Frequently Asked Questions

DockWrench is Charleston's marine technician marketplace. Search by ZIP code, service type, or boat type to find verified, reviewed marine mechanics near you. Book directly — free for boat owners.

Boat repair costs in Charleston vary by service. Engine tune-ups typically run $150-400. Outboard repair ranges from $100-600 depending on the issue. Winterization costs $200-500. DockWrench lets you compare prices from multiple certified technicians.

Yes — many DockWrench technicians are mobile and will come to your marina slip, dock, or dry storage anywhere in the Charleston Lowcountry including Mount Pleasant, James Island, West Ashley, and North Charleston.

DockWrench is the easiest way to find a certified boat mechanic near you in Charleston. Search by service type and location, read verified reviews, check certifications like ABYC, and book directly — no phone tag required.

Yes. All DockWrench technicians are verified before their listing goes live. We check identity, business information, and certifications including ABYC, Mercury Marine Certified, Yamaha Marine, Volvo Penta, and more.

Yes — no contracts, no cancellation fees. Cancel from your Tech Portal dashboard at any time. Your listing stays active through the end of your current billing period.

100% real. No credit card required to start. You get full access to your chosen plan for 30 days. If you don't want to continue, just don't add a payment method — no charge ever.

No. DockWrench handles discovery and booking only. All payment happens directly between you and the customer — cash, Venmo, check, whatever works for you. We never touch your money.

ABYC, Mercury Marine Certified, Yamaha Marine, Volvo Penta, Evinrude/BRP, MerCruiser, and more. We verify credentials during onboarding by checking with the issuing organizations directly.

Boat owners search by ZIP code, service type, and boat type. Your listing appears based on proximity, rating, and plan tier. Pro and Shop plan techs get priority placement in search results.

For now, yes — we're starting in Charleston, SC and the surrounding Lowcountry. We're expanding to new markets soon. Sign up now to be first in your area when we launch.

Since payment goes directly between you and the customer, you get paid the moment the job is done — no waiting for platform payouts, no holds, no delays.

Yes — switch plans at any time from your billing dashboard. Upgrades take effect immediately. Downgrades take effect at the start of your next billing cycle.

We have a trust and safety team that handles disputes. Customers who no-show repeatedly can be flagged and removed from the platform.

The Shop plan ($199/month) supports up to 5 staff profiles under one business listing — perfect for marina shops with multiple technicians on staff.