Trusted Mobile Marine Mechanic
Serving Wilmington, NC & Beyond
Convenient Boat Service that Comes to You
Off The Chart Marine provides professional mobile marine mechanic services throughout Wilmington, NC, and the surrounding coastal areas. We handle boat maintenance, diagnostics, inboard and outboard repair, electrical work, marine electronics installation, and other services at your boat's location whenever possible.
Boats can be serviced at marinas, private docks, boat lifts, residences, and other suitable locations, helping you avoid the hassle of transporting your boat every time it needs attention.
Whether you need routine maintenance or help diagnosing an unexpected problem, you can expect straightforward recommendations, attention to detail, and service focused on what your boat needs.
Mobile Boat Service You Can Rely On
Off The Chart Marine is locally owned and owner operated, providing convenient service for boat owners throughout the Wilmington area.
From routine maintenance and mechanical repairs to electrical troubleshooting and marine electronics, we take the time to evaluate what is happening with your boat, explain what we find, and recommend the appropriate next steps.
When the work can be safely and properly completed on site, we come to you. Our goal is to make getting your boat serviced easier while providing quality workmanship, clear communication, and dependable service.
Finding the cause behind the problem
A boat is a complete system. The engine, fuel system, electrical system, batteries, controls, steering, rigging, and electronics all work together.
When something fails, the part that stopped working may not always be the source of the problem. Our approach is to determine what happened, look for the root cause, and evaluate related systems when necessary.
We also believe in being straightforward about what your boat needs. We do not believe in selling unnecessary repairs or automatically recommending an expensive upgrade when the correct factory replacement or manufacturer recommended service may be the better solution.
Our goal is to repair the problem correctly and recommend what makes sense for your boat's performance, reliability, and longevity.
Keep Your Boat Running Strong
Routine maintenance can help protect your engine, improve reliability, and reduce the risk of avoidable problems on the water. Off The Chart Marine provides oil and filter changes, lower unit service, water pump service, inspections, and other manufacturer recommended maintenance for inboard and outboard engines.
When something is not running the way it should, we also provide diagnostics and boat repair for starting problems, warning alarms, performance issues, and other mechanical concerns.
Whether your boat needs scheduled maintenance or help with an unexpected problem, our goal is to identify what it needs and get you back on the water with confidence.
Marine Electronics & Audio
From new equipment installations to electrical problems, Off The Chart Marine installs and services many of the systems you depend on every time you leave the dock.
Services include GPS units, chartplotters, fish finders, radios, marine audio systems, speakers, amplifiers, lighting, battery monitors, wiring repairs, and electrical troubleshooting.
Whether you are adding new equipment or trying to determine why an existing system is not working properly, we can help evaluate your setup and determine the appropriate solution.
Pickup, Delivery, and Captain Services
Off The Chart Marine provides additional services to make boat ownership and time on the water more convenient. Boat pickup and delivery is available between approved residences, marinas, storage facilities, and service locations when transportation is needed.
Dylan also provides captain services, vessel relocation assistance, and new boat owner training as a USCG Licensed Captain. Private day cruises and sunset cruises are available aboard a 23 foot Tidewater center console.
Why choose off the chart Marine?
Off The Chart Marine is locally owned and owner operated, giving you direct communication with the person responsible for evaluating and servicing your boat.
Owner Dylan Lackey previously worked with marinas and marine dealerships in the Wilmington area and brings that professional experience to Off The Chart Marine. His training includes Yamaha outboard certification training through Cape Fear Community College and Mercury outboard certification training through Mercury's online technical program.
Our approach to service is built around a few simple standards:
Thorough Diagnostics
We look beyond the immediate problem to help determine what caused it and whether other systems may be involved.
Honest Recommendations
We recommend what we believe your boat needs without trying to sell unnecessary repairs or upgrades.
Attention to Detail
Clean, organized work and thorough repairs are important parts of every service call.
Mobile Convenience
Whenever the work can be safely and properly completed on site, we bring the service directly to your boat.
Owner Operated Service
You work directly with Dylan, giving you a clear point of contact from the initial conversation through service.