About Cooters Marine Service and Repair in Ocklawaha, FL
Built on Navy Precision and Ocklawaha Pride
When you need marine service and repair in Ocklawaha, you deserve someone who understands boats inside and out—not just as machines, but as your escape, your passion, and your investment. That's exactly what you'll find at Cooters Marine Service and Repair, where hands-on expertise meets small-town accountability.
Cooter Carroll, founder and lead technician, has been around boats his entire life. After years of working on motors and marine systems for the US Navy, he brought that precision and discipline home to Central Florida, opening his own shop right here in Ocklawaha.
Since then, we've built a reputation for being honest, dependable, and thorough—qualities that matter when you're trusting someone with your boat and your time on the water.

Discover what makes our approach to marine repair different across Ocklawaha and the surrounding lakes.
Established in the Heart of Florida's Boat Country
Ocklawaha sits at the center of some of the best boating in the state—Lake Weir, Lake Griffin, and countless waterways that define life in Marion County. Cooter knows these lakes, the conditions they create, and the wear they put on your boat. That local knowledge shapes every repair we make and every system we service.
From sunrise trips across Lake Weir to afternoon fishing runs on Lake Griffin, the boats we work on aren't just sitting in a shop—they're part of your weekends, your family time, and your freedom. We take that seriously, which is why every repair is treated like it's our own.
We're proud to support the boating community across Ocklawaha and Central Florida, helping keep local vessels running strong season after season.

See how we can help keep your boat ready for the water.
Cooter still works hands-on every day—diagnosing problems, installing new systems, and overseeing every repair that goes through the shop. When you bring your boat to us, you're not just another job ticket. You're working directly with someone who takes pride in the outcome and stands behind the quality of every repair.
Where Marine Repair Meets Hands-On Accountability
Navy-trained diagnostic skills applied to every engine, fuel system, and electrical issue
Direct communication with the technician doing the work—no runaround, no guesswork
High-quality parts and proven repair practices used on every job
Deep familiarity with the boating conditions across Ocklawaha, Lake Weir, and Lake Griffin
Everything tested before it leaves the shop—if we say it's fixed, it's fixed
Boats are more than just machines—they're your freedom on the water. Contact Cooters Marine Service and Repair today to schedule your appointment and experience the kind of marine service and repair Ocklawaha boaters have come to trust. We're here to make it right, every time.