Electric Boat Conversion & Marine Electrical Service in San Diego Bay | San Diego Boat Electric

San Diego Boat Electric has built and repaired marine electrical systems from its shop on Rosecrans Street in Point Loma since 1986, at the doorstep of Shelter Island's marina row. That work now centers on electric propulsion conversion, battery bank design, and full-boat electrical systems for owners across San Diego Bay and Mission Bay. The team serves commercial fleet operators, cruising sailboat owners, and recreational boaters docked from Shelter Island to Coronado to Chula Vista, with the same 2-acre facility and heavy industrial tooling behind every job.

About Our Service Area

The shop sits at 1220 Rosecrans St #939 in Point Loma, within a five-to-ten-minute drive of Shelter Island and Harbor Island, and about 20 to 25 minutes from Coronado, Chula Vista, or Mission Bay by road. Most jobs start the same way regardless of marina: a dockside inspection of the existing electrical system, a written scope covering motor, battery, and charging options, and a build timeline based on our own shop capacity rather than a national parts backlog.

Because the facility is local, boats that need haul-out work, custom fabrication, or extended bench time don't have to wait on shipped components from an out-of-state supplier. That matters most for commercial operators on a fixed return-to-service date and for cruising sailboat owners planning a season around a completed conversion.

Why Choose San Diego Boat Electric

Owner Greg Moore is a degreed electrical engineer who has worked on boats since 1976, and the company has operated out of San Diego since 1986 — this is the fourth decade of marine electrical work, not a pivot from another trade. The shop runs a 2-acre yard with roughly 100,000 lbs of tooling on-site, built for boat work specifically rather than adapted from automotive equipment.

Projects here are custom-engineered rather than kit-installed. That means a full electrical system design for a 45-foot cruising sailboat and a battery bank upsize for a harbor patrol boat both get the same engineering review before any wiring goes in, and both are backed by a facility that services commercial fleets, Navy and commercial vessels, and private recreational boats under one roof.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far will San Diego Boat Electric travel for dockside service?

Most dockside inspections and service calls happen within San Diego Bay and Mission Bay, from Shelter Island out to Coronado, Chula Vista, and the South Bay. Call (619) 218-1018 to confirm coverage for a marina not listed here.

Do you work on commercial fleets as well as recreational boats?

Yes. The shop services ferry, water taxi, harbor patrol, tour, and rental fleet operators alongside cruising sailboats and recreational powerboats, and has handled Navy and commercial vessel electrical work for years.

What's the difference between a full electric conversion and a battery upgrade?

A full conversion replaces the diesel or gas propulsion system with an electric motor and battery bank sized for the boat's use case. A battery upgrade keeps the existing propulsion and adds or replaces house or auxiliary battery capacity — often the first step for owners planning a conversion later.

Can I get a CORE voucher for my project?

California's CORE voucher program can apply to qualifying commercial vessel electrification projects, up to $170,000 per vessel depending on eligibility. Bring your vessel type and use case to a consultation and the team can walk through what applies.