Zisser Marine
Mobile Marine Electrician San Diego
All Vessel Electrical Repair, Maintenance and Upgrade Specialists
Zisser Marine is a team of specialized marine electricians, adept at swiftly addressing electrical, electronic, and A/V issues, from complex mysteries to routine fixes and enhancements, with a focus on innovation and first-time results. Call us directly at (619) 365-5166 to discuss your project details.
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We are top boat electricians in San Diego. Schedule an appointment by clicking below and tell us the vessel details and the types of services you are requesting. Tell us the location, time and date you want us to arrive and we will be there.
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View photos of our recent projects and see examples of what our boat electricians are capable of installing, repairing, and maintaining on your vessel to keep it in top shape all year around. Reach out for more details on our team’s technical experience.
Zisser Marine: Your Trusted and Experienced Marine Electrician for Hire
The Zisser Marine Team Holds Advanced Certifications from the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) and The American Boat & Yacht Council
San Diego Marine Electrician for Yachts, Sailboats, and Large Commercial Vessels
Don’t delay fixing boat electrical issues. Electrical systems in vessels can fail in a multitude of ways, and when out on the water, you risk the lives of all the passengers aboard.
With years of expertise, education and training we deliver high quality and customer focused services on all types of electrical, electronic and audio/visual systems. We offer a full range of marine services for vessels of all types and sizes, including repairs, replacement, installations, upgrades and maintenance.
Our experienced technicians are equipped to service both power and sail vessels of all sizes and ages. We’re ready to help repair or improve pleasure boats, sailboats, small boats, pontoon boats, and even 100+ ft yachts.
Zisser Marine is based in San Diego and services all Southern California marinas, including special support services in Mexico and other international locations.
24/7 Emergency Services Are Available!
Boat Electrical Services from Zisser Marine
With years of expertise, education and training we deliver high quality and customer focused services on all types of electrical, electronic and audio/visual systems. Where a system has its own dedicated service page, follow the link for full detail.
General / Core Electrical
Boat not working? We are available for battery system inspection/replacement, chargers, transfer switches, system overhauls, AC system configurations, upgrades and more. If you want the whole system assessed rather than a single fault chased, start with a marine electrical inspection.
Navigation Equipment
We provide general repair and advanced troubleshooting for chartplotters, radars, autopilot, wind instruments, safety systems, VHF, and system networking within all your nav equipment. See our navigation equipment service.
House & A/V Electrical
We service all interior and exterior house electrical systems, including lighting, appliances, stereo system, A/V install, entertainment, outlets and power distribution, and bilge pumps. See our boat speaker install and maintenance page.
Battery / Inverter System
Battery systems can be complicated for marine use and we offer extensive repair services on boat batteries, inverters, chargers, transformers, and bonding system. See our dedicated pages on lithium battery upgrades, Victron system installation, marine transformers, and bonding systems.
Wiring & Rewire
Damaged, outdated, or improperly installed cabling is behind a large share of the faults we’re called out for. See our marine wiring and rewire service.
Connectivity
Onboard internet for boats that work offshore as well as at the dock. See our Starlink install and maintenance service.
Also Handled
Engines / Generators
If it doesn’t crank, we can support repairing the electrical side of engines or generators, otherwise we can find you repair support in our network. We also work on starters, alternators, senders and gauge issues.
Fishing Boat Electrical Equipment
Fishfinders, sounders and transducers, bait tank pumps, fish box macerator and ice chippers, downrigger and outrigger electronics, and deck lighting.
Heavy Equipment
Repairs to equipment like windlass, thrusters, davit, stabilizers, swim platforms, watermaker and other heavy duty marine equipment.
Boat Management
We are available to manage and coordinate repairs for your vessel. Hire us for an even more in-depth management package to always keep your boat in good repair for the next voyage.
Electrical Repair, Replacement, Upgrade, and Maintenance
Marine systems are complicated. We are experts at simplifying and clarifying so you can optimize, leverage and maintain all your marine equipment and systems with confidence and safety. Zisser Marine offers high quality and customer focused service on all types of electrical, electronic and audio/visual systems.
- Troubleshoot/repair issue
- Equipment upgrade consultation
- Install new/equipment
- Purchase New equipment
- Vessel Inspection
- General Maintenance
- Training/Education
Contact us for quick support and advice on marine electrical systems.
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When to Call for a Boat Technician
Core Electrical Troubleshooting
- Boat is dead, no power is working, and you can’t even use any lights, call us
- You are wondering why my boat won’t start; we can help diagnose and fix the problem.
