About S&S Marine Repair
S&S Marine Repair is a family-owned mobile marine service based in North Port, Florida. We repair, service, diagnose, and rig outboard-powered boats across Charlotte and Sarasota County, coming to you at your dock, marina slip, boat lift, or driveway rather than making you tow the boat to a shop. The business is legally registered in the state of Florida as Stradic's Marine Repair LLC, doing business as S&S Marine Repair. Our operating base is at 7991 Bristol Ave, North Port, FL 34291.
Who Actually Runs the Business
Owner and lead marine technician Spencer Iannuzzi handles every job personally. When you call our number, you are talking to the mechanic. When you schedule a visit, the person who quoted the job is the same person who shows up in the driveway or at the dock. That is a deliberate design choice, not a limitation.
Most boat repair shops in the region run on a workflow where a service writer takes the incoming call, a shop foreman assigns the job, and the actual work rotates through whoever happens to be free that day. That system spreads accountability across three or four people, which is why owners routinely end up chasing status updates and repeating the same story to the third person about a repair that is now four weeks in. Our operation is built the opposite way. One technician, one relationship, one point of contact for the full life of the job. It keeps the work quality consistent and the communication direct.
What Family-Owned Actually Means in Practice
The phrase "family-owned" gets used a lot in this industry without much substance behind it. For us, it means the person answering the phone lives in the same neighborhood as the customers, launches from the same public ramps, uses the same fuel docks, and depends on the same weather forecast to plan the workweek. It also means we do not answer to a corporate office, a private equity group, or a franchise agreement that dictates hourly rates and parts markups. Every service call is a direct transaction between you and a technician who wants to earn your next call and your neighbor's referral.
A small operation also has one meaningful advantage over a bigger shop. We remember your boat. When you call back six months later about a different issue, we already know the engine hours we recorded last visit, the wiring quirks we noted, and the part we said would probably need attention in a year.
Why We Built the Operation Around Going to the Boat
Boat repair across this coast has a logistics problem that most shops have chosen to ignore. Most boats in Charlotte and Sarasota County live in the water or on a lift year-round. They are on private canal docks behind residential homes. They are on lifts in backyards. They are in marina slips. They are on rack storage at facilities that make hauling for outside service a two-day ordeal.
Getting a boat to a traditional shop means finding a trailer, sometimes borrowing or renting one, hauling a fully rigged and often loaded boat through Gulf-Coast traffic, waiting in a shop queue that can run three to eight weeks in peak season, and repeating the entire process to pick the boat up. Owners have told us for years that they put off routine service because the trip to and from the shop is more painful than the maintenance itself. That is exactly how a routine impeller replacement turns into a full water pump and lower unit repair, and how a preventative diagnostic scan gets delayed until the engine finally fails at the worst possible moment. We built the business to eliminate that trip. We arrive at your boat with diagnostic software, service parts, wiring supplies, fluids, and the equipment needed to complete most jobs in a single visit. For jobs that legitimately need a lift or a bench, we can arrange pickup, do the work, and return the boat to your slip. You never touch a trailer.
The Kinds of Boats We Work On
Our regular customer base covers the full spectrum of Charlotte and Sarasota County recreational and light-commercial boats.
- Center-consoles from local and regional builders like Pathfinder, Sea Hunt, Grady-White, Robalo, and Boston Whaler
- Bay boats and flats boats from Hewes, Maverick, East Cape, Ranger, and similar builders popular on the local grass flats
- Pontoons and deck boats used on the inland canals, lakes, and Charlotte Harbor
- Jon boats and skiffs on smaller motors, often carbureted two-strokes
- Offshore fishing platforms up to about 30 feet, running twin and triple outboards
- Older single-engine boats being kept alive by owners who take pride in staying ahead of maintenance
If your boat has an outboard, a trolling motor, or marine electronics, we probably work on one like it every week.
Our Services
Below is the full scope of what we handle on-site. Every service is done mobile at your dock, driveway, slip, or lift. Click any service for full details, brand compatibility, and how the work is scheduled.
Outboard Motor and Engine Repair
Fuel systems, ignition, cooling, powerhead, lower unit, trim, and tilt work on outboards from every major brand. From carbureted two-strokes to the latest digital four-strokes.
Learn moreMarine Engine Diagnostics
Manufacturer-level ECM scans, live-data checks, and symptom-to-root-cause troubleshooting for all major outboard brands. We identify the actual fault before anyone spends money on unnecessary parts.
Learn moreScheduled Hour Service
Manufacturer-spec interval maintenance for outboards. Oil, filters, water pump, spark plugs, gear lube, anodes, and inspection, using the correct fluids and parts for your engine year and model.
Learn moreBoat Electrical Service
Battery installs, wiring troubleshooting, bilge pump repair, lighting, gauges, ignition switches, and complete boat rewiring using marine-grade tinned wire and properly sealed connections.
Learn moreTrolling Motor Installation and Repair
Minn Kota and Rhodan trolling motor installs plus Power-Pole shallow water anchor systems. Repair on existing motors including steering, foot pedal, GPS anchor, and wiring issues.
Learn moreFiberglass Repair
Gelcoat repair, stress crack fixes, hull damage restoration, and cosmetic fiberglass work at your slip or storage location. Color-matched finish on hulls, transoms, and interior surfaces.
