assessments and transparent pricing
• Trusted marine mechanics in Calgary Alberta
• Proven experience across multiple engine platforms
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If you’re searching for boat engine service in Calgary or professional marine mechanical services, Hightide Marine delivers results you can trust.
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Boat engine problems don’t usually happen all at once — they start small and quietly get worse. Many boat owners come to us asking:
• Why is my boat losing power?
• Why is my engine knocking or ticking?
• Why am I burning oil or smelling fuel?
• Why does my engine overheat or stall at idle?
• Why won’t my boat reach top speed anymore?
• Why did my engine seize or fail suddenly?
These symptoms are often signs of internal engine wear or damage — worn piston rings, failing bearings, cracked heads, damaged valves, or cooling system failure. In Calgary and across Alberta, this happens more often due to long winters, improper winterization, water intrusion, and corrosion inside the engine.
An engine rebuild restores your marine engine to proper operating condition by disassembling it, inspecting all internal components, and replacing worn or damaged parts. This is not a temporary fix — it’s a full mechanical reset that can add years of life to your engine and save you tens of thousands compared to purchasing a brand new engine.
When Should a Boat Engine Be Rebuilt Instead of Replaced?
Many customers ask whether they should rebuild or replace their engine. In most cases, a rebuild is the better option when:
• The block is still structurally sound
• The engine is a known model (MerCruiser, Volvo Penta, etc.)
• The failure is due to wear, overheating, or lubrication loss
• You want a cost-effective, reliable long-term solution
A professionally rebuilt marine engine often performs as well as or better than new, especially when modern parts and updated tolerances are used.
Why Choose Hightide Marine for Engine Rebuilding in Calgary?
At Hightide Marine, we specialize in in-house engine rebuilding, not outsourcing or guesswork. Every rebuild includes:
• Complete engine teardown and inspection
• Precision measurement of all internal components
• Replacement of worn bearings, rings, gaskets, and seals
• Cleaning and reconditioning of heads and block
• Reassembly, timing, and performance testing
We rebuild engines that other shops tell customers to replace — saving you money while restoring full performance and reliability.
If your boat is losing power, burning oil, overheating, or simply not running the way it should, an engine rebuild may be the smartest investment you can make.
Contact Hightide Marine today for a professional engine evaluation and rebuild quote.