New Engine Fit-Ups & Repowering

New Engine Fit-Ups and Boat Fit-Outs

Repowering a boat or fitting a new engine package is a significant job, and getting the installation right affects everything from performance to safety. Sawley's Auto and Marine carries out new engine fit-ups and boat fit-outs, from a single outboard repower through to a complete new engine package.

Freshly fitted Volvo Penta D4-230 on sea trial, throwing a strong wake
Fresh repower on sea trial, Volvo Penta D4-230 up and running — click any photo to enlarge

What's Involved

  • Assessing the vessel and advising on suitable engine options
  • Removing the old engine, where applicable, and preparing the transom or engine bay
  • Fitting the new engine, controls, wiring and rigging
  • Fitting associated equipment such as fuel systems, gauges and steering where needed
  • Setting up and testing the new engine once installed

As the authorised Volvo Penta dealer for South Australia, we can supply and fit new Volvo Penta marine engines and packages, and we also carry out fit-up work across other outboard and inboard brands.

Vessels We Work On

New engine fit-ups suit anything from a tinnie getting a new outboard through to a cruiser being repowered with a new sterndrive or inboard package.

Where We Work

Fit-up work is carried out at our Kadina workshop. For larger vessels, we can coordinate a haul-out at Wallaroo Marina where the installation requires the boat out of the water.

Planning a Repower

A new engine is a big investment, so it's worth talking through your options before committing — the right engine depends on the boat, how it's used, and what you're trying to achieve. Get in touch early, as fit-up work is best scheduled around the quieter parts of the season.

What to Bring

If you're considering a repower, details like your current engine's make, model and hours, along with how you use the boat, help us recommend the right options.

Recent Repower Work

New outboard staged beside a boat ready for fitting New outboard engine unboxed and ready for installation Twin new outboards prepared with wiring harnesses ahead of a repower New outboard staged in the workshop ahead of fitting New outboard engine on its stand ready for transom fitting New outboard prepared for fitting to a vessel New Mercury outboard mounted on a stand ready for fitting New Volvo Penta drive unit staged for a repower New sterndrive leg and propeller set up ready for fitting New Yamaha outboard cowling ready for installation Twin new outboards mounted on a vessel's transom Repowered vessel out on the water after fitting New Volvo Penta engine visible in the hatch during a test run Newly installed inboard engine in the vessel's engine bay Helm fitted out with new instrumentation after the repower Dash gauges reset and checked after a new engine fit-up Twin new outboards tilted up after fitting, ready for the water New sterndrive leg and duo-prop fitted to a vessel's transom Helm dash checked over following a new engine installation Nautic Star repowered with a new sterndrive, ready to go on the water New engine control switches fitted at the helm New sterndrive leg and propeller fitted, vessel on the hardstand Helm controls and display fitted as part of the repower New Volvo Penta sterndrive engine installed in the engine bay Volvo Penta engine freshly installed in the vessel Volvo Penta D-series engine installed and wired in Newly fitted sterndrive leg tilted over the water New sterndrive leg and propeller after fitting, viewed from the transom New duo-prop sterndrive leg fitted, vessel on the hardstand Sterndrive leg and duo-prop freshly installed Volvo Penta engine installed in a tight engine bay Repowered vessel on the water with the new engine cover visible New engine components fitted during the repower Helm fitted with new chartplotter displays after the repower Helm dash set up following the new engine fit-up New displays and controls fitted at the helm Helm switch panel and chartplotter following the repower Vessel lifted by forklift ahead of a new engine fit-up New engine being lowered into the boat by crane New engine being fitted into place with a gantry crane Helm gauges checked after the new engine installation Repowered Whittley ready for collection Twin new engines installed side by side in the engine bay Helm checked over after the repower Twin new sterndrive engines installed in the engine bay Twin new Mercury engines freshly installed Engine hoist rig set up in the yard ahead of a repower New engine wiring secured in the engine bay Twin new engines installed and wired during the repower New engines staged side by side ahead of fitting Boat lifted into position for a new engine fit-up

To talk through a new engine fit-up or boat fit-out, call Sawley's Auto and Marine on 0412 532 984.