LEVEL UP
MARINE
Your Boat. Done Right. Better Than It Ever Was.
Fiberglass, wiring, motors, transoms, paint, electronics — if it's on a boat, we've probably worked on it. We look out for the little guy: fair prices, honest answers, and one goal — getting you back on the water.
Sound Familiar?
If you've owned a boat for more than a couple seasons, you've probably run into at least one of these situations.
The 'Soft Spot' That Wasn't There Last Season
You stepped on the deck and felt it give. Or you trimmed the motor and the transom flexed more than it should. Soft transoms, rotted stringers, and waterlogged core don't announce themselves loudly, they creep up on you until one day the problem is unmistakable. By then, the damage has usually spread further than what's visible.
Electronics That Work... Sometimes
The fish finder drops out when you hit a wake. The bilge pump only runs when you wiggle the wires. Your batteries won't hold a charge and you can't figure out why. Most marine electrical problems aren't the device, they're the wiring, the grounds, and the connections that someone did quick instead of doing right.
The Quote That Doubled Mid-Job
You were told two weeks and $2,500. Six weeks and $5,000 later, you're still calling for updates. The mechanic doesn't answer, or they tell you they 'found more problems.' Some shops lowball to get the job, then rack up charges once your boat is in pieces and you have no leverage. That's not how we work.
The 'Repair' That Didn't Last
Someone gelcoated over a crack without grinding it back. Someone Bondo'd a soft spot and called it structural. Someone wired your bilge pump with household extension cord. Six months later, the crack is back, the spot is softer, and the pump doesn't run. We've seen all of it, and we fix it the way it should have been done the first time.
We Don't Cut Corners.
You Don't Wait.
You didn't buy a boat to leave it sitting in a shop yard for six months. Between ghosting mechanics, hidden fees, and "band-aid" fixes, getting your boat repaired shouldn't be worse than the breakdown itself. And it shouldn't cost you more than the boat is worth.
At Level Up Marine, we take every job seriously. We use the right material for each job and take the time to do it properly. Our goal isn't just to fix it — it's to hand your boat back to you better than it ever was, work you can be proud of, built to last.
- No BS timelines or ghosting.
- We work with every budget — not just deep pockets.
- High-quality materials and the right fix, done once.
- Backed by our 30-Day Workmanship Guarantee.
30-Day Workmanship
Guarantee
We stand behind our work. If something we repaired fails because of our workmanship, we make it right. No runaround, no excuses. You deserve peace of mind on the water.
How We Work
Simple, straightforward, and built around actually getting your boat back on the water.
Tell Us What's Up
Call, text, or send photos. We'll tell you honestly whether it's a quick fix, a job we can handle, or something you might want to tackle yourself. No pressure either way.
Get a Real Quote
We look at the boat in person, figure out exactly what it needs, and give you a straight number based on real hours and real materials. No lowball to get the job, no surprises when you pick up.
We Fix It Right
Your boat gets our full attention. Proper prep, right materials, and technique that matches the job. If we find something we didn't expect, we call before we touch it. Updates along the way.
Back on the Water
Pick it up knowing everything works, nothing's missing, and if something's not right, you call us and we make it right. No runaround, no "that's not our problem."
What We Fix
If it's on a boat and it's broken, worn out, or wasn't done right the first time, we've probably fixed it. Here's what we handle across NC, VA, and the surrounding region every week.
Motor Rigging & Repowers
Single to triple outboard installs. Height, setback, steering, fuel, measured and done right for your hull, not bolted on wherever the old holes were.
Paint, Gelcoat & Bottom Paint
Color-matched gelcoat repairs, full resprays, and anti-fouling bottom paint that actually holds up to North Carolina salt and sun. Prep is where most paint jobs die, we don't skip it.
Fiberglass Repair
From dock rash to structural damage. We grind back to solid, dry laminate, lay up the right resin schedule, and finish so the repair disappears.
