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If you own a boat, you know just how annoying mechanical problems can be.

You get to the marina, excited to get out on the water... and the boat won't start. Your fun weekend is spent trying to fix a problem instead of spending time on the water.

As a boat owner myself, I get how disappointing and frustrating mechanical problems can be. Let me get your boat running so you can enjoy your free time riding the waves.

A little about me...
My name is Kelly Opal, and I've been repairing boats all my life. Growing up, my father always had a boat in the backyard that he was working on, and I learned a lot from him, before getting my first job at a marina at 17.

As one of the area's most knowledgeable marine mechanics, I'm skilled in..

  • Engine rebuilding

  • Wood restoration and repair

  • Marine AC install and repair

  • Precision machining & custom fabrication

  • Chrome restoration

  • Inboard transmission repair

  • Carburetor work

  • And much more!

I've spent quite a few years of my life working at various marinas.
 

  • 1979-1980: SK Marine
        Avon, OH. Marine Service Technician
        Sold and repaired American Skiiers, Ski Supremes, and Ski Nautiques

  • 1983-1984: H&R Marine
        Clairmore, OK. Marine Service Technician
        Sold, rigged, & repaired Ranger Bass boats, Evanrude & Johnson     
         outboards
             Had official training on Ranger Bass boats & Evanrude &
        Johnson outboards

  • 1987: Zucker Marine
        Avon, OH. Marine Repair Technician
          Sold & Repaired Sea Ray boats
          Went to Sea Ray school for outboards & rigging

  • 1988-1990: Channel Park Marina
        Cleveland, OH. Marine Repair Technician
        Sold & repaired Baja boats, Cigarette boats, Mainship Yachts

  • 1991: Sieman Marine
        North Ridgeville, OH. Marine Repair Technician &
        Delivery Captain
        Sold & repaired Captain boats

  • 1992-2020: Freelance Marine Repairwork

  • 2020-Present: Beaver Park Marina
        Lorain, OH. Marine Repair Technician

As a mobile marine mechanic with all the tools necessary to fix your boat wherever it may be (or take the parts that need work done to the tools too large to bring along), I look forward to ensuring your boat provides fun for years to come.
Learn more about the services I offer or get in contact to get your project started.
 

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