Why Long Island boat owners choose LIME.
NMEA certified. ABYC certified. Empire Wind NETP approved. The most credentialed marine electronics installer on Long Island.
Credentials matter in marine electronics because bad installations fail at sea, not at the dock. Corroded connectors, undersized wire, missing fuses, and poorly terminated NMEA 2000 networks don't show problems until conditions are rough and you need your electronics to work. We do it right the first time.
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Certifications and credentials that matter
NMEA Certified MEI
The National Marine Electronics Association Certified Marine Electronics Installer designation is the primary professional certification in this field. It requires demonstrated knowledge of marine electronics installation, NMEA 2000 networking, and system integration.
$140/hr rate reflects this certification.
ABYC Certified — E-11 Electrical
The American Boat and Yacht Council sets the standards for marine electrical systems in the US. ABYC-compliant installations use correct wire sizing, tinned marine-grade copper, waterproof connectors, properly rated overcurrent protection, and appropriate cable routing.
We hold ABYC E-11 electrical certification. Every installation meets that standard.
Empire Wind NETP
Long Island Marine Electronics is the only marine electronics installer on Long Island approved as a vendor under the Empire Wind Native Employment and Training Plan (NETP) — a credential awarded for participation in major offshore wind infrastructure.
Real certificates. Verify them yourself.
These are the actual AMEI certifications held by Long Island Marine Electronics.
What Long Island boat owners say about LIME.
Perfect 5-star rating on Google. Every review is a real customer from a real Long Island marina.
★★★★★
LIME did a full Garmin helm build on my 307. NMEA 2000 network, Panoptix sonar, Halo radar, and autopilot. Flawless installation. Everything talks to everything. 5 stars without question.
— Mike T., Grady-White 307
★★★★★
Had another "installer" mess up my electronics. LIME came in, diagnosed the wiring nightmare, fixed it correctly, and upgraded the whole helm. These guys know what they're doing.
— Rich S., Contender 39 ST
★★★★★
Best in the business on Long Island. NMEA certified, professional, and the cleanest wiring I've ever seen. Worth every penny.
— Dave F., Regulator 31
What you get when you hire LIME.
✓ NMEA Certified
The highest professional credential in marine electronics — rigorous testing on installation methods, NMEA 2000 network design, and system integration. Most installers on Long Island do not have it.
✓ Perfect 5-Star Rating
Every Google review LIME has ever received is 5 stars. Not an average — every single one. Our reputation is everything. It's what puts food on the table season after season.
✓ Fully Insured & NY State Licensed
General liability insurance on every job. NY State registered business in good standing. We provide insurance certificates to any marina that requires them. Real business, not a guy with a pickup truck.
✓ Written Estimates — No Surprises
Written scope and cost before any work begins. Line-item billing on every invoice. When you call LIME, you're talking to the person doing the work — not a scheduling desk.
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Transparent labor rates — no surprises.
LIME publishes labor rates publicly. We believe that transparency builds trust, saves time in the quote process, and allows boat owners to make informed decisions before picking up the phone.
Lead Installer
$140/hr
NMEA Certified rate for all onsite diagnostics, installation, and project work. NMEA 2000 networks, transducer calibration, autopilot commissioning, complex wiring diagnostics.
2nd Installer
$80/hr
For projects requiring two technicians — large display work, confined spaces, or multi-day builds. Efficient two-person crews reduce overall project time.
Service Call Minimum
4 hours
All field work is billed portal-to-portal with a 4-hour minimum. This covers travel, setup, and the first real hours of productive work at your marina.
Parts, materials, and equipment are itemized separately on every invoice. For large projects, we provide a full written estimate with line-item labor and equipment before we start.
We stand behind every installation we do.
LIME's workmanship is guaranteed. If something we installed fails due to our labor — a loose connection, a wiring error, a missed configuration step — we come back and fix it at no charge. We are not in the business of charging for our own mistakes.
Workmanship Warranty
Our installation labor is warranted against workmanship failures. Loose connections, incorrect wiring, misconfigured software — these are our responsibility and we fix them.
Equipment Warranty
Equipment warranties are handled through the manufacturer. For units still under warranty, we help you document the failure and work with the manufacturer on your behalf.
ABYC Standards
Every installation follows ABYC E-11 DC electrical standards — the industry benchmark for safe, durable marine wiring. This is our insurance against installation-caused failures.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NMEA MEI certification?
NMEA MEI stands for Marine Electronics Installer, certified by the National Marine Electronics Association. It requires passing a technical exam covering installation methods, NMEA 2000 networking, antenna systems, and electronics integration. It is the primary professional credential for marine electronics installers in the US.
What are ABYC electrical standards?
ABYC (American Boat and Yacht Council) publishes the widely recognized standards for marine electrical systems. Key requirements include tinned marine-grade copper wire, correct wire sizing per the current load, waterproof connectors, properly rated fuses or circuit breakers at each circuit, and cable routing that avoids heat sources and moving parts.
Why does it matter who installs my electronics?
A poor installation will fail. Corroded connectors fail when exposed to the vibration and moisture of a boat in use. Undersized wire gets hot and can start fires. NMEA 2000 networks with missing terminators or address conflicts lose data at random. These failures are invisible at the dock and show up at sea. Certification means the installer knows how to avoid them.
Do other Long Island installers have NMEA certification?
Some do. It's worth asking. NMEA maintains a directory of certified installers you can verify against. What makes LIME unique is the combination of NMEA certification, ABYC compliance, and Empire Wind NETP vendor approval — no other local installer holds all three.
Reach Long Island Marine Electronics.
Phone / Text
Call or text for fastest response. Available throughout the boating season.
Service Area
Nassau County & Suffolk County
Mobile service — we come to your marina, boatyard, or private dock.
The most credentialed marine electronics installer on Long Island.
NMEA certified. ABYC certified. Serving Nassau County and Suffolk County marinas.