Whether you want a full-service boatyard or an individual mechanic who will come to your home dock, you'll find that the Chesapeake region is swarming with competent well-trained service technicians and facilities. Look for ABYC (American Boat & Yacht Council; www.abycinc.org) certification to ensure the highest standards of quality and professionalism. This section was prepared by the marketing department of Chesapeake Bay Magazine.

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Bay Shore Marine
Back Creek | Annapolis
Phone:  (410) 263-8370
Email: [email protected]
Website:  http://www.BayshoreMarineEngines.com
For 25 years Bay Shore Marine has served the mechanical needs of boaters throughout the Chesapeake Bay area. Awarded ‘Gold Plus’ status as dealer for both large and small engines by Yanmar, Bay Shore has also received Best of the Bay accolades for service and the parts departments. Dealers for Yanmar, John Deere, Northern Lights/Lugger, Mercruiser, Pleasure Craft Marine/Crusader, Westerbeke/Universal, Volvo Penta. With local sales, service and the best full-service parts department, Bay Shore will get the job done right! 
Bohemia Bay Yacht Services
Bohemia River | Chesapeake City
Phone:  (410) 885-2706
Website:  http://www.BBYH.com

For covered shed slips or any type of service on your vessel, Bohemia Bay really does have you covered with a standard of excellence by which other marinas are judged! Staffed with factory trained, certified mechanics and crew with over 65 years of combined experience, they do all types of hull, mechanical or system installation and repairs. They service many brands of marine engines and equipment including Kohler, VacuFlush, and Cruise Air. Bohemia Bay has earned a reputation as a quiet, dependable yard ready to do what it takes to make boats and owners ready to enjoy a long boating season.

Campbell's Boatyards
Town Creek, Tred Avon | Oxford
Phone:  (410) 226-5592
Email: [email protected]
Website:  http://www.campbellsboatyards.com
Campbell’s Boatyards has three convenient locations in Oxford, with a combined total of 156 slips. The Bachelor Pt. and Jack’s Pt. locations offer repairs/maintenance services for power and sailboats, haul-outs/dry storage, and more. Our staff consists of carpenters, riggers, painters and mechanics. Fuel dock/pump out services are available at our Jack’s Pt. facility. We also offer custom yacht building. Certified Cummins dealer and engine sales and service. Locally owned and operated for over 16 years.
Deltaville Yachting Center
Broad Creek | Deltaville
Phone:  (804) 776-9898
Website:  http://www.dycboat.com
ABYC, Cummins, Yanmar, Onan, Harken & Cruisair trained techs. “Best Of Bay”: Best Engine Work, Best Small Boat Marina, Best Boatyard, Best Mom & Pop Marina, Best Environmental Marina. 50 Ton travel lift, enclosed Boatel with 2 boatlifts--unlimited in & out. Yard storage, covered & open slips, 70’ lift-rigging inspections/repairs. Swagging. Gelcoat, fiberglass & paint refinish. Genset & A/C installs. Engine repairs, gas & diesel repowers. Marine electrical repairs & electronics. Winterization services. Authorized Service Center for Catalina Yachts, Mainship Trawlers, Carolina Classic Sportfish.
Ferry Point Marina
Magothy RIver | Arnold
Phone:  (410) 544-6368
Email: [email protected]
Website:  http://www.FerryPointMarina.com
Ferry Point Marina is a FULL SERVICE Marina and Yachtyard.  Did you know we are just north of Annapolis? Avoid Annapolis traffic and get here easily, enjoy quality full service and save a few $$. With our new year round waterfront restaurant, you can relax with a drink or a meal when you come to the marina. We have a 25 ton travel lift, winter storage (wet/dry), special rates on our winter service packages, and a full service department.
Gratitude Marina
Chesapeake Bay | Rock Hall
Phone:  (800) 622-7011
Website:  http://www.gmarina.com
The intense focus on customer care and communication combined with experienced techs trained to ABYC/ABBRA standards has guaranteed this full service yard a winning spot on “Best of the Bay” lists for many years. Under the direction of General Manager John Hellwege, they install and maintain rigging, furling, electronics, refrigeration, AC, lighting and nav systems. Factory authorized for most major marine systems, they offer mechanical maintenance, repair, and repowering services as well as structural restoration and custom fabrication for wood and fiberglass. Discerning yachtsmen choose Gratitude Marina, “where experience counts.”
Hartge Yacht Harbor
West River | Galesville, MD
Phone:  (443) 607-6306
Website:  http://www.hartgeyachtharbor.com
Located on the scenic West River 4 miles from the Chesapeake Bay and 12 miles south of Annapolis. Family owned since 1865, offering 275 protected slips and 60 moorings. Covered slips also available. Full Service Department with a 50-Ton travel lift and 2 railways. Climate controlled building for spray painting. Winterizing and Decommissioning, Shrink Wrap, Cleaning, Waxing, and Brightwork services. On-site contractors for carpentry, rigging, and mechanical services. Please call for estimates. Pumpout service on-site. Winter storage available. Quiet, picturesque setting. Customer Service is our specialty. 
Haven Harbour Marina
Swan Creek | Rock Hall
Phone:  (410) 778-6697
Website:  http://www.havenharbour.com
Haven Harbour Marina looks like a country club, but we’re a serious working yard. A complete range of marine maintenance and repair services are provided on site by specialists in mechanics, carpentry, electronics, fiberglass and gelcoat, spray painting, and air-conditioning/ refrigeration. In the office, our administrative and customer service personnel are always on hand to answer your questions or assist with problems. We provide top quality yacht repairs on time, on budget, with NO EXCUSES! 
Herrington Harbour Marinas
Herring Bay | Tracey's Landing
Phone:  (800) 297-1930
Email: [email protected]
Website:  http://www.herringtonharbour.com

