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Making Boating Work

Fresh Coast International has all the services to get you where you want to be. Whether it is getting the problems you have fixed, figuring out how to upgrade your current situation, or simply getting your boat moved, we are your solution.

Brian Jacobs

Principal

“If it is not done right, it is not worth doing. We do it the right way, the first time.”

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What We Do

Marine yards handle a lot, but there are plenty of projects they do not cover. That is where Fresh Coast comes in.

Repair & Maintenance

Straight answers on what needs doing now, what can wait, and what it should cost.

Electronics & Upgrades

Chartplotters, radar, AIS and networked instruments, chosen and installed right.

Chartering & Transport

Charter arrangements and professional delivery by water or road, with crew you trust.

The Fresh Coast Difference

40+

Years on the Water

US & Canada

Cross-Border

Since 2016

Owner-Led

Great Lakes

Home Waters

A Full Range of Services

Retrofitting & Upgrades

Repower, systems, comfort and safety, project managed from spec to sea trial.

Buying & Selling Guidance

Pre-purchase evaluations and honest advice so you do not buy someone else’s problem.

US & Canada Travel

Cross-border documentation, customs reporting and route planning done right.

Introduction to Ownership

First-time owner coaching, plus vetted referrals when a job calls for a specialist.

Articles & Advice

Cruising to Canada by Boat: The Paperwork, Simplified

Cruising from the US into Canada is one of the great perks of Great Lakes boating, and it…

5 Electronics Upgrades That Actually Pay Off

Marine electronics have never been better, or more confusing. It is easy to spend real money on gear…

Spring Commissioning Checklist for Great Lakes Boats

On the Great Lakes, a good season starts with a good spring commissioning. Rushing it is how people…

Get in Touch

Tell us what you are trying to do and we will point you the right way.

12303 E Potter Rd, Davison, MI 48423  •  (312) 285-0035  •  info@freshcoastintl.com