Outboard & Engine Repair for Sarasota

Outboard & Engine Repair for Sarasota Boaters
Sarasota boaters put their motors through a lot. You run Sarasota Bay, head out through Big Pass or New Pass to the Gulf, and cruise past Siesta Key and Longboat Key, all in salt water and Florida heat. When your outboard starts hard, runs rough or overheats, McKeever's Marine can find the problem and fix it right. Our shop is in Bradenton, about a 20 to 30 minute drive north from Sarasota on US-41 or I-75.

Brands We Work On
We repair Yamaha, Honda, Tohatsu, Suzuki and Mercury outboards. We're an authorized Honda dealer for 2.3 to 350 HP motors and a Tohatsu sales and service center for any size Tohatsu. Whether you run a small kicker on a skiff or twin outboards on a center console, we can help.

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 problems
• Oil changes, plugs, filters and 100, 300 and 500 hour service
• Diagnostics and powerhead rebuilds

Why Salt Water Matters
Every trip on Sarasota Bay or the Gulf leaves salt inside your motor's cooling passages. Over time that salt and corrosion can clog the water flow, wear out impellers and cause overheating. Regular flushing helps, but a scheduled service is the best way to catch small problems before they leave you stuck near a pass with the tide running. If your boat sits for weeks between trips, old fuel is another common cause of hard starts. We can clean the fuel system and get it running right again.

More From Your Motor
Want better throttle response or more top-end? We also offer outboard ECU tuning. Ask us whether tuning is available for your motor.

Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to bring my boat to Bradenton? Yes. All engine work is done at our shop at 3232 26th Ave E, Unit D, in Bradenton.
How long will my repair take? It depends on the job and how busy the shop is. We'll call or text you with a clear diagnosis and quote before any work starts, and give you an honest time estimate.
Do you work on motors other than Honda and Tohatsu? Yes. We service Yamaha, Suzuki and Mercury outboards as well.

Get a Quote
Call or text 941-718-5572 with your boat and motor make, model and year, plus a few photos or a short description of the problem. You can also email mckeeversmarine@gmail.com.
McKeever's Marine, Voted Bradenton's Best (Bradenton Herald Silver, Boat Service/Repair, 2025 and 2026)
3232 26th Ave E, Unit D, Bradenton, FL 34208
Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday 8am to 12pm by appointment, Sunday closed

 See all our engine services on our Engine Repair page. Click here!