I'm VERY happy with AJ and the service he provided. I have a 1996 Ski Natique that needed the usual impeller change and a fresh overview. Thankfully, everything went well, but he spent the extra time going over things I had not even mentioned, for example checking belts, tightening hose clamps, tightening packing nuts on the prop shaft as well as the rudder. I feel what separated AJ from the other boat shops, is that he did not just look at the one thing he was requested to do, but actually spent the time going over everything to ensure nothing major was missing. I will certainly be using him in the future from now on! read more

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AJ was great! Pre-arrival discussion of my motor and desired work. On-time right at my door. Very thorough and careful with my old outboard. Completed a full maintenance and it's running like a top. I highly recommend AJ! read more

AJ was flexible,responsive, knowledgeable, and provided quality work on our Donzi. Also winterized and wrapped it for the off season. Highly recommend! read more

Knowledgeable and trustworthy... I was impressed with his skills. Quick and easy. Great guy! read more

AJ was amazing. He was able to do an emergency repair on my boat with barely any notice. Got all the parts and installed them the next day. He also went above and beyond and serviced other parts of the boat that needed work. Great guy and a pleasure to work with. Will definitely use him again. read more

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Wow! This is the guy you want working on your boat. Honest, reliable, extremely knowledgeable, and friendly. I took my boat to 2 other shops before El Dorado Mobile for rpm gauge malfunctioning or being inaccurate. The first guy didn't know how to fix it. The second was a professional shop in Loomis(Cals Marine), and they told me the tachometer needs to be replaced. AJ adjusted the pin setting on the tach and it fixed the issue. Another problem was a cracked gear oil hose. Cals said because that's cracked I should replace all bellows and seals etc. a major job. AJ was able to replace the hose without removing everything saving me tons of money because my belows and seals were still good. He also did a 100 hour service in less than 4 hours which is fantastic. I highly recommend this shop , please ignore the negative 1 star reviews. Those seem to be fale reviews from a group of friends with a personal agenda... read more

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I was a longtime customer at a local marine shop that closed their doors and after I purchased my new boat, I was servicing it at the dealership. I wasn't a fan of dropping off my boat and waiting days or weeks to get it back covered in dust and dirt. I noticed the enormity of positive reviews so I thought I'd give El Dorado Marine a shot. AJ was very thorough and focused on building trust. I like his mobile option and looking forward to working with him in the future! read more

My husband and I don't have social media, but we wanted to give AJ and Mercedes a shout out. We can't thank you enough Eldorado mobile marine yu. have kept up with the maintenance each, season, Thanks to AJ we have never had any problems with our boat. AJ is efficient his work is excellent and his price is affordable We tried many mechanics that just didn't work out for us. We were referred to AJ @ El Dorado mobile marine boat repair and service and we couldn't be any happier with the service that has been provided by AJ and Mercedes. Mercedes is very helpful with her communication and setting up appointments and answering any of our questions that we have Mercedes also gives us courtesy calls to see how our boat is running. Mercedes will also call us around the major holidays during the summer to see if we need any maintenance prior to the holiday so we can enjoy the day on the water AJ Mercedes and their three boys our family to us now Thank you, El Dorado marine AJ and Mercedes we appreciate your hard work and all you've done for us read more

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AJ was knowledgeable and honest. I would highly recommend him...........His price was fair .. Ted Snider read more

I requested help and a quote from them but I'm in Sonoma, so it's out of there territory BUT I wanted to complement them for helping me find a part so I could do the repair myself. They were very patient and helpful, asking for all the pertinent information so I would be able to order the correct part! Hats off to them for helping out an old man!!! Very kind and thoughtful. You do not see this very often these days! Thank you again! read more

First and foremost, couldn't be happier with Eldorado Mobile Marine . Being a DIY guy, I couldn't figure out my 2007 Mercury outboard's issue. Paid other guys to come out and they wanted to take motor apart after 15 minutes. 6 months later I gave up and found Eldorado Mobile Marine. He came out and it was amazing to watch a master mechanic go step by step talking through the process and ruling out what was not the issues and after some time he was able to pin point the exact part that was causing my gas to flood into my cylinder's getting into oil. I spent my money, time, my sanity, listening to other mechanics incompetence! It ended up being a $90 part and super easy to replace. Lesson learned, if you can't figure it out in a day or two yourself, CALL AJ!. Thank you!!!! read more

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Fantastic service at a fair price. AJ was great to communicate with. I was having overheating and electrical issues with my boat. He diagnosed it and was able to sort out electrical issues that multiple other shops were not able to diagnose. He educated me on my boat and what was needed. He was able to fit me in to meet my schedule for an upcoming trip. The boat ran amazing- better than it ever has. Can't thank AJ, enough. Highly recommend. read more

People, if you want a top notch boat technician, AJ is the man! I'm new to Pollock Pines and No. Ca and was very lucky to find El Dorado Mobile Marine thru Yelp. I can't believe he only has one rating before this. Okay, it took 2 weeks to book him but he actually came to my house and fixed my boat as promised. Issue was my Penta drive unit would not go up/down. Turned out to be a (hard to find) pinched wire shorting out on the control unit. Bad wiring job from the factory 22 years ago that came to roost. Also re-timed the motor and adjusted the carb. Runs PERFECT now. What a pleasure it is to find such a professional technician. AJ will be my forever go to person if I have any further needs. Thanks AJ. 2000 Chapparral Sunesta 210 w/HP 383 Chev Stroker engine. Life just got a little better! read more

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10/10 all around! I called a few shops for their opinion on a repair I thought I needed. I spoke with AJ and he was friendly, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. He even offered to come over the same evening to take a quick look. He stayed past dark! Long story short, he saved me $1200 in repairs I thought I needed, but didn't. AJ was thorough and explained everything to us. He is definitely not out to up charge his customers. We will be using and recommending this business from here on out. Thank you, AJ! read more

