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Onboard Mechanical Systems

Beyond the engines, these systems ensure your vessel remains a comfortable, functional, and luxury environment for you and your guests.

Marine Plumbing & Sanitation Specialization:

  • Marine Sanitation Device (MSD) Service:Complete diagnostics and repair of Type I, II, and III systems to ensure legal and odor-free operation.
  • Head (Toilet) System Rebuilds:Servicing electric and manual pumps, replacing joker valves, and clearing blockages in discharge lines.
  • Freshwater System Optimization:Maintenance of pressurized water pumps and accumulator tanks to ensure “home-like” water pressure at every faucet.
  • Sump & Bilge Management:Testing and replacing float switches and high-capacity pumps to keep your bilges dry and your boat safe.
  • Sales Angle:“Eliminate onboard odors and plumbing headaches before they ruin your weekend on the water.”

Climate Control (HVAC) & Refrigeration:

  • A/C System Descaling:Acid-flushing raw water cooling lines to remove barnacles and scale, restoring ice-cold air performance.
  • Evaporator & Condenser Care:Deep cleaning of coils to improve air quality and system efficiency.
  • Refrigeration Diagnostics:Checking refrigerant levels and servicing 12V/110V compressors for galley fridges and cockpit ice makers.
  • Pump Replacement:Swapping out noisy or failing raw water centrifugal pumps for reliable, high-flow units.
  • Sales Angle:“Don’t sweat the summer. We ensure your cabin stays a sanctuary, even in 90-degree heat.”

 

 

 

Auxiliary Power (Generator) Service:

  • Comprehensive Gen-Set Maintenance:Full oil, filter, and coolant service for Westerbeke, Kohler, Cummins Onan, and Northern Lights units.
  • Heat Exchanger & Zinc Service:Replacing internal sacrificial anodes and cleaning heat exchangers to prevent catastrophic generator overheating.
  • Back-End Electrical Testing:Ensuring the generator produces clean, stable 110V/240V power to protect your sensitive onboard electronics.
  • Sales Angle:“Enjoy ‘Off-the-Grid’ freedom with a generator you can trust to power your entire vessel.”

Windlass, Deck Gear & Heavy Lifting:

  • Anchor Windlass Repair:Lubricating gearboxes, replacing solenoids, and ensuring your anchor drops and retrieves smoothly every time.
  • Davit & Crane Servicing:Mechanical and hydraulic maintenance for tender lifts and swim platform actuators.
  • Winches & Furling Gear:Cleaning and greasing high-load deck hardware to ensure effortless sail or line handling.
  • Sales Angle:“Take the back-breaking work out of boating. We keep your heavy-lifting gear pri
  • med and powerful.”

 

Onboard Appliance & Specialty Mechanicals:

  • Watermaker Service:Changing membranes and high-pressure filters for desalination systems.
  • Propane/Gas System Safety:Inspecting lines, regulators, and solenoids for galley stoves to ensure leak-free operation.
  • Sales Angle:“Complete vessel support—from the anchor under the bow to the grill on the stern.”