Carter Marine Works

08/11/2026

We recently installed an NMEA 2000 network on this Bass Cat, connecting the Yamaha 250 SHO to the owner’s Lowrance HDS 12.

The goal was to give the owner a much better view of what his Yamaha is doing while he’s on the water. With the NMEA 2000 network communicating between the engine and Lowrance, he can now monitor important engine information right on the HDS 12, including:

• Engine RPM
• Engine temperature
• Oil pressure
• Engine oil information
• Battery/charging voltage
• Engine hours
• And other available engine data and alerts

NMEA 2000 essentially allows compatible marine electronics and equipment to communicate with each other over one network, giving you a centralized place to view important information.

A clean install, proper networking, and getting the electronics configured correctly makes a big difference when it comes to reliability and knowing exactly what your engine is doing.

Carter Marine Works
📍 Boat Repair at Colonial Harbor Marina
📞 804-385-7093

07/28/2026

Another boat back on the water! ⚓️

We completed a same-day lower unit replacement for Waterfront Construction & Design to get one of their work boats back up and running with as little downtime as possible. We know every hour counts when your boats are part of the job, and we’re proud to provide fast, dependable service when it matters most.

Thanks to Waterfront Construction & Design for trusting Carter Marine Works. If your boat needs repairs, maintenance, or emergency service, give us a call—we’ll get you back on the water as quickly as possible.

07/24/2026

07/21/2026

These trailer bunks looked perfectly fine from the outside… but once we removed the carpet, the wood underneath was completely rotten.

The problem? Carpet holds moisture. Even pressure-treated lumber can stay wet for long periods, leading to hidden rot that you can’t see until it’s too late.

Rotten bunks can:

* Damage your boat’s hull
* Fail while loading or unloading
* Leave you stranded at the ramp with an expensive repair

If your trailer bunks are more than a few years old, it’s worth pulling back the carpet or replacing them before they become a problem.

At Carter Marine Works, we inspect and replace trailer bunks, carpet, hardware, and can help make sure your trailer is ready for the water.

A little preventative maintenance is a lot cheaper than repairing a damaged hull.

📞 Give us a call to schedule a trailer inspection!

06/15/2026

⚓️ Another Yamaha Service Completed in Gloucester!

We recently completed a full service on this Grady-White powered by twin Yamaha 350 outboards over in Gloucester. Routine maintenance is the key to keeping your boat reliable and ready for the water.

🚐 Carter Marine Works offers mobile marine repair and maintenance services! Whether your boat is at a marina, storage yard, lift, or your home, we can come to you.

Don’t wait until peak boating season—schedule your service today!

📞 Contact Carter Marine Works to book your appointment.