Serving Tampa, Apollo Beach, Ruskin and nearby
Outboard repair and service — at your shop, dock, or driveway in Tampa Bay
4.7 · 63 Google reviews
- Yamaha
What we do
Services
- 01
Outboard Service & Repair
Scheduled maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on all major outboard brands — with a deep track record on Yamaha.
- 02
Lower Unit Service
Gear lube service, pressure testing, seal replacement, and diagnosis — done right so you're not back in six months.
- 03
Marine Electrical
Console rewiring, switches, bilge pumps, raw water pumps, and charging systems — no chasing ghosts.
- 04
Steering & Tilt/Trim
Hydraulic steering service and tilt/trim unit repair — the systems that get ignored until they fail at the worst time.
- 05
Fuel System Repair
Ethanol damage, clogged lines, carb cleaning, and no-start diagnosis — the most common issues on boats that sat.
Outboard work done right in Tampa Bay.
Word on the dock
What customers say
★★★★★
“I'd give 100 stars if I could. My husband and I went in needing help with our lower unit to our outboard motor. Pete was so knowledgeable, kind and even showed my husband exactly what the issues were and told him which parts to buy. His advice worked and the lower unit is acting brand new now! My husband had it apart and back together for close to 6 months not being able to figure out the issue, thank god for Pete and crackerboy marine. Thanks so much!”
★★★★★
“I own an automotive performance business myself and have been in business for over 35 years. I prefer NOT to work on my own boat. Pete and his team at Cracker Boy Marine are freaking AWESOME! Seriously! He is a super cool guy, extremely knowledgeable, always available for information (even when his is NOT doing the work on my boat). In my opinion, he has extremely reasonable pricing. They have been servicing my boats for 5 years. I have had 2 different boat and just bought my 3rd in 5 years. They have rewired my console, replaced all the switches, replaced all the pumps (bilge and raw water), serviced my broken hydraulic steering, serviced the power poles, serviced a damaged tilt & trim unit and done all my 100hr services (about 1 time p/yr). I would highly recommend you use these guys, especially if you have a Yamaha engine. They seem to really know the Yamaha platform exceptionally well.”
★★★★★
“Have Been servicing my boat with Pete for a few years now. Honest guy and great service. Will recommend to bring your boat here with true professionals. Thank you”
★★★★★
“He took the time to teach me some things while looking at my lower unit and gave me the part numbers for the parts I need and I was on my way and some helpful advice I would go here a million times again if I had to. The price I paid was for the hour of labor but it was totally worth the experience.”
Where we work
Service area
Tampa
- Davis Islands Boat Ramp
- Marjorie Park Marina
- Salty Sol Fleischman boat ramp
- Courtney Campbell Causeway boat ramp
Apollo Beach
- Apollo Beach boat ramp
- Land's End Marina
Ruskin
- Little Harbor Marina
- Cockroach Bay Boat Ramp
Gibsonton
- Williams Park Boat Ramp
Brandon / Riverview
Boat acting up?
One call and it's handled — no haul-out, no yard wait.