Mobile Boat Repair in Fort Lauderdale: What APB Can Fix at Your Dock

Your boat is at the dock. Something isn’t right. Maybe an engine is misbehaving, a through-hull fitting is weeping, or a unit needs attention before a charter tomorrow morning. The last thing you want to do is haul the vessel across town to a repair yard and wait in line.

That’s exactly why All Points Boats (APB) offers full-service mobile boat repair throughout Fort Lauderdale and South Florida. Our technicians come to your slip, marina, or private dock — fully equipped to handle a wide range of repairs and installations on the spot. No hauling. No waiting. No unnecessary downtime.

Here’s what you need to know about APB’s dockside service and the kinds of work our team can handle right where your vessel sits.

Why Mobile Boat Repair Makes Sense in Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale is home to over 50,000 registered boats and more than 100 miles of navigable waterways. For boat owners, captains, and yacht management companies in this market, time is always the constraint. Every day a vessel is out of service has real costs — missed charters, delayed departures, frustrated owners.

Mobile repair solves this problem by bringing qualified technicians to you. Instead of trailering or motoring a vessel to a boatyard and sitting in a queue, APB deploys our team directly to your location. Work gets started faster, and you stay in control of your schedule.

What makes APB different from most mobile marine services in the area is the team and infrastructure behind our technicians. With over 30 years of experience, 80+ skilled craftsmen on staff, and a fully equipped 30,000 sq. ft. shop in the heart of the Lauderdale Marine District, our mobile techs have serious resources at their backs. If a job requires a part fabricated in-house or a specialized tool from our CNC machine shop, we can make it happen same-day.

What APB Can Fix at Your Dock

APB’s dockside service covers a broad range of marine repair and installation work. Below is a look at what our mobile team regularly handles in the field.

Mechanical Repairs & Installations

Our technicians handle a wide range of mechanical issues dockside, including:

• Engine troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Seakeeper gyro stabilizer service, calibration, and installation
• Thruster repairs and inspections
• Exhaust system repairs
• Watermaker service and installation
• Drive shaft and rudder tube inspections
• Hydraulic system repairs

APB is a Seakeeper Master Dealer and Technician for South Florida — one of the only shops in the region with this certification. If your gyro stabilizer needs attention, our mobile team can handle diagnostics, software updates, fluid changes, and more without the vessel leaving the water.

Welding & Metal Fabrication

This is where APB truly sets itself apart from typical mobile marine services. Our field welders are fully class-certified and capable of performing structural repairs, stainless steel fabrication, and below-waterline work right at your dock. Common dockside welding jobs include:

• Stainless steel handrail and platform repairs
• Overboard penetration inspections and repairs
• Through-hull fitting replacements
• Custom bracket and hardware fabrication
• Exhaust riser and wet exhaust repairs

Need a custom part that doesn’t exist? APB’s shop houses Florida’s largest 5-axis waterjet cutter, a CNC press brake, plate roller, and more. If our mobile team identifies something that needs to be fabricated, we can have it machined at our facility and returned to the vessel — often the same day.

Plumbing & Pipefitting

Marine plumbing failures don’t wait for a convenient time. APB’s mobile technicians are experienced in:

• Sea chest repairs and overhaul
• Valve replacement and hydrostatic pressure testing
• Freshwater and raw water system repairs
• Bilge system inspections and pump replacements
• Pipe fitting and hose replacement

Carpentry & Interior Repairs

Our craftsmen handle interior and exterior woodwork dockside, including teak repairs, cabinetry adjustments, hatch seal replacements, and custom millwork. If a repair requires shop conditions, we’ll coordinate the work efficiently to minimize the time your vessel is away from the dock.

Composite & FRP Repairs

Fiberglass and composite damage is common in the South Florida marine environment. Our mobile team can assess and repair FRP damage on hulls, decks, and superstructures. For more involved structural repairs or custom composite fabrication, our shop is equipped with a CNC router and custom mold-making capabilities.

Tender & Center Console Service

APB operates a dedicated Tender, Center Console, and Sportfish Service Center. If you have toys aboard a superyacht that need attention, our team can service them at your dock — outboard diagnostics, hull repairs, upholstery, rigging, and more. We’re also an authorized Cox Diesel Outboard dealer and service center.

Class-Certified Work Performed in the Field

One of the most important things to understand about APB’s mobile service is that we don’t send generalists. Our field technicians are trade-certified and, where required, class-certified. APB performs annual class surveys and NDT (non-destructive testing) inspections for all major classification societies, including ABS, Lloyd’s, and Bureau Veritas.

If your vessel is under class and needs inspectable work completed — valve certifications, hull thickness testing, overboard penetration inspections — APB’s mobile team can conduct that work with the documentation your class society requires. This is a capability very few mobile services in Fort Lauderdale can offer.

Where We Serve

APB’s mobile team operates throughout Fort Lauderdale and South Florida, including service at:

• Bahia Mar Marina
• Pier Sixty-Six Marina
• Harbour Towne Marina
• Derecktors Shipyard
• Private docks along the Intracoastal and New River
• Marinas throughout Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties
• The Bahamas (for large-scale projects)

For superyachts and large vessels requiring work beyond what can be safely performed dockside, our 30,000 sq. ft. facility at 900 SW 21st Terrace — right in the Lauderdale Marine District — is minutes away and equipped to handle virtually any scope of work.

How to Schedule Dockside Service with APB

Getting APB’s mobile team to your vessel is straightforward:

• Call us at (954) 767-8255 or email info@apb1.com with a description of the issue and your vessel’s location.
• Our team will assess the scope and dispatch the right technicians with the right equipment.
• We’ll provide a clear scope of work before starting and keep you updated throughout the job.

For ongoing maintenance contracts or fleet service, APB also works directly with yacht management companies and captains across South Florida. Reach out to discuss a service plan tailored to your vessel’s schedule.

Ready to get your boat serviced at the dock? Contact APB today at (954) 767-8255 or visit apb1.com/request-a-quote to schedule your dockside service.

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of boats does APB’s mobile team service?

APB works on vessels of all sizes — from center consoles and sportfishers to superyachts and commercial vessels. We have experience with vessels ranging from 20 feet to well over 200 feet.

Can APB perform class-certified repairs dockside?

Yes. APB’s technicians are class-certified for welding, valve inspection, and NDT work. We perform class-compliant inspections and repairs recognized by ABS, Lloyd’s, Bureau Veritas, and other major classification societies.

How quickly can APB respond to an urgent repair?

Response time depends on current workload and the nature of the job, but APB maintains a deep bench of technicians to handle urgent requests. Call us directly at (954) 767-8255 to discuss your timeline.

Does APB’s mobile service cover the Bahamas?

For large-scale projects, yes. APB’s mobile capabilities extend beyond South Florida for significant refit and repair work. Contact us to discuss the specifics of your project.

All Points Boats — 900 SW 21st Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312  •  (954) 767-8255  •  apb1.com