(Review in Progress) My Background: Looking to upgrade my families boat to a new MB Surf Boat (Also looking at ATX, Malibu, Tige, Axis, Moomba). California Skier is the 4th dealership I have dealt with over the past two months, in my pursuit to find the best Surf Boat under 100k range. Location: California Skier is 2 minutes from Lake Elsinore. They have a huge lot which looks like it stores boats and does service. They have a huge pro shop with one of the BEST selection of Surf Boards, Wakeboards, Life Jackets, that I have seen from all dealerships I have visited. They have 2020 Wakesurf Board that are sold out everywhere in stock, very impressed at what a hidden gem they are. They sell Mastercraft, MB and some other boats as well. Customer Service Experience: I have been dealing with "Mike Cardoni" at California Skier. On my first phone call, he literally will talk your ear off because you get the feeling he loves what he does, selling you a boat. I was interested in the MB Boats, so he went heavily into the rich history of the MB boat lines (Mike Brendel, the owner of MB). When I first visited their shop, Mike spent a good two hours with me allowing me to clime all over their boats while he answered any questions I had, never once making me feel rushed. We set up a time for me to return with my wife to do a Demo of the F22 Alpha I was interested in. Out of all 4 dealerships, this was the only one that right off the bat offered me a demo, the other 3 dealers were hesitant even talking about nor offering a demo. Demo Experience: We returned on Mike's DAY OFF, and he was willing to spend as much time as we wanted while the business was closed, on his day off to demo the boat. We spent a good hour on the boat, learned the basics of the MB Boat line. Issue #1 . . . the front ballast bag had a tear, pouring water into the engine bay, adding way too much weight to the rear of the boat, could not demo the boat to its potential to see its surf waves, but I did see that MB boats have a GREAT WAKEBOARD WAKE! It is not Mike's fault, accidents happen. He immediately felt bad, I could see it in his face, and he immediately offered me to come back out and try the demo again, and offered to bring two boats so I can properly compare and contrast two different models (F22 vs B52). That is what I call customer service!!! Conclusion: This is a preliminary review, which I will continue once I have completed my boat shopping experience, but Mike Cardoni and California Skier's dedication to do what was needed to make a sale, makes them # 1 on my list of Boat Sellers in Southern California. read more

Pacific Freedom - 2021 F22 Alpha for Sale - Boat Dealers Near Me - Lake Elsinore, California

All around great service and experience. As a new boat owner learning along the way we absolutely recommend Pacific Freedom. The sales team Mike and Bowie took extra care and time with our family during our purchase and our first trip to the service center was smooth as well. Tad and his service team are extremely knowledgeable and trustworthy. read more

Pacific Freedom - Boat Dealers Near Me - Lake Elsinore, California

Ben and Scott are both great. They go above and beyond with their customer service. They both have great communication skills, they are honest, trustworthy, knowledgeable, and dependable. Because of Ben and Scott, Pacific Freedom is the only place I will take my boat. read more

Amazing dealer!! Really took their time to help us find our perfect boat! Couldn't recommend them or Mike more! read more

Pacific Freedom - Boat Dealers Near Me - Lake Elsinore, California

What a great place to buy a boat! We have owned a couple boats as a family and have never had a great relationship with the seller after we bought the boat. It is so nice to be able to contact them for any boat troubles or anything we need out on the water! They are very respectful and responsive. Highly recommend to buy here - your not just getting an amazing boat, your apart of the California Skier family as well!! read more

Pacific Freedom - Boat Dealers Near Me - Lake Elsinore, California

I purchased a used MB Tomcat and have been here to bring my boat back up to excellent condition. Foster has been a great help going above and beyond. Foster has made this a great experience and I would highly recommend pacific freedom for all your parts needs. read more

The service department did a awesome job servicing the motor on my Tritoon, and polished my toons and also did work on my trailer. They always kept me up-to-date on the progress and completed the job in a timely manner. I would definitely recommend them! read more

I have to put a review that shows how this place doesn't think. The wench is out on wrong. Now the handle is in the way of the step. How can this place do this? They didn't carpet the whole trailer, but charged me for the whole trailer and they put the wench on wrong so you trip on it going up and down the stairs. read more

Pacific Freedom - Wench put on wrong - Boat Dealers Near Me - Lake Elsinore, California

