Integrity, brought dockside.

Winter Haven‑based marine service that comes to your dock, ramp, or storage yard — serving Polk, Highlands, Hillsborough & Pinellas counties.

Owned & operated by Charles “Red” Vancura — meet him below
Brackish Marine — mangrove and center console boat emblem
Get In Touch

Tell us what's going on with your boat.

Send the details and a few photos if you have them — that's usually enough for a first estimate.

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Why Mobile

Skip the haul‑out. Skip the wait.

No Hauling, No Towing

We work dockside, at the ramp, or in your yard — your boat never has to leave the water to get serviced.

No Dealership Waitlist

You get scheduled around your boat, not squeezed into a shop's backlog weeks out.

No Guesswork on Price

A clear price before we start, and a straight answer about what your boat actually needs.

How It Works

From first message to back on the water.

01

Reach Out

Call, text, or send a quote request with a few details — and photos, if you've got them.

02

We Schedule Around You

We find a time that works with your boat's schedule, not a shop's.

03

We Come to You

Dock, ramp, or storage yard — we bring the shop to the boat.

04

Back on the Water

Straight answers, fair pricing, and work you can trust.

Specialties

Service that meets your boat where it sits.

No trailering, no waiting on a shop bay — work done dockside, at the ramp, or in your yard.

01

Outboard Service

Scheduled 100‑ and 300‑hour service performed to manufacturer specifications, to keep your engine's warranty intact and its performance where it should be.

02

Fuel Systems

Diagnosis and repair of fuel lines, tanks, filters, and fittings — tracking down leaks, clogs, and delivery issues so your engine gets clean fuel every time out.

03

Hydraulic Steering

Hydraulic steering system service and repair, including fluid, hose, and cylinder work, for smooth, reliable control at the helm.

04

Lithium Battery Upgrades

Lithium battery installation paired with the correct charging system, sized and configured for your boat's electrical demands.

05

Trolling Motor Installation

Trolling motor, mounting bracket, and wiring installed cleanly and secured for years of reliable use.

06

Marine Electronics

Professional installation of Garmin, Simrad, and Raymarine electronics, including full NMEA 2000 network integration.

07

Boat Detailing

Cut, polish, and wax service to restore gelcoat, plus basic washdowns and decal restoration.

08

Power‑Pole Installation

Power‑Pole shallow‑water anchor systems installed and wired for dependable, quiet deployment.

09

Bilge Pumps & Water Systems

Bilge pump testing, repair, and replacement, plus onboard freshwater plumbing service, to keep your boat dry and its systems running.

10

Trailer Service

Routine trailer maintenance and repair, including tire, wheel, hub, spring, and axle replacement.

11

Marine Wiring

Full boat rewiring and electronics system installation, built to marine wiring standards throughout.

Trusted Gear

Built on brands anglers already run.

We install, wire, and service the equipment already on the water — not whatever's cheapest to stock.

Outboards

Suzuki · Yamaha · Mercury

Marine Electronics

Simrad · Garmin · Raymarine

Trolling Motors

Minn Kota · Garmin · MotorGuide · Power‑Pole · Rhodan

Lithium Power

Ionic · Abyss

Jack Plates

Bob's · TH Marine Atlas

Shallow‑Water Anchors

Power‑Pole · Minn Kota

Independently owned and operated — not a factory dealer for any brand listed above.

Charles "Red" Vancura, owner and operator of Brackish Marine, standing on the shore of Tampa Bay
Charles “Red” Vancura Owner & Operator
Continuing Education ABYC Marine Electrical & Engine/Fuel Systems programs
Who You're Hiring

Raised on the water. Built on standing behind the work.

I was raised on the water and have spent my whole life around boats — jon boats, pontoons, flats boats, offshore boats, working vessels. What started as a lifelong interest in boating, mechanics, and figuring out how things work eventually became something I wanted to build a business around.

Before Brackish Marine, I spent years in industrial operations and field service, eventually serving as a Florida Divisions Director overseeing four divisions, roughly 60 employees, and a large fleet of specialized equipment. That taught me a lot about leadership, troubleshooting, safety, accountability — and most importantly, taking care of customers and standing behind your work.

I started Brackish Marine to bring that same level of professionalism to the marine industry. I'm also continuing my education through ABYC Marine Electrical and Marine Engine & Fuel Systems certification programs — there's always more to learn, and doing this the right way means never getting comfortable with what you already know.

Brackish Marine is still young, but the goal is simple: build a company known for quality work, honest communication, and doing what we say we're going to do.

Integrity on the water. — Red

Where We Work

Based in Winter Haven. At home across Central Florida & Tampa Bay.

Polk CountyHome port
Highlands CountyService area
Hillsborough CountyService area
Pinellas CountyService area
Winter Haven Hillsborough Pinellas Polk Highlands