I was referred by a friend who has been using Roy for over 20 years. I brought my boat in for an annual service plus some other maintenance work. Roy explained and showed photos of everything he was doing and helped me understand certain maintenance needs to me as a new boat owner. He offered the best service and took many phone calls of mine for questions I needed extra clarification on. Roy attended to all my requests/concerns. His fees are worth every penny. He is thorough and honest. Thank you Roy ! read more

So far only been to once, but they gave me good service on my MB B52 Alpha, for yearly service, they are quick, respond quick, and next to Castaic Lake. My new goto for boat service read more

At the Helm Marine - Boating Near Me - Castaic, California

This place was great fixed all the problems on my boat from the previous mechanic. Took my boat on the water and it ran great. The staff communicated well with me and the email and text notifications are great. read more

Roy and Fred were great. Highly recommend this shop. Dropped off the boat on a Saturday after blowing a wheel bearing on trailer. Had them also do a service on the boat while it was there. They kept me informed with estimates thru the whole process so no surprises. Very happy customer! read more

Roy helped me get my 2017 Tigé up to speed. I thought his prices were very reasonable and had my best interest in mind. If he was able to fix something without replacing he would do it to save me money. I will be bringing my boat back to him this spring for a few more needed repairs and service matters for the upcoming season! read more

I recent purchased my 2nd boat, and brought it to "At the Helm" went through my boat thoroughly and identified problems. Let me tell you, I wasn't disappointed at all. Got my boat in a timely fashion. Went to Lake Havasu, no issues at all. Service at its best! Thank you!!! read more

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Took my boat to get hydraulics steering lines replaced after I accidentally cut them while polishing the gel coat. Roy was awesome providing best customer service, answered all my questions, gave me a break down of all the parts and service - at the end we ended up replacing the entire hydraulic steering unit since there were other part that were damaged and did need it since I kept loosing steering at time out on the lake. I received real time text and email updates plus an estimated time of completion- excellent communication. I dislike when I get hidden costs added, with at the helm they break it down for you and give you the options. Already took my boat out twice with no issues- will be coming back for additional services. read more

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Roy is incredibly fair and really cares about your boat and his customers. He went above and beyond for my boat and surpassed all my expectations. I would definitely recommend them to a friend or family. Beyond grateful for the team there! Also Victor is an amazing detailer. He got my boat looking brand new after years of sitting. read more

This place is awesome!!! I am not a reviewer but created an account just for them! They helped us buy our dream boat and play NO games with us and the sellers, a small over sight was made and they rushed to make it right! In a world of negative bs I think we need to shed some light on the business that are still doing things right Roy and his guys are a simply amazing!! read more

At the Helm Marine - Boating Near Me - Castaic, California

At The Helm fixed my old 2 stroke outboard after another shop could not. It took many weeks for them to work through it...but they got er' done. They treat you courteously and honestly. I recommend them. read more

Took my boat into At The Helm Marine based on a friend's recommendation, and online reviews. Roy and his crew were great! Very pleased, as they were very nice, prompt, and professional. The facility is well kept, clean, and secure. Great communication! Would highly recommend. read more

We brought our older boat here to get fixed after not running it for a few years. It had a lot of work to do on it but and so far it's running great now. read more

Once in awhile you find a gem among all the other shops. Roy and Fred are solid, trustworthy and as honest as they come. They make sure your boat is working perfectly and repair what is needed. I have had two full services and a new wakeboard tower installed here and everything has been perfect. I'll continue to come here and recommend them to anyone that needs a place to bring there boat. read more

I have a lot of respect for At the Helm Marine. They have consistently been able to keep up with my strict requirements & needs. They are excellent troubleshooters & quality mechanics. Roy , Fred & Victor have gone out their way many times to accommodate me on tight deadlines. The work they perform is better than factory OEM. At the Helm Marine is Santa Clarita's wakeboard/surf boat repair destination. I will continue to use them again & again. read more

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Spent many $$ and wasted time taking my boat to different shops and not one if them could fix the problem. The guys at " At the helm" had the boat for a very short time and fixed the problem. I can't rave enough about the whole experience. These guys do it right and are friendly and explain everything. Don't waste your time with the other supposed boat repair places here in Castaic, they are a waste of time and money. Try these guys and get your boat fixed right. read more

Roy & the entire team are awesome & very knowledgeable! We drove over 2 hours to get our brand new USED boat to them for some steering problems. Roy immediately found a broken Helm & a few things going on with our shifter & fixed that plus replaced our steering cable & also installed a battery switch that brought our battery power switch up to code for our power to the boat & stereo system.....we are VERY pleased with their service and professionalism. We recommend them to everyone! We felt like they were honest & even tried to save us money by first fixing our Helm in hopes of it being the obvious problem to our steering problem before installing the steering cable which was needed as well once we test drove it. We are grateful that they were honest, knowledgeable & worth the wait. It does take a little while to get into their shop but it's worth it! They're now going to be our boat mechanics for life! Btw- being a new boat owner, they never made us feel stupid about not knowing too much about boating! Great people! read more

