Starting with one star and will update when progress is made…read more K&C has a nice clean shop, the employees are very nice and friendly. How ever this is about an ongoing problem I am dealing with since the installation of my Yanmar 4LV 250 Diesel with ZT 370 out drive. On the first sea trial I was told that the engine has noise and vibration at idle, I accepted that and proceeded with the sea trial noticing that the engine has noise and vibration when turning left but the noise and vibration is non existent when going straight or turning right. As I have gotten familiar with the engine and drive I've noticed that the rough idle and noise / vibration are very different things that only occur when turning left in forward or reverse at low rpm. I had 2 separate sea trials. First sea trial with Colleen confirmed there is an alignment issue. I took the boat to their shop on a Friday and was called a few hours later to pick up the boat. No work was performed to check the alignment, they purged the power steering pump which had no affect on the noise and vibration and they adjusted the engine height at the motor mounts. I was told when picking up the boat that there is no way the alignment could be a problem as engine and drive bolt up together. If there is no possibility of an alignment problem why does Yanmar recommend having the alignment checked annually and at every 100 hours? Second sea trial with Paul, confirmed there is noise and vibration only when turning left at and above idle. He called the technical support manager at Boatswains locker and explained to me that the noise and vibration is from gear chatter because the amount of torque engine produces. BS. I spoke to the Tech support manager and confirmed that it is an alignment problem. Gear noise would occur if the boat is out of the water with engine running because there is no load on the propeller and gear train. I have also spoken to another Yanmar dealer that confirmed that it is an alignment problem that needs to be addressed by the company that installed the engine. As of 8/29/2025 nothing has been resolved, they will discuss the problem with Boatswains locker and get back to me. Hopefully sooner than later. Like Johann G, I'm waiting for a call from Tyler to see what their plan of action is. And I have the invoice that is billed for their first sea trial and engine alignment that never happened. Up date coming as soon as I hear something. P.S. Engine is quieter, more fuel efficient and powerful than my old Volvo 230 hp and the drive with counter rotating props has much better response than the 290Dp drive.

Ken is a talented & reliable guy. Helped me with my aging yacht & resolved an electrical issue w/…read morebilge pump. Highest recommendation. Tom

Mobile Outboard Marine is the only factory authorized dealer on Oahu of Tohatsu Outboards the best…read moremade outboard motors in the world, and the owner Craig Lemquist is a great guy representing this brand well. His prices are extremely fair, and he did an awesome job getting my Tohatsu running smoothly again. I HIGHLY recommend both this product (faithful owner of Tohatsu outboards since 1984), and this business. Mahalo Craig, best wishes, and keep up the great work.

Craig is the most knowledgeable outboard mechanic I ever met. He's very fair and Craig is the only…read moreperson I trust working on my boat engines. A boat is not like a car, in a car you can call triple A, in a boat, engine failure can be catastrophic if you're fifty miles out at sea. Craig is definitely "old school" he is hard working, honest, and his word is good. I would highly recommend Mobile Outboard Marine for anyone looking for outboard motors or is need of repair.

I normally avoid windward boats because the parts guys that worked there had a lot of attitude…read more However i called in yesterday looking for a part and was pleasantly surprised when the person on the phone was not only nice but knew how to find a not so common part. I believe his name was Alex. He took the time to text me a parts diagram to make sure we were talking about the same part for the correct year motor. He indeed identified the correct part and advised me he had one in stock. unlike past experiences where the guy in the parts department would tell you bring in the old part so they can match it up. What a disservice and waste of time. I went in and Alex had the part waiting. Please pay this guy properly so you won't have to hire donkeys anymore...

Was super helpful getting me the right parts that I needed for my trailer. With my lack of…read moreknowledge on some of the parts, they were patient and informative. Was very satisfied on the service I received.

My vintage Hurricane OC-1 needed some love. Went to John Martin's in Kaneohe and who do I find? Now…read moreAloha Composites run by two time Molokai channel winner legend Kalani Irvine. Suffice to say the man does as good a work on canoes as in them. Reasonable, fast. expert work..If your boat needs love...Go see Kalani!

