Boat Engine Repair Services in Bradenton, FL

When your engine won't start, runs rough, or leaves you drifting, you want it fixed right and back on the water fast. At McKeever's Marine, engine repair and maintenance are the heart of what we do, providing essential services from quick tune-ups to full rebuilds for boaters across Bradenton, Sarasota, Palmetto, and Lakewood Ranch. 

What we fix:

- Hard starts, no starts, and stalling

- Rough idle, loss of power, and poor fuel economy

- Overheating, water pumps, and impellers

- Fuel system cleaning, carburetors, and injectors

- Ignition, wiring, and charging problems

- Lower unit and gearcase repair, including seals

- Trim, tilt, and steering issues

- Routine marine maintenance: oil changes, plugs, filters, and 100, 300 & 500-hour service

- Comprehensive engine diagnostics and powerhead rebuild

Brands we work on:

We are a Honda and Tohatsu sales and service center. We sell and service Honda and Tohatsu outboards, in addition to providing expert outboard repair for Yamaha, Mercury, Suzuki, Tohatsu & Honda. 

Mobile service:

Can't trailer in? We offer mobile and offsite service, plus pickup and delivery for a fee with our trailers ranging from 17FT-40FT. Call or text to ask what's available for your boat. 

Turnaround:

We get to diagnostics as quickly as we can. Turnaround depends on how busy the shop is, and we'll give you an honest time estimate when you drop off. Before any work starts, we'll call or text you with a clear diagnosis and quote, so there are no surprises. 

Why boaters choose McKeever's:

- Voted Bradenton's Best 2025 and 2026

- Local, owner-run shop right here in Bradenton

- Rated 4.4 stars from 55+ Google reviews

- One stop for the whole boat: if the problem turns out to be electrical, electronics, or fiberglass, we handle that too

- Want more out of your motor? Ask about outboard ECU tuning (mail-in nationwide)

- Need help getting your boat here? Ask about our trailer rentals 

Areas we serve:

Bradenton, Sarasota, Palmetto, Lakewood Ranch, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and the surrounding Manatee and Sarasota County area. 

Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat by appointment, Sun closed.