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About Atlantic Boat Repair

Your trusted local repair experts committed to keeping you on the water

100+

Engines Rebuilt Yearly

40+

Years in business

4.5

57 customer reviews

Our story

Built around the work

Atlantic Boat Repair opened in 1986 to do one thing better than anyone in the area: rebuild outboards. We rebuild more than 100 engines a year, which is why local boaters call us The Outboard Guys. We know how nearly every major outboard and I/O engine fails and what is worth fixing, and marinas, summer camps, and boat owners send us work from across the country because our rebuilds run and last the way they should.

We are the shop boaters rely on all season. Hauling, storage, shrink wrapping, winterizing, tune-ups, and repairs all happen under one roof, backed by up to date diagnostics, EFI tooling, and a large inventory of used parts that keep your fix fast and affordable. As owner Ron Cribbie says, nothing matters more than meeting, or exceeding, customer expectations.

Atlantic Boat Repair at work
Our team

The people behind the work

marine technicians focused on reliable boat repair and marine service.

Ron Cribbie

Ron Cribbie

Owner

40+ Years experience

You can’t find a better boat repair shop on the east coast! They repowered my boat 2 years ago! And have stood by me through all oil changes upper and lower unit. Any small problems have been addressed immediately! And the friendly service of Ron and his head mechanic Ryan has been phenomenal! Don’t hesitate to bring your boat to Atlantic! For the best customer service you will ever experience! Ron has 50 years of knowledge and experience and can deliver satisfaction! As well as Ryan! A hell of a mechanic!

Brian Donahue

Ryan Fontaine

Ryan Fontaine

General Manager

20+ Years experience

You can’t find a better boat repair shop on the east coast! They repowered my boat 2 years ago! And have stood by me through all oil changes upper and lower unit. Any small problems have been addressed immediately! And the friendly service of Ron and his head mechanic Ryan has been phenomenal! Don’t hesitate to bring your boat to Atlantic! For the best customer service you will ever experience! Ron has 50 years of knowledge and experience and can deliver satisfaction! As well as Ryan! A hell of a mechanic!

Brian Donahue

How we work

Principles that show up on every job

Honest recommendations

We explain your boat's needs clearly so you can make a confident decision.

Careful workmanship

Every repair is handled with proven methods and parts suited to your boat.

Local service

We support local boat owners with practical maintenance guidance and responsive service.

Reviews

Customer testimonials

What customers say about working with Atlantic Boat Repair.

4.5 average, 57 reviews

You can’t find a better boat repair shop on the east coast! They repowered my boat 2 years ago! And have stood by me through all oil changes upper and lower unit. Any small problems have been addressed immediately! And the friendly service of Ron and his head mechanic Ryan has been phenomenal! Don’t hesitate to bring your boat to Atlantic! For the best customer service you will ever experience! Ron has 50 years of knowledge and experience and can deliver satisfaction! As well as Ryan! A hell of a mechanic!

Brian Donahue

Verified Google Review

For diagnosing, repair, and purchases, they treated me very fairly. They were knowledgeable, reasonable, flexible, professional, and competent. I would definitely recommend, and use them again in the future. I'd give them a 6 out of 5 if I could.

Todd Sonneborn

Verified Google Review

Ryan, Ron and the rest of the crew at Atlantic are great to work with. They are knowledgeable, friendly and professional and get to my boat repair quickly so I can get back out on the water. They are always available for questions and prompt in returning calls.

Scott N

Verified Google Review

Can’t say enough good things about Atlantic Boat Repair. Ron, Ryan, and the whole team were awesome to work with. They got my 2003 Montauk in quickly, installed my new Garmin, repaired my lower unit, kept me updated throughout the entire process, and had me back on the water just a couple of days later, right before the holiday weekend. They even sent one of their guys to pick up a part the same day so there wouldn’t be any delays getting us back out. The communication, turnaround time, and quality of the work were all exceptional. Finding a shop you can truly trust is hard, and I genuinely won’t take my boat anywhere else. They’ve earned a customer for life! Thanks again, guys!

Nicole D'Argento

Verified Google Review

I am consistently impressed with Ryan, Ron and the rest of the crew at Atlantic. They are knowledgeable, friendly and professional. More importantly, they are prompt to respond if I have questions or issues. Our boating season is short and I'm happy to have this crew making sure my boat stays afloat!

Marcus McGraw

Verified Google Review

My first experience with these guys and couldn’t be happier. Ryan and the entire team made me feel like my small project was always a priority. Made an appointment….which they kept….and had my boat back right on schedule. Plus, and more importantly, it was done right with no short cuts. Quality work, excellent service and fair price. Can’t ask for more than that these days! Highly recommended!

Dennis Foley

Verified Google Review

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