At Southshore Marine we know that age and usage can have a tremendous impact on your vessel’s marine diesel engine.  When maintenance and repair are no longer an option, one of them most effective ways to deal with a past prime diesel engine is to perform and overhaul, and fortunately our company specializes in major overhauls and engine re-builds.

We are equipped to assist our customers with a cost effective alternative to a full engine replacement, and we offer end-to-end support to make their engine re-build or overhaul experience successful, stress-free and efficient.  We know that getting back on the water is always a priority, and we invest all of our efforts in completing our projects on time without ever compromising perfection.

Some of the immediate benefits resulting from engine overhauling include: Improved fuel efficiency and Increased engine performance. In addition, keeping the original equipment or OEM of the vessel also means keeping the original motor mounts without having to adjust the propeller for the speed of a new engine transmission.

Depending on the unique needs of your vessel, Southshore Marine offers a multitude of options to ensure that your engine receives the required attention.  The service level will depend strictly on the level of wear and tear of your engine and can include:

• Injection pump rebuild and calibration
• Cylinder heads and valves
• Crankshaft seals
• Injectors
• Fuel cooler
• Turbo chargers
• Blowers
• Sea water pump
• Circulating pump
• Oil cooler
• Heat exchanger
• Senders and sensors
• Thermostats
• Drive plate adaptor
• Ancillary and minor parts

At Southshore Marine our philosophy is to prevent vessel failures and costly down times by providing our customers with maintenance that is scheduled based on individual usage and specific performance needs.  Servicing your vessel’s engine regularly and keeping good records will directly impact its performance and longevity, so we encourage our customers to come to us periodically for testing, maintenance and troubleshooting so we can avoid or spot a problem at an early stage before it becomes critical.

Since 2004 we have been known as the local experts specializing in the repair and maintenance of CAT marine diesel engines. We are equipped with top quality mechanics and experienced factory-trained technicians who conduct inspections, checks and meticulous troubleshooting of luxury yachts, military and governmental vessels and commercial boats of up to 80’ in length.

We strive to have our customers’ diesel engines in top-notch conditions and to achieve:

• Improved fuel efficiency
• Uninterrupted high performance
• Lower engine emissions
• Lower risk of malfunctions or problems
• Avoid costly repairs

We are experienced, established, equipped and available to help you with any of your CAT marine diesel engine needs.

The last thing you would like to experience when you are at sea is engine failure. There are regular performance checks that will need to take place as a result of the vessel’s operating environment and time, including certain conditions such as:

• Operating in water that contains silt
• Exposure to sediment and algae
• Intermittent use of the vessel

Depending on the use distance, fuel consumption, service hours and calendar time, some of our routine performance checks we will recommend are as follows:

• Battery check
• Engine inspection and cleaning
• Engine oil inspection
• Engine mounts, speed, valve lash, and rotators inspection
• Starting motor inspection
• Fuel system inspection
• OEM Maintenance recommendations
• After cooler condensate drain valve inspection
• Seawater strainer inspection
• Zinc rods inspection
• Cooling system
• Filter inspection and replacement
• Auxiliary water pump inspection
• Heat exchanger inspection
• Alternator inspections
• Water pump inspection
• And much more

At Southshore Marine Diesel we believe in giving our customers peace of mind by offering superior preventive services for their marine diesel engines. We focus on providing regular maintenance following OEM specifications to ensure that vessels are sea worthy at all times. Regular testing and maintenance also allow us to detect any malfunctions at an early stage and this reduces down time, serious damages and costly repairs.

Our company conducts thorough testing to identify:

• Engine abnormalities
• Leaks
• Blown gaskets
• Cracked engine or gear
• Injection problems
• Overheating
• Faulty air systems and much more

Whether our customers are taking their boats out for a day, or for a long-awaited family vacation, our goal is to ensure that their vessels perform in optimal conditions, and passenger safety above all!

Since 2004 our skilled, experienced and factory-trained technicians have been strictly dedicated to servicing CAT marine diesel engines and we offer a variety of solutions including repairs, maintenance, testing, and complete overhauls when necessary.

What separates us from the competition is our ability to deliver unmatched insight coupled with superior techniques as well as unparalleled experience in the field.

