About Us
Built on the Water. Built for the Water.
Florida Boat Worx is Southwest Florida’s trusted choice for professional marine repair and maintenance. We’re not a dealership or a franchise—we’re a locally owned shop built on honest service, dependable workmanship, and doing the job right.
25+
Years Serving
the marine industry
Our Story
Florida Boat Worx was founded right here in Cape Coral with a simple idea: boat owners deserve a better service experience. Built by people who know boating and understand Southwest Florida waters, we know how frustrating it is when your boat is out of commission. That’s why we built Florida Boat Worx around the things we believe matter most—honest communication, dependable workmanship, fair pricing, and service you can count on.
We’re not a dealership or a franchise. We’re a locally owned, full-service marine repair company that takes pride in doing the job right and treating every vessel as if it were our own. From routine maintenance and preventative service to advanced diagnostics, mechanical repairs, electrical systems, and complete engine service, our goal is simple: find the problem, fix it correctly, and get you back on the water. We service boats of all sizes and configurations—from bay boats and center consoles to offshore fishing boats and cruisers. Outboards, inboards, sterndrives, gas, diesel, and everything in between.
No runaround. No unnecessary repairs. No shortcuts. Just straight answers. Quality work and dependable boat service. That’s Florida Boat Worx.
Straight Talk
We tell you what's wrong, what it'll cost, and how long it'll take. No upsells, no surprises on the invoice.
Local Knowledge
We know Cape Coral's canals, the Gulf, and Charlotte Harbor. We understand how Southwest Florida conditions affect your boat.
Quality Work
We don't rush jobs. Every repair is done right the first time — because a shortcut on the water can leave you stranded.
Community First
We sponsor local fishing tournaments, support youth boating programs, and give back to the Cape Coral community that's supported us.
The People Behind the Work
Our technicians average over 25 years of marine service experience. These aren't just mechanics — they're boaters.
Trent James
Owner, Operations Manager & Master Technician
With more than 10 years of professional marine service experience, Trent brings extensive hands-on knowledge in marine engine diagnostics, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. Trent holds a degree in Aviation Technology, giving him a strong technical foundation in mechanical systems, diagnostics, and precision workmanship. While his education began in aviation, he found his true passion in the marine industry, where he has built more than a decade of hands-on experience. His expertise spans a wide range of marine engines and onboard systems, with a strong focus on accurate diagnostics, effective troubleshooting, and completing repairs correctly the first time. As a Master Marine Technician, Trent’s technical expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to quality workmanship make him a key part of the Florida Boat Worx service team. Experienced. Knowledgeable. Dedicated to keeping you on the water.
Gabriel Rojo
Owner & Managing Director
With more than 15 years of experience in the automotive and marine industry, Gabriel brings a combination of hands-on technical knowledge, service management experience, and a lifelong passion for boating to Florida Boat Worx. His experience extends well beyond managing marine service operations. Gabriel personally completed an extensive restoration of his 1991 31' Ocean Master, rebuilding the vessels from the stringers up. The project provided firsthand experience with structural restoration, vessel systems, fiberglass finishing, fairing, and marine paintwork. With extensive knowledge of fiberglass finishes, surface preparation, and marine paint systems, Gabriel understands the level of detail and craftsmanship required to produce work that not only performs properly but looks right. That hands-on experience, combined with years in the marine industry, shapes the philosophy behind Florida Boat Worx: understand the boat, communicate honestly, and make sure the job is done right.
Ryan P.
Senior Marine/Diesel Service Technician
With more than 15 years of experience in the marine service and diesel industry, Ryan brings extensive hands-on knowledge in marine diesel diagnostics, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. His experience working with marine engines and vessel systems allows him to quickly identify problems, recommend the right solution, and complete repairs with a strong focus on reliability and quality workmanship.
Rooted in Southwest Florida
Local Waters. Local Knowledge.
Southwest Florida is a boating community unlike anywhere else, with an incredible network of canals and direct access to some of best waterways. Florida Boat Worx is proud to call it home and even prouder to help keep our local boaters on the water. From the Caloosahatchee River and Pine Island Sound to Sanibel, Captiva, Matlacha, and the Gulf, we understand the conditions Southwest Florida boaters face—from saltwater corrosion and heavy year-round use to the importance of preventative maintenance and dependable equipment. We don’t just work on boats—we’re boaters ourselves. We understand that your boat is more than something sitting at the dock. It’s fishing trips, weekends with family, days at the sandbar, and time spent enjoying everything Southwest Florida has to offer. That’s why our commitment goes beyond simply completing a repair. We want to build lasting relationships with local boat owners by providing honest advice, dependable service, and quality workmanship you can trust. Local knowledge. Dependable service. Built for Southwest Florida boating.
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Give us a call, or drop us a message. We're easy to find and always straight with you.