My wife and I had a wonderful experience purchasing a Californian 34 LRC through CA yacht co/Long…read moreBeach Yacht Center. As this was our first time purchasing a used boat, we were new to the process. Jay, our broker, was knowledgeable, honest, and went out of his way to ensure the deal went as smoothly as possible. He was always readily reachable and flexible with our scheduling, surveys, and haul outs. After the closing of the deal, there was a miscommunication (most likely our fault) about how long we would be able to keep the boat in its current slip. A week prior to our planned relocation, Jay informed us that the lease for the slip was up that day. We were panicked, with nowhere to keep the boat for at least a couple days. Without batting an eye, Jay went to the boat and moved it to their brokerage dock until we could sort out the relocation. Thank you, Jay, for going above and beyond and turning a stressful situation into a seamless one. 10/10 would do business with this company again.

While their self described passion is "...to deliver the best of the boating lifestyle", it appears…read moretheir main passion is to hoard dock carts that belong to the marina and the city of Long Beach. They hide them on the docks and keep them locked up when they are not even there. It is not clear to me what they need 2 - 3 dock carts for since these boats stay in a slip all the time, but if this is the way they treat their neighbors, I would not trust them to sell my yacht, and would not trust them to broker a purchase. The pic was taken on a busy Sunday morning in summer when they are closed, and dock carts are difficult to come by.

Rick Portanova is amazing! If you're looking to purchase a boat, Rick is your guy! Not only is Rick…read moreextremely knowledgeable, he is personable, communicative & really goes the distance for you! We did a deal recently with Rick for which he wasn't earning a brokerage commission & assisting a private seller" . This was a difficult transaction where many "hurdles" needed to be jumped. Rick jumped those hurdles for us & made our transaction happen in a timely & efficient manner. He is pleasant, empathetic & was a pleasure to work with ... Don't hesitate to contact Rick- you won't be disappointed!

Rick is a person you can depend on to show up on time (most times early), discusses options you may…read morenot have thought of, and if he does not know the answer, he will find out for you. I cannot tell you how much help Rick was to our transaction. If you're seriously looking for a boat call Rick at Portanova Yachts!

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

Outstanding service. I have been using there boat service for last couple years. My boat runs like…read morea charm. them come directly to you as well and on time. They also just repaired my Mini Kota troll moto. the price is also very reasonable.

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.

Be careful! I'm a couple of hundred miles from Long Beach…read morefor the last week I spoke with Nancy numerous times about a 38 Morgan that she was selling for a family where the father had passed. Nancy had a mechanic working on the engine everyday because it would overheat. She would end our almost daily conversation stating she would keep me posted on the progress. I would call her everyday for an update and half the time she forgot who I even was. Nancy told me that the kids from the estate just wanted it sold but once again Nancy tells me she has a mechanic working on the engine.. today I called for an update and she tells me it's sold. I won't go through all the minute details but I feel Nancy didn't act in good faith.

Completely unprofessional. Egregious service and performance. Mixed messages and lack of…read morecommunication. Because of this our deal was completely messed up, no thank you to Nancy

Amazing old customer service here. Fred and his Dad are beyond wonderful and helpful and are just…read moreoverall just good people. The service you get is top notch and they treat you just like family.

BEWARE ! Paid Fred and his Dad to repair a gelcoat scratch on my Boat. Also paint the trailer and…read morefiberglass repair and wet sand and buff. When it was ready to pick up they used brush paint and said gelcoat would not be the same color. When they painted the trailer overspray on all rubber pieces, spare tire, license plate etc. The fiberglass repair cracked first time I used the boat "rivers only" i contacted Fred and he said that a high vibration area and need to by new fiberglass PCs. Thats the reason i had them fixed since they no longer sell them. the buff job was terrible, i just paid another person to buff at less than half what Fred charged. Now i have to pay someone else to do the fiberglass repair since Fred will not honor his work. Wasted $4500 with both of them !

This was my 12th purchase through a yacht broker. I have never experienced a total lack of…read moreprofessionalism in this industry. You would have better representation buying off Craigslist. At least some people are honest. Stay Clear.

The Yacht broker Tim Hagen showed us some nice boats. We love the location of your office. You…read morecan come to office via boat, car, or walking. We highly recommend Tim & Seacoast Yachts.

I've purchased three boats from Pacific Freedom and they are a top notch honest no bull boat…read moredealership. Great honest people with a lot of experience and product knowledge. If you are thinking about buying a boat please check their inventory for an absolutely great buying experience. Thank you Pacific Freedom for many years of boating and friendship.

Every time I visit Pacific Freedom, I have an amazing experience. I've purchased multiple boats…read morefrom them, and each time has been seamless, enjoyable, and stress free. The sales team are always so welcoming, kind, and professional. They truly make you feel taken care of from the moment you walk in. The owner is incredible and always available to answer any questions we may have. I honestly can't say enough great things about this team. Highly recommend!

Been with them for a number of years now and they are first rate…read more Professional, compassionate and punctual.

After more than a year looking for a 40' sailboat, I realized the task is as much about finding an…read morehonest broker as the right boat. Especially during COVID. Kimberly was the first truly straight shooter I found. WTF is the point of injecting mistrust into a six figure transaction? I have no idea why so many brokers think it's advantageous. Kimberly doesn't either. A real person with real integrity who does her job because she "loves boats and being around them." Thanks Kimberly!

John Evans is the Best! He made boat shopping a breeze. He told me everything I needed to know…read morefrom making a boat purchase to boat school. I highly recommend going to Newport Coast Yachts when you are looking for a great used boat!

We just wanted to thank our brokers Tari Suderling and Terie Salinas for their expertise and…read moreexperience that guided us through the recent purchase of our 2001 Carver 444 CMY! These 2 ladies are the hardest working brokers in the business and their mission was NOT just to "sell us a boat" as other brokers do, their mission was to get us the BEST boat at the BEST price in the SAFEST manner specifically for us. Their high work ethic coupled with their industry knowledge puts them in the A+ class of the business. We would not hesitate one bit to recommend them whole heartedly for YOUR next "dream purchase". Still have doubts! DON'T! This is THE TEAM for you! We not only count them as business associates- they are now dear friends with a lifetime of good memories ahead! Thanks "T-N-T" from James and Joanne Casey