When we had our ark Sans Voile hauled out at Richardson Bay Boatworks & Ways in Sausalito in June…read moreof 2024 we knew we would be in good hands. Four years earlier we did a haul out and were very happy with the work done by Andy and his crew so we returned a second time. Andy was communicative about projects, updated us frequently and was quickly available if we had any questions. His crew did excellent work on our ark including welding, sanding, painting and other necessary repairs. They transported and hauled the boat with no issues and returned it to the slip safely. Five out of five stars for Andy and his team.

Ross, Andy and the crew did a fantastic job on my little wooden boat and their prices are the best…read morearound. I'll be back my next haul out.

I'm incredibly happy I found H and M Marine. Before working…read morewith them, I used to handle my own boat maintenance or worse, take my boats to other shops that turned out to be total nightmares. My last experience before finding H and M was horrific; a faulty wiring job left me broken down and stranded. H and M completely turned that around. They not only fixed all the mistakes from the previous shop, but also installed a kicker motor and completed a long list of upgrades I'd been wanting for a while. Everything was done cleanly, efficiently, and with a high level of craftsmanship. Shane is a total badass. He's clearly an expert, and it shows in the quality of work he and his team deliver. I run a quality-oriented construction company myself, so I know what it takes to do a job right and I can confidently say H and M Marine is the real deal. I live in Martinez, and I'll gladly make the drive every time I need work done, no question. I'm already making a list of projects for the off-season. If you're looking for top-tier workmanship at a fair price from people who genuinely care about what they do, look no further. These guys are awesome.

First interaction with H&M was to purchase a new Yamaha outboard to repowered our Grady White. More…read moreboat work was done in addition to just hanging a new engine. The price for work completed was fair. Covid hit hard and I believe we were the last boat done before they temporarily closed. Ethan was very professional and did the best he could communicating with us during difficult times. I'll focus on recent major work I had done to install new electronics on a newer Grady I purchased. I had planned to install myself, but the project was a it more complicated and involved than I wanted to tackle. I had already purchased a new Garmin chartplotter/fishfinder and radar, along with new antennae's, mounts, and lights. I approached Shane, Ethan's partner, about installing what I had in addition to new Yamaha gauges, all new Yamaha wiring and network cables/components to make Command Link compatible, remove and replace new hydraulic steering lines, R&R helm, install new throttle and shift cables, install Starboard to replace damaged wood (one piece I had Tap Plastic custom fabricate using old piece as template). After initial agreement Shane came back saying he needed to charge a "corkage fee" because I did not purchase the all Garmin products from him. I apologized and explained they have already been purchased from West Marine. I have seen their install work and was impressed, so I paid the additional $500 fee. I found out about the retail pricing when I also purchased from H&M a Standard horizon VHF and another Garmin MFD , priced $100 and $500 more than WM. I also supplied the the LED deck and spreader lights, VHF antennas with mounts, radar pedestal, GPS antenna, VHF loudhailer, and I had a custom stainless navigation light mount fabricated. An estimated 2 weeks turned into 2 months. I get they have a yard packed with boats, and luckily I have another boat I used during that time almost daily. Boat is done. Custom flush mounted electronics are beautiful! Super clean wiring with wires neatly concealed in the radar arch. New MFD shows all engine functions. Love it. Total bill was over $11k. Ouch. That's not including what I purchased prior. Now the not so good. Picked up boat and launched 2 days later. Load gear at O dark thirty, go to start, nothing. Batteries seemed ok. Tilt and lights all ok. No crank. Bypass neutral start but check engine light and won't run above idle. I call H&M and tell them the issue. I am told the motor needs to be hooked up to shop computer and diagnostics done. I find internet instances where a low battery, not faulty, will cause the issue I am having. I relay info to H&M owner who replies he has never heard of such a thing in all his years of servicing. I ask him to throw it in a charger and see before dumping money into computer and replacing a TPS he thinks is the cause. I also question the neutral start switch as something they may have done since they replaced throttle and shift cables. "Impossible, we only changed the cables". A week later I get the call. Yes, surprisingly topping the batteries off worked. Never saw that before. Oh yeah, we fixed the NSS. No charge. (Later I get bill for over $400 for checking if code reoccurred) Good Very nice custom install of electronics. Wiring through arch very clean. Location Bad Did not top batteries. Suggest to top off if boat sits or extensive electrical work done. Cabin had debris like wood shavings, old caulk, and wire insulation strippings. Shop reply per email was, "it was better than it was." Really? Old radio bracket left mounted in cabin. Factory livewell switch was removed and replaced with new spreader light switch. Now how do I turn on baitwell pump? So far after 2 emails issue still Unresolved! Typical upsell. Hydraulic leak at SeaStar helm. Not hose or fittings. Owner recommended replace entire helm. I mention I've experienced this and has been steering shaft seal. Simple fix. He strongly suggested updating new hoses and if replaced steering shaft seal no guarantee. O-ring replacement worked to his surprise, and I was charged to remove old hydraulic lines and install new ones. I physically installed radar dome on the arch using a short pedestal. Owner and installer both said it didn't look right on it, and if I towed a lot better clearance without. Advised mounting it flush to arch, and the installer would purchase it for his hardtop on his own boat. Paid $120 new, sold for $50, and was charged a removal and reinstall fee. There's more, but I'll stop here. No marine mechanic is perfect. I have taken my boats to all of the major dealers in the Bay Area for the last 4 decades, and have had issues with all of them. Not just minor complaints, but straight up pay for Job and not fixed! I'd give H&M 3.5 stars if I could. I do love their install work, and looking at my every time I'm on the boat looking at my dash and using my new electronics makes me happy. Happiness just comes at a cost

