Boat Repair Shops in St Clair Shores, MI

Boat repair shops in Michigan do not come much more engine-focused than the 10 on this St Clair Shores page. Marine diesels, outboards, inboards and sterndrives dominate the work, and several shops are tied to factory programs. 9 of the 10 sit in Macomb County, and one, Sue's Canvas Solutions, is based in Harper Woods in Wayne County.

Diesel work has a real home here. Longitude Marine focuses on marine diesel parts and repair for boaters across Metro Detroit and southeast Michigan, with technicians who handle engines, air conditioning, generators and head systems. Its stated specialties are Yanmar, Westerbeke, Cummins, Universal and Marine Air equipment, and it is rated 4.7 from 13 reviews. Capt John Yacht and Pleasure Craft Service, Inc. works from Jefferson Avenue with certified gas and diesel marine mechanics. Its engine list runs from Detroit Diesel, Caterpillar and Cummins to Volvo Penta, Yanmar and MerCruiser, and it also does generator maintenance and prop, strut and prop shaft work. Its rating is 5.0 from 2 reviews, a perfect score on a very small number.

Outboard and sterndrive owners have factory-linked options. Michigan Marine Gear is a Mercury Marine certified premier dealer and an authorized dealer for Volvo Penta and Suzuki outboards. It handles service and warranty work, full winterizing, and keeps parts on hand for do-it-yourselfers. Its rating is 4.5 from 135 reviews. Dock Box Services works on recreational boats from 16 to 47 feet, covering engine and outdrive repair, hull repair and fiberglass work, painting and equipment installation, and it features Mercury and Volvo Penta parts. It holds 4.7 from 16 reviews.

Best boat repair shops in St Clair Shores

Michigan Marine Gear

4.5(135 reviews on Google)

20610 Stephens Rd, St Clair Shores

  • Repairs boats or engines
  • Outboard motors
  • Inboards and sterndrives
(586) 772-5556

Dinghy Concepts

4.8(47 reviews on Google)

29185 Calahan Rd, St Clair Shores (based in Roseville)

  • Repairs boats or engines
  • Outboard motors
  • Factory-certified engine service
(586) 879-3061

Dock Box Services

4.7(16 reviews on Google)

24200 Jefferson Ave, St Clair Shores

  • Repairs boats or engines
  • Inboards and sterndrives
  • Fiberglass and gelcoat repair
(586) 771-4644

Max Marine

2.3(3 reviews on Google)

27448 Fairfield Ave, St Clair Shores (based in Warren)

(586) 995-4313

Not every boat here has a keel and a diesel. Dinghy Concepts, based in Roseville, sells and services inflatable boats. It is a factory certified repair facility for Aventus, Zodiac, Achilles, Gala, Grand and Avon inflatables and for Tohatsu outboards, after more than 30 years of repairing inflatables and outboard motors. Its rating is 4.8 from 47 reviews.

Safe Harbor Jefferson Beach is the full marina of the group: a marina and shipyard with a boat repair shop, detailing and boat storage, plus a boat ramp, fishing pier, fuel and fishing charters. It carries 4.5 from 417 Google reviews, 293 of them five stars and 12 at one star. Carl's Boats & Motors Inc is rated 4.2 from 73 reviews. Wriska Marine Services Inc has 2.3 from 10 reviews, and Max Marine in Warren has 2.3 from 3 reviews. Sue's Canvas Solutions has 5.0 from 2 reviews.

Capt John Yacht and Pleasure Craft Service, Inc. works from Jefferson Avenue, and Longitude Marine serves boaters across Metro Detroit and southeast Michigan, so the work here reaches well beyond the town line. A boater with a diesel, an outboard under warranty or an inflatable has a matching shop close by. Boaters who do not find the right fit here have neighbours to try. Detroit, Clinton Township, Harrison Township, New Baltimore and Harsens Island each have their own page, and Roseville, Harper Woods and Warren businesses also appear on this one.

Common questions about boat repair shops in St Clair Shores

Who handles Mercury and Volvo Penta service in St Clair Shores?

Michigan Marine Gear is a Mercury Marine certified premier dealer and an authorized Volvo Penta and Suzuki outboard dealer, with service and warranty work. Dock Box Services features Mercury and Volvo Penta parts and service and covers engine and outdrive repair. Capt John Yacht and Pleasure Craft Service, Inc. also works on Volvo Penta and MerCruiser engines.

Where can I get a marine diesel repaired near St Clair Shores?

Longitude Marine focuses on marine diesel parts and repair and works with Yanmar, Westerbeke, Cummins, Universal and Marine Air equipment. Capt John Yacht and Pleasure Craft Service, Inc. has certified gas and diesel marine mechanics and works on Detroit Diesel, Caterpillar and Cummins engines as well as generators.

Is there a shop that repairs inflatable boats around St Clair Shores?

Dinghy Concepts, based in Roseville, sells and services inflatables. It is a factory certified repair facility for Aventus, Zodiac, Achilles, Gala, Grand and Avon inflatables and for Tohatsu outboards. It is rated 4.8 from 47 reviews and has been repairing inflatables for more than 30 years.

Who offers winterizing and shrink wrap here?

Dock Box Services offers full winterizing and shrink wrap in season. Michigan Marine Gear provides full winterizing services too. Safe Harbor Jefferson Beach adds boat storage and detailing at its marina and shipyard, so a boat can be stored and cleaned in the same place.

Which nearby towns have their own boat repair pages?

Detroit, Clinton Township, Harrison Township, New Baltimore and Harsens Island each have a page of their own. Businesses based in Roseville, Harper Woods and Warren appear on the St Clair Shores page because they sit close by.

Boat Repair Shops near St Clair Shores