Business Details
41 Years
experience
Your Trusted Boat Dealer in Chester, VA
Established in 1985, Rugged Marine has evolved from a small repair facility into Virginia's premier one-stop boating center. Our team combines over 50 years of industry experience with certified expertise in Mercruiser, Evinrude, and Yamaha systems to deliver comprehensive solutions for recreational boaters. We specialize in new and pre-owned boat sales, mechanical repairs, marine electronics installation, and accessory supply, ensuring clients receive tailored guidance for their specific boating needs. Our commitment to quality extends to using digital diagnostic equipment for precise servicing and offering low-rate financing options to make boat ownership accessible.With a showroom featuring reputable brands like Evinrude and Yamaha, alongside a dedicated service department staffed by factory-certified technicians, we prioritize customer satisfaction through transparent communication and reliable support. Our operational history demonstrates enduring dedication to the boating community, with every transaction backed by professional expertise and a focus on enhancing clients' on-water experiences.
Services
Boat Sales
Boat Repair
Marine Electronics
Accessories
Financing
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- Certified technicians for major marine engine brands
- 50+ combined years of boating industry expertise
- Low-rate financing options available
- Extensive inventory of new and pre-owned boats
- Digital diagnostic equipment for precise repairs
Associations and certifications
- Mercruiser
- Evinrude
- Yamaha
What people say
Absolute pleasure to do business
Friendly and knowledgeable staff
Great quality products
Very fair prices
Highly recommend
Services
Boat Sales
Offering new and pre-owned boats from trusted brands like Evinrude and Yamaha. Our inventory includes fishing boats, pontoons, and recreational vessels tailored to various water activities. Certified technicians ensure all pre-owned boats meet strict mechanical standards before sale.
Boat Repair
Comprehensive mechanical services for outboard and sterndrive engines by factory-certified technicians. We perform diagnostics, winterization, and maintenance using digital equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety for all boat types.
Marine Electronics
Installation and servicing of marine electronics including sounders, radios, and navigation systems. Our team specializes in complete boat wiring and integration of modern technology with existing vessel systems for enhanced functionality.
Accessories
Retail supply of essential boating accessories including trailers, motors, and safety equipment. We stock premium parts and offer special ordering for specialized components to support diverse recreational boating needs.
Financing
Low-interest financing options for boat purchases with flexible terms. Our financial services team assists customers in securing affordable payment plans to make recreational boating accessible for first-time and experienced owners.
Questions
What boat brands do you sell?
We feature Evinrude, Yamaha, and select other reputable brands in our new boat inventory, with a variety of pre-owned models available.
Do you offer boat financing options?
Yes, we provide low-rate financing programs to help customers afford their ideal boat with flexible payment terms.
What are your service department hours?
Our service team is available Monday through Saturday during regular business hours (8am-5:30pm weekdays, 8am-1pm Saturdays).
What repair services do you provide?
We service most outboard and sterndrive motors including Mercruiser, Evinrude, and Yamaha models using digital diagnostic equipment.
Do you sell boating accessories?
Yes, we carry marine electronics, trailers, motors, safety equipment, and other essential accessories for all boating needs.
Are your technicians certified?
Our service team includes factory-certified technicians for Mercruiser, Evinrude, Yamaha, and Volvo marine systems.
Reviews (7)
Budd LaPlace
Apr 09, 2021
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I just stopped by to buy a part.From the looks of the facility and the friendly way I was treated I believe this is a well-run business and I will be using them for my further boating needs
Elliott Wilson
Dec 09, 2020
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I used rugged thinking with 60 yrs experience I'll be treated right wrong why rebuild Carburetor and not check fuel pump set the battery in not installed boat didn't run
Ken King
Nov 02, 2020
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My favorite place to get my boat serviced and winterized. Nicest people and love the doggies I see each year when visiting. Dr. Ken King
Mx Dad
Sep 17, 2020
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They are honest and perform great work did beautiful job with my boat. They do all service for my boat going forward. Great job
Bryan Crawford
Jun 18, 2020
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Called and order parts twice,No return phone call for parts.Owner doesn't care about customer service or repeat business. This company will soon be out of work.Save yourself from wasting your time and money and go to Amazon.Check their reviews, I should have.
Ezzie Harrison
Dec 11, 2019
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First off this was my third trip to rugged Marine seems like every time I bring my boat there it comes back with a different problem and something on their endbut besides that fact I decided to try them again they called me Monday told me to bring my boat in that they could get right on it my master power switch wasn't working they said no problem they could have it ready by Thursday which is today I called them ask them how it was going the lady told me that they hadn't even got started on it that they're 3 weeks out I informed her that Jack called me on Monday and said that beings it was only
Cary Starke
Oct 11, 2019
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I will be taking my Boston Whaler with a EVINRUDE 90 HO to them for warranty work for now on. I had some other issues non-warranty related for them to fix. I thought the Bill was very fair and work performed. Was done in reasonable time frame as well.
