MARINE ENGINEERING BY SOUTHERN MARINE SERVICES

Marine Engineers in Poole for Boat Servicing & Repairs

Need a marine engineer in Poole? TMP Global provides an online enquiry route to Southern Marine Services Ltd, a family-run marine engineering business based in Sandbanks.

Request help with inboard and outboard engine servicing, fault finding and repairs, sterndrives, gearboxes, rebuilds, repowering, marine electrical work, trailers or pre-purchase engine inspections. Southern Marine Services will assess your enquiry, provide the quotation and contract, invoice and warrant any accepted work.

  • Based in Sandbanks, Poole
    Marine engineering enquiries across Poole Harbour and surrounding areas.
  • Family-Run Marine Engineers
    Practical support from an established local marine engineering team.
  • Inboard, Outboard & Drive Work
    Servicing, diagnostics and repairs assessed for each engine and vessel.
  • Contracted by Southern Marine Services
    Quotations, invoices and warranties are provided by the engineering company.

TMP Global generates and manages online enquiries for Southern Marine Services Ltd. All engineering quotations, contracts, invoices and warranties are issued by Southern Marine Services Ltd.

Boat Engine Servicing and Repairs in Poole

From routine maintenance to difficult engine faults, use this page to request marine engineering work in Poole and nearby Dorset locations. Every enquiry is reviewed according to the engine, vessel, location, access requirements and current workshop or engineer availability.

  • Engine servicing

    Routine and preventative servicing for inboard and outboard engines, based on the manufacturer, model, condition and available service history.

  • Fault finding and repairs

    Diagnosis and repair enquiries for starting, charging, overheating, cooling, fuel, oil-pressure, smoke, vibration and running problems.

  • Sterndrives, Saildrives & Gearboxes

    Inspection, servicing and repair enquiries for sterndrives, saildrives, marine gearboxes and related drive components.

  • Engine Rebuilds & Reconditioning

    Assessment of engines requiring strip-down, internal repair, reconditioning or rebuild work, subject to condition and parts availability.

  • Marine Engine Repowering

    Support with replacing an unsuitable, unreliable or uneconomical engine, including installation planning and associated systems.

  • Boat Trailer Servicing

    Trailer service and repair enquiries covering bearings, brakes, hubs, tyres, lighting and general condition checks.

  • Marine Electrical Work

    Fault finding and repair enquiries for engine starting, charging, batteries, controls, instrumentation and associated low-voltage systems.

Marine Engineering Services Available Through TMP Global

Choose the area that best matches the work you need. If you are unsure, send the engine details, vessel location and a description of the symptoms. Southern Marine Services can then assess the most appropriate next step.

Inboard Engine Work

Request routine servicing, diagnostics or repair work for diesel and petrol inboard engines. Enquiries may cover cooling, fuel, lubrication, starting, charging, exhaust, control and general running problems.

Please include the engine manufacturer, model, serial number, vessel location, symptoms and any recent work already carried out. Clear photographs can be requested after the initial enquiry where they will help with assessment.

ASK ABOUT INBOARD ENGINE WORK

Outboard Engine Work

Request scheduled servicing, fault finding or repair work for petrol outboard engines. Common enquiries include poor starting, rough running, overheating, charging faults, fuel-system problems, trim and tilt issues and routine maintenance.

For a more useful first assessment, provide the outboard make, model, horsepower, serial number, boat location and a clear description of the problem or service required.

ASK ABOUT OUTBOARD ENGINE WORK

Sterndrive, Saildrive & Gearbox Work

Request inspection, servicing or repair work for sterndrives, saildrives and marine gearboxes. Relevant symptoms may include difficult gear selection, unusual noise, vibration, oil leaks, water-contaminated oil or loss of drive.

Include the engine and drive identification details, the vessel location and any recent service or repair history. The team will advise whether the next step should be an onboard inspection, workshop assessment or further information.

ASK ABOUT DRIVE OR GEARBOX WORK

Marine Electrical Work

Request fault finding or repair work for engine starting and charging systems, batteries, isolators, cabling, gauges, alarms, trim and tilt circuits and associated low-voltage controls.

Describe what is happening, when the fault occurs and whether any warning lights, alarms or instrument readings are present. Include the engine and vessel details so the enquiry can be assessed correctly.

ASK ABOUT MARINE ELECTRICAL WORK

Recent Marine Engineering Work

These photographs show marine engine inspection, repair and workshop work undertaken by Southern Marine Services. If you need help with a similar job, include the engine details, vessel location and a short description of the work required in your enquiry.

