Same-Day & Next-Day Service Available
Mobile Boat Repair in Sarasota, FL | We Come to Your Dock
Your boat fixed faster — without hauling, waiting weeks, or dealing with unreliable mechanics. Factory-trained technicians
Experience Sarasota's Finest Mobile marine service
Why Sarasota Boat Owners Call Us First
The old way of getting boat work done is slow, expensive, and inconvenient.
- Haul the boat to a yard. Pay the lift fee. Wait 2-3 weeks for a shop appointment.
- Leave your vessel in a yard where you cannot see what is happening to it.
- Get a vague diagnosis and a repair estimate that grows once the work starts.
- Trailer a boat you use every weekend and lose half the season to a job that could have been done at the dock.
There is a better way, and it comes to you.
SMS Mobile Marine Service brings factory-authorized technicians directly to your marina, dock, or boat lift. Our mobile service unit arrives stocked with professional diagnostics, OEM parts for the most common repairs, and the training to service Yamaha, Mercury, and Suzuki engines to manufacturer specifications.
No hauling. No yard delays. No weeks of downtime.
Most scheduled maintenance and many repairs are completed in a single dockside visit. When a repair requires hauling or shop equipment, we tell you that upfront — before you have paid for a diagnostic that cannot solve the problem.
Our Services
Marine Electrical Repairs & Installations
Marine Electrical Repairs & Installations
Marine Electrical Repairs & Installations
Mobile electrical diagnosis and repair for 12V marine systems. We trace faults to their root cause — not just replace components hoping to get lucky — and repair with marine-grade materials that hold up at sea.
- Battery drain, charging system failures, parasitic draw testing
- Intermittent power loss, blown fuse root cause analysis
- Wiring repai
Mobile electrical diagnosis and repair for 12V marine systems. We trace faults to their root cause — not just replace components hoping to get lucky — and repair with marine-grade materials that hold up at sea.
- Battery drain, charging system failures, parasitic draw testing
- Intermittent power loss, blown fuse root cause analysis
- Wiring repair, cleanup, and upgrade with marine-rated materials
- Bilge pump, livewell, and accessory electrical faults
Boat Maintenance & Repair
Marine Electrical Repairs & Installations
Marine Electrical Repairs & Installations
Comprehensive mechanical service for outboard-powered vessels at your dock. From routine annual maintenance to specific repair calls, our technicians diagnose accurately and fix the root cause.
- Annual maintenance, pre-season commissioning, end-of-season prep
- Engine no-start, overheating, and performance diagnosis
- Fuel, ignition, and cooling system repairs
- Pre-trip and pre-purchase inspections
Outboard Motor Service
Marine Electrical Repairs & Installations
Outboard Motor Service
Factory-authorized outboard diagnostics, maintenance, and repair for Yamaha, Mercury, and Suzuki engines — performed at your slip using manufacturer diagnostic software and OEM parts.
- Annual service, 100-hour service, water pump replacement
- No-start and alarm diagnosis using factory diagnostic tools
- Overheating, fuel, and charging system repair
- Lower unit service, throttle and shift cable adjustment
Marine Electronics & Navigation Systems
Marine Electronics & Navigation Systems
Marine Electronics & Navigation Systems
Professional installation and integration of GPS, chartplotters, fish finders, sonar, audio systems, and navigation electronics — installed cleanly at your dock with verified operation before we leave.
- Garmin, Simrad, Lowrance, and Raymarine chartplotter installs
- Fish finder and sonar installation with transducer setup
- JL Audio and Fusion ma
Professional installation and integration of GPS, chartplotters, fish finders, sonar, audio systems, and navigation electronics — installed cleanly at your dock with verified operation before we leave.
- Garmin, Simrad, Lowrance, and Raymarine chartplotter installs
- Fish finder and sonar installation with transducer setup
- JL Audio and Fusion marine audio systems
- NMEA 2000 network setup, helm wiring cleanup, power improvements
Hydraulic & Steering Systems
Marine Electronics & Navigation Systems
Marine Electronics & Navigation Systems
Steering problems are safety issues. We diagnose spongy feel, fluid leaks, excessive play, and inconsistent response at your dock — and tell you clearly what needs to be done and when.
- Hydraulic fluid leak identification and repair
- Steering bleed and fluid service
- Spongy, stiff, or fading steering diagnosis
- Throttle and shift cable inspection and replacement
Mobile Dockside & Marina Service
Mobile Dockside & Marina Service
Mobile Dockside & Marina Service
Not sure which service category fits your situation? Our mobile dockside service covers the full scope — diagnostics, engine service, electrical, electronics, hydraulics, and accessories — at your location.
- Full-scope diagnostics when the problem is not yet identified
- On-site service at marinas, private docks, lifts, and storage facilities
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Not sure which service category fits your situation? Our mobile dockside service covers the full scope — diagnostics, engine service, electrical, electronics, hydraulics, and accessories — at your location.
- Full-scope diagnostics when the problem is not yet identified
- On-site service at marinas, private docks, lifts, and storage facilities
- Same-day and next-day availability for urgent situations
- Honest assessment of what can be done dockside vs. what requires hauling
Marine Parts & Accessory Install
Mobile Dockside & Marina Service
Mobile Dockside & Marina Service
Clean, properly wired accessory installations at your dock. Power-Poles, trolling motors, pumps, lighting, hardware, and electrical accessories — installed correctly, tested before we leave.
- Power-Pole shallow water anchor installation (all models)
- Trolling motor installation — Rhodan HD GPS, Minn Kota, others
- Bilge, livewell, and washdown p
Clean, properly wired accessory installations at your dock. Power-Poles, trolling motors, pumps, lighting, hardware, and electrical accessories — installed correctly, tested before we leave.
- Power-Pole shallow water anchor installation (all models)
- Trolling motor installation — Rhodan HD GPS, Minn Kota, others
- Bilge, livewell, and washdown pump replacement
- LED lighting, 12V accessories, switch panel additions
About SMS Mobile Marine Service
Tell Us What is Happening
Tell Us What is Happening
Tell Us What is Happening
Share your boat details, location, and what you are seeing — symptoms, alarms, or the service that is due. Takes less than 2 minutes.
We Confirm & Schedule
Tell Us What is Happening
Tell Us What is Happening
We review your request, confirm access to your location, and get you on the schedule — usually within 24-48 hours. Urgent situations get priority.
We Come to Your Boat
Tell Us What is Happening
Work Done. Options Clear.
A factory-authorized technician arrives with professional diagnostic equipment, common parts, and the tools to complete most services in a single visit.
Work Done. Options Clear.
Tell Us What is Happening
Work Done. Options Clear.
What can be fixed dockside gets fixed. What requires additional parts or shop work gets explained clearly — cost, timeline, and next step — before you commit.