Herrington Harbour North is a full service marina resort and yacht yard in a beautiful countryside setting. The marina has 600 slips and can accommodate boats up to 100 feet on well kept docks. The full-service or do-it yourself yacht yard has a hauling capacity to 70 tons. A West Marine store is on site with other services available, such as engine mechanics, ship’s carpentry, fiberglass repair, spray painting, canvas and sail repair, electrical, detailing, rigging and propeller shop.

J. Gordon & Company
Back Creek | Eastport
Phone:  (410) 263-0054
Website:  http://www.JGordonCo.com
Hands-on owner Marshall Larner’s nearly 45 years in boating includes marina management, and extensive cruising/racing experience; which helps him effectively guide owners. Most boatyards evaluate the boat before beginning a repair job. At J. Gordon, the focus is on how, where, and how long owners intend to use their boats. The staff then lays out a plan of action to spec out minor or major projects to accommodate time and budget. Systems can be designed to be implemented in stages to fit long-range goals, and interiors or equipment can be updated without expensive do-overs. A dealer for most major manufacturers, J. Gordon is a distributor for D400 wind generators, EM-Trak AIS, and Mastervolt. Dealer inquiries invited. 
Kanberra Gel
Lancaster
Phone:  (800) 683-0021
Website:  http://www.kanberragel.com

Kanberra Gel® and Kanberra Spray® are all natural products that clean air, attack mold and bacteria, and neutralize odors onboard boats and yachts of every size. The products take the antiseptic and antifungal properties of Tea Tree Oil (TTO) airborne to provide odor and growth protection. The Gel and Spray do not simply mask odors...they attack them at the source. Used year-round inside cabins and during seasonal storage, Kanberra Gel & Spray come in a variety of sizes. 

