Javier came out to tell me my motor was shot. Legitimately felt bad and spent a lot of time…read moreexplaining the "why" behind my issues. Took apart My engine to explain. Saltwater in the cylinder. Pulled plugs and explained why my motor was bad. It sucked, but I was glad to have Javier's honest and expert opinion. Thank you! Now looking to repower and will get Javier to do the swap. I totally trust him. Thanks!!!

I thought I was pretty mechanically inclined, but after a number of attempts at getting my outboard…read moreto act right, I finally gave in and called for help, Javier took over from there...he was able to remedy all of my issues and his service and cost was better than I expected! Great guy with all the right knowledge

James is a hardworking man and will not stop until the job is done to your satisfaction. Your boat…read morewill come out looking like new.

James is a great guy and takes obvious pride in all he does. He recently detailed our 2012…read moreHurricane boat. It looked like new by the time he had finished. He is also very knowledgeable about boats and gave us great advice on operating the boat as well as maintaining the job he had just done. We would highly recommend James to family and friends. Give him a try, you will not be disappointed.

Absolutely do not use this guy!! We took our boat in September 2025 to be reupholstered, he told us…read more8 days it's been over a year!!! The lies, he was hospitalized, workers didn't show blah blah blah.... We finally went to just go get our boat and hire someone else and half the parts are missing!!!! We paid him upfront because he said he no longer took credit card payment. DO NOT USE RICHARD ALLEN!!!! He moved our boat from his palmetto yard to his personal residence without our knowledge... and the license plate was missing when we went to retrieve our unfinished boat! He is a scam artist!

Absolutely do NOT use this business. The owner, Richard…read moreAllen, had our pontoon boat from November 2024 to June 2025--a total of seven months--to repair hurricane damage and reupholster the seats. He initially promised completion by Christmas, then New Year's, then mid-February, and finally Easter. Each deadline came and went, with a revolving door of excuses: employees quit, contractors were unavailable, he was hospitalized, or on vacation. We paid him $12,000 in good faith. After seven months, not only was the boat still not repaired, but it was in worse condition than when we dropped it off. It sat exposed to the elements the entire time--uncovered. The upholstery had been removed, and the foam cushions had rotted. Both batteries were missing, wires had been cut, and stale fuel was left in the tank. Richard Allen has acknowledged he owes us the money but now says he "just doesn't have it." We are left with a severely damaged pontoon boat that now needs a full refurbishment, and he has kept the money. Do not be fooled by how friendly he seems. The experience was devastating. Avoid this business at all costs. We have reported him to the BBB and the Florida State Attorney's Office.

Charged me twice for the same issue than broke a part on my boat!! This is no longer Walt but some…read moreyoung clueless kid in my opinion! Now I have to sue him to fix my boat! RUN!!!!

Needed to keep my boat there for a day or so and Walt was happy to help me out. Talked to him about…read morereplacing my hyd. steering system, he quoted me a very fair price and also had the part in stock which was a real bonus. I would recommend his service to anyone looking for the real deal in service and parts. Donald M. 10/19/22

Dennis at SD Repair and Maintenance is outstanding. He was professional, on time, and communicated…read moreclearly every step of the way. His skill level and knowledge are extremely impressive--especially when it comes to outboards. He helped us repair our 2-stroke 50hp Mercury, and the attention to detail really showed in his work. On top of that, he's friendly, easy to work with, and his pricing is very reasonable for the quality of service provided. If you're looking for someone who truly knows what they're doing and takes pride in their work, Dennis is the guy. Highly recommend!

From the owner: At SD Repair and Maintenance, we specialize in delivering precision repair services across…read moreSouthwest Florida. As a proud Veteran-Owned and Operated company, we bring a military-grade work ethic, integrity, and meticulous attention to detail to every vessel we touch. From advanced diagnostics and high-quality mechanical repairs, our factory-trained technicians approach every job with expert care. Certified by top marine manufacturers, we’re trusted for our ability to restore, maintain, and enhance vessels of all sizes. Whether it’s correcting cosmetic damage, resolving performance issues, or simply keeping your boat looking and running like new—we get it done right the first time. SD Repair and Maintenance: Where detail matters, and repairs are done with precision.

Highly recommended…read more Experienced a problem with my 20 year old boat. Chris came out and diagnosised in an hour. OBTW : Was missed elsewhere. Corbin finished it up and the boat's running great. Bottom line: Chris and crew know their stuff

From the owner: Shoreline Marine Service is your convenient mobile marine maintenance and installation provider,…read moreincluding the sales and installation of marine electronics and accessories. Shoreline Marine Service LLC is passionate about working in the boating industry. It is our job to perform services on your boat in a manner that is cost effective to you and keeps your boat running at its best performance. Licensed, insured, and certified.

Ok folks, it's not often, particularly these days and in this location, that you find a service…read moreprovider that is competent and does what they say. Ron at Manasota Marine not only did exactly what he said, but went the extra mile for me as well. Ron did a 100 hour engine tune-up, replaced the prop shaft and provided a loaner prop while my prop was being refurbished. He provided the loaner so I could use the boat to entertain visiting guests. Once the prop was refurbished, he came to my location and installed. He did all his work with a pleasant, service-oriented attitude and in a timely manner. I wish he did landscaping, painting, HVAC, appliance repair, etc, etc. !!

Ron quickly diagnosed the problem, fixed it, and charged a fair price. Would definitely use him…read moreagain

Under a tight timeline to get a Simrad Transducer installed on a Silverton 352 while in the boat…read moreyard. Justin and his son came to the boat yard with very short notice; installed the transducer the same day. Cannot say enough how professional, prompt and courteous Justin is. I would highly recommend and will use their services as often as he is available...

Very friendly and knowledgeable took a overall look at my new boat made recommendations and didn't…read morecost and arm or leg Zane was awesome TY

Needed a zipper replacement on a boat canvas. Work was excellent. Pricing was very reasonable…read more Project was finished on time. Highly recommend this company.

Called them with a zipper issue. Took the piece over and they fixed in a jiffy. Don was very…read moreknowledgeable and got me back in action in about a half hour. Walked out completely satisfied. Would definitely recommend.

I'm new to the Sarasota area and needed my boat serviced. I didn't know who to call then a good…read morefriend recommended Marine outlet center. I'm so glad he did. Dustin was my service writer who was friendly and knowledgeable and explained to me their services and what my boat might need. I left it in their hands to make it sea worthy and they did everything they had explained more. Matt who is the owner was very present and friendly. As a new customer I couldn't be happier and I would recommend them highly for their honesty and high quality of work.

I can't say enough about the customer service, honesty and great communication we have experienced…read morewith Matt and his team. We were thinking of buying a new boat and after they inspected ours Matt suggested repowering our boat. Which we did and he was open and honest about everything. He helped us make the right decision even if he could have profited more from the sale of a new boat. They actually care and are super responsive! I'll never go anywhere else!