Charlotte County
Marine diesel service in Punta Gorda, Florida
I service marine diesel engines and generators in Punta Gorda and perform mechanical engine surveys for buyers on Charlotte Harbor. Work is done dockside at the marinas and canal front docks. Call (941) 780-1330.
Marine diesel service in Punta Gorda
Charlotte Harbor is a big open body of water with a serious cruising and sailing population, and Punta Gorda's canal system holds a large number of boats per mile of waterfront. There is an active brokerage market here, which means a steady stream of pre-purchase engine surveys on boats that have been sitting on the market. A boat that has been listed for eight months has been running very little, and that shows up in the fuel, the impellers and the anodes.
| County | Charlotte County |
|---|---|
| Water and access | Charlotte Harbor, Peace River, Punta Gorda Isles canals, Intracoastal Waterway |
| Local fleet | Cruising sailboats with diesel auxiliaries, trawlers, canal front powerboats, and a constant population of brokerage boats waiting on a sale. |
| 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 Punta Gorda
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 Punta Gorda: common questions
I am buying a boat that has been on the market a while. What should I check?
Fuel condition, impellers, anodes and cooling circuits, because those deteriorate while a boat sits regardless of hours. A mechanical survey with compression testing and fluid analysis will tell you what sitting has cost it.
Do you survey sailboat auxiliaries in Punta Gorda?
Yes, and they are common here. Low hours with old rubber is the usual pattern, so hoses, impellers and fuel matter more than the hour meter.
How far in advance should I book a pre-purchase survey?
As soon as you are under contract. The scheduling constraint is usually the yard and the sea trial slot rather than my calendar.
Boat lying in Punta Gorda?
Call and describe the symptom, or book an engine survey around your sea trial date. Myakka City to Punta Gorda is a routine run.