Boat Repair Shops in Detroit, MI

Boat repair shops in Detroit are a river city's mix: propeller specialists, a marina on the Detroit River, a hardware store that outfits sailors, and a truck and diesel shop that does some marine work. Owners here are choosing between very different kinds of business, so it helps to match the shop to the job before calling. All 5 businesses are in Wayne County, with one based in Dearborn, and together they carry 773 reviews at an average of 4.7.

KAM Marine is a full-service marina on the Detroit River at the mouth of Lake St. Clair, minutes from downtown. It runs sales, service and storage across two locations, Clairpointe St and Northport Boat Yard. It is rated 5.0 from 14 reviews. Lake St. Clair covers 430 square miles with an average depth of 11 feet, far smaller and shallower than the Great Lakes, which shapes the sort of boat people keep at the mouth of the river.

Johnny's Boat Propeller Service in Detroit repairs propellers for domestic and foreign boats. The technicians handle repairs, installation and fabrication, and they use an MRI propeller analysis system to diagnose problems and plan the repair. The shop sells and reconditions inboard and outboard components, and it is rated 4.9 from 21 reviews. Propeller work is a specialty that few general shops offer.

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Best boat repair shops in Detroit

W.W. Williams

4.1(124 reviews on Google)

4000 Stecker St, Detroit (based in Dearborn)

  • Repairs boats or engines
(313) 584-6150

KAM Marine

5.0(14 reviews on Google)

317 Clairpointe St, Detroit

  • Repairs boats or engines
  • Fiberglass and gelcoat repair
  • Boat storage
(313) 483-4078

Safe Harbor Detroit River is the busiest name on the page, rated 4.5 from 594 reviews, 395 of them five stars and 19 one star. It is a marina with a boat ramp, boat and RV storage, fuel and diesel supply and boat accessories, and it also does boat repair. Call to confirm which repairs are done on site.

The Dearborn branch of W.W. Williams is mainly a diesel and truck repair operation, and marine service is one of its lines. It works on diesel engines, transmissions, trailers and fleet equipment and sells and services generators. It is rated 4.1 from 124 reviews. Thomas Hardware Co has served sailors since 1919 and sells dinghy sailing gear, foul weather gear and apparel for scholastic racing and yacht club members. It is rated 4.9 from 20 reviews.

Pages for St Clair Shores, Clinton Township, Harrison Township, Livonia and New Baltimore sit nearby. Those towns are worth a look for owners who keep a boat farther up the shore.

Common questions about boat repair shops in Detroit

Who repairs boat propellers in Detroit?

Johnny's Boat Propeller Service in Detroit repairs propellers for domestic and foreign boats, including installation and fabrication, using an MRI propeller analysis system. It is rated 4.9 from 21 reviews. Phone 313-885-7446.

Is there a full-service marina on the Detroit River?

KAM Marine is a full-service marina on the Detroit River at the mouth of Lake St. Clair, with sales, service and storage at Clairpointe St and Northport Boat Yard. It is rated 5.0 from 14 reviews. Safe Harbor Detroit River also has a ramp, storage and fuel.

Where can I find sailing gear in Detroit?

Thomas Hardware Co has served sailors since 1919 and sells dinghy sailing gear, foul weather gear and apparel for scholastic racing and yacht club members through an online catalog. It is rated 4.9 from 20 reviews.

Does anyone in the Detroit area repair diesel marine engines?

The Dearborn branch of W.W. Williams works on diesel engines, transmissions and fleet equipment, with marine service as one of its lines. It is rated 4.1 from 124 reviews.

Where can I store a boat in Detroit?

KAM Marine offers storage at its Detroit River locations, and Safe Harbor Detroit River has boat and RV storage plus fuel. Safe Harbor is rated 4.5 from 594 reviews and KAM Marine is rated 5.0 from 14.

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