Mobile Boat Mechanic Near Me — We Come to You
When your boat needs a mechanic, you don’t haul it anywhere — we come to you. Nichols Mobile Marine is a mobile boat repair service: we bring the tools, diagnostics, and parts to your dock, marina, boat ramp, or driveway, and fix it on the spot.
Mobile boat mechanic, done right
I'm Joel Nichols, and for 20 years I've been the mobile marine mechanic Lake County boat owners call when something's wrong. No shop, no hauling your boat across town, no waiting weeks for a service bay. I bring the tools, the diagnostic equipment, and the parts to your dock, your ramp, or your driveway — and I fix it there.
Outboards, sterndrives, inboards, jet skis: if it floats and has an engine, I can probably fix it. And if I can't, I'll tell you straight — before you spend a dime.
What I fix
- Outboard repair — Mercury, Yamaha, Suzuki, Evinrude/Johnson, Tohatsu, plus older OMC two-strokes
- Sterndrive & inboard — MerCruiser, Volvo Penta sterndrives; PCM inboards
- Marine diagnostics — professional scan tooling, no guessing
- Marine electrical — wiring, charging, starting, and accessory circuits
- Boat maintenance — 100-hour and 300-hour services
- Jet ski / PWC repair — diagnosis and repair
Need a Mobile Marine Mechanic Near Me?
We bring professional marine repair, maintenance, diagnostics, and engine service directly to your boat — at your dock, marina, or driveway, anywhere in our service area.
Recent work
What our customers say
"Joel is the real deal. Had a trim/tilt issue on my 2000 Yamaha VMAX that needed same-day diagnosis, and Joel got out to me that afternoon. He was professional, knowledgeable, and honest — didn't try to oversell or overcomplicate anything. These are genuinely good people who take pride in their work. Already told Joel I want to use them exclusively going forward. Highly recommend."
"The owner Joel couldn't get the right part in time... so he set me up with a friend where I was going and his friend gave me priority service. He really took care of me and I appreciate the extra effort. Would recommend him highly."
"Got a quote from him on a yearly/100hr service. Was fair and up front. He came out to our home about a week later to get the service done (work schedules). Got the service complete and no issues. I respect the fact that Joel kept in touch with everything, and the fact that he respected my boat as it was his own. Thanks for the help! Will definitely use again PS....Joel don't block my wife's number!!! 🤣🤣 Thanks again buddy!"
"He made suggestions as to what to check and walked me thru some possibilities. I was able to locate and fix the issue but couldn't have done it without his help. Use this guy for anything you need — he's top quality and he cares."
Pricing
$199 flat covers the trip to your boat and a full diagnostic evaluation, within 30 miles. The person who answers the phone is the person who fixes your boat.
Where I work
FAQ
- Do you really come to my boat?
- Yes — that's the entire business. Dock, marina, boat ramp, or your driveway. Wherever the boat sits, that's my shop for the day.
- What does the $199 diagnostic cover?
- The trip to your boat plus a full diagnostic evaluation, within 30 miles. If you approve the repair, labor is $150/hr and parts are at cost.
- What engines do you work on?
- Mercury, Yamaha, Suzuki, Evinrude/Johnson, and Tohatsu outboards (including older OMC two-strokes); MerCruiser and Volvo Penta sterndrives; PCM inboards; and jet skis.
- How fast can you get to me?
- Call or text and I'll give you a straight answer. If I'm booked out, I'll tell you — I won't leave you guessing.
- Looking for a mobile boat mechanic near me?
- Nichols Mobile Marine provides mobile boat repair and marine service at your location throughout our service area.
- How do I find a mobile marine mechanic near me?
- Easy — you just did. Nichols Mobile Marine comes to your boat for mobile marine service and repair throughout our service area. Call or text (352) 552-0825.