Vetted UK professionals
Marine engineers
Diesel, petrol, outboard and sterngear specialists, checked before they quote
Marine engineering covers everything that makes a boat move and keep itself warm: inboard diesels and petrol engines, outboards, sterndrives, shafts, props and seals, generators, heating, gas and refrigeration. Most owners meet an engineer for an annual service, then again the day something stops working a long way from the berth.
The trade is unusually varied — a Volvo Penta specialist and a small-outboard technician rarely do each other's work — so Marine Match tags professionals by the specific engines and systems they are trained on rather than a generic 'engineer' label. When you post a job, only the pros who actually cover that work see it.
Why these professionals are different
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verified engineering professionals listed and cleared to quote
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document-checked before approval — no self-certified listings
What our team checks in this category
- Manufacturer certificationsCurrent training or dealer certification for the engines and systems you work on.
- Public liability insuranceCertificate in the trading name, minimum £1m cover, in date.
Documents are re-checked at expiry. How we verify professionals.
How to pick the right quote
- • Manufacturer or dealer training for your engine brand, not just general experience
- • Public liability insurance in the trading name, in date, at £1m or more
- • Willingness to sea-trial after significant work rather than sign off alongside
- • A written quote that separates parts, labour and yard charges
Payment is held securely and only released once you confirm the work is complete.
What owners book most
- Annual engine service: oil, filters, impeller, anodes and belts
- Won't-start and overheating diagnostics, afloat or in the yard
- Outboard servicing, gearbox oil changes and winter fogging
- Sterngear work: shaft seals, cutless bearings, prop and anode changes
- Generator, heating, gas and refrigeration installs and faults
- Winterisation and spring recommissioning
Trades in this category
Marine engineers — FAQ
- How much does a marine engineer cost in the UK?
- Most independent marine engineers charge a day rate or an hourly rate plus travel, and yards typically bill more than mobile engineers. Rather than quoting an average, Marine Match asks up to three vetted pros to price your exact job so you compare like for like on parts, labour and callout.
- How often should a marine diesel engine be serviced?
- Manufacturers generally specify an annual service or a set number of running hours, whichever comes first — and the annual interval usually bites first on leisure boats. Impellers, anodes and fuel filters are the items most often left too long.
- Can an engineer work on my boat in the water?
- Most engine, electrical and heating work is done afloat. Sterngear, cutless bearings and anything below the waterline usually needs a lift-out, which the engineer will flag in the quote so you can book the yard slot alongside the work.
- Are the engineers on Marine Match checked?
- Yes. Every professional submits photo ID, business registration, an in-date public liability insurance schedule and manufacturer or trade certification for the engines they list. Our team reviews the documents before the profile goes live, and reviews only come from completed bookings.
- What if the work isn't right?
- Payment is held securely until you confirm the job is complete. If something is wrong you raise it before release and our disputes process holds the funds while it is resolved.
Costs & guides
- Boat winterisation: the UK checklist and what it costs
Engine, water systems, batteries and covers — the full winterisation sequence, when to book it, and indicative UK prices.
- Antifouling cost UK 2026: what a full hull job should come to
Indicative antifouling prices by boat length, what is included in a yard quote, and the extras that push the bill up.
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