Shorty work......takes forever.... dishonest.....doesn't stand behind his work....gonna be taking…read morehim to court to make him do the right thing. Can't keep employees for nothing cause he is so difficult to work with which will effect the quality of work and time it takes to get it done....you will regret taking it there

Richard and his team do great job. He made some repairs to my equipement to help it run better and…read moreI went ahead invested in increasing the performance of waverunner while I was at it too. It runs way better now and fast of course. Alot of his clients drive from Louisiana to get skis worked on by him. He even builds jetski from scratch to a high performance customized ski that competes better than brand new model. So happy I found this place. I got the run around with other places that never really fixed anything and overcharged me for upgrades. I know better and been going here for past 5 years. Love my ski!

I used Mockingbird to repair several things on my boat. They replaced both toilets, reconfigured​…read moremy air conditioning hoses and intakes, and installed a new shaft and several thru hulls. They also did a pressure test on my fuel tank. The work was generally excellent although the fuel tank pressure test was incorrect and those false results led me to spend additional thousands of dollars replacing the fuel tank when, in fact, it was not leaking and didn't need to be replaced. The owner, Casey, is thoughtful and patient. I would give Mockingbird 5 stars if their pricing and the way they bill was more approachable. Overcharging for marine services in the Kemah area is a well established, standard practice. (All of the marine services companies I've used in Kemah have grossly overcharged me - especially Mockingbird.) So, if you can accept the fact that you will be overcharged (anywhere from twice to four times more than you should be charged at $100/hr) and that there is an endemic culture of overcharging for all types of marine services in the Kemah area, then competency becomes the critical, most important factor when selecting a marine services company in Kemah to do work on your boat. Mockingbird's claim to fame is that they will provide you with a firm, fixed price bid and if the actual work exceeds the bid you will only have to pay the bid amount. A practice unheard of in Kemah. However, the truth is, this never actually occurred with my multiple jobs. In some cases, they did work without my knowledge and in all cases, they exceeded the bid and charged me the exceeded amount. So, don't be fooled by bid or estimate prices or hourly rates from any Kemah vendor- no matter if it's Mockingbird or another well-established area business. All Kemah area marine service companies quote around $100/hr and then end up billing at more like $300/hr. once they inflate the actual work hours and add various mark up charges. I will say, Casey is extremely knowledgeable and Mockingbird can do practically any repair and do it very professionally. However, their billing system is a real mess and often does not accurately reflect the associated work. Casey was flexible and accommodating, though, when inaccuracies were pointed out. So, to sum up...I can promise that you will be overcharged (most often, grossly overcharged) by all of the marine service people in Kemah, Mockingbird included. So, it's critically important to select a competent company so you won't have to have the job redone by yet another expensive vendor. I truly wish things were different in the Kemah area, but this is the way Kemah is. Reasonable fees simply do not exist here. Focus on vendor competency and do your best to deal with the over charges. Mockingbird has proven to be very competent but alas, they overcharge just like all the other guys.

Casey and his entire Mockingbird Marine team have been taking care of our boat for more than 30…read moregreat years! Yes, we keep our boats a long time. They do a great job, charge a fair price and they handle all our engine, mechanical and running gear problems... They are the very best on Galveston Bay, no need to go anywhere else. They can handle urgent emergencies with ease and still charge a fair price. Mockingbird is simply the best on the Bay!

Love it here. It is a good size marina with 27 docks. For us, It's home away from home. From…read morefriendly neighbors, swimming pools, tennis court, laundry/showers, club houses to have parties. Opus restaurant recently reopened. If you need any repairs, or haul out, there's on site shipyard. The only complaint is the WiFi is only good in certain areas so if you need it, you must find the right dock/slip.

Seems like the bad reviews are quite old. I am a live aboard and have been here for three years…read more Ladies in the Office are very courteous. Laundry rooms with TV in sitting rooms, bathrooms and showers are always spotless. The grounds are beautiful and VERY well kept. On side Shipyard, Beyond quiet all the time. No THUMP cars, no gunshots, never a police siren. Tennis courts, pickle ball courts, beautiful pool area. Lease may seem strict to some, but it keeps the place safe and worthy.

I took my ASA 101 course elsewhere and was not too impressed so I went with Bay Area Sailing for…read more103/104 and was very happy with them. Glenn was very nice to deal with on the phone and was very accommodating, making sure we had a boat to stay on the night before the course. I called ahead and he had the air conditioner running and boat nice and cool when we got there. The next morning we met our instructor for the weekend. Wayne was a very knowledgeable and proficient sailor with years of experience. He seemed to have an interesting sea story for everything that could happen to you aboard a boat. He was very patient and reassuring with my son (age 16). He was always calm and in control and he would let you make mistakes and learn from them. We were so lucky to have him as our mentor. If we choose to further our sailing education, I will definitely be giving these guys a call.

