It started as a mobile service repairing boats, then grew into a backyard mechanic's shop on the family lifestyle block.
Now Marine Services Wanganui is a thriving business with 13 staff, a new showroom, and last year it had the largest sales in the North Island of Can-Am all terrain vehicles (ATV).
Jamie Newell, a specialist marine electrician, is now the "go-to guy" in the Rapanui Rd-based business started by his parents James and Jan about 20 years ago.
"It's still a family business but we've had quite a lot of changes and growth," Jamie says.
"Our biggest growth has been in Can-Am ATVs and we're also pushing marine electronics.