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Arete Renovators, Inc.
Boat Builder · Repair services
3821 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618
+1-773-610-4551Website
Plumbing & sanitation · IL · 106 marine listings
Plumbing & Sanitation in Illinois
Browse marine providers across Illinois. Heads, holding tanks, freshwater systems, and through-hull plumbing.
About this service
The plumbing system on a yacht is rarely glamorous but consistently the source of expensive surprises when it fails — a leaking through-hull can sink the boat, a failed holding tank pump-out leaves the head unusable, and freshwater system failures end cruising trips early. A competent marine plumber handles head and holding tank service, through-hull replacement, freshwater pump and hose work, and watermaker installation. For shop-grade work (welded stainless steel tanks, custom fittings), look for a marine fabricator.
Marine providers in Illinois
12 shownNo exact plumbing & sanitation matches yet — these are notable marine shops in Illinois. Many marinas and yards offer plumbing & sanitation without naming it explicitly.
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G & H Marine
Boat Shop · Repair services
2194 South Imboden Court, Decatur, IL 62521
+1-217-423-6684Website
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Marine Services Corporation
Boat Shop · Repair services
14001 Cottage Grove Avenue, Dolton, IL 60419
+1-708-841-5660Website
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The Boat Dock
Boat Shop · Repair services
4600 Rising Moon Road, Springfield, IL 62711
+1-217-793-7300Website
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Wauconda Boat and Service
Boat Shop · Repair services
231 East Liberty Street, Wauconda, IL 60084
+1-847-526-2203Website
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National Marine
Boat Shop · Repair services
5406 North Galena Road, Peoria Heights, IL 61616
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SkipperBud's North Point
Boat Shop · Repair services
215 North Point Drive, Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
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SkipperBud's Sequoit Harbor - Boating Superstore
Boat Shop · Repair services
1000 W. IL Route 173, Antioch, IL 60002
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Boat House of Chicago
Boat Shop · Repair services
IL
Marine Services Corporation
Marina · Repair services
14001 Cottage Grove Avenue, Dolton, IL 60419
South End Boat Shop
Boat Shop · Repair services
IL
The Boat Yard
Boat Shop · Repair services
IL
Related reading
Watermakers: When They Make Sense and When They Don't
A watermaker is a $5,000-$20,000 cruising upgrade that liberates you from the dock — or sits unused if you don't need it. A practical guide to deciding.
How to Winterize Your Yacht: A Complete Step-by-Step Checklist
Skip winterization and you'll spend more on spring repairs than the entire process costs. A practical step-by-step guide for yacht owners — engine, plumbing, hull, interior.
Spring Commissioning Checklist: Get Your Yacht Ready for the Season
A step-by-step spring commissioning checklist for yacht owners. Engine, plumbing, hull, electrical, and safety gear — what to check before launching.
Frequently asked
- How often should marine head joker valves be replaced?
- Joker valves (the rubber check valves in manual marine heads) typically need replacement every 1–2 years on regularly-used heads. Signs of failure include backflow from the bowl, hard pumping, and discharge odors. Replacement is a 30-minute DIY job for most popular head models.
- What is a Type III MSD?
- Type III marine sanitation devices are USCG-classified holding tank systems with no overboard discharge. They're required in no-discharge zones (most U.S. waters within 3 miles of shore, all lakes and rivers). Service involves pump-out, deodorant treatment, and periodic vent filter replacement.