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These guys are amazing!!!! Roy is a wonderful person to deal with and very responsive. Great shop, no BS and they do top notch work. I gave them a throw away at best and they gave me back an operational fishing boat! read more

At the Helm Marine - Boating Near Me - Castaic, California

The service you get form ATH is unbeatable. Been my go to guys for years. They even came to the lake one Saturday afternoon when my boat was acting up and had me back on the water in no time and we got to enjoy the rest of the day! Amazing! Thank you ATH! read more

What can I say, I've neglected leaving a review for Roy and Freddy and the crew at At the helm marine after all these years (shame on me). I have an 04 Chaparral 190SSi that I've brought to them from the time I bought it back in 2013. It was basically stock when I bought it and they did all the maintenance on it and they are top notch (Victor is the bomb mechanic). So get this, I called Roy after about 5 years of owning it and told him I wanted to make it a Fish and Ski boat. I sat down with the crew and went through all the details with Freddy, Roy and Victor and I told them to use their ideas and make this boat "fish all day" ready. That's what they did. They put in 2 fish finders (front and back), installed my Ultrex trolling motor (which Victor manufactured for the boat). They also madebme a bomb ass platform in the front with a seat and they used my same compartments with latches and locking doors on them. They totally rewired it all to make it all "one boat network ready" After taking it out a few times and doing a couple of tweaks, it works wonderful and can fish all week at the lake and have no issues so far. I truley trust my $30k boat with this company. Thanks fellas!! read more

I am so impressed with Roy and his team. I had a fuel pump failure at lake Nacimiento and Roy allowed me to drop my boat off 1 week prior to my appointment. We had havasu plans the following week. The needed part was priority mailed from the East coast installed and with a full service. I received my boat the day we were scheduled to leave. With no test run I just had to believe everything was handled correctly. The boat was launched and the meaning of truth... The boat fired up first try and ran smoothly the whole trip after wakesurfing, wakeboarding and cruising all around lugging full ballast tanks. Absolutely recommend and stoked to have found my new boat mechanic. read more

Most important the guys are very honest i take my boat to them all the time because i trust them by my own experience. good prices,great service,very clean and organized i will be back for my next boat service. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ! read more

I can't say enough about Roy and his team! We took our 1999 Four Winns in for a complete service and they did an excellent job! They were knowledgeable and communicated with us every step of the way. Picked the boat up and put in 130+ miles the first day out, the engine has never sounded better! Thanks so much! read more

I purchased my boat from a dealer in Ventura but they couldn't take care my service and referred me to ATH. Roy and staff are awesome... i brought them my Yamaha sx230 for a 100 hr service after it sat for over a year due to my medical issues. It was ready in just a few days. Upon pick up not only was the service complete but my trailer tires were properly adjusted, interior seats wiped down and the windshield cleaned. We headed right to the lake and it ran just like new. I recommend ATH to any boat owner who wants a service or more. read more

I have known Roy since he worked at Castaic boat and marine 2002. He was the only reason I went there. For a while I was looking to find out where he went and today I got a big smile on my face. These guys are great and really know what they are doing. I would highly recommend to anyone who is looking for boat service which is hard to find in a lake-less city of Los Angeles. read more

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I have been taking my boats to Roy and Fred here at"at the helm Marine" for over 10 years. Boats break down a lot unfortunately and I have always been able to trust these guys that they will do only what's needed when my boat breaks down. I have had multiple instances where I thought they could have easily gotten more money out of me for one thing or another but they always keep it reasonable and they aren't afraid of custom projects like my complicated stereo system wiring. I will always use them for my boats. The location is also super convenient after the lake I can just drop it off. read more

Been to a few boat shops in SCV and At the Helm is the most honest reliable and honest shop in the entire valley. They have always gone above and beyond to take care of my boat. I highly recommend their work and the employees: good people! read more

Roy is amazing. I lost some tiny impeller housing screws while changing my impeller on my Malibu at 7:30 pm Saturday night. I was leaving for the lake early the next morning and was desperate to get replacement ones. I called every boat shop but everyone was closed including Roy. But he said he would drive back to the shop just to get me some. I was so thankful. After meeting him at the shop he didn't even charge me. Just give them to me and told me to have a good day on the water. I was shocked. He is so great. read more

Roy is awsome!! Repaired my boat and left it running like brand new. Its hard to trust people to do the job right, thats why im so happy i found roys company. I highly recommend them. They are very clean, and tell you exactly what is wrong with your boat. read more

