Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Boat Maintenance Services in Marina del Rey
S & K Dive Service has been providing Marina del Rey boaters with quality underwater maintenance since 1970. Our founder, Paul Skipper, retired in 2022 and passed leadership to Dennis Butler, who has been with the company since 2002. We maintain a team of professional licensed divers who understand the critical importance of underwater hull maintenance and are regularly evaluated to ensure adherence to our high standards. Each diver is assigned a consistent group of boats to deepen their familiarity with individual vessels. Our services include monthly bottom cleaning, zinc replacement, underwater repairs, and comprehensive monthly reports detailing vessel conditions.We offer free recovery services to regular customers and provide topside maintenance including wash-downs, teak maintenance, and interior cleaning. As a trusted partner to organizations like the United States Coast Guard and Los Angeles Fire Department boats, we combine decades of experience with a commitment to customer satisfaction. Our office, managed by Judi Oergel since 1994, operates Monday through Friday with a focus on reliable, guaranteed service. We prioritize quality materials, including 100% Mil-Spec zincs, and maintain transparency through detailed reporting and competitive pricing.
Services
Monthly Bottom Clean
Zinc Replacement
Monthly Reports
Recovery Service
Underwater Repairs
Topside Maintenance
Teak Maintenance
Interior Cleaning
Rig Polishing
Shaft Sharks Installation
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of underwater maintenance expertise in Marina del Rey
- Our divers provide personalized boat care through consistent vessel assignments
- We deliver detailed monthly reports with paint and zinc condition assessments
- Free recovery service for regular monthly customers
- We use 100% Mil-Spec quality zincs for superior corrosion protection
What people say
Experienced divers
Detailed reports
Free recovery service
Competitive pricing
Trusted by Coast Guard
Services
Monthly Bottom Clean
Our experienced divers perform thorough underwater hull cleaning using quality materials that preserve bottom paint integrity. Regular maintenance prevents marine growth buildup and maintains vessel performance. This service includes inspection of underwater fittings and corrosion monitoring.
Zinc Replacement
Divers monitor zinc anodes during each visit and replace them as needed to prevent electrolysis damage. We use 100% Mil-Spec quality zincs for optimal protection of underwater metal components. Regular zinc maintenance extends the life of your boat's running gear.
Monthly Reports
Detailed written reports document paint condition, zinc status, and any underwater observations. Copies are left on boats and mailed with invoices. These records help track maintenance needs and demonstrate consistent care to insurance providers.
Recovery Service
Free recovery service for regular customers retrieves dropped keys and small items from marina waters. Our divers respond promptly to minimize vessel immobilization. This service is included with monthly maintenance plans.
Underwater Repairs
Specialized underwater repairs including propeller replacement and damage surveys performed by senior technician Rick Cooke. Services address hull breaches, running gear damage, and emergency leak repairs. Most repairs completed in-water without haul-out.
People
Dennis Butler
Captain/Manager
Dennis Butler has managed S & K Dive Service since 2022 after working as a diver since 2002. He maintains the company's customer-first philosophy established by founder Paul Skipper. With over two decades of hands-on experience, he oversees daily operations and service quality.
Judi Oergel
Office Manager
Judi Oergel has managed business operations at S & K Dive Service since 1994. She handles client communications, billing, and scheduling while maintaining the company's commitment to reliable service. Her institutional knowledge ensures smooth administrative operations.
Paul Skipper
Founder
Paul Skipper founded S & K Dive Service in 1970 and built its reputation for quality boat maintenance. He established the company's core principle of customer care before retiring in 2022. His legacy continues through the trained team and established service standards.
Richard Cooke
Mechanical Foreman
Richard Cooke served as mechanical foreman for 30 years before retiring in 2020. He specialized in underwater repairs and damage surveys, developing expertise in prop replacement and hull integrity assessments. His work set technical standards for the diving team.
Ivan Guzman
Diver
Ivan Guzman has been a licensed diver with S and K since 2004. He specializes in underwater hull maintenance and corrosion monitoring. With nearly two decades of experience, he maintains a consistent group of vessels to ensure detailed knowledge of each boat's condition.
Questions
What services do you offer for boat owners?
We provide underwater hull cleaning, zinc replacement, monthly condition reports, underwater repairs, and topside maintenance including teak care and interior cleaning.
Are your divers licensed and experienced?
Yes, all our divers are licensed professionals with regular performance evaluations. Many have over 15 years of experience maintaining Marina del Rey vessels.
Do you offer emergency services?
We provide free recovery service for lost keys to regular customers and handle urgent underwater repairs with prompt response times.
How do you ensure service quality?
Divers receive regular evaluations, and all work follows established standards. Monthly reports document service quality and vessel conditions for accountability.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept all major credit cards with secure processing. Regular customers receive monthly billing with detailed email invoices.
Do you service commercial vessels?
Yes, we maintain vessels for the United States Coast Guard, Los Angeles Fire Department, and local commercial fleets like Del Rey Sport Fishing.
