When it comes to Yamaha outboards, these guys are by far the best in Southern California. They are…read moreextremely knowledgeable and up-to-date on all the latest innovations that Yamaha is rolling out. Throughout our repower process, they've been extremely communicative and helped us navigate not only what engine package is correct but how that would integrate into our overall technology stack. The team at RJ takes pride and care in the work that they do, and that is demonstrated throughout the entire process.

Now, I'm adding to my previous review: I visited RJ Nautical, and Robert was very helpful;…read moreexplaining my ePropulsion outboard screen, how to read and understand it.

Boat was parked in a tight area when I came to look at it. Asked if I had cash in hand before he…read morewould move it to run the boat for me. I asked about the controls on the dash and he replied I don't know what they do. He told me that he got the boat from a friend that didn't want to repair it because it needed a new starter. He mentioned that because its necessary to remove the whole engine to reach the starter, that they sold it to him and he had replaced the starter and placed it for sale one his lot. Come to find out two years laster, this is not true. It's actually very simple to replace the stater. I know as I had to remove it myself due to it failing. Either this was a very cheap starter he that completely remove the engine to install, or installed a used starter that has now failed. Not to mention the retread tires on the trailer. Very cheap purchase boats poorly reconditioned and sold overpriced. However he was very friendly and helped register the boat for me when they would not accept it at AAA.

From the owner: Welcome to Valley Marine Center, Located in Fillmore CA serving Ventura and Los Angeles County. If…read moreit is time to start looking for the boat You have come to the right place. Valley Marine Center is a great place to begin. We have some great listings right now, from sporty cruisers to family friendly boats. Give us a call to get your boating season started. At Valley Marine Center Our skilled technicians have many years of experience servicing boats and trailers. Service and storage are the foundation of our business. Whether you need an oil change, gel coat repair, new upholstery, trailer repair, a major over haul of your boat or storage we are here to take care of you!

Scott installed new Susuki outboards on my Whaler - now it runs quieter and faster than ever. Plus…read morehe saved me thousands by accepting mu old two stroke engines as part of a Susuki rebate deal. Highly recommended.

bought in boat running like new, but only needed impeller, He ask me how she runs, I said like a…read morewatch! He said everyone says that. should have known right then he's crooked, did work I NEVER ask for, and tried to charge $$$$$$ what a crook, liar, his own employees say he a scam

We didn't connect they don't provide the service i wanted. I did it myself I would use them in the…read morefuture for the service they provide

Avoid At All Cost!!!!…read more I hate to do this because I love to see small businesses succeed but this experience was beyond horrible. I contacted Chad Pordes (aka Pordes Marine, Southern California Boatworks, South Bay Boatworks, possibly others but those are the three business names I've found him to be using) in mid September to service my outboard engine. He was informative and seemed reliable so I brought my engine to him. The next day he told me it was ready for pickup. Seemed fast but I appreciated the quick turnaround so I went to his shop, picked up the engine and paid him $388(over $100 more than he quoted me for the job). That same afternoon I ran the engine but it was worse than before, idled very high, had difficulty shifting into gear and would occasionally shut off. I immediately let him know but he told me that I needed to let the new fluids run through and that once everything burned off it would be back to normal. Fast forward two weeks and still no improvement. I contacted him again and he said that he'd take care of it. This is where things got bad. He said he couldn't duplicate the issues in his shop so he'd meet me at my slip the following day at 9am which was October 8. He was a no show and didn't even have the decency to call and let me know. Its a 45 min drive from my house to the marina so rather inconsiderate. I call him, he offers no apology but says he'll be there the next morning. Once again he was a no show. That happened 4 times before he finally came on October 15th. He looked things over and agreed that it wasn't running right but said that he wasn't able to fix the issue there and would need to take the carburetor back to his shop but would have it done and replaced in a day or two. I dealt with 3 weeks of his lies repeatedly telling me that he'd take care of it tomorrow. Obviously that never happened and then last week he stopped answering my calls or responding to texts all together. Finally November 4th I contacted the Marina Del Rey sheriff to see what my options where. I'm not sure if they contacted him or if it was just coincidence but about an hour later I had a text from him saying that I could pick up the unserviced carburetor from a box on his front porch. So now I have a disassembled carburetor and an unusable outboard for my trip to Catalina this weekend. It's unfortunate because he seemed like a decent guy at the beginning. If I had to guess, my assumption would be drugs. His behavior seemed consistent with an addict. Trying to earn my business he was friendly and responsive but once he got paid it was all lies until he finally cut off communication and tried to steal from me. Do better Chad

Thanks to Efren Soliz Jr., Casey Carmichael, and the rest of the Boat Specialists crew for their…read moreassistance in re-powering my 1980 BW Montauk! 90hp Yamaha

I had a great experience working with Efren Soliz while purchasing my Achilles inflatable boat. He…read morewas extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and patient with all of my questions. He also went above and beyond to help coordinate the shipping and make sure everything came together smoothly. I really appreciated his help throughout the entire process and would definitely recommend Efren!

