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Engine repair shops differ by engine type and boat type, so check what a shop says it works on before you book a diagnosis or a repower.
Updated November 2026 · Built from 2373 Boatwork listings, Google ratings
Request an estimateDiagnosis, repair, and overhaul of marine engines, including outboard, sterndrive, and diesel inboard types.
2373 listings across 44 states, plotted on the map at up to 180 markers.
44 states have at least one listed business. A state links to its own page when that page is live; otherwise it is plain text.
| State | Businesses |
|---|---|
| Florida | 1,362 |
| California | 427 |
| North Carolina | 242 |
| New York | 33 |
| Michigan | 28 |
| Washington | 24 |
| Massachusetts | 20 |
| Maryland | 18 |
| Wisconsin | 18 |
| Georgia | 15 |
| Maine | 15 |
| Ohio | 15 |
| South Carolina | 14 |
| Texas | 14 |
| New Jersey | 11 |
| Oregon | 10 |
| Idaho | 8 |
| Minnesota | 7 |
| Missouri | 7 |
| Alabama | 6 |
| Illinois | 6 |
| Mississippi | 6 |
| Virginia | 6 |
| Indiana | 5 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 |
| Arizona | 3 |
| Colorado | 3 |
| Connecticut | 3 |
| Rhode Island | 3 |
| Tennessee | 3 |
| Utah | 3 |
| Alaska | 2 |
| Iowa | 2 |
| Louisiana | 2 |
| Nevada | 2 |
| New Hampshire | 2 |
| US Virgin Islands | 2 |
| Vermont | 2 |
| Arkansas | 1 |
| Delaware | 1 |
| Hawaii | 1 |
| Kentucky | 1 |
| New Mexico | 1 |
| Oklahoma | 1 |
Of the 644 businesses nationwide whose Google reviews list topics, how many have each one.
The 12 top-rated of the 37 with 100+ Google reviews, ordered by rating and then review count. Each business lists boat mechanics & engine repair as its main specialty or on its own website.
Photo from Gulfside MarineCape Coral, FLNot yet claimed by the business
5.0 from 157 Google reviews
Boat Mechanics & Engine Repair services
Owners mention
Also does
Boat Repair & Maintenance
Ventura, CANot yet claimed by the business
4.9 from 458 Google reviews
Boat Mechanics & Engine Repair services
Owners mention
Also does
Boat Repair & Maintenance, Chandleries
Photo from On-Site Boat and Auto RepairPunta Gorda, FLNot yet claimed by the business
4.9 from 343 Google reviews
Boat Mechanics & Engine Repair services
Owners mention
Also does
Boat Repair & Maintenance, Generator Service & Repair
Photo from Port Charlotte Mobile Marine RepairPort Charlotte, FLNot yet claimed by the business
4.9 from 333 Google reviews
Boat Mechanics & Engine Repair services
Owners mention
Also does
Boat Detailing & Cleaning, Boat Repair & Maintenance, Fiberglass & Gelcoat Repair, Marine Electrical & Electronics, Marine Plumbing & Sanitation
Orange Park, FLNot yet claimed by the business
4.9 from 191 Google reviews
Boat Mechanics & Engine Repair services
Owners mention
Also does
Boat Repair & Maintenance
Photo from Orlando Marine ServicesWinter Garden, FLNot yet claimed by the business
4.9 from 169 Google reviews
Boat Mechanics & Engine Repair services
Owners mention
Also does
Boat Repair & Maintenance, Generator Service & Repair
Newport Beach, CANot yet claimed by the business
4.9 from 127 Google reviews
Boat Mechanics & Engine Repair services
Owners mention
Also does
Boat Repair & Maintenance, Marine Electrical & Electronics
Hayward, WINot yet claimed by the business
4.9 from 115 Google reviews
Boat Mechanics & Engine Repair services
Owners mention
Also does
Boat Dry Storage, Boat Repair & Maintenance, Chandleries, Marine Electrical & Electronics
Fort Myers, FLNot yet claimed by the business
4.8 from 333 Google reviews
Boat Mechanics & Engine Repair services
Owners mention
Also does
Boat Repair & Maintenance
Orlando, FLNot yet claimed by the business
4.8 from 183 Google reviews
Boat Mechanics & Engine Repair services
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Photo from Black Label Marine GroupOcala, FLNot yet claimed by the business
4.8 from 180 Google reviews
Boat Mechanics & Engine Repair services
Owners mention
Also does
Boat Repair & Maintenance
Photo from Beck's OutboardJacksonville, FLNot yet claimed by the business
4.8 from 125 Google reviews
Boat Mechanics & Engine Repair services
Owners mention
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Boat Repair & Maintenance, Boat Trailers
This category is for diagnosing, repairing and overhauling marine engines: outboard, sterndrive and diesel inboard. If the engine is specifically an outboard, the Outboard Engine Service category lists 56 businesses nationwide and may fit better. If the job is general upkeep across electrical, structural and mechanical systems, look at Boat Repair & Maintenance. If the problem is the onboard generator, Generator Service & Repair is the right category.
Of the 1,081 businesses that publish a service list on their own websites, 42 list diagnostics and 38 list engine diagnostics. Repowering is listed as repowers by 45 of those 1,081 and as repower by 41. These come from each business's own site, so ask the shop to confirm it handles your engine brand and type before you commit.
Only 538 businesses list the boat types they work on, so many shops don't say. Among those that do, 90 list yachts, 70 list center consoles and 66 list pontoons. A shop that handles large twin-engine yachts may not suit a personal watercraft, and the reverse is also true. Ask what boat and engine they worked on most recently.
Google review keywords are available for 1,701 businesses. Quick turnaround shows up for 150 of them and fast turnaround for 123, so speed matters to owners. Boat repowering is mentioned for 116. Ask any shop for a realistic timeline in writing, especially in busy seasons.