From the owner: Specializing in canoe(OC-6, OC-1, OC-4) and surf ski repair. Doing repairs in both Epoxy and…read morePolyester resin from small stress cracks to complete overhaul. Able to spray Gel-coat as well as Industrial Polyurethane coatings.

I would highly recommend Reliable Marine. They're very efficient and follow up with you quickly…read more I had problems with my Volvo D4 210 motor. Jason ran diagnostics on my boat told me to bring my boat in the following week and within half an hour told me what my problem was. He sent me a video of my injector leaking and was able to order and get me a new injector and fix my boat within two weeks. I've never had that kind of service before since owning my boat. I feel confident that they will keep my boat running and keep me fishing! Thank you very much for your awesome service!

Fast response, extremely professional and honest in what repairs need to be made, looking forward…read moreto continuing to use them on the future. It's hard to find a good quality mechanic that will come to you and I'm thrilled about there service.

Paul at Bayside is our go to source for our Marine needs. We have been dealing with bayside for a…read morefew years now. Unfortunately he only works on Suzuki and Evinrude Motors. We got a re-power (new motor) through him. While we had multiple quotes from shops all over the island some being way cheaper with rebates we decided to come back and spend the money with Paul as his work is outstanding. He's very honest trustworthy and we will continue to support our local business' in the area. We always bring our boat here for any type of work, diagnosis, repairs, upgrades etc. One of the plus things after the new motor is that he wanted us to take our boat out for a water test with one of his mechanics to make sure the prop pitch was correct and everything was good to go before letting it go. That right there sealed the deal for us and will always come back and reccomend Paul.

Great service and awesome doing business with someone you feel confident you're being taken care of…read moreand not advantaged of. Fast and thorough service. Mahalo

He helps do regular maintenance on our Hurricane and has helped with troubleshooting and repair…read morework on our family and friends' boats. Would highly recommend.

Ken, with kikeka, has been resolving electrical & mechanical issues on my boat over the past year…read more Xlnt diagnostics and repair skills. Efficient & affordable Highest recommendation!! Tom Y. Honolulu

Yes, I totally love this person and service!…read more My car temperature was reading "hot" needed anti freeze and Ken happened to be in the parking lot of Autozone Salt Lake. He helped me out and taught me a few things: put antifreeze slowly and have your car running, turn on your A/C so that the antifreeze can circulate and gas the car a few times. He told me to keep the car running and the temperature of the car should go down. Phew! He checked it and the temperature went down! Such a blessing and very honest person! Besides working on boats, he also works on automobiles. Very hospitable, honest and truly a humble and kind person! He did not charge me, but truly a person who wants to help and spread blessings all around! Use his service for repairs! Very professional and his service is truly valuable!!!

Aggressive to other patrons of the neighboring businesses. "You lucky I'm at work" is also a great…read moreway to talk to people. Maybe they should learn how to communicate instead of yelling at random people (employee was told multiple times that we were not staying and was only here to drop me off and told me that I need to learn how to communicate when she yelled at us to move all while her dumb dog who didn't listen to her was trying to get him). Will be blasting her face all over socials

Have dealt with PB twice. May of 2025. Curtis pays my boat a house call. Serious. The guy comes to…read moremy house! Finds problem, fixes, No Charge! ZERO! Nothing. Just smiles and walks away. Previous Review from Oct 11, 2023 My Bitch: My partner brings my boat and I say I'd like to make an appointment. They give over to a "mechanic". Say he will call. He doesn't. Go back. Ask again for an appointment. I want to drop my boat off and pay for a diagnosis and to fix it. They tell my boat partner all kinds of stuff. Everything except when I can drop it off. Even a six months from now appointment is better than nothing. Then he just went back yet again, and dummy says he will take it right to his boss to ignore me yet again. Want my money or what? Either my boat partner is a liar (possible) or Paradise boats has hired a liar. I am calling Curtis direct tomorrow. EDIT. I just called Curtis personally! He says my boat partner is a liar (only very politely). I have an appointment in 2.5 weeks. Whoo Hoo Curtis. BOOooo Lame ass Boat partner.