Serving Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, Longboat Key & More
Boat Maintenance & Repair in Sarasota, FL
SMS Mobile Marine Service provides comprehensive boat maintenance and repair throughout Sarasota — completely mobile. Our factory-authorized technicians come to your dock, marina, or storage location with the tools, diagnostics, and OEM-grade parts needed to service your vessel on-site.
What We Do: Service Scope
We handle the full range of mechanical and preventative services
Outboard-powered vessels, center consoles, bay boats, flats boats, pontoons, and smaller cruisers
Engine Diagnostics & Repair
- No-start diagnostics — cranks but won't fire, no crank, intermittent starting
- Overheating, high-temp alarms, and cooling system failures
- Loss of power, rough idle, stalling, or hesitation under load
- Fuel system inspection and repair (lines, filters, carb/injector issues)
- Ignition system troubleshooting and component replacement
- Charging system failures — alternator/stator, rectifier, battery not holding charge
Scheduled Maintenance
- Annual service (oil/filter, gear lube, spark plugs, fuel filter, visual inspection)
- Water pump and impeller replacement — recommended every 100 hours or annually
- Lower unit service — gear lube flush, seal inspection, pressure testing
- Fuel filter replacement and fuel system cleaning
- Battery inspection, terminal cleaning, and load testing
- Pre-season commissioning and end-of-season winterization
Reliability Inspections
- Pre-trip reliability checks — confirm the boat is ready before a planned outing
- Pre-season inspection — verify all systems after storage
- Pre-purchase inspection — objective assessment before buying a used vessel
- Post-storm inspection — check for damage or contamination after weather events
On-Site Repairs
- Steering and hydraulic system repairs (see dedicated Hydraulics & Steering page)
- Electrical fault diagnosis and wiring repair (see Marine Electrical Repair page)
- Pump replacements — bilge, livewell, washdown
- Hardware and component replacement when accessible dockside
- We will tell you upfront if a repair requires hauling or shop equipment — no surprises
How Our Mobile Service Works
Request a Service Quote
Dockside Diagnostics & Service
We Confirm Access & Schedule
Tell us your boat make and model, engine type, your marina or dock location, and what you are seeing — symptoms, alarms, or service intervals due. Take 2 minutes.
We Confirm Access & Schedule
Dockside Diagnostics & Service
We Confirm Access & Schedule
We review your request, confirm we can reach your location, and may ask a few follow-up questions to arrive with the right tools and parts. Most appointments scheduled within 24-48 hours.
Dockside Diagnostics & Service
Dockside Diagnostics & Service
Dockside Diagnostics & Service
Our technician arrives with professional diagnostic equipment, common parts, and the documentation to perform manufacturer-spec service. We diagnose the issue accurately before recommending any repair.
You Get Clear Next Steps
Dockside Diagnostics & Service
Dockside Diagnostics & Service
After the visit you know exactly what was done, what was found, what we recommend monitoring, and what should be planned for next service. Written summary provided on request.