If you want your outboard serviced by an expert, If you want someone who is going to stand by his…read morework and make your outboard work as if his own life depended on it, Go to Bill. He is wise, smart, funny and really knows his stuff. I bought an outboard from him that served me well for 10 years and he recently brought a second one back to life. A Stand up guy. Rare in this world.

I had called multiple outboard repair shops, and luckily most weren't terribly responsive. The…read morefirst time I spoke with Bill at Marine Outboard, I knew I had found the right place. My engine had been underwater from the prior owner, and it was not looking promising. Bill was very upfront about the fact that he would try to "put himself in my shoes" and figure out if it was possible to repair. He took a very thoughtful approach to what he would do to assess whether it was able to be fixed before digging in much further. He was very conscious of not having me spend too much if it wasn't able to be fixed. I was amazed and very pleased when Bill called to let me know that the engine was back to running. Not only this but it now starts first pull, and runs like a top, I have to imagine as good or better than it did new. I have had Marine work done by a variety of folks over the years, and Bill was one of the most thoughtful, qualified, and reasonably priced folks I've met. I highly recommend.

I'm so glad I called Bay Area Marine Services. Luis and Alison responded immediately to my call…read more I needed to replace my transmission and Luis and his assistant were at my boat in 48 hours. Luis is a master mechanic. He's easy to work with and he is most professional. In the end, he had to pull the engine and I was impressed with how carefully he did that. He really knows his trade. Alison cares about clients and replies to your call, email or text in a timely manner. So, you don't have to wait long to hear back from them. In addition to being a great company they are affordable. They don't up sell and when they are there they check out the whole engine, not just what you asked them to look at. I found that most reassuring. They are respectful of your boat and are very clean when they work. I highly recommend Luis, Alison and Bay Area Marine

BEWARE. Luis talks a good game, he starts off strong, but then drops the ball. We first contacted…read morethis company on April 29, 2025 and hired him in early May. Paid him in full. (a mistake!), and communicated through What's Up. After the yardwork was done (a good job!), he moved the boat to our slip, and that's where the delays started, the no-response behavior has continued until today, Aug 1. Occasionally we'd get a brief apology...he was busy, had a cold, etc. but then silence again for weeks. This was insurance remediation work and, Luis had promised to handle the insurance paperwork. Yesterday our insurance was cancelled for lack of paperwork. Now we're sitting with an unfinished job, no insurance, and no boat to sail all summer long. After I post this I will tell Luis I will take it down if he finishes the job, so if this post is still up, nothing has changed. Wish me luck. Boat is a Catalina 30 in Sausalito.

Great service and quality. Early 2024 I had a bottom clean and repaint done here as well as some…read moregelcoat fixes. And also some engine work, some electrical and prop work. Bobby the mechanic was great, and managed to clean the oilpan of debris without having to lift the engine. Also got the fuel injectors serviced, new prop shaft, balanced the prop etc etc. Everything went great. Clint the electrician and woodworker fix up some of the shady electrical systems from the previous owner and replace with a proper switch, nicely installed and also fixed the engine instruments. Excellent work. Alex was our project manager. He consistently kept us updated on what was happening, what new things had come up, our options etc. There's an excellent store onsite for everything DIY while there. All in all the work was on time, went well and everything was great.

