ABYC Certified Advanced Marine Electrical Technician.
- Gerhardt Lepp Bsc
- ABYC Advanced Marine Electrical Technician
- NMEA Advanced Marine Electronic Installer
- NMEA 2000 Advanced Installer
- Quadrant Marine Institute – Marine Service Technician
Mobile Marine Electrical Services: Keeping Your Vessel Powered & Safe
At RavenWoods Marine, on southern Vancouver Island, we bring expert electrical service directly to your dock, slip, or remote anchorage in BC waters—no haul-outs required. Specializing in classic sailboats and aging yachts, I tackle everything from corrosion-prone wiring to modern upgrades and NMEA2000 networks, ensuring ABYC & NMEA compliant reliability. Great service at competitive prices.
Servicing Victoria, Sidney, Brentwood Bay, Sooke, Malahat, Duncan, Maple Bay, Genoa Bay, Duncan and the Gulf Islands. For longer jobs I can work anywhere on Vancouver Island or the Lower Mainland.
Troubleshooting & Diagnostics
Rapid fault-finding with multimeters, thermal imaging, oscilloscope, megohmmeter and Time Domain Reflectometer (TDR) and NMEA 2000 meter for intermittent gremlins like flickering lights or dead nav gear, resolved on the spot.
Battery System Installation & Maintenance
Custom setups for lead-acid, AGM, or lithium batteries, including charging stations and monitoring—plus on-site testing to extend life in damp BC marinas.
Complete Electrical System Inspections
Thorough annual or pre-season checks for wiring integrity, corrosion, and faults to prevent breakdowns and fires—ideal for vintage boats with hidden issues.
Wiring Upgrades & Repairs
Full rewiring or targeted fixes using marine-grade tinned copper to combat salt-air degradation, restoring safe power distribution without disrupting your schedule.
Custom Panel Builds & Upgrades
Design and install engraved distribution panels with modern breakers and meters, retrofitting old panels for better load management and aesthetics.
Lighting System Overhauls
LED conversions for interior, deck, and navigation lights—energy-efficient, waterproof solutions that cut power draw on long passages.
Shore Power & Inlet Repairs
Safe upgrades to EEL or Hubbell inlets, including GFCI testing, to handle variable dock voltages without shocks or surges.
Inverter Installations
Seamless integration of quiet, efficient units for off-grid power.
Navigation & Electronics Wiring
Professional hookups for NMEA2000, GPS, VHF radios, AIS, and autopilots—ensuring interference-free performance in foggy coastal waters.
Solar Energy Retrofits
Mount and wire solid or flexible panels with controllers for bluewater charging, perfect for off grid sailors extending their range.
Corrosion Surveys
Testing your boats electrical potential with a silver/silver-chloride reference cell. This is used for testing: stray current corrosion, galvanic isolation and bonding system.
Grounding & Bonding Systems
Comprehensive checks and enhancements to prevent electrolysis and stray currents, safeguarding hulls and through-hulls on older fiberglass classics.
Ready to power up your adventure? Contact RavenWoods Marine today for a free quote—serving Victoria, Sooke, Sidney to the Gulf Islands and beyond.
“Gerhardt volunteered some 20 hours of marine electronics and electrical support to the Victoria Sailing Co-op – installing an ACR battery combiner, thoroughly mapping and diagramming our vessel wiring, replacing outdated wires and terminals, installing missing fuses and climbing the mast to replace the anchor light. He provided generous support of our non-profit and shared valuable technical guidance and information with other Co-op volunteers.
Gerhardt’s work significantly improved the safety, reliability, and usability of our fleet vessels. His contributions were professional, efficient, and generously given. We are very pleased with the results and recommend Gerhardt’s marine electrical and electronics services.”