Outstanding service! My Yamaha engine was stuck down in the water, and despite being extremely…read morebusy, he came out to my boat after 8 PM to help. He quickly diagnosed the problem, got the engine raised, and even assisted me in ordering the necessary parts. He's a one-man operation, so response times can vary, but what he lacks in size he makes up for in honesty, knowledge, and dedication to his customers. It's hard to find someone this trustworthy in the marine repair business. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for reliable and honest boat repair service.

I recommend Ricardo to work on anything on one's boat as his knowledge of boats, engines,…read moreelectrical and plumbing systems is vast! I am not aware of anything he can't repair. Ricardo is an unassuming, modest but highly intelligent person who quietly listens to one's issues with the boat, engine or systems and then just goes to work confirming what one intuits he already knows is the problem and how to fix it? I wish I had called him to work on my boat sooner as instead, I called some else (I previously posted a review about that "mechanic"), who not only clearly is not as astute when it comes to outboard engines but boats' systems and unlike Ricardo, charges abusively for his sloppy services. Ricardo shows up on time but if he expects to be detained by some other job, has the courtesy to call the customer to alert him/her he's delayed. Unlike the other guy, he does not dress with a monogram uniform as he allows his work speak for him, not a uniform. I have owned sail and motor boats from 23' to 46' for 50 years (yes, I am 75 years old as the other guy for some reason, saw fit to point out in response to my review) and have taken multiple boating courses, inclusive of outboard engine repair. Over the years I have used the services of multiple boat yards, electricians and mechanics. Ricardo stands out way above any one else who has worked on my boats! I enthusiastically recommend him to boating friends and family without reservation!

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SFL Marine - Owner/Operator - Sergio Palustre is a true God-send.  After multiple calls, he was the…read moreONLY marine mechanic who would even come to my new-to-me 1998 SeaRay 310 Sundancer for an overall evaluation.  In addition, he was the ONLY one who didn't have an issue working on 5.7 Mercruiser 350- inboard V-drives.  Since that initial visit, I have used SFL Marine for all of my preventative maintenance.  SFL Marine's honesty, integrity and knowledge actually saved me from catastrophic failure of both engines due to prior neglect, and rebuilt both Port and Starboad.  Pricing is always fair and within the market and you never feel that there's an upsell - all work done is only what's in your and your vessel's best interest.  SLF Marine has kept my family and I happy and on the water.      KJ Frazier - 7/10/2023

Avoid Voodoo Marine at all costs! My experience with Angel, the owner, was a complete nightmare…read more After dropping off my boat for service, I was promised updates on costs, but communication quickly fell off. I went two weeks without any word, and when I finally heard from him four weeks later, it was an excuse about back surgery, something which he could of let me know in advanced but instead choose to ghost me. By week six, the bill was an outrageous $5,500 with no prior estimate. I paid it, hoping the repairs were done, but upon testing the boat, the motors wouldn't start. After bringing it back, I faced overheating issues and was promised a follow-up trip to ensure everything was fixed. Despite this, Angel had the audacity to send me another invoice for accompanying me to the marina. After I had gone 3x to test the boat after his "service". The prices he charged were ridiculous, and every other shop I've consulted agrees. This was my first boat, and unfortunately, I learned the hard way. I hope my experience saves someone else from making the same mistake.

A+ SERVICE ...!! Did an Amazing job on my Motor…read more Honest Trustworthy Wasn't over charged Highly Recommend.....

Extremely happy with my experience at Laviano's Marine. They actually fixed the problem in a timely…read moremanner AND at a fair price!!!

Very professional and great service. Highly satisfied and would recommend to anyone that needs…read moretheir boat serviced or repaired.

Juan was great!!! He performed a bottom paint job and Maintence on our 37' boat. He was efficient,…read moreprofessional and honest. We will be using him for all our boat maintenance!!

He has communication skills, but unfortunately, he canceled the appointment twice, causing me…read moreinconvenience in terms of time and money, as I had made arrangements for his visit. Frequently canceling appointments at the last minute is unprofessional and lacks ethical considerations.

I Must Say , this experience with Certified Marine Outboards I have had is amazingly unbelievable…read moregreatness. Their is still Honest Reliable People in this world . Im pretty Mechanically inclined , and i had hired another Mechanic to try and fix my out board issue , he only cost me a fortune and lied to my Face. So Im extremly happy that i found Ryan , took my call right away . asked me what was happening with my motor , and asked me to try a few things , which i did and saved me allot of money and time . Cant ask for a better Outboard Mechanic very knowledgeable and resourceful. Thank You again . And now I have someone I can call to get the job done right and refer to all my Buddies with boats aswell .

I called Ryan about replacing the batteries in my boat and then eventually doing a tune-up for my…read moreoutboard engines. Ryan was able to come to my house and replace the three batteries very quick. I will definitely call Ryan any of my boat concerns as Ryan is very knowledgeable about all things to do with boats!

I have never been anything less than satisfied here. Great at what they do as well as honest and…read morereliable. Joe, the owner is tops. I wouldn't think of taking my boat anywhere else.

Cay Marine service has worked on all my boats for over 30+years .Their service and workmanship has…read morealways been top notch. Joe is one of the most honest business man I ever met , tells you up front what he can do ,shakes your hand , does what he promises, and usually got more than than what I expected. Not only has he done regular maintenance, hull damage repairs ,engine overhauls, paint work ,but also completely customized a 48 Viking inside and out, that was a show piece! Lots of good times and compliments on that one. We have recommended many friends to Joe and his team many times and never heard any thing but compliments back and a thanks from those happy clients .

Mike and his team from East Coast Boat Detailing did an amazing job on my 42' Boston whaler. He…read morekept me informed every step of the way, provided prompt, excellent service and did more than he promised. I had some maintenance work being done while he was detailing the boat, and he worked around the mechanic and went back an extra day after the mechanic was finished to make sure every single spot was clean. Great Job Mike! Appreciate your good work!

East Coast Detailing was hired to clean and wax my boat for Five Hundred dollars. I came home…read moremidday for lunch to find one of his crew sleeping in my boat when they were supposed to be cleaning and waxing it. I called Mike and let him know one of his crew was sleeping on my boat. No apology. A few days later I went to use the boat and noticed that it would not start. I checked the helm and noticed there were several switches in the on position including the bilge. The starboard and house batteries are bridged and were both dead from the bilge running constantly for days. I called my mechanic and he tested the batteries and they were deemed bad and could not be recharged. Ok, I ordered new batteries at a cost of $299.98 plus tax and installation. I told Mike that the switches were left on and I had to order new batteries. He said they would take care of anything that they did wrong. The invoice was $500 so I text him him and say I had to buy new batteries because your crew left the switches on so let's just call it even...even though my cost was about $200 more than his clean and wax. No dice, he said I pay him or he will put a lien on the boat. A lien..are you kidding. So, I paid him the $500 and now I write this review. Beware.