Franco Marine is the best boat Mechanic in the bay area! He saved my boat, when no one else could…read moreor would! After I was left with a botched unfinished job by the mechanic from the boatyard I was having some major work done in, Franco Marine came in, took the mess that was left, and made everything work just as it should. No one wanted this mess, but Franco Marine didn't even hesitate. He was also booked out more than a month, and told me he'd figure out a way to squeeze me in. Less than a week later on a Sunday, he came out and met me at the boat, did what he could for about 4 hours, got a list of parts and part numbers to complete the job, and came back a week later with the parts he ordered, and got my boat back in action. I'm very happy with how knowledgeable, and prepared with the right specialty tools, to get the job done, and how determined he was to get everything done right! When I say that the wiring on my boat was a mess, that's a major understatement. Previous Mechanic said I needed a new wiring harness, after calling me every week to tell me they needed to replace another 5 wires, and it was going to be another $1,000.... yah that crap.... then ordered the wrong wiring harness, halfway installed it, couldn't figure out how to finish the install, most of what was done, was done wrong, and the other half was just a mess of wires not connected to anything. Being that it was the wrong harness, there was about 10 extra wires with no place to go, and other necessary wires, missing from the harness altogether. He patiently studied the situation, did some research, traced every wire from beginning to end, figured everything out, and things that hadn't worked since I bought the boat, are now working as designed, and my engine is running great! I can't thank him enough for his help! If I could give him 10 stars I would, he certainly deserves it!

Tony was recommended to repair our Yamaha engine to get it in top condition prior to market for…read moresale. His work was amazing. Tony knows what he's doing. Does not oversell. You can trust him. His service is A1. He does what he says he will do on time. His competence and fair price was well worth the money.

He came highly recommended . How idk... this guy is something else. He inspected my bass boat and…read moresaid a powerhead was needed. Long story short, he took me for $500.00. Wish I would've read the reviews first. Like someone else mentioned in their review , he acts like a crack head. Very disappointed. I'm embarrassed for his family. And bet they feel the same. SMH

Really Bad service he had t my boat for 40 days and didn't even touch it. I would call him to see…read morewhat have he done and he wouldn't answer.i would not recommend him.

Alan was a pleasure to work with and his technician Jeremy was top notch. I got a full service on…read moremy engine and out drive after it had been sitting for two years. Jeremy explained every step and what was needed. My boat now works like a charm. I have full confidence in their workmanship and professionalism.

I used Northern Breeze for fiberglass repair and was horribly disappointed. I requested some of the…read moreeasiest and simplest services, however, they managed to screw up each and everyone. The quality was absolutely poor and the prices were quite high. Also, and most importantly, once you give them your information, they will send you SPAM texts. If you want your phone blown up with junk texts, use their service.

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.

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.

Detailed, knowledgeable, provided updates timely and friendly team. Ryan is easy to work with and…read moresaved me from my previous hellacious mechanic boatyard experience that messed my boat up with nothing but issue after issue for 7 months with no end insight and no plan to correct their mistakes. Thanks Ryan! You can't go wrong with PPM!

Ryan did an over the top job dialing in my wakeboard boat for the summer. He exceeded my…read moreexpectations regarding service and did it in a timely manor! Not only do they do a killer job and are knowledgeable BUT they now also carry my fav detailing products (BOAT BLING)! Thanks Guys!

Marty is a great mechanic. He's always on time. He takes care of his business and he's always very…read morenice and neat prices are reasonable and I think the best mechanic in the business. I would highly recommend this person or company to anyone who has a diesel four stars.

A skilled and helpful mechanic. Replaced the fuel pump on our Perkins 4108 engine. Had some…read morehic-ups, common for an old engine, and quickly diagnosed problems. I learned much from him. Appreciated his broad engine and mechanical knowledge, overall helpfulness, and sense of humor. I've paid more and gotten much less at some boat yards.

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

My boat is a 19ft Wellcraft cuddy cabin. It was having motor problems so I contacted Bay Area…read moreMarine. Luis came out and said that it was bad gas that was causing the problem. I authorized the work and was later informed that the outdrive needed to be repaired or replaced. I was given an estimate and authorized the work. When I got the boat back, I put it in the water and it ran great. When I came out in the morning the boat was half underwater. I got it bailed out and back on the trailer. The boat never leaked so when I confronted Luis I was told that it was nothing that he had done to cause the leak even though the leak was around the outdrive. I was told that it was no big deal because the boat had a bilge pump and was designed to live on a trailer. When I went to start it a short time later the starter just clicked. My guess is that the starter went underwater and is now siezed. I was never told about the leak and now I am stuck with a boat that I can't use or sell. I have had no response from Bay Area so I am in the process of taking them to small claims court. Stay clear of these guys.

The second time I've used 1motiv. Lee brings a great deal to the job - expertise, insight and goes…read morethe extra mile. This time, Lee came out to replace a battery in a job I might have been able to do myself and then did a bunch of stuff while he was here that got my bike totally road ready which made his visit ...clutch Would definitely use him and recommend him to others.

1Motiv's services are not cheap BUT worth every penny and then some!…read moreI'm a relatively new rider that bought a brand new 2021 Indian Scout. Customizing your ride is a big part of the cruiser lifestyle and I have been committed to doing as much I could on my own (following Youtube instructional videos). Some jobs are just too big to roll the dice on your own. I wanted to install custom mini-ape hanger handle bars. I knew at the very least these would involve ergonomics and bike performance. There was no way I was going to attempt this on my own. I left 1Motiv's owner Lee a detailed voicemail. A day later he contacted me from a motorcycle racing event back east. We scheduled his consultation visit and on the day Lee showed up with his white van and his own folding work tent. His van was also packed with almost any tool he needed. Lee's consultation appointment was a lot of fun and in the long run he saved me a lot of money and regret. After test fitting the 10" mini-ape hangers I bought he made me realize that I actually wanted taller bars. I could've lived with the bars I had but I would always know that I would have settled for less. In addition I realized I would need a longer clutch cable. Fast forward a month or so and I've got the custom clutch cable and exchanged the handle bars. Lee hand-cut and spliced every single wire in my bike's electric harness and then took those wires and pulled them through the handle-bars. The wires were totally protected, my controls and buttons all work properly, and I am constantly getting compliments on how clean the job was done. A lot of people assume the dealership did it. Then Lee saw that I had new minimalist LED front turn signals which I would've installed myself (as I had done the rear signals) but he insisted on upgrading those, and installing my new shifter/brake pegs, and then he even readjusted my headlight and it was so much better than how the dealer had set it up. I had also ordered custom seats from Corbin, and something was off with the seat's lock when the seat was delivered to me. A component broke and when I reached out to Corbin multiple times they wouldn't help me. Lee came back another day and did such an amazing repair job that it's almost impossible to tell something was wrong. He fixed the locking mechanism, and I now have the perfect saddle. We have plans to do some other mods to my bike this year. I'm really looking forward to our next session. Lee will not only inspect and warn you about stuff to look out for, he will also tell you exactly what he's doing, how any part of the motorcycle is supposed to work, and how to do maintenance and upgrades yourself. The bottom line is Lee loves motorcycles and he will treat your bike as if it was his own.