Manatee County
Marine diesel service in Myakka City, Florida
Jon Diesel Marine is based in Myakka City. This is where the truck starts from, and from here I cover Manatee and Sarasota counties and travel further when a job calls for it. Call (941) 780-1330.
Marine diesel service in Myakka City
Myakka City is inland Manatee County, which surprises people until they realise this is a mobile business and the base only matters for how far the drive is. Being east of the coast puts the boatyards of Palmetto, Bradenton and Sarasota within an easy run, and the Charlotte Harbor and Venice areas comfortably within range. There is no shop here to bring a boat to. I come to the vessel, which is how marine work is done properly anyway.
| County | Manatee County |
|---|---|
| Water and access | Serving Manatee County waterfronts, Serving Sarasota County waterfronts, Charlotte Harbor area |
| Local fleet | Everything the surrounding coast holds, from sailboat auxiliaries and center consoles to yacht propulsion pairs and commercial engines. |
| 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 Myakka City
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 Myakka City: common questions
Is there a shop I can bring my boat to?
No. This is a mobile service and the work happens where your boat is, at the dock, on the lift or in the yard.
Why is the business based inland?
Because a mobile marine business travels to the boat regardless, and Myakka City puts the Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte County waterfronts all within a reasonable drive.
What areas do you normally cover?
Manatee and Sarasota counties as core service area, extending to Charlotte County and beyond. I have worked throughout Florida and travelled to the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos for jobs that warranted it.
Boat lying in Myakka City?
Call and describe the symptom, or book an engine survey around your sea trial date. Myakka City to Myakka City is a routine run.