Palmetto Marine

Couldn't recommend this place enough. Jim got me right and worked with me with my budget with a fair price. My old merc had a bunch of gremlins and just wouldn't run right. Now it runs like a top and a good as an old motor can get. It did take some time for them to get to my motor (expected with the summertime approaching), but even so, it was about a 2 week turnaround. All in all if you need an outboard repair or tune up, Palmetto Marine is the place to go!

He usually has new parts I need for an older motor, and sometimes has used parts for my “I have 4 kids” budget. Owner works in store, and has a very knowledgeable understanding of motors, bolt on parts, boats, and what I am asking for, when I need something. It is locally owned so I would def recommend going there for parts, service, or even help finding a boat if you’re having trouble locating one. Nice guy to work w, bought all the stuff I needed to restore an ‘86 outboard, only ordered one part, out of many, everything else he had in stock. Prices are very fair, he even gave me a hydrofoil he had used for free. Nice guy who knows what he’s doing, and wants his customers to enjoy their time on the water.

so i needed a bulb primer, i thought ,for my sons 150 yamaha bad gas and everything else. im from tampa so this guys rating was 5stars and it was right down the road. jim the owner helped me with some other tips on that engine, bought bulb installed and did the extra things he recommended and guess what? started right up still running now had not run in 1 year. jim is old school the way it should be pay him a visit. bryan from tampa

I purchased a 19 foot wellcraft 190 ccf, at a almost unrefusable offer. That first weekend i sat and thought it would be better to place it in the shop for complete update. With the issues that was advised to me by the previous owner and from a seen I made a great decision. Last summer I so many problems with my sea ray I didn't want to have to fix this boat like i did with the other. From a recommendation I sought out Jim asked about simple pricing and dropped it off same day. He took his time inspecting and repairing everything I asked for and advised other thing of trouble. I had a new impeller, live well pump and bilge pump installed. Compression tested, fixed tilt and trim, new plugs, gear oil, tuner, and some obvious wiring issues. He told me I needed to drain the gas tank and replace the tank vent in the hull which I did. The gauge & sending unit didn't work so I fixed that as well plus other wiring for the navigation and radio. So I tried to start the motor which it would not start so I called Jim he pretty much walked me through it all what to test check voltage due a bad starter. I replaced it still nothing after following his recommendation I found the issue and fixed it. All in mind while he was driving home on personal time. I am grateful to his service & efforts. Also to add that I bought the boat $1000 under budget and only put into it just a little bit more what I originally was going to offer. I definitely will being using him again and high advise other do I well.

I own and operate a commercial tour boat in Charleston and recently used Palmetto Marine for some pretty extensive repairs. They were excellent. These issues included a pesky electrical issue, a major steering arm repair, and a full 300 hour service. All the work was done correctly and at budget. The guys were friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. I was very impressed, and fully recommend Jim and Palmetto Marine. Just drop your boat off and be patient. Good work at a reasonable price takes time!