At the end of last summer (2020) we started our search for a wakeboard boat. We were planning on buying used and around Christmas we were having a hard time finding anything that was not outrageously priced. Knowing we couldn't afford a new $130k boat I was hesitant to go to a dealer. On a whim we went down to California Skier to check out the MB boats. They had one of each model and our family absolutely fell in love with the B52 Alpha. Mike Cardoni was super helpful answering all the questions we had and gave us a great price on the floor model that we loved, we couldn't pass it up and I'm so glad we didn't. We took ownership of the boat after just a week and had the best summer our family has had in a long time. From the boat sale, to the help with wakesurf boards, new wakeboards, ropes, and everything else the team at California Skier has gone above and beyond to make us feel like part of the family. I had a warranty issue with both my boat and a Ronix surfboard and California Skier had both of them fixed and handled before a schedule trip we had. Highly recommend this dealer and pro-shop! read more

Pacific Freedom - Boat Dealers Near Me - Lake Elsinore, California

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The team at Cali Skier service center has been great to work with over the years. We have had our boat in for service many times with them and they always go above and beyond for us. When we bought our boat from them we wanted a few extra add ons done and they knocked it out of the park. Always our go to for anything boat related. read more

Had a negative review here. But got a response through the app and they seem to be working

Long over due review, everyone is great at cal skier from sales, to service and pro shop! Thank you to Mike, everything was slam dunk when purchasing the boat, scheduled a demo and made sure it was the boat we wanted. Thank you to Ben for getting us all set up with surfboards and ropes from the pro shop, very knowledgeable and made sure we had the right equipment for our needs. Last, thank you to Jim in service, took good care of my boat and kept me updated throughout the services! read more

Pacific Freedom - MB B52 - Boat Dealers Near Me - Lake Elsinore, California

This review is for the service dept. I got referred by a friend for prop work here. They do specialize in ski boats , I have an I/O, but they know all boats . Customer service was outstanding and my prop came back looking incredibly amazing! It looked and was shaped better than it was brand new! Prices are fair as well, So if your looking for guys that know boats and won't try to give you the runaround , this is your place! Highly recommend!! read more

I have been working extensively with Ben over at Cal Skier. After doing demos from several other dealers and different manufacturers we decided to make our Ri230 purchase with California Skier. They genuinely care about making sure you are fitted into the boat that fits your needs and lifestyle. They have been incredibly patient with my endless wavering and changes. I can't thank them enough. Looking forward to many more boats with them and a long standing relationship, which is what we all want, a dealer we can count on read more

Beautiful boats and excellent boat service. Ben is great to deal with too! No pressure sales and they do whatever they can to get you into the boat that you want. Jim in the service department is very knowledgeable and friendly. Cool spot! read more

I bought a new custom ordered MB from these guys. I really only dealt with Ben and he deserves the credit in this 5 star review. I feel like he went above and beyond to make the sale happen and I never got the typical "pushy salesmen" vibe from him. Even before he knew we were serious buyers, he made plenty of time for us and I didn't feel rushed when we did the water demo. Communication was great and he was quick to respond to my messages and emails. When researching buying a new wake boat, a lot of people emphasized how important the dealer was. Having confidence in your dealer that they will be taking care of you down the line was huge. California Skier has been a great overall experience through the buying process. I just bought the boat so I can't comment on maintenance or warranty related issues, although dealing with Ben on at Cal Skier has given me confidence. The pro shop is nice they have a pretty big selection. I think Ben runs that as well so you're in luck. read more

Pacific Freedom - Picking up my custom ordered MB B-52 23. Thanks Ben! - Boat Dealers Near Me - Lake Elsinore, California

I worked with Ben Leschly and it was a pleasure. I got my new MB earlier this year and the bottom line is Ben did everything he said he would do. I got the boat for a very fair price (and he could have gouged me in this environment). He delivered the boat and spent the day on the water with us. I highly recommend these guys! read more

Mike was awesome to deal with. I will go out on a limb and say that no dealer would have gone through what they did to create a happy boat buyer. The staff and Mike and Mike went above and beyond to move Mountains to get the boat I wanted built on time the way I wanted it. Even though I had never been on an RI245 they made it happen and not only locally brought it to shallower river water 4 hours away to see how it performed where I would be using the boat. A+ for customer service, knowledge of the boating industry and water sports. Great company to do business with. read more

Ordered a custom wakeboard it came out amazing beyond the expectations. Ben was awesome

