I took my boat here to be serviced before the boating season 2016 and 2017. At first Jim seemed to…read morebe an honest person. I asked him to save my impeller so I could see the wear and tear. Needless to say when I went to pick up my boat I asked for the part and he "threw it away". You'd think he'd get it out right? No! I just took my boat in to get ready for the 2018 boating season and guess what he told me?!! My impeller has NEVER been changed. Oh well. You live and learn. Don't trust this guy. He will take your money and you will get nothing in return. Actually you will get something... A hefty bill to fix Jim's mistakes!

Beware!!! I purchased a used Vortech 4.3 engine from Jim…read more I was told it had 50 hours on it, And was assured that the motor was practically new and in perfect running condition. (Cutting to the chase, the motor was absolutely no good, was put in my boat, And within 20 minutes blew up throwing a connecting rod and other engine parts out the side of my block creating a hole the size of a softball)!!! Individuals with a mechanical aptitude or interest in hearing the rest of the story please Read on. I brought the motor to my mechanic. (Who has been used and found to be honest and trustworthy for over 20 years By some of my closest friends). I got a call from my mechanic The next day expressing his concerns, He told me that everything down to the freeze plugs and rear main seal had been pulled out of the motor and he thought it was possibly a core motor, (no good, to be sent in for a rebuild) He proceeded to do a compression check and found very low compression on one cylinder, I then called Jim, he was very convincing and assured me that the motor was good but he had his floor cleaned and it may have gotten a little water in the top of the motor,and that it was nothing to worry about , that a valve might be stuck open, and that my mechanic should know enough to take the valve cover off and tap on the valves with a hammer! I remained respectful and calm and told Jim that I didn't feel comfortable having my mechanic hit the hit the valves with a hammer. Jim however was again very convincing and said it was common practice and that if my mechanic knew what he was doing he should've already tried pulling off the valve covers and tapping on the valves with a hammer, when I suggested that we shouldn't have to do that because I was assured that the motor only 50 hours on it and it was good ,Jim became irritated and started to belittle my mechanic for not knowing what he was doing! I didn't feel like I had many options (I had already paid him cash for the motor) so I asked Jim if I instructed my mechanic to dig further to try and resolve the problem And it couldn't be resolved easily if he would refund my money, he assured me , absolutely! My mechanic then did a leak down test, And found that none of the valves were stuck open, they were all opening and closing properly. I put in another call to Jim, and also asked my mechanic to call Jim to see if he could come to a resolution. At this point Jim started to accuse my mechanic of not knowing what he was doing,( once again) He went on to say that it was probably just a ring on the piston sticking, and that putting some magic Marvel oil down in the cylinder would resolve the problem and my mechanic should know that. I asked Jim if I could bring the motor back and get a refund, at this point he became borderline belligerent, even accusing my mechanic of switching out the engine block! Hoping against all odds and because I didn't have anymore money to invest having paid a lot of money for a motor from Jim, I asked my mechanic if it was possible that water, as Jim had said could've caused the problem, he said yes a ring could possibly be sticking and it might work itself out by running the motor for a while, but he advised me against it and told me unfortunately I may have to cut my losses and find a good motor. Out of money and options I crossed my fingers and told him to put the motor in Because Jim obviously was not going to make good, and I didn't have any money for another motor. My mechanic put the motor in, I went and picked up the boat and put it in the water. Within 20 minutes of running it out on the Delta, taking it easy as my mechanic had instructed, keeping the RPMs down etc. I heard a loud bang! Lifting up the rear deck lid I saw lots of oil in the bottom of the boat and lots of metal, closer inspection revealed a softball sized hole in the side of the engine! Steer clear of the shop! Please, please, please do your research ,read yelp reviews Whatever you have to do so you don't end up in my situation.

Central valley marine is a great store Danny has help me finance a couple boats over the years…read morenothing but accolades for the place their service departments OK but central valley marine that the sales department is nothing short of stellar talk to Danny he'll take care of you.

Super happy with my purchase of my 2018 Malibu 22mxz from CVM. Danny was upfront and didn't try and…read morejerk me around on the price like the other dealer i went to. The service dept is top notch. All the guys there are great. They got my boat in and serviced quick. I had a few warranty issues that they went above and beyond on to take care of me since i had a trip coming up. Overall a great place to deal with and i would highly recommend buying and getting your boat serviced by Central Valley Marine.

