Maintenance Service
Decommissioning & Commissioning in Tampa Bay
Planning to be away from your boat for an extended period? Our decommissioning service protects your engines, plumbing, and systems while your vessel sits idle. When you're ready to return, our commissioning service gets everything running and inspected so you can hit the water with confidence.
Serving St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Tampa & all of Tampa Bay
What's Included
Every service comes with our white-glove project management — one point of contact, detailed estimates, and quality-checked work.
- Engine fogging to prevent internal corrosion
- Fuel system stabilization and treatment
- Oil and filter change (don't store on old oil)
- Cooling system flush and antifreeze treatment
- Battery charging, terminal cleaning, and storage prep
- Freshwater system draining or treatment
- Gear oil service (lower unit / outdrive)
- Through-hull and sea cock inspection
- Canvas and cover inspection
- Commissioning inspection and system startup on return
Ready to Get Started?
Contact us for a free, no-obligation estimate. We'll assess your needs and provide a detailed quote before any work begins.
White-glove project management included with every service
Why Decommissioning Matters — Even in Florida
Tampa Bay doesn't see freezing temperatures often, but decommissioning isn't just about preventing freeze damage. Extended idle periods cause their own set of problems: fuel degrades and clogs injectors, batteries self-discharge and sulfate, rubber hoses dry-rot, and standing water in cooling systems breeds corrosion. Marine growth on underwater surfaces accelerates when a boat sits idle. Proper decommissioning addresses all of these issues and ensures your vessel is ready to go when you are — without expensive surprises. For seasonal residents heading north and leaving their boat behind, decommissioning is essential insurance.
Our Decommissioning Process
Decommissioning covers every system on your vessel. We start with the engines — running fuel stabilizer through the entire system, fogging the cylinders to prevent internal corrosion, and servicing the oil and filters so your engine doesn't sit in acidic used oil. Cooling systems are flushed and treated. Batteries are charged, terminals cleaned, and switch panels configured for storage. Freshwater systems are drained or treated to prevent bacterial growth. We document everything and schedule your commissioning appointment for when you return.
Commissioning — Ready When You Are
When it's time to get back on the water, our commissioning service reverses the decommissioning process. We verify all systems, check fluid levels, reconnect batteries, test-run engines, and inspect the vessel from bow to stern before giving you the green light. We recommend scheduling one appointment for decommissioning when you leave and one for commissioning when you return. Many customers pair these services with our vessel management program for year-round protection.
What to Expect: Our Service Process
For dockside diagnostic work and non-routine repairs, here's exactly how the process works — so there are no surprises from the start.
1
Initial Diagnosis Visit
We come to your dock and diagnose the issue. There is a $175 diagnosis fee — if you approve the work, it is credited toward your final invoice. If you decide not to move forward, the visit is billed on its own and you keep the diagnosis in writing.
2
Written Estimate & Approval
Based on the diagnosis, we build a written estimate and send it to you for approval through our platform. We will have a strong idea of what needs to be done — but the full picture often only becomes clear once we start taking things apart.
3
Parts Ordering & Scheduling
Once your estimate is approved and the parts arrive in-house, we schedule your job. For special-order items, we require a 50% deposit up front.
4
Work Visit 1
If the fix is what we anticipated, we complete the work on this visit. If we uncover something else contributing to the problem, we order the additional or replacement parts, revise the estimate, keep you updated, and schedule a second visit as quickly as possible.
5
Work Visit 2 (If Needed)
When a second visit is required, we complete the service and test everything to confirm the issue is fully resolved.
6
Billing & Payment
When the job is done, we reconcile parts and labor to the actual amounts and send your final invoice — along with photos for your records — through our platform. Pay by ACH with no fee, or by credit card with a 3.5% processing fee.
$175 Diagnosis Visit
Credited toward your invoice when you approve the work. If you pass, it is billed on its own and you keep the written diagnosis.
50% Deposit on Special Orders
When a job requires special-order parts, we collect a 50% deposit up front before the work is scheduled.
ACH Free · Card +3.5%
Pay through our platform by ACH with no fee, or by credit card with a 3.5% processing fee. Both are always available.
Save with Management
Management Customers Save on Every Service
Mobile Marina management customers get exclusive discounts on maintenance and fuel, plus proactive inspections that catch problems before they become expensive.
$0.20 Off Fuel
Per gallon on every delivery
10% Off Labor
On all maintenance services
Early Detection
Monthly inspections catch issues
Service History
Complete timeline in the app
Decommissioning & Commissioning FAQ
Common questions about our decommissioning & commissioning services
Case Studies
Real Jobs, Real Results
Customer case studies showing how we diagnose and resolve issues like the ones on this page.
batteries
Anatomy of a Windlass Fault: A Three-Layer Electrical Diagnosis on a 26' Regal
Five visits, three components, one working windlass — a methodical diagnosis on a 26' Regal that saved the owner from replacing a unit that was mostly fine.
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batteries
Anatomy of a Phantom Drain: A Three-Month Electrical Case Study on a 27' Tidewater
Three months, six visits, one full electrical diagnosis on a 27' Tidewater — batteries, chargers, voltage leaks, and a bilge float switch.
Read the full story
Need Decommissioning & Commissioning?
Contact us today for a free estimate. Our team is ready to help — dockside service available throughout Tampa Bay.