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PASSAS SMALL ENGINE

MARINE SERVICE & BOAT REPAIR

Servicing Bainbridge Island and Kitsap County

ABOUT US

Who We Are

Are you a boat owner?  Don’t get stuck high and dry.  At Passas Small Engine we offer a variety of marine services.  Our lead mechanic is an expert in diagnosing engine related problems so we can get you back on the water promptly.

 

We provide reliable marine maintenance for inboards, outboards, gas and diesel for boaters on Bainbridge Island and Poulsbo.  Whether your boat is in the driveway or on the dock, our mobile Marine Mechanic will come to you!

Marine Services

  • Boat Engine Maintenance

  • Boat Engine Repair

  • Diagnosis

  • Fluid change

  • Pre-Purchase Inspection of Motors

  • Tune-ups

  • Water Pump Impeller Changes

  • Winterization

  • Sea Trials

  • Vessel Watch

  • Engine Systems Monitoring

Sailboat Top View

Nikos Passas
Lead Mechanic

From the idyllic island of Patmos, Greece Nikos grew up alongside shipwrights, fishermen and sponge divers.  After graduating as a Marine Technician from the Alexander S. Onassis Hellenic Naval Academy, he spent over 25 years working in the maritime industry.  Today, Nikos offers boaters on Bainbridge Island the opportunity to understand the fundamentals of marine mechanics.  Whether it is dockside or in the driveway, Nikos will meet you at your boat!  On the rare occasion when Nikos isn't working on a boat, you can find him fishing or crabbing in the Puget Sound!

Yacht

Marina Giameos
Running a Tight Ship

The inspiration to launch a mobile marine service business on Bainbridge Island came about after working in a traditional boatyard & chandlery on the island of Patmos, Greece.  In addition to coordinating boat repair in the Aegean Sea and Salish Sea, Marina has had the opportunity to crew on sailing yachts in the Mediterranean Sea. Nowadays, she embraces the boating community in her home waters of Bainbridge Island.  When Marina isn't in the office, you can find her paddleboarding or cold water plunging in Port Blakely, Eagle Harbor, or Port Madison!      

Steer Wheel on a Boat

TESTIMONIALS

PNW Bainbridge Spring Issue 2024

Pages 22-24

https://issuu.com/pnwbainbridgemag/docs/pnw_bainbridge_spring_2024_for_digital?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ

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Maury Baker ~ March  2024

Nico is the best! He not only maintains and repairs, he teaches why conditions exist. He then demonstrates what the customer can do and how to do it, to avoid problems.

Safety is job #1! 5 years and 2 boats of 100% satisfaction!!!

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Marc Stewart - December 2023

It is rare to find a highly competent diesel mechanic who goes well beyond scheduling and executing complex maintenance on ones engine. Nikos replaced engine mounts, inspected and flushed cooling and exhaust systems, removed injectors and replaced them after they were cleaned, and walked me through the entire process, either with pictures or in person, while explaining the whys and wherefores as well as discussing engine care for the years ahead. As a team, Nikos and his wife Marina are simply incredible! We are most appreciative of their service and friendship.

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Kim Bottles - October 2023

Nikos is a master mechanic and also an all around nice guy. He works quickly with great skill. He doesn’t mind having the owner present and is happy to explain everything he is doing and why. I learned a great deal about my outboard by just watching Nikos work and asking him questions. I am very happy to have Nikos as a resource for my maritime engine service needs. First rate service with a smile.

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Natalie Vaughan-Wynn - September 2023

We are so lucky to have the expertise of Nikos and Marina! When we contacted Passas about a propane motor that was having issues, they responded right away. Marina made an extra effort to fit us into their schedule even though it was the busy season for them. Nikos arrived at our place a couple of days later and it was immediately obvious that he is a wealth of knowledge. He was also generous in sharing his knowledge... not in a man-splaining type way, but in a way that shows how much he cares about his work. What took him minutes to assess and fix would have taken us days. Just an all-around positive and pleasant experience!

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Wayne Keith - May 2023

Unbelievable great service. We arrived in Bainbridge and our dinghy engine would not start/ run. We heard of Nikos from other cruisers in Eagle Harbor, contacted him and he met us on the dock 20 minutes later. Less than an hour later, our dinghy's engine was running spot on. He also gave us great insight on how to keep the engine running trouble free!

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Sarah W. ~  2020

Nikos did a great job fixing our old Yamaha 9.9hp outboard that let us get home to Seattle. His work was excellent, he was very friendly, and recommended by everyone in the marina. I would definitely recommend him and use his services again.

 

RD on Bainbridge ~ 5/15/2019

"You came to me well recommended from several folds on the pier, and I now know the reason."

 

Deborah in Fort Ward ~1/15/2019 

Really, this guy is great.  He teaches as he goes. He's friendly, kind, and extremely knowledgable, with many many years of experience.  The company is responsive.  The prices are reasonable.  The work is complete.  I won't even think about doing myself again.