The Bay Area Sailing School that runs out of Sackett's Sailing Center was a great experience for…read moreme, a totally novice sailor. The Basic Keelboat class had about 20 participants for the half-day classroom session Saturday morning, but when we broke for practical on-the-water instruction all afternoon Saturday and 8-2 Sunday, there were just three to four students per boat, giving us all a chance to practice each basic maneuver. The two day course was just under $300, which includes 2 full days of instruction, books, log book, a several hour mentor sail, and a half day bareboat charter for our first trip out without an instructor. My husband took this class last year and later did the mentor sail. He then followed it up with the second three day course ASA 103 and 104 -- Basic coastal cruising and Bareboat chartering. We haven't yet taken advantage of his free half day bareboat charter because of the long drive down to Kemah and inability to schedule in advance for weekends, but don't expect there will be a scheduling problem if we can make it down there mid-week. My bareboat today just had three students--two young professionals (1 guy-late 20s and one girl, late 20s) and me, a 54 year old wife and mom. The instruction was thorough and good humored. We started out without a clue what we were doing, but soon were tacking and jibing without scaring our captain. For anyone wanting to get a first taste of sailing, this is a great start. I don't have experience with the sailing club or charters yet, but as a school it rocks.

Dark Water has been servicing my boat for 3 years. Great people and great service, Thank you!read more

Solid company, excellent communication, sends you videos of work , very professional!…read more You need this company

We started out staying for a couple of months. But now are staying indefinitely. Nice area,…read moregorgeous pool. The staff is super friendly and helpful. I would recommend staying here if you are passing through, or looking for a permanent home for you and your boat.

Portofino is the Best marina in all of Texas. If you are looking for a marina that's close to the…read moreocean, while at the same time close in proximity to city life, Portofino has the best of both worlds. Come check them out. The kids love staying at the Marina, especially with the new swimming pool.

Wow...what an awesome time we had. The girls and I decided to take a "different kind" of trip. One…read moreof my friends is an excellent angler, and we never let her choose...because well, we don't fish. She had previously taken a trip with "Captain Fantastic," as we dubbed him, and we were in for the treat of a lifetime. His service is impeccable. He had all of us in stitches, was very focused, and I must say, he had all of us LOVING IT. Everyone of us caught a fish before the day was over, and at the price? The value was phenomenal. Captain Gary has been on the water for nearly 50 years, had MANY 5-star reviews, and actually guarantees you catch a fish! Who else does that? He provides the equipment, bait, and even the processing of the fish. I hate to admit it, but he may have converted us. Thanks for fish stories we can share for years; it was the COVID-trip of our dreams.

This fishing trip was a birthday present for my son. Captain Gary was incredible. My son and…read morehusband came home happy happy happy! Great prices too!

Hook-n-Line Map Company are the go-to maps for water safety and are recommended for all boat…read morecaptains. My hubby has been using their hard copy maps for years although they are now getting harder and harder to find in stores. Neither Walmart or Academy no longer carries them. I ended up calling HNL about year or so ago to see if they could tell me where I could find one locally in SA since there was no time for ordering online before a coastal trip to a new location. They were able to tell me that Austin Canoe & Kayak still carries them which works out perfectly as we knew where two were... There is a Austin Canoe & Kayak in NW SA not far from IH 10 (where I purchased my helmet about 3 years ago before whitewater rafting to protect my brain injured head, lol) and another one located between New Braunfels and San Marcos on IH 35... or you can just order the maps online. His fishing partner more recently purchased a Garmin GPS & Sonar for hubby's boat then purchased a SD card for the maps just a few weeks ago. Well, some how on their fishing trip last week, they lost the instructions on how to upload and download the information. So I decided to call the company to see if they could help us replace the instructions. As I was talking to the gentleman to ask if they might have another copy to send me, it dawned on me that I've talked to this man before. It's the same map company! I explained what happened and he sent a email right over with the information that we needed... We're saved! Joe Trombley is the owner of the company. He answers the phone. I'm pretty sure the address listed on their website is his personal home. Joe's company service is exceptional... which lead me to write this review... 5 stars for Mr. Trombley & Hook-n-Line Map Co!

Hook N Line still has their web site up ... they should take it down. their phone number is out of…read moreorder and we drove to the actual address and the place is vacant. we ordered two maps over two months ago. Paid thru Paypal going to have to dispute it