Mobile Marine Services — Santa Barbara, Ventura & Channel Islands | 805 Marine Mechanic
Family-owned and operated for over 30 years, 805 Marine Mechanic delivers professional mobile marine services across Santa Barbara, Ventura, and the Channel Islands. Our seasoned mobile technicians come dockside—saving you time, simplifying logistics, and keeping your vessel cruise-ready.
What We Do (On-Site)
- Preventive maintenance programs: fluids/filters, belts/hoses, anodes, sea strainers, impellers, heat-exchanger & aftercooler service.
- Diagnostics & troubleshooting: live-data/ECU scans, vibration/root-cause analysis, sea-trial validation.
- Fuel system health: filter upgrades, injector checks, tank inspection/polishing to combat water and growth.
- Cooling & exhaust: raw-water pumps, descaling, hose/clamp renewal, waterlocks and leak checks.
- Electrical: battery testing, charging/starting systems, wiring remediation, lighting and panel audits.
- Running gear: shafts/props/cutlass bearings, alignment, seals/stuffing box service, thruster care.
- Seasonal service: winterization, de-winterization, lay-up prep, spring commissioning.
Brands we commonly service include Cummins Marine, Volvo Penta, Yanmar, Caterpillar, Beta, Scania, FPT, MTU, Ford Lehman, Perkins, and more.
Marine Generator Service — Santa Barbara
Dependable ship’s power starts with disciplined care. 805 Marine Mechanic provides end-to-end generator servicing—troubleshooting, load testing, cooling/Exh. checks, and preventative maintenance—so your Northern Lights and other marine gensets run clean and reliable.

Mobile Means Convenience
- We come to you: marina, mooring, or home berth—no towing or haul-out just to diagnose a problem.
- Faster turnarounds: prompt scheduling and efficient dockside workflows reduce downtime.
- Tailored care: service plans matched to your usage, routes, and local conditions.

Repowering Your Boat or Yacht
Considering a modern power upgrade? Repowering can improve acceleration, efficiency, emissions, and reliability—while boosting resale value and unlocking features like electronic controls and integrated diagnostics.
- Performance & efficiency: newer platforms deliver cleaner burn and better range.
- Lower emissions: compliant solutions that respect coastal environments.
- Modern amenities: digital monitoring, smart throttles, and refined NVH.
- Warranty coverage: added protection with OEM support.
Get options, horsepower maps, and model comparisons: repowering guidance from 805 Marine Mechanic—serving Santa Barbara, Ventura & the Channel Islands.
Comprehensive Mobile Care
From steering and fuel systems to gearboxes, saildrives, shafts, and propellers—we maintain, diagnose, and repair the systems that keep you underway. We also handle engine installs, cooling-system flushes/descaling, anode programs, and battery health verification. Learn about our fully mobile service.
The Convenience & Benefits of Mobile Marine Services in Santa Barbara
Introduction
Meet the dockside difference with 805 Marine Mechanic—on-site Santa Barbara marine repairs and maintenance that put your time back where it belongs: on the water.
The Convenience of Mobile Services
- Seamless maintenance: professional service at your slip—no transport hassles.
- Time-saving solutions: prompt response keeps your plans intact.
Expertise of 805 Marine Mechanic
- Experienced technicians: three decades of hands-on regional knowledge.
- Comprehensive offerings: preventive care, diagnostics, repairs, and seasonal programs.
The Unique Value of Mobile Service
- Personalized care: service plans tailored to vessel, hours, and routes.
- Confidence underway: reliable work that protects trips and budgets.
Why Choose 805 Marine Mechanic
Trusted across Santa Barbara, Ventura, and the Channel Islands, 805 Marine Mechanic blends 30+ years of engine expertise with responsive scheduling and clear communication—so you get dependable outcomes without the guesswork.
Full-Service Engine Repair & Maintenance
We service leading marine diesel brands—Volvo Penta, Cummins, Caterpillar, Perkins, Yanmar, MTU, Scania, FPT, Ford Lehman and more—from routine intervals to complete rebuilds and repowers. Our mobile approach also minimizes downtime with fast, on-site diagnostics and repair.
Generator & Electrical Services
Keep ship’s power reliable with targeted generator care, battery checks, wiring remediation, lighting upgrades, and full electrical diagnostics.
Winterization & Seasonal Care (Mobile)
Fuel stabilization, cooling-system protection, anodes, and full lay-up inspections—then efficient spring commissioning so you’re launch-ready at the first weather window.
Repowering for Long-Term Value
Compare engine families, horsepower curves, and duty cycles with our team to maximize performance, efficiency, and compliance—then execute a clean, warrantied install.
Local Coverage
Proudly serving Santa Barbara Harbor, Ventura Harbor, and Channel Islands marinas with responsive, dockside service.
Book Mobile Service — Santa Barbara & Ventura
Questions about maintenance, generators, or repower options? We’re here to help.