My family boat had major trailer issues--the leaf springs were completely rusted out and broken, so…read moreI couldn't even tow it. Art came through and saved the day. From the start, he was incredibly helpful and professional. I was a bit hesitant about sending a large deposit for parts since we hadn't met in person yet, but in hindsight that worry was unnecessary. Art is the real deal and handled everything like a pro. The whole process--from the quote to parts and labor--was straightforward and transparent. The quality of the work, the convenience of mobile service, and the turnaround time all exceeded my expectations. I definitely feel like I got more than my money's worth. I'll be using Art & Son for all my boat trailer and mobile mechanic needs going forward. Highly recommend. 10 out of 10 solid AF Trailer is rolling nice now! Stoked to have made it out and grabbed some fresh Salmon for the opening week!

Big Art gets it done , no need to look anywhere else for what you're looking for this is it right…read morehere!!!! Amazing value, great service, super efficient

They really did a good job on my 25 year old captiva. The gel coat was very oxidizedread more

Fantastic. My Mercruiser wouldn't start and Allen's mechanic was able to diagnose the problem with…read morea few text messages. Zach came out and had it running faster than I could figure out how to even access the starter motor. Well done!

I can't say enough good things about Sean! He's an incredibly skilled mechanic with a wealth of…read moreknowledge about boat mechanics. He's super detailed in his work, always providing pictures and notes to keep you updated every step of the way. Recently, he rebuilt my carburetor and changed all the fuel filters, laying everything out so I could see the process. Thanks to him, my boat has never run better! If you're looking for someone trustworthy and highly skilled, Sean is your guy!"I forgot to mention he's also one of the nicest people you'll ever meet.

From the owner: Mechanical, electrical, electronics etc…read more Annual services, 50, 100, 200, 300, 1000hr services. Winterizing! Summerizing! Diagnostics and troubleshooting. Gas and Diesel generator services. Audio/visual systems. Navigational equipment and electronics. 10+ Years Experience! Immediate availability—100% mobile boat repair, we come to you! Labor rate: $180/hr

Richie has worked on 3 of my boats for about 10 years. 1 outboard and 2 diesels. He has ALWAYS kept…read moremy engines and any other issues I may have in excellent working condition.

todays date. Sept 10th 2025. Richie came out to look at my 90hp Mercury outboard motor last week…read more He ordered a new electrical harness. 'when he was at the house he did manage to get power to the dash. He hold me the part would be delivered to his house in a few days. I called and he said the part came in and he would be here either last Friday or over the weekend. I keep calling and he has not returned my calls. I took my boat to Boat Pros in Brentwood yesterday. They just called me to inform my the entire electrical system in the motor is fried. it is going to be cheaper to purchase a new motor. Mr. Tanner at boat pro's believes this is why Richie is not returning my calls. I. took Bengal action on another company a few years ago. it the small claims court I was awarded the sum. Then the contractor filed bankruptcy and did not have t o pay the money I was awarded. Laws need to be changed around this. Where a contractor that files a bankruptcy should not be able to avoid paying what they owe.

Cee, the owner of Hifi Waves, is as good as it gets! I originally worked with him when he was…read moreworking for another San Jose based company. His work ethic was top notch and his professionalism made all the difference at that business. When he decided to open up his own shop, there was no doubt I was taking my boat and truck to him. Cee has always been upfront and honest with me on the best way to achieve what I wanted done at a reasonable price. He has also gone out of his way to work on weekends and late nights to meet my deadlines. I have had him install interior boat speakers, tower speakers, amplifiers, subwoofers and LED rings throughout my boat. He also did some gel-cut and decal work. He's installed a back up camera, new deck, keyless start, window tint and alarm on my truck. His work is the BEST and he is an absolute pleasure to work with. If you're in Santa Clara county, this is hands down the place to go. If you live outside the area, Hifi Waves is worth the drive. This is the place to go to for all of your marine and car audio upgrades.

I was looking for a place to take my 2018 Mazda 3 for tint and was a bit skeptical at first to…read morebring it here since theres no reviews but it was the ONLY place that was able to accommodate my work schedule. It was a bit pricey but I couldn't be HAPPIER. The tint looks AWESOME and I'm obsessed with how my car looks now. The shop was easy to find and so clean! Cee did a great job explaining the different shades of tint and his work is top-notch. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone asking, I seriously couldn't be happier with their work!