For 13 years we have been known as a trusted partner that is reliable, affordable and as a personable team that enjoys collecting happy customers!

Our staff members offer sea trials and conduct thorough inspections of vessels’ engines including at various rpms, WOT or full loads to list a few.  We perform compression tests, crankcase pressure test, exhaust system backpressure test, and exhaust gas temperature, fluid samples, coolant samples and generator testing to list a few.

In addition, we perform a comprehensive PAR testing, from which our customers receive a full report on the performance of a vessel’s propulsion system, including cooling and ventilation, and our PAR testing provides detailed information that helps with the following:

• Ability to plan for maintenance and repairs
• Correct adjustment of the engine, reverse clutch and propeller
• Prevention of reduced performance
• Low fuel consumption
• Longer service life
• Lower emissions and environmental impact

Since 2004 Southshore Marine has been providing specialized repair, maintenance and overhaul of CAT marine diesel engines.  We also offer a variety of additional services for recreational boats, commercial vessels, yachts, and governmental ships of up to 80’ in length. Our customers come to us knowing that they will receive the best service, superior quality workmanship, and attention to detail as well as expert support delivered in a timely and professional manner.

Our factory-trained and experienced technicians conduct rigorous testing and analysis or our customers’ vessels either at their location including in residential areas and in marinas, or at our facility which is equipped with state of the art machinery and advanced technology, allowing us to complete remote visual borescope inspections and provide our customers with an accurate report on the exact conditions of their vessels’ engines.

From our borescope and internal engine analysis you can expect fast, reliable visual results including:

• Visual observation of rotating and stationary parts
• Visual inspection of fuel nozzles
• Internal cylinder condition
• Discovery of cracks, erosion, rust, defects, deposits, irregularities and damages
• Project rates of deterioration
• Thorough analysis of potential failures
• Historic trace of past performance and conditions
• History of vessel’s specific maintenance
• Inspection of compressor and turbines
• Inspection of turbine buckets
• Discovery of foreign object ingestion

Southshore Marine is a leading diesel engine service and repair company that specializes in servicing CAT engines. Backed by a team of marine engineers and certified technicians, we offer a variety of basic and specialized services, including:

• Monthly, quarterly, yearly maintenance plans
• General repairs
• Electronic repairs
• Fuel systems repair and maintenance
• Cooling systems repair and maintenance
• Steering systems repair and maintenance
• Heat exchanger and exhaust systems repair and maintenance
• Water pump repairs
• 1,000 Hours maintenance
• Regular tune-ups and manufacturer recommended maintenance
• And much more

We understand that uptime is essential for you, and it is in response to the demand for qualified and reliable services that Southshore Marine is a leader in the industry that provides first class dependable solutions to customers ranging from recreational yachts to commercial vessels of up to 80’ in length to list a few.  All of our repairs are done systematically, following OEM specifications’, and we are able to perform our professional services on site at marinas, shipyards or at our conveniently located facility in Miami, where our customers have easy water access.

Our team knows that the key to preserving and expanding the life of your diesel engine is giving it a proper and routine maintenance.  Since 2004 we are known to provide personalized attention, expert support, competitive pricing, and mostly for creating long lasting relationships with our loyal customers, who come to us knowing that they are an extension of our family and that we will take care of them.

Our company has been serving the marine industry since 2004, and we specialize in the service, repair and maintenance of most models of CAT marine diesel engines for vessels that may require tailored solutions, preventive care or standard maintenance following OEM specifications.

Equipped with our own repair facility and a qualified and expert team, we take pride in delivering comprehensive services to ensure that our customers can confidently enjoy a seaworthy vessel, and never compromise passenger safety.

We offer a wide variety of solutions and support, including testing and analysis of all electronics, oil and fuel, as well as re-powering. Our experienced technicians and knowledgeable mechanics conduct in-depth testing of all electrical components in order to avoid system failures, battery drainage, electrolysis and even fires.

Our analysis can be done in our facility or at our customers’ location and includes but is not limited to the following:

• Control panel operation
• Engine wiring
• Vessel’s wiring (including outlets and voltage systems)
• Entire electrical system
• AC and DC grounding systems
• Bonding systems
• Boat connectors
• And much more