Had an amazing experience finalizing a great deal with Sean @ Silver Seas Yachts; who is very…read moreprofessional, knowledgeable and extremely patient. These are the type of young professionals who will win the future of the yacht sales market. We flew in town to see the boat. He showed us around the marina showed the boat and made it very easy to finalize the deal. I appreciate his knowledge and patience throughout the process and assist with transport arrangements at the dock. The other best part that I was referred an a amazing diver boat bottom cleaning service. Who came serviced the yacht prior to removal from water and recorded video footage ( before and after). These guys are WoW !!! They have an amazing facility in the heart of the marina, and offer great services From paperwork to final step of the transaction. I highly recommend Silver Seas Yachts and recommend Sean for all your future boating desires. Thank you !!!

Buying a boat is one thing. They make the seamless. But since I posted the other day. Sean…read moreSchlesinger of Silver Seas Sausalito did something unique. Connected the dots . Met a buyer looking for a great boat and me who is always looking for the next boat and connected us. Made history closed the sale 4 working days over a holiday week. Amazing. Thank you Sean. Now.....get their help finding the next one

I called Richie on Tuesday. He didn't call back until the next day and he said he was too busy to…read morehelp me until next week but we needed the boat this weekend. So he walked me through a few things and found the problem my other boat mechanic missed in 3 trips to my place. Better yet, he didn't even charge me for the phone call!!! I am quite impressed with Richie's knowledge. He knew my boat very well even though it is not very common manufacturer here out west. I will be using him again in the future.

He came highly recommended . How idk... this guy is something else. He inspected my bass boat and…read moresaid a powerhead was needed. Long story short, he took me for $500.00. Wish I would've read the reviews first. Like someone else mentioned in their review , he acts like a crack head. Very disappointed. I'm embarrassed for his family. And bet they feel the same. SMH

About 10 years ago, I visited Farallone Yacht sales while on lunch break from a local software…read morecontract. I met Patricia and she was super welcoming. I let her know that I was not planning to buy, but liked the tugs. Patricia had a sales rep give me a tour of the tugs. We discussed new versus used, color options, feature sets and more. He even detailed how to control the vessel with the optional impellers and joystick. When we were done, I was sent on my way with beautiful brochures .. I live in the area, and just happened to remember my experience while walking my dog past FYS last week. Thank you Patricia ...

Sold my boat through Farallone because they appeared to be the primary Catalina dealer in the area,…read moreof which my boat was one. They represented both buyer and seller in my transaction and I felt they strongly favored the buyer. As a seller you are in a weak bargaining position because of the monthly berthing fee. I had to pay for equipment that was not included in the original offer to sell, and I was told that I should "negotiate" the county taxes coming due directly with the buyer, as they did not address that in the contract. A more honest answer would have been to tell me that I'm on the hook for more than a year of the buyer's tax liability according to state law. I would not sell a boat through Farallone Yacht Sales again.

No frills fishing. We were on Lady K but this captain also runs Lady K. We didn't have much…read morecommunication with the captain on our day, but the deck hand handled everyone very well. Not condescending or chatty as his focus was on the rods with 10 people on the boat. Captain was also fishing but not for himself, handed over the rod to a guest who hasn't landed a fish. Appreciate the attempt at a less crowded spot, didn't work out and went back to where the party boats were. I believe we would have gotten our boats limit, but there were a few kids enjoying the experience and were not paying too much attention to their poles, but that's OK. Few missed opportunities, but that's fishing. I know numbers can impact the reputation of the boat without really knowing the context. I will look exclusively to make a trip with Diamond or Lady K. Other boats that I have been on had arrogant deck hands and not so friendly captains.

I wanted to share the experience I had with Diamond Sportfishing and Captain Kyle! WOW! We…read moregathered at the dock super early and although we thought it was early, Captain Kyle was up and at'm ready to fish! He said we were in for an adventure. The great thing about DSF is that they provide all the gear necessary for your catch. We were going out for Tuna as Bluefin are now found in the waters off the west coast, we were all pretty excited to go fishing. All we brought with us was food and drinks, having everything else included was a bonus. In the event we caught anything, they'll cut, clean, gill and give us fillets. The boat ride was awesome, no one got seasick thank goodness, there's ample seating inside and out. It was super foggy in the early morning, but cleared up by the time we started. I've not been on a fishing boat prior to this trip, and I was blown away at how scenic and beautiful the water was out there. The bright sunshine gave the water a super bright blue appearance, it was cool. Captain Kyle and his deckhand got everyone rigged up and ready to fish. The Captain is youthful and took his time answering questions and giving advice. His mixture of humor and knowledge of where the fish were was certainly a bonus because as soon as lines were in the water we heard, " Fish On!" That first Tuna took everyone on board including my son Parker to reel it in ( Posted Picture). What a freaking rush. It was exciting watching as everyone reeled something in on the boat. We laughed, joked and had such a fun day out on the water with friends. On our way back in to harbor the Captain pointed out several whale pods swimming around the boat, it was a trip seeing them jump. We enjoyed our lunch and talked about who caught the biggest tuna. In all honesty, that first one was the biggest in my book. I can't say enough great things about Captain Kyle and his Diamond Sport Fishing. Reservations were easy as charters go out practically daily either 1/2 or full days. The waters off of California are changing, getting warmer, they're seeing Bluefin Tuna and Marlin so who knows, maybe our next trip we'll catch something epic! Overall Impression: A+