Marine Engineering Coverage Around Poole Harbour

Southern Marine Services is based in Sandbanks and considers mobile and workshop marine engineering enquiries throughout Poole Harbour and the surrounding Dorset area.

Tell us if your boat is located in Poole, Sandbanks, Parkstone, Lilliput, Hamworthy, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Wareham or elsewhere nearby. Work farther into Dorset or Hampshire, including Southampton, can be considered according to the job, access requirements and engineer availability.

Please provide the marina, boatyard, mooring or postcode when enquiring. Access, parking, lifting requirements and permission to work on site can affect whether a mobile visit is practical.

If your location is outside the usual coverage area, submit the details anyway. The team can confirm whether the work can be accepted or suggest the most suitable next step.

About Southern Marine Services & TMP Global

Southern Marine Services Ltd is a family-run marine engineering business based in Sandbanks, Poole. It assesses engineering enquiries and is responsible for quotations, accepted work, invoicing and applicable workmanship warranties.

TMP Global operates this online enquiry route and supplies marine engine, drive, electrical and maintenance parts. Its parts knowledge can support identification and sourcing where components are required for an accepted job.

When you submit an engineering enquiry through this page, TMP Global reviews the information and shares it with Southern Marine Services so the engineering team can assess and respond to the request.

Submitting an enquiry does not create a contract or confirm a booking. Any scope, price, timescale and terms will be set out by Southern Marine Services before work begins.

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Request a Marine Engineering Quote

Tell us about your boat, engine and the work required. TMP Global will pass the enquiry to Southern Marine Services for assessment. A member of the team will respond as soon as practical during normal working hours.

Provide some quick details

What do you need help with?

Annual, 20hr, 100hr, Oil Change...

Won't start, strange noises, loss of power...

Repairs, diagnosis, maintenance...

Repairs, maintenance, anodes, rebuilds...

Full or partial engine strip downs and rebuilds...

Enquirer about repowering via new outboard or inboard motors...

Battery issues, slow crank, instruments...

Bunks & rollers, suspension, winches, jockey wheels...

Have us check out a boat, engine or drive before you buy for a professional check.

Any other job or enquiry that needs doing, feel free to ask...

Describe the service required, symptoms, when the problem began and any recent work already carried out.

How our team will contact you regarding your enquiry

  • We may ask for photographs or additional engine details after reviewing your enquiry.
  • By submitting this form, you agree that TMP Global may share your enquiry with Southern Marine Services Ltd so it can assess and respond to your service request. This does not subscribe you to marketing.
  • We'll aim to get back to you within 24 hours.

Marine Engineering FAQs

Find practical information about requesting boat-engine servicing and repair work in Poole and surrounding areas.

Do you offer mobile marine engineering in Poole?

Southern Marine Services considers mobile work at boats, marinas, boatyards and other suitable locations around Poole Harbour. Availability depends on the job, access, vessel location and whether workshop facilities or lifting equipment are required.

Do you work on both inboard and outboard engines?

Enquiries are accepted for inboard and outboard engine servicing, fault finding and repairs. Include the manufacturer, model, serial number and symptoms so Southern Marine Services can confirm whether the job is within its current scope.

Which marine engine makes do you service?

Southern Marine Services works across a range of marine engines and drive systems, but acceptance depends on the exact model, age, condition, parts availability and work required. Send the engine make, model and serial number for confirmation.

Can you help with an engine that will not start or is overheating?

Yes, you can submit an enquiry for starting, overheating and other running faults. Describe what happened, when the fault occurs and any alarms, smoke, leaks or unusual noises. Do not continue running an engine if doing so may cause further damage or create a safety risk.

Which areas around Poole do you cover?

Enquiries are welcomed from Poole, Sandbanks, Parkstone, Lilliput, Hamworthy, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Wareham and surrounding Dorset locations. Work farther afield, including Southampton, is considered according to the job and engineer availability.

What information should I include with my enquiry?

Include your contact details, vessel type and location, engine or drive manufacturer, model and serial number, the service required or symptoms, and details of any recent work. This helps the team assess the likely next step.

Who provides the quotation, invoice and warranty?

TMP Global manages this online enquiry route. Southern Marine Services Ltd assesses the job and provides the quotation, contract, invoice and any applicable warranty for accepted engineering work.

Does submitting the form confirm a booking?

No. Submitting the form creates an enquiry only. Southern Marine Services will confirm whether it can accept the job and will provide the proposed scope, price, timescale and terms before work is booked.

Can TMP Global help source parts for the repair?

Where suitable, TMP Global can help identify and source marine engine, drive and maintenance parts. Parts must be selected against the exact engine or drive details, and availability will be confirmed separately.