Helmut's Marine Service

Volvo Penta D4 firepumps in action.

Yesterday morning, Santa Barbara Harbor Patrol's newest boat was first on scene at Platform Habitat — a natural gas platform 7.5 miles off Carpinteria, mid-decommissioning, on fire. D4 firepumps threw water 50 to 70 feet up onto the platform deck. All 26 crew evacuated safely. Fire knocked down within hours.

This is what reliable marine power looks like when it matters most. Proud to support the boats and crews keeping our coast safe.

500+ specialty tools. One reason your boat is in the right hands.

As a Volvo Penta Power Center, we're equipped with the factory-specific tools most shops simply don't have. That means faster turnarounds, fewer surprises, and repairs done the way Volvo Penta engineered them to be done.
Helmut's Marine Service — trusted on the water since 1988.

Boating season is here — is your Volvo Penta ready?
Our top-selling parts this year tell the story: oil, fuel filters, impeller kits, and o-rings are flying out the door. If you haven't done your seasonal maintenance yet, NOW'S THE TIME.
✅ Genuine Volvo Penta parts
✅ One of the largest inventories in the U.S.
✅ Factory-trained advisors
✅ Fast shipping nationwide

Click here to visit our parts page: https://loom.ly/byJ6i3o

After nearly 14 years of phone calls, getting to finally meet in person—and bring my son along—made it even more special.

One of my favorite parts of this business is how it extends beyond just work. Our kids grow up around it too… and clearly, Emmitt is already a fan of a good shop tour (especially when there’s a solid parts inventory involved 😄).

Grateful for the relationships that make this industry feel like family.