My name is Barry Arnold I'm in contract I'm buying a 2003 Wellcraft 290 Coastel after making…read moredeposit I wanted to have it surveyed I looked up Randall Sharp I talk to several other guys in town that said he was one of the best , I had contact with him, and he responded back right away, gave me a date. We set that date ,within good correspondence back-and-forth with me on the date and time on the availability of the boat at the sales Dock ,he was down there before I did because I live about an hour and 45 minutes from where it's at, he spent a full day there on the boat and he is very thorough. He checked everything out. We went over to the Boat Yard hauled the boat out. He went thoroughly through the boat everywhere taking pictures ,sounding it out ,moisture metering. There wasn't one aspect of the survey that he skipped over he did everything, I'm very happy I hired this man this is the third boat I had bought this is the first one I've had a survey on and I tell you I will hire this man as long as he's doing this anytime that I purchase another vessel I'm a business owner with several employees I'm very meticulous ,thorough and hands-on, in what I do, and Randall was the same way when he completed the survey he sat down and wrote me a very in-depth report with competitive prices, and everything else to know where I was in the market he gave me a value of what I was purchasing. He also give me a checklist of things that needed done and there's quite a few things that need done, and he prioritized it so I could go about attacking the things that I needed to do ,which is great. This is why you hire a professional.

I was purchasing a 26' Marieholm International Folkboat and I thought it wise to have her surveyed…read more I'd had a boat survey done in a prior purchase, but decided to go with a new surveyor. I found Sharpe Surveying on a sailing business website, and since the boat was in Berkeley, narrowed list down to East Bay surveyors. Sharpe Surveying was first on the list. So I called and made an appointment. Randell Sharpe sounded like someone who could get the job done and the price seemed square, so I made an appointment. As it turned out, the boat seller is very, very busy; we needed to move the survey date up with short notice. Randell accommodated our request with no issues. Survey day, and a critical factor for me as to how a person runs their business is showing up on time. Randell was there, ready to go, work clothes, tools and kneepads in hand. And did he GO. If you want to find out EVERYTHING about your boat, even if you don't need a survey, hire Randell. He spent hours thoroughly checking this 26' foot boat. every square inch, internal and external; checking running and standing rigging, thru-hulls, electronics, rudder, keel, engine, safety, sounded the ENTIRE hull and deck for leaks and the dreaded delamination..... And Randell provided a wealth of information to improve the boat and about boats in general. Both the seller and myself agreed that Randell Sharpe's clear and straightforward expertise, dispensed in a confident and friendly manner made what could have been just another business transaction into a learning experience and a pleasure. Thanks Randell. I bought the boat and I made friends with that tricky engine...

Not only is UK sailmakers good at what they are do, they are so kind and caring. They are a…read morepleasure to work with. I would take anything to them and trust not only will it be done right, but they will treat me right.

The best experience I've had with a sailing industry professional…read more These guys say what they mean and mean what they say. I had a small repair needed on the luff of my sail and I was treated as though I was having them outfit a whole new inventory for my boat. Silvain even had my sail ready a day earlier than expected and the cost was less than I expected. Silvain even addressed some issues that I was unaware of. UK Sailmakers will be the only sail maker/repair business I deal with from now on.

Had an awesome time out on the water with Reel Addiction Sport Fishing!…read more Captain was super easy to work with, friendly, and made the whole trip a great experience from start to finish. If you're looking to get out and fish in the Bay Area, this is definitely a solid operation to roll with. Everything was smooth, fun, and all about the hustle to fish. Hustle 2 Fish would like to send a big thank you to Reel Addiction Sport Fishing for the great experience and good vibes on the water. We appreciate the hospitality and can't wait to get back out there again soon! #Hustle2Fish #BayAreaFishing #ReelAddiction #NorCalFishing

My husband and I have been fishing on both boats, with Captain Ben and Captain Shawn. They each…read morehave their different personalities, but they are both amazing fishermen and captains, we've gotten limits every time no matter what we're going for. I love them so much, I've spent my birthday with them 2 years in a row now. Both are family men and it's a small, family business which means their commitment to excellence shows even more than if they were a big operation. I love the six pack format vs the big cattle boats, the personal attention has no substitute. I've taken many people out with them and recommended them to many people. They're great with kids too, if you want to get 'em started early!! Book today!!

If you're looking for one of the best fishing charters in Northern California, look no further than…read moreSea Wolf Sportfishing. Captain Joe is nothing short of stellar--professional, knowledgeable, and laser-focused on putting his anglers on the fish. The deckhands were equally impressive, constantly circling the boat, checking lines, untangling rigs, and making sure everyone was dialed in from start to finish. Their attentiveness and energy created a truly stress-free and fun environment. Every single angler on board got their limit of two huge king salmon and the energy on deck was incredible. Captain Joe clearly knows where the fish are, and the whole crew made the trip smooth, fun, and memorable. I've been on other charters, but this one is by far the best. Can't wait to book again--highly recommend Sea Wolf Sportfishing so save me a seat and tell the Captain hello!

Seawolf is one of the best charters out there according to my friends who go on many charters. They…read morewere even featured on an episode of Fisherman's Life! Why? I found that out for myself one Sunday morning. Got to the Emeryville docks at 4:30am for the 5:30am departure. Everyone on the charter was very friendly and willing to share their tips and thoughts on charters and the rockfish we were about to go out and catch. The ride takes you two hours out to sea past the GGB near the Faralon Islands where the awesome deckhands will take you to catch sanddabs first as bait for lingcod. I was able to hook up on some lings with the help of a very experienced friend but set my drag a bit too tight and lost the beast. We moved onto rockfish and easily caught limit with the help of great gear, great location, and great knowledge, all of which, you get from being on an awesome charter! Not only does the Seawolf crew know the best places to fish but they're also extremely friendly and helpful. They make rounds to check to make sure all of the patrons are well taken care of by helping untangle lines, offering to help tie lines on your behalf, going around and gaffing fish as they see you need help! Such an awesome crew. If you want a charter that will take care of you and get you to your limit of fish and leave you feeling taken care of, take the Seawolf out.