This review is long overdue... I have a 1989 American Skier Advance tournament ski boat that I have owned since new. After roughly 1,000 hours and tons of fun, the motor seized for unknown reasons. I'd like to say it was due to neglect but having babied this thing for nearly thirty years I can say that wasn't the case. While many boat shops weren't interested in working on such an old boat that obviously needed a new motor, I kinda took a flyer on California Skier as they responded back quite quickly to my call. Talk about dumb luck... I met Jim in the service department and his first comment upon seeing my boat was along the lines of how well loved my boat has been! It was obvious it needed a new engine and Jim gave me the options along with his recommendations, which I appreciated from someone well versed in the business. I opted for a crate motor, a rebuilt Ford, and Jim kept me apprised throughout the process. He was conscientious of my budget and gave suggestions and his valued opinions. When I went out to Elsinore to pick it up, I had numerous mechanics and technicians come out to say hello, remark on my boat, which looked like a small dingy in comparison to the MUCH larger wakeboard boats. To me that demonstrated a genuine concern and care for my baby from more than just the service manager. Since the repair, which was June and July from this past summer, I have noticed small little details which they did, for no charge and with no fanfare...hitting the trailer lights connection with lube, checking the tandem axle trailer hubs, things like that. When they water tested my boat, they noticed some small leaks and repaired them...small things like that did not go unnoticed. After use this summer and fall I'd like to report my boat performed like when it was brand new! Exceptional customer service should be rewarded and I wanted to, perhaps out of the norm, tip the staff for such excellent service. They wouldn't accept it! The least I could do is write them an excellent review...tardy, but here it is. I highly recommend California Skier. If in the market for a new one, which I'm not, I would purchase one from them based on their service department alone. Thanks for the great work! read more

Service department was great! They solved our boat problem pretty quickly even though it was intermittent and tricky to diagnose. Cost was very reasonable and staff was very professional. read more

Called this dealership about a boat they had listed on Craigslist and their website to arrange a showing and ask questions. I live several hours away so I couldn't just stop by. I called and left messages three different times over ten days for Ben and NO response. On day 11 I called again Ben was still not available? And I was told someone had already filed a credit app to buy the boat and that's why I never heard back? So you've had a credit app out for 10 days??? but then she added if the other buyers don't get approved they will call me ?? Why didn't you call me after call 1 or 2 . Ok so I've bought many cars and a boat I have never heard of a credit app taking 10 days to approve or deny ? Lol I've bought a house and had a credit app done faster! Regardless I never got a call back until I pointed all of this out to the woman I talked to today And magically I finally got the call back.... I didn't pick up, keep your late call I will buy elsewhere! read more

I am not lying when I say we been in and out of California Skier for almost ten years looking at their boats. We already had owned a 2003 Mastercraft but liked to take "field trips" to see all the new models and options. We finally reached the point in our life where buying a new boat was looking more and more like a reality. We realized our reality a couple weeks ago when we became the proud owners of a new X23. Everyone at California Skier was professional and courteous to work with. read more

Just ordered a new 2016 MB B52 from these guys! They made the whole process easy, friendly, and most importantly....A GREAT PRICE! Ben definitely deserves A LOT of credit since he made this deal happen. If you're looking for a new Mastercraft or MB boat, this is the place to be. Heck, they even have a great selection of used boats on their lot....but the wifey "allowed" me to splurge. Can't wait for summer! read more

I purchased a used boat from Ben. He is very professional and quickly responds to calls and emails. He made sure I was taken care of and even stayed after-hours to deliver the boat to me when I was late arriving. The dealership is clean and the inventory is well taken care of. The dealership even has a pro-shop with every accessory you can imagine. I highly recommend California Skier and Ben! read more

Thank you Ben for helping me through every step to purchase my dream boat. Everyone on staff was helpful and nice to work with. Ben took the time to take us out on my new MB F22 and show me how everything works. Any issues I have I can email or call them and get a quick helpful response. Thanks again read more

The worst dealership I have ever found. You think I would have learned my lesson after purchasing multiple, brand new, Mastercraft boats. If the boat is in Havasu, ask them what you will need to do in order to get service anywhere near the area. Before you buy, ask them to see the customer complaints they have received. Ask them how many new boats they exchanged (yes, exchanged) because of problems that could not be resolved. You might want to ask the Mastercraft Factory what kind of complaints they have received about this dealership. This is unfortunate because the boats are really, really nice, but it is not worth the hassle of dealing with this dealership when you have a problem. Do your due diligence before you find yourself in bad situation. read more

These guys were great right after we bought our boat from them and spent a lot of money. But once we started doing maintenance like oil changes on her own and not paying their overpriced service department they completely did a 180 and stopped returning our calls. Stored the boat there a few Summers and they were supposed to clean it but brought it up to the lake completely filthy. I called them for 2 months with no returned calls. Ordered parts from them that never arrived. California skier has a monopoly in Southern California and they know it. They only care about how much money you are going to spend there and if you do not have deep pockets to give them dont expect to receive any sort of courtesy. read more