Services

Drawing on over 50 years of combined experience in the service and repair of luxury yachts and an extensive history working with insurance underwriters and adjusters, we offer PRE-PURCHASE, MECHANICAL, and STRUCTURAL INSURANCE SURVEYS on pleasure vessels, boathouses, and float homes. We’re recognized by the major marine insurance underwriters as an authority in the inspection, assessment, valuation, and reporting of marine vessels and structures. Whether your insurance broker is requesting a survey for insurance renewal or you’re in the market for a new boat, we’ve got the experience to lead you in the right direction. We also offer APPRAISAL and DAMAGE ASSESSMENT surveys that may be used for settling legal matters, estates, seeking financing, or providing an estimate of cost to repair.

 MEL Yacht Services Ltd. is THE place to go for anything Cummins Marine. We built our brand specializing in Cummins 6BTA 5.9 mechanical engines- everything from basic maintenance to in-vessel overhauls to repowers, with a huge inventory of new and used parts in stock at all times including Genuine Cummins, Onan, and SMX by Seaboard Marine. We offer economical mid-life overhaul services for the Cummins 6BTA as an alternative to a costly repower that can extend the life of your engines for years and thousands of hours with zero headaches. We’re also certified and extensively experienced with 4BTA, 6CTA, QSB, QSC, QSM, and all other Cummins Marine products. Avoid the expense and downtime of major repairs by following our annual maintenance program that’s backed by years of experience. If you have a breakdown, give us a call- we probably have the parts you need in stock and we’re set up to get you back running faster than anyone else.

Qualified and experienced as a Red Seal Certified Heavy Duty Diesel & Gas Technician, we offer pre purchase mechanical inspections for all brands of marine diesel engines, gears, and auxiliary equipment. Discounted pricing available when combined with a pre-purchase vessel survey. Save time and money, all while getting a more comprehensive and cohesive report when you combine a vessel survey with a mechanical inspection.

Conveniently located at Canoe Cove Marina near Sidney BC and the Southern Gulf Islands, we’re uniquely equipped to assist with anything you might need when you’re cruising South of Nanaimo. We have a high speed service boat on standby year-round so we can come to you, as well as secure moorage available right next to Canoe Cove Marina’s boatyard and 75 Ton travelift if you need to come to us. We’re trained and certified to service or repair all systems on board your boat including sanitation systems (Vacuflush, Jabsco, Dometic, Raritan, Tecma), propulsion systems, electrical systems, fuel systems, steering systems, electronics, or whatever else you could possibly need. We have a strong relationship with several yacht charter companies and are equipped to handle anything from a plugged toilet to a major insurance claim related to log impacts or groundings.

 We have highly trained staff with years of experience detailing yachts to make your investment shine like you’ve never seen before. MEL Yacht Services Ltd. only uses the best quality cleaning products, polishes, and waxes and we know all the trade secrets to make it look easy. If you’ve ever tried waxing your boat yourself you’ll know how hard it can be to get that perfect shine from all angles. Leave the hard work of polishing and protecting your boat to us. With our covered and heated moorage available, we have the unique ability to perform this kind of work year-round, rain or shine. Don’t wait until prime boating weather to get your gel coat looking it’s best and protected from harmful UV damage. Give us a call today and ask about winter rates for topside polishing and waxing services.

 Keep your marine cooling systems and heat exchangers in tip top shape to prevent costly breakdowns and repairs. We have the parts, tools, and equipment to service any marine cooling system component and relationships with specialized repair shops and manufacturers to rebuild, replace, or customize any cooling system. We’re a dealer for upgraded and aftermarket water pumps, heat exchangers, and aftercoolers. We also keep Cummins SWAC After coolers (charge air coolers) in stock, both new and used- to minimize downtime and save you money.