Roy runs a very clean and efficient shop. Every thing to do with my boat service was communicated…read moreby email, text and followed up with a phone call. He took care of all my concerns and maintainence on my Wakeboard boat in a short amount of time.

Roy did an excellent job on my engine. I'm very happy. I have an older Honda BF50 50 hp that needed…read morecarb and water pump work. Parts were hard to come by but Roy wouldn't give up and got it done. His communication was great. I'm very happy with his work and will be returning in the spring for a service and new timing belt.

My wife and I had a wonderful experience sailing with NAOS Yachts in Marina del Rey on October 9,…read more2026. We chartered Firefly, a Beneteau 37.1, with Captain Lori Klaidman, who made the entire outing relaxing, enjoyable, and memorable. Lori took us north from the marina to a beautiful anchorage in about 2 hours. We briefly dropped the hook in 30 feet of water, jumped in to cool off then enjoying drinks and snacks we brought aboard. We raised the sails and heading south and east back toward the marina to complete the day sail. The combination of time at anchor and a peaceful sail made for exactly the kind of day on the water we had hoped for. Lori was an excellent captain. Jennifer and I were impressed with he knowledge of the region, professionalism and easygoing nature. She even provided special eyeglass frames which help settle Jennifer's mild seasickness which seriously helped make the experience enjoyable. Firefly was a pleasure to helm, set and retract in mast sails which is easier than traditional boom stacked sail we have on our boat back home. We visit family in Los Angeles annually and take advantage of sailing the opposite coast especially because it would take a day or more to reach open water from where we sail back east. Besides the proximity to the ocean, charactering with NAOS affords a wonderful way to enjoy the Southern California coast. We intend to return to strongly recommend NAOS Yacths to anyone looking for a relaxing, well-run sailing experience in Marina del Rey.

Our Sales team recently had an outing with Nao Yachts, and it was an outstanding experience from…read morestart to finish. The views were absolutely beautiful, making for a relaxing and memorable time on the water. One of the highlights was a few of us getting the opportunity to steer the boat, which made the experience even more unique and engaging. Molly & Captain Rich were fantastic--friendly, personable, and attentive throughout the trip. They made everyone feel welcome and ensured we had a great time. If you're looking for a fun and memorable team outing or a special day on the water, I highly recommend Nao Yachts!

I bought a Nautique G23 from Sun Country Marine in Newport Beach during COVID, when boats were in…read morehigh demand and inventory was tight. Despite the circumstances, the experience was outstanding from start to finish. Derek, my sales rep, was professional, responsive, and great to work with. The business office secured me a fantastic loan rate and handled a complex registration process with ease--they registered the boat in Arizona so I could run legally with an AZ number on Lake Havasu, while still sending all billing and documentation to my home in Newport Coast, CA. They made a potentially complicated process completely smooth. Mike, the owner, was hands-on throughout the deal. It's rare to see an owner so involved, and it really shows in the way this dealership operates. Since the purchase, I've been working with Jim, the General Manager and Service Manager at Sun Country Marine in Lake Havasu, and he's been awesome. Whether it's routine service or helping in a pinch--like the time I rolled through on a Saturday with a dead battery--Jim gets it done. He swapped in two new batteries on the spot and had me back on the water in no time. That kind of service is hard to find. Sun Country Marine is a top-tier dealership with a team that truly cares. From Newport Beach to Lake Havasu, they've taken great care of me, and I highly recommend them to anyone in the market for a boat or reliable service. -- Troy Barnes, Newport Coast, CA

Would recommend this dealership to anyone and everyone. Michael made the process very effortless…read morefor our first boat purchase. We left this dealership knowing we were given the best deal and received the best support. Thank you to Jourdan as well for making the financial side of the purchase seem seamless. 10/10 experience.

I can't say enough good things about Mike and the staff at Howard Boats. I purchased our 28' Bullet…read moreOpen Bow with a 525EFI in 2007. They delivered it on time even after I made considerable changes and additions during the build process. In the previous 17 years my family and I had gone through no less than 5 different custom boats from various builders (the family grew and our boating habits changed). We have now had this same boat for more than 7 years and have no plans to make a change in the future (2 of my sons are constantly making the case why they should garage it for me...). The gelcoat is still flawless and the rigging and hardware as solid as the day I picked it up (I did purchase a new tandem trailer from Ellis after a drunk local (I won't say where) literally tried to park his truck on our trailer. We can run on the lake, river, or ocean without compromise. We regularly make runs to Newport or San Diego from Long Beach and do so in comfort at speed. With every boat I owned before I never let anyone else drive at higher speeds...but the 28 is so stable, turns so well, and has earned my trust that I let novices run at 75 mph (with me at the ready). Kinda corny and cliched...but she's part of the family now.

Hands down the the best built lake/river boats you will ever find! Look no further if you are…read moretrying to decide which boat builder.