Thanks to Efren Soliz Jr., Casey Carmichael, and the rest of the Boat Specialists crew for their…read moreassistance in re-powering my 1980 BW Montauk! 90hp Yamaha

I had a great experience working with Efren Soliz while purchasing my Achilles inflatable boat. He…read morewas extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and patient with all of my questions. He also went above and beyond to help coordinate the shipping and make sure everything came together smoothly. I really appreciated his help throughout the entire process and would definitely recommend Efren!

Great weekend get away . Beautiful clean and quiet . Family atmosphere as well as it can be a…read morecouples atmosphere.

"JUST LOVE" I bought…read morea 1985 Pearson 36-2 sailboat in Ventura, and I'm so glad I did because I discovered Ventura Harbor Boatyard. And now if I ever need major work done or a haul-out, I'm coming here even if I have to motor all the way from my home port, Long Beach. Why? Well, there's some obvious superficial reasons such as the fact lay days are less expensive, and the yard lets you DIY. For the last, not only do they LET you DIY, they ENCOURAGE it. From what I've heard and seen, every other yard in SoCal at the very least discourages it, while many simply don't let you do any of your own work blaming their insurance. But the REAL reason VHB is so great is the people: everyone I encountered that worked at the yard--and I was there, working and living aboard my boat, for about two and a half weeks--was helpful, professional and friendly. Here's the list: -Mike, head of customer service. -Dale, foreman of paint and fiberglass. -Jose, head mechanic on the big boat side. -Brad, head mechanic on the small boat side. -Karen, head office administrator -Dale, main lift operator -Harry, supply guy -Nico, mechanic -Andy, mechanic -Chris, paint and fiberglass -Ibo, paint and fiberglass Hope I didn't miss anyone. A couple of examples of how great the people are there-- -Mike, head of customer service, steered me away from GPU packing when I ran it by him that that's what I was going to use for repacking my stuffing box. Sure enough, I looked it up and the graphite can react with some metals in drive shafts causing electrolysis (a kind of dissimilar metal corrosion). His many years in the boat repair business saved me a potentially expensive and even dangerous mistake. Plus, his interpretation of lay days was always in my favor. Just an all around good dude. -Dale, the paint and fiberglass foreman gave me a masterclass on fiberglass and HELPED ME patch my built in water tank. I'm an English teacher and his clear instructions and patient manner had me taking notes on ways I could improve in the classroom. A masterclass by a master craftsman at no charge. And both Dale and Mike showed me around the yard, gave me a tour of the yard's boat that they completely restored (keeping the original name because the previous owner explained to them he'd named the boat after his mother), and told me a bit of the storied history of the yard (some of it involves restoring famous classic wooden boats as well as helping big time YouTubers refit). I got an education and an irreplaceable experience. Their motto on their t-shirt says it all, "Just Love."

After both engine replacements as well as accessories many issues that ended up in a large…read moreinsurance claim. Never any follow up and once received payment left the state. Another neighbour who had major work done had same problem. Nick is very sincere when initially hiring to do the work.. another mechanic also did the work as I had to hire another mechanic to rectify all the problems.... This mechanic is " on the run "most times. Beware

Confirmed an appointment at 2pm today THREE times with the boss. I call one last time before…read moreshowing up, and another guy says... "Uhhh, today's not a good day. The scanner isn't here." Forget these guys. Go elsewhere.

Great staff and excellent facilities. Particular shout out to Alex, who keeps the premises pristine.read more

Great people! And a great location. I would recommend whole heartedly…read more Kkkkkklkkkknnn

If I were you, I'd get an underwater cam and see if these guys actually cleaned your boat. They…read moreare known for charging people for zincs they don't put on, and bottom cleaning charges for uncleaned boats. You ever go in the water under your boat and check? They count on that.

They are very professional and an excellent price! The staff is very helpful and efficient!read more

Wayne knows his stuff! He returned my call right away and was able to diagnose my engine issue in a…read morematter of minutes

Craig and team came to our home in Newbury Park to detail our boat. I was wondering if $400 was too…read moremuch after my husband set the appointment up. No, $400 is not too much! They were on time, worked tirelessly for hours and they knew exactly what they were doing. Our 20' boat looks absolutely brand new! I truly did not think this was even possible. I feel we actually got a bargain. Craig says he started this business 10 years ago and they do all sizes of boats, ocean or lake. We are extremely satisfied and very pleased with the professional work and the polite, friendly personality they displayed. I wish I had a before photo, but trust me, our boat has had the makeover of a lifetime. Look no further if your boat wants detailing. This business is the real deal. Thank you Craig and team, you are awesome!

Craig and his team did an excellent job detailing my boat. He also did an amazing job varnishing…read moreour Teak wood. Craig was always available by phone, and answered my questions thoroughly.

Nick is responsive, honest, and punctual. He does excellent work at a fair price…read more He Gel-coated and mounted an aluminum outboard bracket on my 20' Anderson Custom Boat- Any custom work you need done see this dude FIRST!