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Well trained in all aspects of yacht service, our certified, dependable technicians possess all the necessary skills to keep your boat in excellent condition throughout the season and during winter storage. We provide mobile service to most area marinas throughout the Midwest.

Our company has also been able to establish world-class service yards where our factory trained and certified craftsmen specialize in major and minor mechanical repairs and refits, fiberglass, gel coat and painting as well as brite work, carpentry, canvas and rigging for boats from 18′-90′.

Our service department represents the marine industry’s most recognizable companies such as; Garmin, Mercury Marine, Raymarine, Volvo Penta, Yanmar, Seakeeper, Yamaha and numerous others.

Basic Engine Maintenance  ·  Engine Commissioning  ·  Engine Decommissioning  ·  Engine Replacement  ·  Gearsets Repair & Rebuild  ·  Transmission Repair & Rebuild   ·  Stern Drives Repair & Rebuild  ·  Sail Drive Repair & Rebuild  ·  Genset Repair & Rebuild  ·  Carbureted System Repair  ·  Fuel Injected System Repair  ·  Fresh Water System Sanitization & Repair  ·  And More

Mercruiser  ·  Yamaha  ·  Yanmar  ·  Fischer Panda

Westerbeke · Westerbeke Generators · Universal · Atomic 4 · Volvo Penta · Detroit Diesel · Cummins ·  Caterpillar · Honda · Johnson · Suzuki · Kohler · Kohler Generators · Fischer Panda Generators · o Formula Authorized Service Center · NMEA Electronics

Boat Yard

We diligently maintain clean and secure boatyards to take care of all of your marine needs. Capable of hauling or transporting up to 90 ft or 80 tons of boat/yacht.

Paint & Fiberglass

We offer a comprehensive range of maintenance services to keep your vessel in top condition. From cleaning and detailing to waxing and buffing, we take care of all the essential tasks to ensure that your boat looks and performs its best. Don’t let maintenance issues keep you from enjoying your time on the water. Our team of experienced technicians are skilled in a wide range of services, including bottom painting, vacuum bagging, gelcoat repair, fiberglass repair, color matching, Awlgrip refinishing, mast refinishing, and much more. We use only the highest quality materials and equipment, and our attention to detail is second to none.

Cleaning  ·   Detailing  ·  Waxing  ·   Buffing  ·  Bottom Painting  ·  Racing Bottoms  ·  Epoxy Repair  ·  Gelcoat Repair  ·  Blister Repair  ·  Structural FRP Glass Repair  ·  Cosmetic FRP Glass Repair  ·  Awlgrip Refinishing  ·  Color Matching  ·  Surface Painting  ·  Mast Refinishing  ·  Vacuum Bagging  ·  Hardware Installation  ·  Deck Refits  ·  Coring Replacement

Awlgrip  ·  West System  ·  Interlux  ·  3M  ·  Evercoat  ·  Sikkens  ·  Epifanes  ·  Meguiars  ·  And More

Carpentry

Keep your boat looking pristine and polished with our expert carpentry services. Our skilled technicians specialize in varnishing and refinishing teak, cherry, and mahogany woodwork, ensuring that your boat’s interior and exterior look its best. We also offer repair and installation services for toe rails, hand rails, decking, and interiors, so you can rest easy knowing that your vessel is in good hands. With our attention to detail and commitment to quality, you can trust us to keep your boat in top condition.

Varnishing  ·  Handrail Installation & Repair  ·  Toe Rail Installation & Repair  ·  Decking Installation & Repair  ·  Interior Refits & Refinishing

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Electronics

We are committed to keeping you well equipped to handle any situation on the water. Whether venturing out to the deep or navigating a crowded harbor, we aim to ensure that you can rely on your onboard electronics to keep you safe, comfortable, and confident out on the water.

It goes without saying that safety should be your top priority while out on the water. Boating is unpredictable. Therefore, outfitting your boat with the appropriate emergency communication and situational awareness systems is absolutely necessary. You never know when challenging situations might arise, and it’s important to be prepared.

In addition to having dependable safety equipment, a great way to further enhance your boating experience is to have the current navigation and entertainment systems. Know where you’re going, where you’ve been, and do it in style and comfort.

Service Categories

Electrical System Evaluation  ·  Charger/Inverter/Battery Configuration  ·  Lighting (Navigation/Underwater/Cabin)  ·  Galvanic Corrosion Survey (Testing/Abatement)  ·  Shore Power Solutions  ·  Generator/Alternative Energy (Solar, Wind, Hydro)  ·  Thrusters/Windlass/Davits

VHF Radio  ·  DSC Distress Compliance (MMSI programming)  ·  Antenna System Compliance  ·  AIS Transponders  ·  EPIRBS/PLB  ·  Satellite Wi-Fi  ·  FLIR/Daylight Video Systems  ·  Stereo Systems

Chartplotters  ·  Multi-Function Displays  ·  Autopilot/Guidance Systems  ·  Radar  ·  Sonar/Fishfinders  ·  Sirius Weather

Certifications

The NMEA Certified Marine Electronics Technician (CMET) program’s main goal is to elevate the best and brightest marine electronic technicians in the industry. Ultimately, assuring the boat owner that they have received the highest quality design, installation, and service of their marine electronics package. Achieving the CMET certification requires an in-depth knowledge of marine electronics theory, practical experience installing and troubleshooting electronics on-board a vessel, and a high level of professionalism.

Marine Electrical Certified
The ABYC Electrical Certification has become the most recognizable and credible demonstration of skill mastery in the marine electrical service and installation field worldwide.

Marine Corrosion Certified
Technicians with this certification practice a thorough understanding of the types of corrosion, corrosion protection, and how to perform systematic corrosion analysis.

ABYC Standards Certified
The ABYC Electrical Certification provides technicians with a comprehensive and focused understanding of the key ABYC Standards and addresses specific compliance standards relevant to engineers, installers, compliance inspectors, and marine surveyors.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Certification is the most rigorous approval process for RF Devices. RF devices have the greatest potential to cause harmful interference to radio services. The FCC is responsible for managing and licensing the electromagnetic spectrum for commercial users and for non-commercial users including state, county, and local governments. This includes public safety, commercial and non-commercial wireless services, fixed and mobile wireless services, broadcast television, radio, satellite, and other services.

Larsen Marine is a manufacturer certified installer and repair center for the electronic equipment we sell. We sell, service, and custom install a wide variety of marine electronics including auto-pilots, radars, sonars, GPS units, sailing instruments, and more. In most cases, equipment installed by a certified dealer will extend your warranty.

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Business Hours

Marina: 8:00am-4:30pm / Monday-Friday
Service Center: 8:00am-4:30pm / Monday-Friday

Contact Information

3 East Madison Street
Waukegan, IL 60085

Phone: 847-336-2628​
Email: info@baymarinechicago.com

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