It is the weekend before July 4th. The boat is a dead stick. Call AJ on Saturday. He says he will make time on Sunday afternoon at no extra charge to give it a look. I tell him with my limited knowledge what observations I have. He comes prepared with parts that he thinks might be the problem. Good forward thinking. He is correct about all of the parts, but another was broken and it was to late in the day (Sunday evening!) to get the right one. Next day (Monday) he comes back, reaffirms his diagnosis of the problem, gets the right part, and now the boat is up and running. But it gets better. We go for a test drive because AJ wants to be sure we are good. We barely get past the marina and the boat starts having issues on the water. AJ sighs a smile, pulls the engine cover off and repairs it on the spot AND tunes the motor because, well, he is a pro. AJ is a very busy guy, and I noticed he was so focused on my boat and respectful of my time, he did not take phone calls. Despite short notice, a tough troubleshoot, and late hours on a Sunday and Monday, it did not stop him from getting the job done professionally and with integrity. AJ, I will be calling you again, keep up the solid work. 1991 Sea Ray 185 Bow Rider read more

I have had AJ work on my boat for the last two years. He is actually taking care of things when he comes out for service. Couldn't tow a skier and AJ diagnosed it immediately. Check engine light was coming on at 30 mph. Last mechanic couldn't figure it out. He knows his stuff! So thankful to have found him. Shrink wrap was great last year. Completely dry and clean. He even took the shrink wrap away. Professional all the way! read more

Best mechanic hands down. Knows his stuff and the very honest! If you're looking for someone who can get the job done, it's definitely El Dorado Mobile Marine. read more

Although A J may be difficult to get ahold of because he is a one man show, he is worth the extra effort to set up an appointment. He definitely knows his way around a boat! I had my 2020 North River serviced and the work was first rate. A J is personable and polite, answered my questions, showed me how to do a few seasonal maintenance steps and did a nice clean job. I'll call on him again in the future. Thanks again A J!! read more

Simply put, AJ is amazing. This is the marine mechanic I've been looking for. Very knowledgable and has the experience to go with it. My new go to for anything boat/marine related. I love the mobile service, and his pricing is very reasonable. Exceptional quality of service, from diagnosis to repair and replacement. Good communicator with a down to earth great attitude. He will go the extra mile to get your boat running the way it should. Highly recommended! read more

AJ is the boat motor whisperer. He repaired our boat and then we had another issue and rather than tow it to him he came to our house and fixed it on the spot. I cannot possibly recommend him enough. His customer service is second to none. I wish he was also a plumber, carpenter, roofer, and everything else I need at home. read more

AJ is fantastic. After a terrible noise/loss of power sidelined our boat, AJ was able to sneak us into his schedule within two weeks (every other shop in the area was at least four weeks). He came to our house and diagnosed the issue within a minute or two (gimbal bearing). The job turned out to be more complicated than expected since the bearing had exploded and had to be cut out, but AJ towed the boat back to his shop and still finished the job the same day, returning the boat early the next morning. The fact that he is mobile and can do most jobs in your driveway is a huge bonus. I'm so glad we found AJ, and definitely plan to use him for future repairs as well as our annual maintenance. read more

AJ has been servicing and winterizing my boat for the better part of 10 years, and I attribute his expertise and experience as the #1 reason why my 24 year old Sanger has never experienced mechanical issues. Furthermore, when I pull off the plastic after a wet winter, it's as if the interior is cleaner than when it was covered! No mildew, no mold, no rodent droppings. AJ has always been responsive- even in peak times of summer. Thanks AJ. read more

Easy to schedule with. Fast service with a quick diagnosis!! I would highly recommend. read more

I have been using AJ since 2020 when I bought my Centurion from Mello Marine. He really is the only person I trust to work on my boat. No body in the nor cal area knows these boat inside and out better than AJ. read more

AJ is not just an incredible boat technician, he is like a boat whisperer! In all my years, and that's A Lot, I've never encountered someone with so much troubleshooting and diagnostic acumen. He is thorough, detailed and a perfectionist. He will not disappoint. I wish I had found him many years ago. And oh yeah, he brings it to your door! This is a one stop shop for sure! Go with AJ and thank me later. read more

Highly recommend AJ! He is the only mechanic we trust with our boats. He has worked on our 2009 centurion Enzo and now our new to us 2017 centurion RI. He will help you in anyway he can by squeezing you in if he can make it work or even answer questions we have through text. We don't trust anyone else with our boats! So Thankful we found an honest boat mechanic who will go above and beyond. read more

BEWARE seek out anyone else. Customer service non existent. Paid to have them fix my boat and now won't answer their phone. Do yourself a favor and call somewhere else. read more

I contacted AJ and used his mobile services for a pontoon boat. He was responsive and completed the work quickly. If you are looking for a knowledgeable water craft technician then AJ is a great option. I'm very happy with his services and the work that he did was done very well. read more

AJ called and threatened me because I had a concern about my boat. His wife or some girl was laughing and being rude in the background. Do yourself a favor and find someone else to fix your boat. read more

I had a problem with my boat that another mechanic could not fix. AJ was able to come right away, and had the problem fixed in about an hour. This was very important, because it happened right before a holiday weekend where my family was expecting to go on the boat. He also always picks up the phone, and the price charged was very reasonable considering the high level of service provided. Highly recommended. read more

AJ is more than my boat mechanic and the best boat mechanic at that. He's our friend too. Besides being a friend and a great person. He does amazing work. I dropped thousands of dollars into our boat to try to figure out what was wrong with it and it wasn't ever truly diagnosed/ fixed till AJ took over. So glad he's on my team! read more