Engine bay

Engine Repair & Maintenance

Comprehensive engine diagnostics, outboard motor repair, and maintenance for inboard and outboard motors of all makes and models.

$125-150/hr

Typical range

2-4 hours

Estimated window

Mobile

Dock, slip, yard, driveway

What this service covers

Your boat's engine is its heart, and keeping it running smoothly is essential for safe, reliable operation on the water. Our certified technicians specialize in both inboard and outboard engine repair, from routine maintenance to complex overhauls.

We work with all major manufacturers including Mercury, Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki, Volvo Penta, and MerCruiser. Whether you're dealing with starting problems, overheating, unusual noises, or poor performance, we'll diagnose the issue quickly and get you back on the water.

Our mobile service means we come to you — at your dock, marina, or driveway. No need to haul your boat to a shop. We bring professional-grade diagnostic equipment and the parts needed to complete most repairs on-site, including common outboard motor repair requests in San Diego marina markets.

Common requests

Engine won't start or hard to start
Overheating problems
Unusual noises or vibrations
Loss of power or poor performance
Oil leaks and smoking exhaust
Fuel system issues
Cooling system failures

Owner education

Helpful engine repair & maintenance guides.

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Marine mechanic repairing a boat engine at the dock

Boat engine will not start at the dock

Boat engine will not start at the dock can interrupt a launch window or create uncertainty at the dock. This guide explains what boat owners can safely check, what details help a technician, and when to request engine repair & maintenance.

Marine mechanic repairing a boat engine at the dock

Outboard cranks but will not fire

Outboard cranks but will not fire can interrupt a launch window or create uncertainty at the dock. This guide explains what boat owners can safely check, what details help a technician, and when to request engine repair & maintenance.

Marine mechanic repairing a boat engine at the dock

Boat engine overheats after launch

Boat engine overheats after launch can interrupt a launch window or create uncertainty at the dock. This guide explains what boat owners can safely check, what details help a technician, and when to request engine repair & maintenance.

Marine mechanic repairing a boat engine at the dock

Loss of power under throttle

Loss of power under throttle can interrupt a launch window or create uncertainty at the dock. This guide explains what boat owners can safely check, what details help a technician, and when to request engine repair & maintenance.

Marine mechanic repairing a boat engine at the dock

Fuel smell or suspected fuel delivery problem

Fuel smell or suspected fuel delivery problem can interrupt a launch window or create uncertainty at the dock. This guide explains what boat owners can safely check, what details help a technician, and when to request engine repair & maintenance.

Marine mechanic repairing a boat engine at the dock

Rough idle at the marina

Rough idle at the marina can interrupt a launch window or create uncertainty at the dock. This guide explains what boat owners can safely check, what details help a technician, and when to request engine repair & maintenance.