Yacht Engine Repair in California
Browsing all marine service providers in California. We're still tagging shops by service type — for now, listings below cover the full California marine industry.
Engine trouble is the most common reason boat owners call a marine service shop. Whether you have an inboard diesel, an outboard motor, a sterndrive, or a pod-drive system, finding a qualified marine engine technician matters — saltwater fouls fuel systems, electrolysis chews through wiring, and sea-trial diagnostics require specialized equipment most automotive mechanics don't own.
Marine service providers in California
No exact engine repair matches yet — these are the major marine shops in California.
Baja Marine Services, Inc.
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
114 North Pacific Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90731
+1-310-530-1121Website
Bob's Marine
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
1608 Oakdale Road, Modesto, CA 95355
+1-209-551-2165Website
Charlotte Schmidt Yacht Sales
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
CA
+1-805-644-3100Website
City Kayak
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
Pier 40 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94107
+1-888-966-0953Website
Extreme Speed and Marine
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
Vanowen Street, North Hollywood, CA 91605
+1 818-982-2220Website
Hansen Rigging
VerifiedBoat Builder · Repair services
2307 Blanding Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501
+1-510-521-7027Website
Pacific Coast Yachts
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
2330 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92106
+1 619 787 7075Website
Svendsen's Marine & Industrial Supply
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
CA
+1-510-522-2886Website
Ullman Sails San Diego
VerifiedBoat Builder · Repair services
2040 Harbor Island Drive, CA
+1 619 268 1404Website
West Marine
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
1250 Rosecrans Street, San Diego, CA 92106
+1-619-225-8844Website
California Canoe and Kayak
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
409 Water Street, CA
+1-510-893-7833
Oceanside Marine Centre, Inc.
VerifiedBoat Shop · Repair services
1550 North Harbor Drive, Oceanside, CA
+1-760-722-1833
Frequently asked questions
- How much does yacht engine repair typically cost?
- Hourly labor at a qualified marine engine shop typically runs $120–$200 in the U.S., with parts billed separately. A simple impeller replacement might be $250–$400 all in; a full diesel rebuild can be $5,000–$25,000+ depending on engine size.
- Should I take my outboard to a dealer or an independent shop?
- Dealers carry warranty work and have direct manufacturer training; independents are often faster and cheaper for out-of-warranty engines. For brand-specific issues (electronic injection, propulsion control), dealers tend to be the safer bet.
- How often should I service my yacht's engine?
- Most marine engine manufacturers recommend service every 100 operating hours or annually, whichever comes first. Saltwater use shortens intervals — many full-time cruisers do 50-hour intervals.