Knapp's Narrows Marina
Knapps Narrows | Tilghman Island
Phone:  (800) 322-5181
Website:  http://www.knappsnarrowsmarina.com
Knapp’s Narrows Marina is located just off the Chesapeake Bay at Tilghman Island. A full service boat yard with a 35 ton travel lift. We specialize in Awlgrip spray painting, blister repair, barrier coats and fiberglass repairs. We are a full service boatyard: carpentry, mechanical, electrical, rigging and bright work. We also offer low fixed rates on haul outs, dry storage, shrink wrapping, bottom painting and waxing. Our mid bay location makes our slips minutes to some of the best fishing on the bay. Monthly slips are available for fishing. Certified Clean Marina.
Lankford Bay Marina
Chester River | Rock Hall
Phone:  (410) 778-1414
Website:  http://www.chesapeake-bay.com/lankfordbay
Call to discuss your repairs with the staff at this top-notch marina. They take great pride in their work in the tradition of Eastern Shore craftsmen. Work is priced fairly and performed within a reasonable time frame. The staff maintains close one-on-one contact with owners to keep them informed on progress. Specialties include engine repowering/repairs, expert carpentry, painting and varnishing. The store maintains an extensive parts inventory and offers competitive pricing which often matches or beats the chains. Wet (with bubbler) and dry winter storage is available. Discover why Lankford Bay Marina is called the “Chester River’s best kept secret!”
MarineMax
Baltimore Harbor
Phone:  (888) 720-4379
Email: [email protected]
Website:  http://www.MarineMax.com
Servicing and maintaining your yacht from 32 feet to over 70 feet. MarineMax is a state-of-the-art yacht service facility offering annual maintenance, haul outs, bottom painting, engine re-powering, electronic installation, fiberglass, and gel coat restoration, and mobile dockside service. We have a complete parts department with everything from cleaning supplies to custom parts orders. 
Norton Yachts Service
Deltaville
Phone:  (800) 720-4306
Website:  http://www.nortonyachts.com
Norton Yachts Service is one of Deltaville’s most comprehensive full service facilities and offers a wide range of quality boat repair and maintenance capabilities serving sail and power since 1948. NYS is an authorized dealer, installer, and repair center for Yanmar Diesel Engines, Fischer Panda Generators, Raymarine Electronics. Excellent service is the hallmark of NYS; therefore all technicians are educated and highly trained. Norton is a member of ABYC. Choose NYS for integrity, quality, value. 
Pleasure Cove Marina
Bodkin Creek | Pasadena
Phone:  (410) 437-6600
Website:  http://www.PleasureCoveMarina.com
The service team headed up by general manager Rick Droter, and service manager Eric Groves provides expert service on your power or sail boat- no job is too big or too small. Our extra wide travel lift even allows us to handle catamarans. The largest climate controlled maintenance facility on the East Coast is ready to protect your boat up to 120’ eliminating the need for costly winterizing and shrink wrapping. Their annual maintenance contract provides monitoring of many items on your boat. For routine maintenance, repowering, customizing, or a whole new look inside and out, Pleasure Cove, home of the yacht PURELY PLEASURE, is the place to have it done!
Port Annapolis Marina
Back Creek | Annapolis
Phone:  (410) 269-1990
Website:  http://www.portannapolis.com
On an impeccably landscaped 16- acre site, Port Annapolis features 50 and 35-ton travel lifts to haul boats to 65’. You’ll also find an expansive ship’s store, completely stocked for do-it-yourselfers as well as all other boating supplies. On staff experts include carpentry, fiberglass, barrier coat, engine maintenance & repair, and rigging trades. Mini-storage sheds available. Also complete winterization service— including shrinkwrapping, and the care of fresh water, head, A/C and refrigeration systems.
Porter's Seneca Marina
Seneca Creek | Middle River MD
Phone:  (410) 335-6563
Website:  http://www.porterssenecamarina.com
Service here goes beyond the ABYC and Merc certified technicians, the 90+ years of combined experience, and the 40’x70’ service building.  Since 1979, the Porter family has provided personalized, hands-on care to boats and owners.  They provide a full range of maintenance and repairs from custom fiberglass to painting and detailing to repowering to make your boat look and run like new.  As a Mercury Premier Repower Center, Porter’s is well-known around the Bay for outstanding Merc service and an extensive parts inventory.  Call Ray Porter for a free estimate.
Rappahannock Yachts
Carters Creek | Irvington
Phone:  (804) 438-5353
Website:  http://www.rappyachts.com