**REVIEW FOR SAUSALITO LOCATION**…read more My recent, and rather extensive, experience at KKMI Sausalito was truly top notch. I purchased a boat out of my local area and wanted to accomplish some significant refit work before relocating it to Southern California. The entire crew at KKMI was professional, knowledgeable and just great to work with. They worked hard to stay on schedule and and maintained excellent communication throughout. It's a boat, so there were a few last minute surprises but KKMI managed them well, making sure I did not miss my departure window. Thank you to the entire KKMI team (with special thanks to Project Manager, Mitch) for making a large project as stress-free as possible and delivering a quality result that was proven out on the 400nm shakedown trip home.

I took a Marin diesel class today from henz. He's an amazing teacher and really knows his stuff I…read morehighly recommend it it was definitely worth some money and taking the day off of work to drive to Sausalito from Sacramento. I feel confident and understanding the systems of a Marine diesel, and even more confident about troubleshooting an issue.

The best. Great…read morecommunication and the best service in California. They are busy, busy. busy, so be patient with the scheduling.

I recently attending an Intro to Marine Electrical with Clark Beek. What a fantastic and…read moreinformative experience. The Center is clearly steeped in history and you can feel it. Highly recommend and looking forward to attending more classes and community events.

I was introduced to Spaulding Boatworks at the recent Sausalito Boat Show. My Albin 28 Tournament…read moreExpress needed new dripless shaft seal and cutlass bearing. After a reasonable estimate, I was scheduled for the following week! After signing a waiver, I was allowed to polish my hull as their enthusiastic, well organized team of craftspeople worked on my boat. They are a friendly group of courteous, capable professionals, that love working on boats. I am very happy with the results.

I needed two boats cleaned-up a few days before Fleet Week. They were very responsive. On the day…read morethey arrived, one of the boats wasn't ready for cleaning, so they came back two days later. Both boats got cleaned in time and the work was very good.

From the owner: Seashine is the San Francisco Bay Area's premier boat cleaning and yacht maintenance company…read more Bay Area boat cleaning and yacht maintenance service that stands above the rest. With over 25 years experience and reliable team of professionals, Seashine's main goal is to offer a wide variety of services for all of your maintenance needs. We work with Boat brokers, Charter companies but mostly Private owners. Our crew is experienced and knowledgeable and will work on your boats' needs and utilize the best materials in order to ensure that your boat is in pristine shape. Our goal is to maximize your sailing/boating pleasure and to help protect your investment. We offer a wide range of professional services tailored to your individual needs.

We enjoyed our second sail on The Schooner Freda B out of Sausalito tonight. It was a perfectly…read morewonderful sunset sail on SF Bay. Previously, we took the Freda B on the Wildlife Morning Sail in 2024, which was also fantastic. What makes the Freda B special is the crew. The vessel itself is gorgeous--even the "head" is great! From the moment you board and are greeted by the crew, you know you're in good hands. The safety instructions are thorough, and the crew immediately puts you at ease before setting off. Whether you have a clear night or a little fog (like tonight), the skies are beautiful, the Golden Gate Bridge is magical, and San Francisco twinkles in the distance. The crew meets your every need with kindness, excellent service, and genuine interest in you as a passenger. They're also an interesting bunch--just ask them about themselves! Hot (chocolate!) and cold beverages are available for purchase, including adult beverages. For out of towners...Wear and bring layers. Jacket + sweater/fleece, long pants, beanie hat, gloves if you have them. Blankets available onboard. This is SF Bay 12 months a year - always chilly and the sail is worth every layer of clothing. We celebrated my birthday tonight, and it was perfect. Thank you!

The Freda B and its crew took our dream of a wedding on a sailboat and made it into a reality. The…read morecaptain was prepared, thoughtful, and ready to help us with all of our needs. The crew was all smiles, good cheer, and skillful work. They carefully crafted an amazing experience, allowing us to get married with the Golden Gate Bridge and the bay as our backdrop. We could not have asked for a more magical wedding.