On a look for my first boat I landed with Peninsula Yatch by pure chance…read more I had the pleasure to work with Young, throughout the all process and I felt supported, appreciated and every time I had a question walked through every step of the way. Thank you Young for all you've done and the time spent on the sale. Two thumbs up ... and 5 stars Recommended to everyone who needs to buy or sell.

Thank you to Brian for helping my wife and I find the right boat for us…read more Took quite a long time, over 2 years, but Brian never waivered in his support to help us with our search. Patient, understanding and professional are the words that we use to describe Brian. No one better to have your side when buying a boat. Thank you again for all your help and friendship! BoomersBoating! John S. Channel Islands Harbor, CA

Bob is the BEST!!!!!…read more We have been fortunate to have Bob help us purchase and sell our Catalina sailboat. Then this year, Bob helped us purchase a 31' Legacy. Usually purchasing a boat is overwhelming, nerve wrecking, beyond stressful--no one wants to do it. But with Bob, he made the whole process seamless. Aaaaaaaah From paperwork, to communication, to having us dialed into the best mechanics, electricians, etc. was phenomenal! I highly recommend Bob Nahm. You will not be disappointed.

Steer clear of this brokerage and the broker there Bob Nahm. Drove 6hrs from SF to Channel Islands…read moreharbor to see a Swan 42 which id previously discussed with the seller off Craigslist. I tried to buy it off Craigslist directly from the seller but he was already locked into a contract with bob @ Seacoast, so I put in a cash offer w/ Bob the next day. Went back and forth on price + agreed on a survey timeframe and then the seller accepted my offer. I scheduled my survey and haul within the due diligence period, but then Bob took an offer from another buyer and attempted to back out of the purchase agreement with me! Then Bob sent me a strange email challenging my character and telling me that there was no way the seller would sell the boat to me, presumably to encourage me to just drop the deal so they could take the other offer and back out of our agreement. I contacted the California association of yacht brokers to discuss my options, and they noted errors in the purchase contract that Bob drafted and explained the legal process if I wanted to move forward with holding Bob and the seller to the accepted purchase and sale agreement. They confirmed that I could pursue my rights under the contract and would likely win in arbitration given the facts. Ultimately I decided that it was too expensive to litigate over a ~$50k boat so I let it go. I've purchased 3 boats in the past and have worked as a professional captain for a number of years in the US, Caribbean and Med. I have never run into such a strange situation, nor had the CA yacht brokers association. I can only assume that Bob was trying to maximize his commission on the listing rather than to try to build a relationship with a buyer that will probably purchase a number of boats in the future.

I came to Boat Specialists to purchase a new trailer. Not only did they have a great selection of…read moretrailers, they had them IN STOCK which is unheard of in these times. Kyle, the sales person I was dealing with is fantastic. He has a great attitude, very knowledgeable and extremely responsive. Kyle got my trailer all taken care of on the business end and then turned me over to the service department to complete the work. Everyone in the service department is top notch. This has been the only boat repair service that I've ever left happy. All of the guys in the service department are very helpful and friendly, which I am not used to when dealing with boat people. They gave me a tour of their entire facility which is new, indoors and quite large. All of their repairs seem to happen in a large, clean and fully stocked Costco sized warehouse. They even have a fiberglass shop and paint booth. This place is fully stocked with Outboards, general boat gear and everything you could possibly need. It's extremely clean and well organized. Like anywhere else that's top notch, you might pay just a little more but it's definitely worth it. Worth it enough that I was inclined to write this review over a boat trailer. If you want a quality product with quality service to back it up, these guys are definitely who you want to go to. Also, they also included a complimentary torque wrench to keep the wheels properly torqued. They'll show you how to use it if you don't know how.

*** Some parts of my…read moreexperience here? Terrific !!! Some parts of my experience here - not so terrific YMMV Purchased a new, (smaller) Zodiac as a tender Thought about a purchasing a "larger vessel" here, pivoted to another option Ventura is fortunate to have this showroom and dealer in town. . .. ...

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.

I handle the maintenance and repair for approx 10 small outboard motors for my sailing club. When…read moreI can't figure it out, I take it to Specialty. They have always treated me fairly. Sometimes takes a little longer to complete than I would like, but I've never asked for a "rush" or a priority response. Scott is an honest and responsive guy.

I was in the market for a used Duffy boat as I couldn't afford a new one and Frank was very…read morehelpful. Thanks to him I steered clear of a problem boat and he connected me with a seller who had a clean boat he was selling at a reasonable price. I had Frank do a bottom cleaning and painting and install new batteries as well as put a new name on the stern. After about a week or so I was presented with a boat that looked new but without the hefty price tag. Whether you are looking for a new electric boat or used one I highly recommend you go see Frank at Central Coast Electric Boats.

Go here for electric boat information in Channel Islands harbor! Frank and Gail have been our "go…read moreto" boating resource for all things Duffy for years!

We lost our previous gazebo (cabinetry and appliances included) in the Palisades' fire. I visited…read moreYelp to find a company to cover the cabinetry, table and chairs. The owner, Juan, visited the gazebo and did some initial sketching. Later, team member, Zack, came and took extensive measurements. A short while later Zack returned for the installation. It came out excellent, very form fitting. My expectations were exceeded!

We first used Castro Canvas Designs more than 20 years ago. Since then we've had several additions…read moreto our boat, most recently new mainsail and grab rail covers. All have been top-quality and expertly fitted. The pride that Juan and his team have in producing excellent canvass covers, bimini covers and so forth shines through. Recommended without reservation.

I could not recommend Tim highly enough. He is a true diamond in the rough- courteous, responsive,…read morehelpful, honest. My mom had a broken pedal boat in Thousand Oaks and I reached out to him to see if he could fix it. After I sent him some photos I ordered the necessary parts and scheduled him to drive (!!!!) to my mom's house and fix the boat. His pricing was reasonable and service impeccable. He even came back the next week to fix snaps on my mom's boat cover. Thank you Tim!!!

From the owner: We are a one stop shop when it comes to sales and service for Electric outboards and Electric…read moreinboards and any electrical work on boats. We can handle small and large projects like conversions and upgrades. If you have an electrical issue let us help you resolve them. Our techs are ABYC certified.

Vince's team at Marine Solutions did a great job at getting my Raymarine and B&G networks to talk…read moreto each other after others said it couldn't work. Highly recommend.

From the owner: Marine Solutions for boat repairs and electronic installation in Ventura County serving Oxnard,…read moreChannel Islands Harbor, Ventura and Santa Barbara, providing quality boat repair and services at reasonable prices. We have a Full Service metal shop and wood shop. In addition to general boat repairs and maintenance, we offer electrical work, trouble shooting, electronics installation, fiberglass repair, construction and design. All our work is guaranteed, we pride ourselves on fixing your vessel right in a timely manner. Open Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. 805-258-3980

Amazing work and service! I had a complicated older system with a compressor, electric motor,…read moreeutonic plates and cooled system. Two companies came down to the boat to service and both could only recommend new units. Brian Von Eschen came down from Channel Coast and was able to bring the old system back to life. It was a lot to do, all while trying to meet an offshore time window to get to Marquesas! Can't thank Brian and his team enough for their help! Jordan E. S/V Samsara

Excellent service.. seldom found today. Everyone was…read moreextremely friendly and helpful! Probably the most friendly, helpful and knowledgable in this area! Tony in parts was particularly helpful Providing great information while I was actually working on a project in the engine room! I will always consider them when needed and have recommended them to all my friends in boating!