Sarasota County
Marine diesel service in Longboat Key, Florida
I service marine diesel engines and generators for boats kept on Longboat Key, working dockside at the moorings and private docks along the key. Larger yacht installations and generator reliability are the two things I get called about most here. Call (941) 780-1330.
Marine diesel service in Longboat Key
Longboat Key vessels skew larger and better equipped than the surrounding fleet, which means the generator matters as much as the mains. Air conditioning, refrigeration and house loads all hang off the genset, and a unit that starts easily but cannot carry the load will still ruin a weekend. Boats here also spend long periods sitting between owner visits, particularly outside season, which is the condition that hardens impellers and lets fuel deteriorate quietly.
| County | Sarasota County |
|---|---|
| Water and access | Sarasota Bay, Longboat Pass, New Pass, Intracoastal Waterway |
| Local fleet | Larger motor yachts and cruising boats on private docks and at the key's moorings, most with generators, air conditioning and full systems that need keeping alive between visits. |
| Service type | Mobile. Dockside, private lift or boatyard. No walk in shop. |
| Hours | Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Emergency and dockside calls taken outside posted hours. |
What I do in Longboat Key
Mechanical Marine Surveys
A documented condition report on your propulsion engines and generator, from visual inspection through sea trial.
Diesel Repair
Engine, transmission and generator service on marine diesels, from routine maintenance through a complete repower.
Pre-Purchase Engine Survey
The engine half of your buyer's due diligence, documented before you sign and priced against the repairs it finds.
Marine Generator Service
Service, repair and load testing for marine generators, the system that keeps air conditioning and power alive at anchor.
Cooling System Service
Raw water and closed loop cooling service, flushing and repair, the system that causes most marine diesel overheats.
Emergency and Dockside Service
Mobile response to your slip or the yard when the boat will not start, overheats or fails before a trip.
Nearby areas served
Marine diesel service in Longboat Key: common questions
My generator starts but the air conditioning trips it. What is wrong?
That is the classic sign of a generator that runs but cannot carry its rated load. It gets diagnosed with a proper load test rather than by starting the unit and listening to it.
Can you look after a boat while the owner is away?
Scheduled maintenance visits work well for boats that sit between owner trips, because impellers, anodes, coolant and fuel all deteriorate on a calendar whether or not the engine has run.
Do you work on larger yacht installations?
Yes. I spent seven years maintaining all styles of yachts and their mechanical systems, including air conditioning and full engine room service, before starting this business.
Boat lying in Longboat Key?
Call and describe the symptom, or book an engine survey around your sea trial date. Myakka City to Longboat Key is a routine run.