BoatWired's mobile marine electricians serve boat owners at Hammond Marina and along the Northwest Indiana shoreline, just across the state line from Chicago's south side. We come to your slip or storage yard.
South-shore boating
Hammond Marina and the nearby south-shore harbors put boaters close to Chicago's skyline and to Calumet Harbor, one of the busiest commercial waterways on the lake. Running near commercial traffic makes good electronics and lighting a must:
- AIS and radar: see freighters and barges near the Calumet and Indiana Harbor approaches, and make sure they can see you. See electronics installation.
- Navigation lights: correct, working lights for running in the evening or in poor visibility.
- VHF: a properly installed radio and antenna, so you can hear traffic and call for help.
Keeping the boat ready
The south shore has the same short season as the rest of the lake, so the goal is a boat that's ready when you want to use it:
- Spring checks: batteries, charging, shore power and electronics tested before launch.
- In-season repairs: fast troubleshooting at your slip.
- Winter projects: rewires, battery upgrades and new electronics while the boat is on the hard.
Indiana and Illinois
We work on both sides of the state line, from Hammond and the Northwest Indiana shore to Chicago's south-side harbors. If you're not sure we cover your marina, ask.
Request a quote and tell us about your boat and where it's kept.