Palmetto Marine LLC is a marine electronics and boat service company based in Palmetto, Florida. We specialize in marine electronics installation, complete boat rewires, boat refits, and outboard maintenance for boaters in Palmetto, Bradenton, Sarasota and the surrounding Manatee and Sarasota County area.

• Chartplotter, fish finder and sonar installs
• Trolling motors and shallow-water anchors
• Full and partial rewires
• Lighting, cameras and marine audio
• 100-hour and 300-hour outboard services

Yes. We install and network marine electronics from the major brands, including Garmin and Simrad multifunction displays, plus sonar, transducers, radar, VHF radios and autopilot components. We can add a second display to an existing network, upgrade older units, and tie everything together on NMEA 2000 so your screens share data.

Yes. We install bow-mount trolling motors and Power-Pole shallow water anchors, including the batteries, charger, circuit protection and wiring they need, and we can integrate them with compatible Garmin electronics so everything works together.

Yes, boat rewiring is one of our specialties. Whether you need a full rewire from scratch or a cleanup of a tangled “rat’s nest” under the console, we replace corroded or undersized wire with marine-grade tinned wire, add proper fusing and labeling, and leave you with a clean, serviceable system that’s easier to troubleshoot later.

A boat refit is a set of upgrades and repairs that brings an older or worn boat up to modern standards. A typical refit can include new electronics, rewiring, lighting, switch panels, audio and mechanical service. We plan refits around your budget and how you use the boat, and we can stage the work over time.

Yes. We install underwater LED lights, night vision and thermal camera systems, and marine stereo systems, and we can re-tune an existing audio setup so it sounds right on the water.

Yes. We perform scheduled 100-hour and 300-hour outboard maintenance, including on single and twin-engine boats. A scheduled service generally covers items like oil and filters, lower unit gear oil, spark plugs, fuel filters, water pump inspection or replacement, anodes and a full inspection, following your engine manufacturer’s schedule.

We service popular outboard brands, including Yamaha and Suzuki. If you run a different make or model, give us a call and we’ll let you know whether it’s a good fit for us.

Most outboard manufacturers recommend a service every 100 hours or once a year, whichever comes first, with more extensive services at higher-hour intervals such as 300 hours. In Florida’s salt water and heat, staying on schedule matters even more. Check your owner’s manual for your engine’s exact intervals, or ask us.

Yes. We regularly help new owners of used boats get their motor running, replace worn seals, fix trim problems and sort out wiring. We’ll also walk you through what needs attention now versus later, so you can prioritize repairs without overspending.

We serve Palmetto, Bradenton and Sarasota, Florida, along with nearby communities in Manatee County and Sarasota County, including Ellenton, Parrish, Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key and Lakewood Ranch. If you’re just outside that area, call and ask.

In many cases, yes. A lot of our electronics and wiring work can be done right at your home, in your garage or driveway, or at your marina, so you don’t have to haul the boat anywhere. Let us know where the boat is when you request a quote.

We’re open Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. We’re closed Saturday and Sunday.

Call us at (941) 928-0755 and tell us your boat’s make, model and length, your engine, where the boat is kept, and what you’d like done. Photos of your helm and console wiring help us give a more accurate quote.

A single display or transducer install often takes a day or less, while full rewires and multi-system refits can take several days or more. We’ll give you a timeline with your quote and keep you updated as the work progresses.

Pricing depends on the boat, the equipment and the scope of work, so we quote each job individually. Rigging access, cable runs, whether parts are already on hand and how much existing wiring must be corrected all affect cost. Contact us for a free, no-obligation quote.

Either can work. We can help you choose and source the right equipment for your boat, or install gear you’ve already purchased. Talk with us before you buy so we can confirm compatibility with your existing network, transducer and mounting space.

Palmetto Marine LLC holds a 5.0-star rating on Google from 47 reviews and brings more than 10 years of marine industry experience. Customers consistently mention clear communication, on-time work, clean wiring and fair pricing.

Yes. Customer service is at the front of how we work. We keep you informed on progress, check in before any change in scope, and explain what we did when the job is done.

NMEA 2000 is the standard data network that lets marine electronics share information on a single backbone cable. It lets your chartplotter, engine, GPS, depth sounder and other sensors talk to each other, so any display can show engine data, depth or heading. A properly built backbone with correct power and terminators prevents many common electronics glitches.

Common warning signs include flickering electronics, blown fuses, green or white corrosion on terminals, warm wires, and a tangle of unlabeled splices under the console. Electrical problems that come and go, especially after rain or rough water, often point to corroded connections. Bad wiring is a reliability and fire risk, so it’s worth having it inspected.