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Boating in Southwest Florida is a year-round thing. No off-season, no winter layup, no real break. And that means our...
Cape Coral is not just a city with canals. It is a city built around canals. With over 400 miles...
If you have ever turned the key on your boat and been met with silence, or watched your navigation lights...
Southwest Florida is one of the most demanding marine environments in the country. Salt air, intense humidity, year-round use, and...
As the winter chill fades and the beautiful spring weather settles over Southwest Florida, it is time for boaters to...
Southwest Florida boating is incredible—but it also comes with challenges. Saltwater corrosion, shallow sandbars, unexpected mechanical failures, and the difficulty...
If you’ve tried to book a service appointment lately, you may have been surprised by long waitlists and rising costs....
you’re getting ready for a weekend on the water when your boat refuses to start. Maybe a summer squall has...
Keeping your boat and trailer road-ready is essential – especially in saltwater climates like Florida’s Gulf Coast. A trailer carries...
Boaters in Fort Myers know that nothing sinks a weekend faster than an unexpected mechanical issue. Having a reliable local...
Electrical problems are one of the most common — and most dangerous — issues we see on boats in Southwest...
Installing a trolling motor transforms your boat’s maneuverability, giving you quiet, precise control for fishing and docking. A trolling motor...
Leave a boat unattended on a canal in Cape Coral for six weeks in July and you’re not leaving it...
Boating is a way of life in Southwest Florida, and when breakdowns happen, waiting days for shop service can ruin...
Owning a boat in Florida is a dream for many—but keeping that boat running safely and reliably in Southwest Florida’s...
Imagine it’s a perfect summer weekend in Southwest Florida. You’re cruising off Fort Myers Beach when sputter-putter – your boat’s...
Some of the most satisfying work we do isn’t dramatic breakdown rescues — it’s the steady, careful maintenance and smart...
Owning a boat in Southwest Florida—whether cruising the waters off Fort Myers, Naples, or Cape Coral—comes with great rewards but...
Southwest Florida’s saltwater environment can be harsh on marine engines. Saltwater speeds up the oxidation of metal parts, making diligent...
Most “best boat upgrade” lists are written for nowhere in particular. They tell you a bimini “provides shade” and a...
Florida boaters often take pride in maintaining their own vessels, but when it comes to full boat rewiring and electrical...
A surprising share of outboard “failures” aren’t failures at all. They’re small, overlooked oversights that catch seasoned captains as easily...
There are few things more frustrating for a boat owner than turning the key on a planned morning out —...
Fort Myers is a boater’s paradise, with the Caloosahatchee River and Gulf of Mexico offering endless water adventures. In fact,...
Imagine being anchored off Sanibel on a sunny Saturday, ready for a day of fishing, when your outboard engine won’t...
Fort Myers, Florida is a boater’s paradise. With the Caloosahatchee River, Gulf of Mexico, and countless canals at your doorstep,...
A trawler-style boat like a 30′ Mainship is built for comfortable, long-range cruising — the kind of boat where you...
Another job completed here at Island Marine Repair LLC — this time on a Mercury 60HP outboard that had been...
At Island Marine Repair LLC, we don’t just fix boats—we restore confidence on the water. Recently, a local client in...