It’s hard to cruise past North Saanich, BC, and not see the staff at Raven Marine Services launching, lifting, and/or prepping boats in their slips for its clientele of yacht and sailboat owners.
After all, the company has been serving local and transient boaters for more than two decades, honing their craft of repairing, re-fitting, and maintaining gas and diesel power plants; customizing canvas packages; wiring electrical systems; conducting boat detailing, and even monitoring and managing yachts of all makes and designs. Approximately 31 km (19 mi) north of Victoria on the island’s southeast coast, Raven Marine offers a full gamut of appealing marine services to not only provide added convenience for recreational boaters but offer more quality time on the water.
Raven Marine
From the concierge service to engine maintenance and repair, Raven Marine can meet most – if not all – of your boating needs.
One of Raven Marine’s core businesses is its comprehensive engine service for gas and diesel powerplants. Its skilled and industry-trained technicians can repair, re-fit, re-prop, and maintain small to large diesel engines. They also have the expertise to offer basic service for sterndrives, pods, V-drives, and outboards, and maintenance service plans are available to ensure all of a boat’s mechanical systems are working properly.
When it comes to more meticulous electrical work and components, the select staff is ABYC-certified from the Quadrant Instituter to successfully conduct rewiring/system replacements, inverter installations, generator installations (and servicing), to name a few options available. NMEA 2000 and 0183 experts (again, trained from the Quadrant Institute) are also on-site to recommend and install a range of navigation, communication, and entertainment electronics – from radars and satellite Wi-Fi to wireless surveillance and entertainment systems.
Some other services include:
- Certified service and installation on bow/stern thrusters
- Installation of permanent/portable engine control stations
- Electronic engine control upgrades
- Hydronic/forced air and heating solutions
- Diesel/electric heater solutions
- Air conditioner unit installations
- Repair/replacement of marine appliances, solar panels, windlass’ auxiliary engines, and hydraulic systems. Upgrades are also available.
Yacht Maintenance, Monitoring, and Concierge
Another branch of its business includes yacht management, monitoring, and concierge programs. A real time-saver when planning for any boating trip, the concierge services include cleaning, provisioning (with groceries and other supplies), and ensuring all systems are functioning and that the boat is fully fuelled.
While a perfect solution for frequent boaters, Raven Marine’s yacht monitoring program is ideal for those who leave their vessel for long periods in the summer or over the winter. Some highlights include inspections of systems and components, scheduled start-ups, repairs, installations, and even maintenance when required. Detailing, waxing, upholstery repair (and replacement) plus sanding and varnishing are also available.
With many other services to include custom canvas packages, running gear inspections (plus cleaning and re-coating), anode replacements, and thru-hull inspections, it’s best to contact Raven Marine Services or visit its website at www.ravenmarine.ca for all the details.