Motor Repair & Maintenance
Yamaha, Mercury, Suzuki, Honda, Johnson, Evinrude. Diagnostics first, compression tests, computer scans, fuel samples, then we fix what's actually wrong.
Wiring & Electrical
Full rewires and troubleshooting with tinned marine-grade wire, heat shrink terminations, and proper circuit protection. No wire nuts. No automotive copper.
Custom Modifications
Fiberglass modifications, structural changes, hardware relocation, and deck reconfigurations. Built to last, not to look good for one season.
Electronics Rigging
GPS, sonar, radar, VHF, installed where they work, powered clean, and networked so they stay on instead of rebooting every time you turn something else on.
Transom, Floor & Stringers
The big structural work. We cut out rot and delamination all the way back to solid laminate, replace with the right core, and glass it in stronger than factory.
Hull Repair
Impact damage, stress cracks, and breaches. We inspect the surrounding area because damage never stays where you can see it, then fix it before water gets into your core.
Why Boaters Trust Us
Not because we have the slickest website. Because when we fix something, it stays fixed, and you know exactly what you're paying for.
Proper Craftsmanship. Every Job.
We take time on every boat, whether it's a $500 repair or a full restoration. We grind, wire, glass, and paint to a standard we'd accept on our own rigs. Proper prep, the right materials, and technique that matches the job. When you pick up your boat, we want you to be proud of it.
Fair & Upfront Pricing
Real quotes based on real hours and real materials. If we find something unexpected, we call before touching it. No mystery charges when you pick up your boat. No 'it took longer than we thought' surprises. You know what you're getting into before we start.
Dependable. Start to Finish.
We take every job seriously, no matter the size. If we say two weeks, it's two weeks. If something changes, you hear from us that day. We don't rush to clear the bay. We take the time it actually takes to deliver work that holds up — because your name goes on that boat when it leaves here.
Built on Word of Mouth
We don't spend money on advertising because we don't need to. Our customers are people like you — boat owners who want the job done right the first time, who don't have unlimited budgets, and who tell their friends when they find someone who actually looks out for them.
When someone at the ramp asks "who fixed your transom?" or "who can I trust with my boat?", our name comes up because the work held up, the price was fair, and we treated them right.
See Inside Your Boat
Most boat owners have no idea what a transom actually looks like, or where their stringers live, or why the gelcoat matters. Our interactive boat anatomy cuts away the mystery — click through every major structural component and understand what you're dealing with before you ever talk to a mechanic.
Explore the AnatomyWhat Boat Owners Say
We built this shop on word of mouth. Here's what our customers have to say.
“Took my old Ranger to Level Up after two other shops gave up on it. They rewired the whole boat, redid the transom, and it runs better now than when it was new. Honest quote, stuck to the timeline, and they called me with updates the whole way through.”
“I had a soft spot on my deck I was dreading getting fixed because I figured it would cost me a fortune. They were upfront about the work, worked with my budget, and did it right. No band-aid fix. I can finally walk my deck without worrying about falling through.”
“Absolute craftsmanship. The gelcoat work on my old Hydrasport looks better than showroom. They took their time, explained every step, and treated my boat like it was their own. Worth every penny. Already planning my next project with them.”
“I'm not a guy with deep pockets. I just wanted my boat running so my kids and I could get on the water again. They laid out exactly what needed to happen now vs. what could wait. No pressure, no upselling. That's rare these days.”
“Fair price, honest timeline, and the work held up through a full season of hard fishing. When my buddy asked who fixed my console, I didn't hesitate. These guys actually care about the work they put their name on.”
“They found issues the previous shop missed and walked me through photos of everything before they touched it. No surprise charges at pickup. The boat came back tighter, cleaner, and more dialed in than I expected. Communication was top-notch.”
Had work done with us? We'd love to hear about it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers. No runaround.
Ready to Get Your
Boat Right?
Get in touch with people who know boats, respect your time, and do work that doesn't need to be redone. Call us, send a message, or text photos of the issue, we'll tell you honestly what we see and what it'll take.