If it Floats, Ship-To-Shore Can Maintain It…or Fix It!
A one-stop resource for boaters in and around the waters off Vancouver Island, Ship-To-Shore Marine Services provides Maintenance, Repair, Upgrade, and Emergency Services.
Nearly all services are performed by company founder and Transport Canada-certified Marine Engineer, Lance MacPherson, who started his company after a rewarding career maintaining and repairing coastal towing vessels for some of the Pacific Northwest’s top tugboat companies.
—Service Overview—
Mechanical Systems
Electric (A.C. and D.C.)
- Electronics (including GPS units, radar)
- Engines (diesel and gas)
- Hydraulics
- Trim Tabs
- Pneumatics
- Plumbing (including water system and toilets, pumps)
- Power Generation
- Pre-Season System Check & Tune-Up
- Winterization
Metal Welding & Fabrication
We repair or custom design and fabricate a part you want—offering Plasma cutting, stainless/steel TIG and MIG welding, as well as aluminum TIG and MIG welding. Complete shop facilities are available with a manual lathe and milling machine on premises.
Trailers
- Swim Platforms
- Dingy Davits
- Hard Tops
- Canopies/Biminis
- Radar Arch
Auto CAD/Drafting Services
- lines plan
- piping diagrams
- wiring diagrams
- general arrangement
Trailer Maintenance & Repair
- Welding
- Bearings
- Brakes
Other Services
- Interior upholstery
- Railings
- Woodwork
- Minor Fiberglass Repair
- Caretaking (especially for snowbirds who leave their boats all winter)
- Ready-To-Launch Services (including systems check, fueling, food, water…even airport pick-up)
Private Boat Tours
We Captain. You Relax.

Electric (A.C. and D.C.)
Trailers