Conveniently located off the Rappahannock River in Carters Creek, Irvington, VA. Rappahannock Yachts is a full service yacht repair facility. We have the proper facilities and trained personnel, plus owner Bruce Sanders’ 40 years experience providing a backdrop of knowledge unmatched in the area and quite possibly in the industry. From routine maintenance to full custom restoration for sail or power vessels, we work closely with you to assure a trouble-free, enjoyable boating experience.

Seven Seas Yacht Services, LLC
Grasonville
Phone:  (410) 827-6400
Website:  http://www.SevenSeasYS.com
Seven Seas Yacht Services voted “Best of the Bay (Engine Work)” is a Volvo “Rapid Response” dealer and one of five Volvo “Yacht Series Support” dealers in the nation. To complement the expertise in both gas and diesel engine repairs and installations Seven Seas is ready to assist further offering technicians with expertise in electronics installations or repairs, generator installations and repairs, head system repairs, air conditioning repairs or installations, as well as any seasonal maintenance needs you may have.
Stingray Point Boat Works
Broad Creek | Deltaville
Phone:  (804) 776-7070
Website:  http://www.stingraypointboatworks.com
Comprehensive marine services with a friendly, family touch. Stingray Point Boat Works provides exceptional service and top quality repair work for all makes of sail, power, and work boats that meet or exceed ABYC standards. We offer a full service facility including a 25 ton lift, annual maintenance, fiberglass, wood and aluminum repairs, rebuilds/refits, engine repair as well as electronics, electrical and rigging repair. Located on Broad Creek, just half a mile up the Rappahannock River from Stingray Point.
Weaver's Marine Center
Back River | Essex
Phone:  (410) 686-4944
Website:  http://www.WeaversMarine.net
If you want first-class marina amenities and professional repairs, come here. Save up to $30K over the course of 10 years on slip fees alone and be centrally located by land or water. Weaver’s is not just “passing through” or “getting by”. They have been investing in the very latest tooling and schooling while retaining the “old time” ethics of the on-site owners. From adding custom mezzanine seating to a sportfish to installing/repairing thrusters on site to repowering and rehabbing, Weaver’s goes beyond the ordinary to care for “your baby” and get your job done right the first time, on time, and in budget.
Worton Creek Marina
Worton Creek | Chestertown
Phone:  (410) 778-3282
Website:  http://www.wortoncreek.com
Offering superior yacht service just 1.5 miles off the Bay, Worton Creek specializes in all aspects of refurbishment, repair, maintenance, and customizing. The staff is highly skilled in wood, fiberglass, paint (including Awlgrip/Imron), gas or diesel engines, ship systems and rigging.The marina handles routine bottom work to highly customized interior and exterior redesign and construction projects. The yard is widely known for the remanufacture of 31 Bertrams. Worton Creek has 25 and 70T lifts and a 7,000 sq.ft. temperature controlled workshop for year-round service. They are consistently a “Best of the Bay” winner for “Maintenance Boatyard” and “Mom & Pop Marina.”
Zimmerman Marine
3 Locations: Mobjack Bay, Broad Creek, and Herrington Harbour
Phone:  (800) 397-3442
Website:  http://www.zimmermanmarine.com
Zimmerman Marine services a wide range of boats, and we tailor the work to fit your budget. ZMI provides a full range of services, including marine mechanical, electrical, and systems service, woodworking, composites, and paint and varnish. We offer three locations - Mobjack Bay, Deltaville, and Herrington Harbour North. Authorized service for Cummins, John Deere, Volvo Penta, Yanmar, Yamaha, MerCruiser, Wesmar, and Hamilton Jet.just ½ mile up the Rappahannock River from Stingray Point.