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Engineering, Installation, Training, and Maintenance of Marine Electronics, Navigation, and Charging Systems.

The boat whisperer is here. Seriously, we believe in working with your boat to bring out its best, so when you are ready to hit the water, your boat is on board.

Odonnell Marine helps engineer and install the latest technology marine electronics and electrical systems using proven methods & reliable materials. We match the look of your boat whether it’s the newest and most contemporary or 100+ year old tall ship. We can work stainless steel and Starboard™, as well as old world teak, pine, and mahogany. We love boats as much as you do, and we are passionate about making every second of your boating experience the best it can be; so you can focus on entertaining, sailing, racing, fishing, or just relaxing.

With a comprehensive approach to all aspects of systems design, installation, training, and maintenance; Odonnell Marine ensures the highest quality experience throughout the life of your boat ownership.

We are also skilled with heating, plumbing, cooking, and storage, so bring us your toughest marine challenges, and we’ll provide a range of great solutions and help you choose the one that is best for you.

We provide you with a competitive quote and individual attention. For your next project, whether it is a new networked GPS chart plotter in your 60′ sailboat, a stereo system in your 18′ center console, or design, installation, and training on all new electronics components for your 110’ tall ship, we deliver a solution that meets your needs now and for the life of your boat.

Michael S. O’Donnell, BSEE

Michael S. O'Donnell

Michael S. O’Donnell

In 2009 Michael founded Odonnell Marine to combine his lifelong love for boats (big & small, sail & power, old & new) with his wealth of experience in electrical engineering.  If you own a boat, you already know all about the former.  If you could use help with your onboard electrical systems, Mike has plenty of the latter, including twenty years of experience in designing mission critical electrical systems for severe duty and highly corrosive environments.

  • Designed and Constructed AC & DC Control Systems and Electrical Panels for maximum reliability in harsh environmental conditions : 8 years
  • Designed Mission-Critical Battery Fuel Gauge Systems, Multi-Chemistry Battery Charging Systems and Auto-Switching Battery Back-up Systems: 9 years
  • Managed complete system life cycles including : specifying, designing, manufacturing, installation service, end of life prediction/detection, management, and recycling : 17 years