- Your boat a/c is not receiving any power, we will troubleshoot the issue.
If the batteries are the suspect, our guide on how to check and test your boat’s battery system covers the first checks, and marine AC maintenance explains what usually goes wrong with onboard air conditioning.
Fishing Equipment Troubleshooting
- Bait tank stopped working.
- You want to upgrade your transducer.
- Transducer stopped working or you can’t see any fish.
- Fish box isn’t draining.
Navigational Equipment Troubleshooting
- Radar not turning on or not accessible on your chartplotter.
- All your electronics aren’t talking to each other as they should.
- Chartplotter won’t power up.
- Windvane (or mast head unit) is no longer showing any data.
- Nav lights are not working anymore.
- Your VHF wire for the mic is broken.
- Nobody can hear you on the VHF and you can’t hear them.
Not sure whether your radio is actually transmitting? See how to run a VHF radio check properly.
House Systems Troubleshooting
- Cabin lights are not turning on.
- The voltage is low on the panel and everything is on.
- You need to add new underwater lights and need it wired.
- Stereo doesn’t sound great and doesn’t have a Bluetooth upgrade.
Engine, Thruster and Windlass Systems Troubleshooting
- Try to start my engine and nothing happens.
- Engine isn’t charging the batteries.
- Generator won’t start, and doesn’t make any noise.
- Thruster doesn’t turn on anymore.
- Windlass isn’t working.
Our windlass troubleshooting guide walks through the common causes before you call.
Why Boat Owners Choose Zisser Marine
San Diego and international clients trust our reliable mobile marine repair services for finding and fixing complex electrical issues.
We offer 24/7 emergency services and request you setup an appointment online to get started.
“I believe that electrical risk can be avoided with safety (doing the work right), quality (using equipment that won’t fail), and proper client training on their vessel’s electrical system requirements.” Zachary Zisser
It is recommended to work with a true specialist for your electrical repair, and we hope you will choose our trusted service, proudly run by Zachary Zisser, who holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from University of California, Merced, and works as a Mechanical Engineer by education and Prototyping Engineer by experience.
Pictured is Zachary Zisser, Lead Marine Electrician and Owner of Zisser Marine Service
Hear from our Happy Customers
Read comments about how we strive to exceed expectations with the best boat electrical support service for our customers.
“Zach is so honest and reliable. He had to search for over an hour to find a random part for my radar and he was successful. He also checked on some connections to make things work better. He then took some time to teach me how to use my equipment. Such a nice and thoughtful business owner. I’ll be calling him for all my radar and electrical boat stuff. My husband loves the new fish finder stuff.”
“This is not rocket science… Hire this guy! I used Zach several times to inspect, diagnose and rectify several issues I was having on my hunter 45 DS. Zach and his team are professional, timely, and efficient. In this era of contractors that don’t call you back, overcharge, and do shotty work, Zisser Marine stands alone as a one of the few true marine repair professionals in San Diego.”
“Had Zach out to our boat to look at an engine starting problem that the “experts”, couldn’t figure out. Zach found the problem in 20 minutes, that was stumping the other guys for several months. I highly recommend Zach for any marine electrical issues, he’s the best.”
“Professional, courteous and very timely. Sure wish all other marine service providers were as professional in providing services.
Would definitely recommend Zisser Marine.”
Avoid Nasty Electrical Jobs and Hire a Reliable Marine Electrician
Zisser Marine Services All Major Brands of Marine Electronics
Zisser Marine is one of the top marine electrical repair services in San Diego, for repair and purchase of many renowned brands including Navico, Simrad, Lithionics, FCI, Intellian, Raymarine, Victron Energy, Blue Sea Systems, Garmin, Lopolight, and more.
Need boat electrical parts? Contact our service team to purchase or recommend the parts to equip on your marine project.
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Marinas We Serve Across San Diego Bay
Wherever your vessel is berthed, we come to you. Zisser Marine provides mobile marine electrical service at every major marina across San Diego Bay, no haul-out required. From the yacht docks of Shelter Island to the sportfishing fleet at Point Loma and the yacht clubs of Coronado, we work at your slip, at anchor, or at the boatyard. Whether you need a quick diagnosis, a lithium upgrade, or a full rewire, our mobile team reaches you wherever you are on the water.
North Bay: Shelter Island & Harbor Island
We also travel beyond the bay for the right project, including Oceanside Harbor and Dana Point to the north, and offshore passages into Baja California and the Sea of Cortez. If you are planning a passage, we can carry out a full electrical inspection before you leave the dock.
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