Serving Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, Longboat Key & More
On-Site Boat Diagnostics, Repair & Maintenance — We Come to
When your boat is down, hauling it to a shop is often the last thing you want to deal with. SMS Mobile Marine Service comes to you — your marina slip, private dock, boat lift, or storage facility — with the tools, diagnostics, and experience to handle most repairs and maintenance on-site.
What We Do: Service Scope
Our mobile service covers the full range of marine service needs: diagnostics, engine service, elect
If it can be done at the dock, we do it at the dock.
Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
- No-start diagnosis — using manufacturer diagnostic software (Yamaha, Mercury, Suzuki)
- Engine alarm identification and root cause analysis
- Electrical fault tracing — parasitic drain, power loss, blown fuse root cause
- Steering and hydraulics inspection — leak source, feel diagnosis, system assessment
- Electronics troubleshooting — power, connectivity, display, and transducer issues
- General mechanical symptom investigation — overheating, vibration, performance loss
Engine Service & Repair
- Annual outboard service — oil, gear lube, plugs, filters, full inspection
- Water pump and impeller replacement
- Cooling system repair — thermostat, hose, tell-tale
- Fuel system service — filter replacement, symptom-based troubleshooting
- Charging system repair — stator, rectifier, voltage regulator
- Starting system — starter motor, solenoid, battery cables
Electrical & Electronics
- Battery and charging system repair and upgrade
- Wiring repair, cleanup, and upgrade
- Bilge pump, livewell, and accessory pump electrical repair
- GPS, chartplotter, fish finder, and audio system installation
- VHF radio and AIS installation
- Lighting upgrades — LED navigation lights, courtesy, deck
Hydraulics, Steering & Accessories
- Hydraulic steering inspection, bleeding, and fluid service
- Steering leak diagnosis and hydraulic hose repair
- Throttle and shift cable inspection and replacement
- Power-Pole and trolling motor installation
- Pump, hardware, and accessory installation
- Pre-trip, pre-season, and pre-purchase inspections
How Our Mobile Service Works
Request Service
We Confirm Access & Schedule
We Confirm Access & Schedule
Tell us your boat details, location, and what you need — a specific repair, a scheduled service, a diagnostic call, or a problem you cannot identify. The more detail you provide, the better prepared we arrive.
We Confirm Access & Schedule
We Confirm Access & Schedule
We Confirm Access & Schedule
We confirm we can reach your marina, dock, or storage facility and review any access requirements. Most appointments are available within 24-48 hours. Urgent situations — call us directly at (941) 356-4562.
We Arrive Prepared
We Confirm Access & Schedule
Work Done, Options Clear
Our technician arrives with professional diagnostic equipment, common parts for the most likely repairs, and the tools to complete most services in a single visit. We do not arrive to look at the boat and leave to order parts.
Work Done, Options Clear
We Confirm Access & Schedule
Work Done, Options Clear
What gets completed during the visit is completed fully. What requires additional parts or shop work is explained clearly — what it involves, what it costs, and what the realistic timeline is. You make the decision with full information.