Reviews of Olsen Marine Service Incorporated in Fort Myers Beach

The first time I used Olsen Marine was in 1976 when the original owner Alf Olsen, also known as Oldman Olsen. Then, Alf's son-in-Law Joe took over, and today being operated by Alf's granddaughter's husband, Dom. They haven't lost thier close family feel and touch and the place looks almost the same, like a REAL boat yard. They took care of all my boats over the years, then my son's boats and just recently my grandson's boat. They have solved and repaired major issues for both me and my son over the years thru a total of 6 boats, handled basic maintenance items, electrical work, welding and metal fabrications and beautiful wood work. When my grandson had serious mechanical and electrical problems with his 46 Carver up in Tampa and was being taken advantage of by a service marina clown in that area, I had him get the boat to Olsens. Having not been there in a number of years, I went with him to find the fresh smell of cut teak, and every type of repair you coud think of underway in the yard and shop. I was shocked to see some Techs like Anthony were still there for nearly 20 years. Within 3 weeks they repaired both engines, nearly rebuilding both, painted the bottom, located and repaired the electrical issues, solved an age old water intrusion problem and got my grandson up and running. As always the invoice fairly refelected the work and my grandson was treated with the same honesty and respect I always was. It was great knowing after 48 years and three generations later the honesty, fairness and expertise had not changed. Being someone that had been boating for nearly my entire life be it Sail or power, Olsen never failed me. Five star always. They are a great family and a great boat yard!

I went to Olsen with the idea I needed a new engine for my sailboat/3cylinder Cummins after a visit with Diversified Yacht. Dom the owner of Olsen's talked me out of trashing the engine and asked that he and his staff have time to look it over and make a better decision. At the end of the day they replaced an injection pump, injectors and did a complete cooler service. When they were done the engine never ran so perfect. They saved me about 6000.00 by being honest. I was so pleased I returned about two months later and they removed then re installed all new electronics, bottom painted and repaired blisters, and re painted my boot stripe. This is a honest Marina, more interested in good fair customer service than hitting you with a big bill and technical excuses. I will return soon to have hull painted ( watched them do one when I was there...very nice ) , and I recommend them very highly.

Olsens removed my CAT port engine, and re built the engine from the block up. They did an excellent job, and in a short amount of time. While the boat was down, the installed PSS Seals, some new electronics, and re painted the boot stripe. The owner Dom runs the shop tight, was always available to me. The employees are all very experienced, and very professional. My boat never ran so well and looked so good. Invoice was fair and accurate. Nice to meet a shop that you can depend on.