Marine Electrical 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.
Marine electrical work is its own discipline — saltwater corrosion, galvanic isolation, and DC-AC system integration all matter in ways automotive electrical doesn't. Look for an ABYC-certified marine electrician (American Boat & Yacht Council) for anything beyond basic wiring. Common jobs: battery bank upgrades to lithium, shore-power inlet replacement, navigation electronics installation, and corrosion troubleshooting.
Marine service providers in California
No exact electrical 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
- What does ABYC certification mean?
- The American Boat & Yacht Council certifies marine technicians on standards specific to boats — DC/AC integration, corrosion, fuel systems, etc. ABYC-certified electricians follow industry-recognized safety standards that insurance companies often require for major work.
- Should I switch my boat batteries to lithium?
- Lithium (LiFePO4) batteries weigh ~70% less than equivalent AGM, last 5–10x longer, and recharge much faster. Trade-offs: 3–4x upfront cost and a properly designed charging system to avoid damage. Most marine electricians recommend lithium for boats spending significant time off-shore-power.