I usually don't give a 5star to any business, but Roy and Fred definitely deserve it. They are not only very knowledgable and professional but also very caring we are truly pleased with their work and highly recommended them. read more

Boating is not a cheap hobby. I know I'm going to spend money if I have someone else work on my boat. I learned that I just need to find someone who does a good job, but more importantly find someone who is honest. Roy fits that bill, he is truthful and has reasonable prices. He also runs a clean shop. I would definitely recommend him... read more

Took my boat to get serviced and I couldn't be more pleased with the service. Everyone knows boating isn't cheap, but these guys are worth EVERY PENNY. Even after they were closed, they went above and beyond by making a house call to fix a broken fuse on my boat. Super professional and knowledgable. I would recommend them to any one with a boat. read more

Thanks Roy for the amazing work! I was looking for a repair place for my 1992 Ski Nautique. The last place I had my boat serviced, before I found At the Helm Marine, the guy seemed like he could care less if I was there. From the moment I contacted Roy, he was extremely helpful and made me feel like he really cared. After striking an object in the water this summer and needing a new prop, strut and other things- Roy was the first person I contacted. He helped me through the whole process and even sent me pictures of the inside of the boat while he was working on it. He went over every detail when I picked it up today. I am very appreciative of him and the dedication he showed. I will be a lifetime customer! Thanks Roy. read more

Five stars for Roy and his crew at the helm marine. I brought in my dad's older ski boat. Roy was up front from the beginning with the timeframe for the repairs. He called me when he discovered a couple other things wrong besides what I had brought the boat in for. No unnecessary repairs or charges. Just honest and reliable service. I think I found a new marine service center. read more

I'm new to boating, and it's been a learning experience for me. Glad all the guys from At The Helm (Roy, Fred, Victor, and Joey) not only help me out, but are wiling to show me what they are doing. They make you feel like it's a family owned boat shop! They know what they are doing, and will get your problems resolved! Thanks guys! read more

I used to take my boat to Castaic Marine, which was where I bought the boat as well. One of the best parts of Castaic Marine was working with Roy Butera. He is very knowledgable, and as are all of the people working at his new shop. They want to get your boat running perfectly. There was a noise that popped up at the end of last season. They diagnosed and switched out the part. I had them shampoo the carpet in the boat and it looks like new. I have been to a number of the repair shops in the Castaic area, and these guys are the best! Do you and your boat a favor and switch to boat repairs at, At The Helm. read more

Roy and his staff are amazing! Their professionalism and work speak for itself. Definitely recommend these guys!

WOW ! I recently bought a 2008 used Pontoon Boat with a 90 HP Mercury engine that I knew from the start was in dire need of mechanical help. My daughter told me about Helm Marine and we took the boat to Roy....explained that we didn't really know much about the engine other than the fact that the two guys we bought the boat from seemed like real novices and didn't know much about outboards and we left the boat with Roy and asked him to please check everything out.. Roy called us a few days later and explained all that he had done and we picked the boat up a day or so later and the following weekend we went to Castaic Lake for our test run and check out. The boat ran like a new boat and we really put it thru its paces...we stayed out on the lake enjoying ourselves for about four hours.. I've had three Pontoon boats before and have to say that this boat is like brand new now and the work and tune up made our day on the lake as GOOD AS IT GETS !! Thanks Roy...you're the best ! Rod and Leeza read more

Roy and his staff are the best. The service prices are all given up front and Roy will not do any work without explaining exactly what you need. I had some major steering issues and Roy showed me to the penny what the cost would be for the repair and it was exactly what he said. Roy took the time to explain what was going on with my boat and teach me problem areas to keep an eye on. There was no pressure at all, and I never felt like I was being sold something I did not need. Roy told me the boat would be done in about a week and it was done in 5 days, and that was with ordering a part from back east. I will not take my boat any other place. read more

Took me all summer to get to this review...that's because I was out in my boat all summer. For the first time in years everything on my boat was working!!! That is due to Roy and all the gang who did such a great job at AT THE HELM in Castaic, Ca. Can't recommend this company highly enough. Service & knowledge are excellent and prices are very fair. I could write all day but the previous reviews have said it all. So friggin' great to have a boat mechanic you can trust - and like! read more

PEACE OF MIND - I am the proud owner of a tournament rigged bass boat. I needed help with everything from your basic trailer bunk repair and new trailer lights to the extreme of deciphering and resolving a tricky, not easily identified engine issue. I have owned many boats in my years and regretted a number of service/repair visits that questioned my faith in business owners and their questionable business practices. Without reservation, I can confidently recommend At The Helm Marine to anyone who is looking for honest, quality work at a fair price. The consistent level of service has been second to none and they went the extra mile, through detailed research and multiple lake tests to properly diagnose and correct an engine issue that bewildered others. When I deal with the level of service and expertise by the Team of Roy & Fred, I finally have peace of mind on every visit! read more