Learn moreBoat Detailing
Wash, wax, compound polishing, hull cleaning, interior detail, and salt-buildup removal at your boat. Mobile detailing brings water, power, and equipment directly to your dock or slip.
Learn moreUpholstery and Canvas Repair
Seat cushion recovery, vinyl replacement, T-top canvas repair, Bimini top service, snap replacement, and full replacement of salt-and-sun-damaged upholstery and canvas.
Learn moreBoat Accessories and Upgrades
Power-Pole installs, jack plates, marine stereo, GPS chartplotter mounting, LED underwater and courtesy lighting, live-well plumbing, and other rigging upgrades at your dock.
Learn moreHurricane Prep
Pre-storm inspection, tie-down and line verification, canvas and electronics removal, drain plug pulls, and post-storm engine restart and full boat inspection.
Learn moreJack Plate Installation
Manual and hydraulic jack plates installed for outboards including transom mounting, hydraulic pump and helm switch wiring, plus on-water setback and running-height calibration.
Learn moreBrands We Service
We handle every major outboard, trolling motor, and marine electronics manufacturer. We are equipped with manufacturer-level diagnostic software for the major outboard lines, so we can read ECM error codes and confirm engine condition the same way a factory dealership can, without the dealership wait time or the shop overhead in the invoice.
Where We Work
Our regular coverage spans Charlotte and Sarasota County. Below are the primary areas we service on a recurring basis. Every location page includes area-specific details, common boat types we handle there, and how to schedule from your specific dock, marina, or boat ramp.
North Port
Our home base and daily service territory. Full mobile coverage seven days a week for canal-front homes, backyard lifts, private docks, and boats kept at surrounding marina slips.
Request North Port dispatchPort Charlotte
Regular mobile service across the Charlotte Harbor waterfront, extensive canal-front homes, boat clubs, and marina slips. Fast dockside response for breakdown and diagnostic calls.
Request Port Charlotte dispatchPunta Gorda
Coverage for boats stored at Fishermen's Village, Charlotte Harbor marinas, and residential canal docks throughout the Punta Gorda peninsula. Dockside diagnostics and full mobile service.
Request Punta Gorda dispatchVenice
Service across the Venice waterfront, Venetian Waterway canals, and marinas serving both the Gulf and inland routes. Regular runs in this direction from our North Port base.
Request Venice dispatchSouth Venice
Coverage for residential boat owners, backyard lifts, private canal docks, and neighborhood community launches throughout the South Venice area.
Request South Venice dispatchEnglewood
Regular service for Englewood-area residential docks, marinas along Lemon Bay, and boat storage facilities from Manasota Key inland. Full mobile coverage for common repairs.
Request Englewood dispatchPlacida
Coverage for boat clubs, marinas, and residential owners along Placida Harbor and Gasparilla Sound. Regular runs to the fishing community here for engine and rigging work.
Request Placida dispatchRotonda West
Service throughout the Rotonda canal system for boats stored on private lifts and behind residential canal docks. Common calls include outboard service and electrical work.
Request Rotonda West dispatchCharlotte Harbor
Coverage for owners along the northern Charlotte Harbor shoreline, connecting waterways, and inland residential canals. Diagnostics and preventative maintenance on outboards.
Request Charlotte Harbor dispatchBoca Grande
Service to Boca Grande marinas, boat clubs, and private docks along the island. Regular scheduling for engine service, tarpon-season repairs, and pre-storm inspection.
Request Boca Grande dispatchManasota Key
Coverage across the Manasota Key waterfront, private residential docks, and inland canal boat owners. Regular mobile service for maintenance, diagnostics, and rigging.
Request Manasota Key dispatchSarasota County
Broader Sarasota County coverage focused primarily on the southern portion within our regular corridor, including Venice, South Venice, and neighboring communities.
Request Sarasota County dispatchCharlotte County
Full Charlotte County coverage including all cities and unincorporated boating areas within our regular service corridor, from North Port through Punta Gorda and beyond.
Request Charlotte County dispatchWhat to Expect When You Book
Booking a service call is straightforward. Call or text (239) 333-6722 with:
- Your boat make, model, and length
- Engine brand, horsepower, and model year if you know them
- A description of the issue or the service you need
- Where the boat is kept
- Your preferred day and time window
We respond during business hours, usually the same day. For diagnostics or unfamiliar issues, we may ask a few questions to narrow the scope before we quote. Estimates are always free. Diagnostic work is quoted upfront so you know the fee before we arrive.
On arrival, we do a brief walk-around, confirm the scope of work, and get started. For any issue we discover during the job that changes the scope, we call before continuing. When the work is finished, we test-run everything and walk you through what was done and why.
Our Commitment
Three things we hold to on every job:
- Do the work right the first time. No shortcuts on marine-grade parts, corrosion protection, or sealing. Every wire crimp gets heat-shrunk. Every through-hull penetration gets sealed properly.
- Tell you the truth about what your boat needs. If a repair is not economical, we say so. If the shop quote you got is inflated, we tell you. If the boat is going to give you five more good years with a modest fix instead of a rebuild, that is the recommendation.
- Stand behind the work. If something we serviced fails prematurely, call us. We come back and fix it.
Get in Touch
Owner and technician: Spencer Iannuzzi
Phone and text: (239) 333-6722
Base location: 7991 Bristol Ave, North Port, FL 34291
Reviews and past customer feedback are available on our Facebook page, our BoatPlanet listing, and our Yelp profile.
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