Born and raised in the Cowichan Valley.

Dean Has been in the marine trade for 35 years. Starting out in Cowichan Bay. Over the years he has worked in Vancouver, Port Alberni and Parksville. Then he started his own home based business in 1999. After 13 yrs at home we expanded & moved to our current location. Taking on 4 mechanics and a mercury dealership.

You will find Dean wherever he is needed during the day. He may be helping the boys, busy at his desk doing estimates, sourcing parts, troubleshooting jobs, finding answers to the never ending supply of questions. Dean is always happy to answer questions and give his well acquired advice.

Raised in the Cowichan Valley.

You will find me most days in the office answering phones, booking in customers, ordering parts or god knows what. But don’t ask me mechanical questions, at that point I will be more than happy to get one of our qualified mechanics to get all your questions answered and your concerns addressed. Then I will be happy to get your repairs booked in.

Dean and I have known each other since we were children and have been together going on 20 years, he never hesitates to teach me more about the business if he could he would have a wrench in my hand most days.

I think we have a great team here and welcome you to come in and get to know us.

My name is Chris Hankins, for some of our customers you will recognize my name and for new customers I will give you a bit of an introduction. I've worked off and on with Dean for years, since I was 13 years old, Dean and Karen are my parents.

I've lived in the Valley most of my life. I have two amazing kids, Vivian and Carson from a past relationship. My dog is Sophie and is usually following myself or Dean around. She's friendly and loves attention.

lots has changed over the years for myself. When I wasn't at the the shop I was working as a heavy duty mechanic for the mining industry and recently an equipment dealer on the Island.

I'm back now and have no plans of leaving, with plans of carrying on Dean's Merine Ltd. even after my parents retire.So with years of working with Dean you can expect the same level of workmanship as he gave you. Our goal is to set you up for enjoyable and safe memories on the water.

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Meet John

He is our mechanics helper

He’s not afraid to get dirty

Jimmy & Abi are our loving sometimes loud pups that accompany Dean & karen to work everyday . They are friendly and love treats . Jimmy can tend to have aloud bark but harmless as can be. Jimmy is a black lab and Abi is a rotti mastiff swiss mountain . Abbi is 5 and Jimmy is 4 .

Hello My name is Keanna, and I'm passionate about everything related to the water, from boats and motors to the gear that makes every maritime adventure possible. During my time in the marine industry, I've gained hands-on experience with a wide variety of marine products, tools and equipment.

I take pride in offering peronalized service, making sure that every customer walks away with exactly what they need to keep their boat running smoothly and safely. If you're unsure about what part you need, don't worry - I'm here to to help you troubleshoot, find the best options, and ensure you're equipped for the water.

When I'm not helping customers, you'll find me near the water or exploring new destinations. I'm always eager to learn and stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in the marine world

Feel free to stop by or reach out with any questions about your next boating project - I'm always ready to lend a hand and help you find exactly want you need!

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