Certified, experienced, professional staff to meet all your boating necessities
Starboard Marine was founded in 2004 by Matt Fockler, who worked for 15 years at three major marine dealerships in Northeast Ohio. From this experience, he acquired a broad range of skills and experience servicing new and used boats.
Matt Fockler - Owner & Lead Technician
Indmar Inboard Engines
Certified Electronic Fuel Injection Technician
Volvo Penta
EGC with Drive Introduction
Electronic Fuel Injection Certification
Certified DP-S/SX Drive
VPA-EVC-C2 Certification
Mercruiser
MerCruiser EFI-I
MerCruiser EFI-II
MerCruiser EFI-II Plus
Hydraulics – Theory & Operation
The Science of Fuels and Lubes
Fuel Systems II
Certification in MerCruiser Sterndrives
OMC
Stern Drive Vertical Drive Servicing
Stern Drive EFI
Fishing Group Service Training Program
Outboard Systems Serivcing
MiniCraft University, Wildwood, FL
General Fiberglass Repair
Heavy-Duty Fiberglass Repair
Color Tinting and Gelcoat Repair
Experience
1991-1993
Auto-marine repair technician at local lake marina
1993-1998
Marine repair technician & new boat prep for former large Canton area boat dealer
1998-2004
Marine repair technician, new boat prep, delivery, and lake demos for large Medina boat dealer
Today Starboard Marine is the area’s best-trained and experienced fiberglass boat repair specialist, offering fully certified service for MerCruiser, Volvo Penta and OMC Cobra. We also provide comprehensive fiberglass boat refurbishment ranging from major reconstruction to commercial repair to bottom painting.
Pat E. Spelce, III – ABYC Certified (American Boat and Yacht Council)
Paint and Gelcoat Specialist
Registered Awlgrip applicator and Gelcoat color matching
Expert in Awlgrip, Centari and Imron Paints complete paint and blending
Custom boat building, sail boat rigging
Certified sail instructor
Thirty years boat building and repair
Fiberglass, carbon fiber and Kevlar, wood, steel and aluminum
Stripes and names, blueprints and build-to-scale logo design
Experience
1980-1985
Lantana Boatyard, West Palm Beach, FL
Lead painter
1985-1988
Spencer Rybovich, West Palm Beach, FL
Lead painter
1988-1991
Christensen Motor Yacht, Vancouver, WA
Paint Shop Foreman
1991-1995
Hiesley Marine Co., Portland, OR
Finish Department Foreman
Swing Shift Supervisor, Tooling & Finish Department
1996-2000
Schooner Creek Boatworks, Portland, OR
Paint, gelcoat, fiberglass/custom boat builder
2000-2002
Carters Boatyard, St. Helens, OR
Shipwright
2002-2005
A&D Yacht Service, St. Helens, OR
Shop Supervisor and Paint Foreman
2005-2010
Have Spray Gun, Will Travel Mobile Paint & Repair,
St. Helens, OR
William Fockler – Consultant
40+ years: body paint and cosmetic refinishing
Dave Carr – Part-time Technician
4 years experience as winterizing technician in
fall/winter season
Office assistant for customer drop-off, pick-up,
and payments
As a fellow boat enthusiast, Matt knows the importance of having your boat available for those nice summer days that are gone before you know it. He strives to provide service and value that surpass the competition. And because of his passion for boating, Matt is detail-oriented and thorough in his service and workmanship. That’s why the majority of Starboard’s new customers have come on board as referrals from a host of satisfied customers.
What our customers have to say
“…in our 20-plus years of boat ownership, Starboard Marine has proven itself time and time again over the competition…”
Mark and Judy Juenemann, Louisville, OH
“…we couldn’t be more content with Starboard Marine’s service. Their knowledge and professional manner are assets that have made our problems manageable…”
Rob and Lisa Frock, North Canton, OH
“First class job on a transom rebuild, tune up, and other mechanical work.
Work was done in a very timely manner and I was kept informed of my options every step of the way. I will definitely be a repeat customer. 5 stars.”
Jim M, Massillon, OH