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BD in Eagle Harbor ~ 11/12/2018

I finally bit the bullet and hired Passas to address a few things on my Evinrude 15 (mid 1980s 2 stroke).  I was worried about the cost, frankly, since the engine cost me about $450 almost a decade ago and I use the heck out of it.  I called and spoke with his partner, who was great (clear, knowledgeable about engines, and timely).  She set up a time for him to come to my house on Bainbridge, and I think it was a day or two before that appointment, called again to remind me.  I was away at work but he came and picked up the engine (they asked if they could do that first) since it was a really rainy day.  A short time later (can't recall how many days) it was returned and ran better, with two other things fixed.  He cleaned the fuel system, cleaned a bit of water in the cylinders, fogged the cylinders, changed two spark plugs, compression tested it, replaced my starter handle (I was using a rag wrapped around the partial handle I had left!), and cleared out salt buildups.  Super happy I called.  Not only that, but they suggested not spending more money on this engine and upgrading to a 2 stroke Yamaha if I could find one (not an up-sell - just advice to look out for me).  Anyways, both Nikos and his partner were super, reliable, timely, trustworthy and enjoyable to work with.  I now have another boat with a 60 hp engine and plan to have Nikos be the point person on this engine!  Great company.  Highly recommended - and I know multiple other boaters on Bainbridge that have spoken highly of Passas Small Engines!

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Capt. Phillip in Eagle Harbor - 1/5/17
Thanks for the quick service ~ We beat the freeze!

Lizzy at the Winslow Wharf Marina - 10/6/16

Writing on behalf of my dad, Tom Miller! "I'd like to commend Nikos and Marina Passas for the excellent diesel service that they provided me on my Nauticat 33 sailboat. Having owned auxiliary/sailboats for 50 years, both here and in Maine, this is the best service yet. Passas Small Engine repaired and troubleshot some problems with my engine and I paid a very fair and reasonable price for engine service. I'd recommend this company to anyone."

Chris on Bainbridge Island ~ 8/31/16
Thanks so much for getting both engines running. I am thrilled! Especially thank you for getting it ready for the Labor Day weekend! I was able to get some crab!

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Bainbridge Review - 8/27/16

Island specialists work to maintain seaworthy standards.

~Luciano Marano

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David G. - 3/15/2016

Nikos just completed installing a new V-6 engine in my 22' Trophy I/O. He did the work promptly and the cost was less than half of what I was quoted by the boat yards in my area. I have used him for all of my boat work for several years now and he always provides great service at extremely reasonable prices.

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47'bayliner engine fix by Passas Engine Repairs, 2/28/2016

I have found Nikos to be very thorough in his approach when diagnosing an engine problem and then finding a cost-effective solution. He also is very helpful with advice on how to maintain your engines to prevent future problems.

 

 Lance W. ~ Bainbridge Island,  7/20/2015

Nikos has repaired and truly improved three boats for me. He is well experienced for inboard boat engines, outboard engines and the installation of marine hardware items. At each encounter he is dedicated to the project, skilled in his approach and honest with his time. Nikos wants his work to provide a great outcome for the boat owner. I am very happy to have Nikos solve a variety of challenges for me and highly recommend him. I have not found a marine repair technician who is better than Nikos!

 

Nick is fantastic! by jonheath54 , 07/07/2015

We just purchased a 1991 35' Bayliner which was having shifter/throttle sticking problems. Not only did Nick get that working, but found several other issues on the engines which he took care of. He is a wealth of information and gave us lots of good advice. We will be using Passas again the next time we need anything done!
 

The Best in the PNW! by Tom and Margo ~ 04/06/2015

Nikos Passas has worked on both small motors and large engines for us and we consider him the finest artisan in the business. He is not only very well versed in all matters of engine diagnosis and repair, but along with his wife Marina the business manager, is also highly intelligent, honest, and interested in educating the owner. They are a rare twosome and we consider ourselves fortunate to have found them. We live in Seabeck and now that the Olympic View Marina is open for business again we highly endorse them for onsite and dry land repair help. There is just nobody better!

 

A rare gem! by Bill K - 10/31/2014

Passas Small Engine Service & Repair is one of those rare businesses where they are so good, so affordable, so honest, and so responsive that you almost want to keep them all to yourself - but that wouldn't be fair to Nikos and Marina. I needed some work done on my sailboat's diesel engine - Nikos came out, did a thorough inspection and evaluation, told me what things did and more importantly what didn't need to be addressed, and then made arrangements to do the work. He not only did a phenomenal job at a very reasonable cost, but also educated me about my engine along the way. These folks are wonderful - if you need engine work done, don't think twice, call Passas Small Engine Service!

PNW Bainbridge

PNW Bainbridge Spring Issue 2024

CONTACT US

Would you like additional information about boat repair and marine services?  Reach out and Marina will get back to you promptly.

Passas Small Engine

Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

(206) 390-4651

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