(SALES DEPARTMENT REVIEW ONLY) As all potential buyers of boats know, boat dealers are far and…read morefew. If your in SoCal, and want a Supra, Moomba, Tige or ATX boat (as of this review), Germaine Marine is your only option, and I would feel 100% confident with their dealership for sales or service. Our Experience: We were interested in a 100k value sports boat, and was interested in the ATX Brand. Unfortunately had a single bad experience with the dealer missing a demo, that ruined my families trust in their dealership, long enough, to give me time to drive further and check out my local MB Dealer "California Skier" in Lake Elsinore. I felt for the price I was looking to spend, I preferred an MB Sports Boat's fit and finish and wake over a Moomba or ATX. We ended up not completing a sale with Germaine Marine. In Conclusion: If I had unlimited money and wanted a top tier Sports Boat, I would buy a Supra LE from them in a heart beat. For the value boat I was looking for, they did not carry a brand I felt was superior, but would consider them if I was interested in a Moomba or ATX.

Called to get a price on a new power steering pump. Was told by Josh they only have parts for…read moreoutboards and don't work on I/O. Funny they did all my work on it a year ago to replace my outdrive.

Greg was amazingly patient with me. I'm a new boat owner and he took the time to answer my…read morequestions. Serviced my boat and his prices were great ! He earned me as a lifelong customer. I highly recommend them, they took their time and gave me excellent customer service.

If you all read this, please remember that most marine shops are scam artists. They know that your…read more"average" mechanic is not versed in marine motors or workings. Sell you on services that you would never know are done, and from my own experiences, fluids don't get changed, plugs don't get changed, & bigger issues are not addressed. I see that Greg is rude here from a couple reviews here and there, he may be curt, but he is dead honest & a busy man because of this. I sold a boat, it had several issues that I was not aware of, it needed fiberglass repairs. The new owner was new to anything boats & on my recommendation, not request, took the boat to GS Marine. I can promise you that this shop was more than reasonable with the repairs, kept me abrupt of what was needed, even asked me to come down to verify the issues, sent me photos and his office staff was very communicative, especially since I was not the owner & just the guy paying the bill to make this sale right. It turned into a full gut & flip of the hull. it cost me money, but I feel better knowing that GS marine did this repair, and the new owners got a better boat than I had. The Keel looked better than what I ever had. This is not the first I had dealt with GS, I have had several friends who have used this shop & will recommend Greg to my mother if she had a boat. If you are on the fence, feel free to message me, I will give you my phone number & much more detail.

Steve and his team made our 1st boat purchase an incredible experience. Jeff and Blake in the…read moreservice department executed a few upgrades and unraveled our initial confusion operating our new Mastercraft. We feel like we have these knowledgeable partners to facilitate the best experience. Thx guys!

This Marine is fantastic! Taylor (service advisor) communicates exceptionally well and they got our…read moreboat in and out fast. Highly recommend you take your boat here for service.

Great communication with Sy on the build. Pics and updates frequently. Next into rigging and…read moreinterior

SY says he negotiated with the franchise tax board and doesn't owe millions any more and may sue me…read morefor defamation. So I'm updating my review to be truthful. However, I still don't have my new boat. SY still isn't making my payments or refunding me my money on the new boat we purchased from him. He just has moved on and does nothing to help us with our situation caused by HIS subcontractor. We are out $100,000 and don't have our new boat!!! Don't give the guy any of your money!

I bought my boat from Inland Boat Center in March 2024 through Taylor and Mr. Hellman. At the time…read moreof sale, the experience was excellent--very responsive, very friendly, and full of assurances that made me feel confident doing business there. I purchased a 2021 Manitou Aurora for $32,000, which I still own and have only put about 30 hours on. A major part of that conversation was a trailer they agreed to sell me for $2,800 out the door. I was told it only needed brakes and that I would get a call when it was ready. I followed up several times and kept hearing delays, including that the wrong brakes had been installed and they needed more time. Eventually the communication stopped completely. Since then, no one has followed through, no one has updated me, and now the original agreement is treated as if it never happened. Instead, the only option presented is a new trailer for around $7,000. I also recently asked what they would offer if they bought the boat back. After paying $32,000 and barely using it, I was offered $16,000. Even getting that answer took repeated effort because emails and calls were ignored until I physically walked into the showroom. Service has been equally disappointing. When I bought the boat, I was specifically told that because I am a Canyon Lake customer they would arrange pickup and delivery for service. When I called recently, I was told there is now a $200 transportation charge and that I would need to take it up with Taylor. I texted Taylor directly again and still received no response. I was also quoted around $1,000 for a basic oil change and impeller replacement, while other boat service centers quoted substantially less for the same work. I have been in sales for over 20 years, and one thing I understand clearly is that customer service after the sale matters more than the sale itself. What stands out most here is how dramatically the customer experience changed once the transaction was complete. Before the purchase, communication was immediate. After the purchase, promises became difficult to verify, follow-up became almost nonexistent, and basic customer service became a struggle. For anyone considering buying here: document everything, get every commitment in writing, and do not rely on verbal promises alone. Based on how this has been handled, I would not purchase from Inland Boat Center again, and I would not recommend that friends, family, or anyone I know buy or service a boat there.

I bought my boat from Inland Boat Center in March 2024 through Taylor and Mr. Hellman. At the time…read moreof sale, the experience was excellent--very responsive, very friendly, and full of assurances that made me feel confident doing business there. I purchased a 2021 Manitou Aurora for $32,000, which I still own and have only put about 30 hours on. A major part of that conversation was a trailer they agreed to sell me for $2,800 out the door. I was told it only needed brakes and that I would get a call when it was ready. I followed up several times and kept hearing delays, including that the wrong brakes had been installed and they needed more time. Eventually the communication stopped completely. Since then, no one has followed through, no one has updated me, and now the original agreement is treated as if it never happened. Instead, the only option presented is a new trailer for around $7,000. I also recently asked what they would offer if they bought the boat back. After paying $32,000 and barely using it, I was offered $16,000. Even getting that answer took repeated effort because emails and calls were ignored until I physically walked into the showroom. Service has been equally disappointing. When I bought the boat, I was specifically told that because I am a Canyon Lake customer they would arrange pickup and delivery for service. When I called recently, I was told there is now a $200 transportation charge and that I would need to take it up with Taylor. I texted Taylor directly again and still received no response. I was also quoted around $1,000 for a basic oil change and impeller replacement, while other boat service centers quoted substantially less for the same work. I have been in sales for over 20 years, and one thing I understand clearly is that customer service after the sale matters more than the sale itself. What stands out most here is how dramatically the customer experience changed once the transaction was complete. Before the purchase, communication was immediate. After the purchase, promises became difficult to verify, follow-up became almost nonexistent, and basic customer service became a struggle. For anyone considering buying here: document everything, get every commitment in writing, and do not rely on verbal promises alone. Based on how this has been handled, I would not purchase from Inland Boat Center again, and I would not recommend that friends, family, or anyone I know buy or service a boat there.

The best boat shop around hands down. Great service. Great work, very knowledgeable.Nice…read morefamily-owned I been coming here for years. highly recommended

Johnson Marine delivered the kind of service that is rare today. The mother and son duo really took…read morethe time to help me with my outboard questions, treated me with respect and handled everything with genuine care. There was nothing rushed, nothing scripted, and they got the job done. They appear to provide honest work and definitely made sure I left with my problem solved. I appreciate that they are a long-standing family business. You can feel it in the way they operate. They show pride in what they do, they stand behind their work, and they treat people the right way. Do not let any negative reviews distract you. They truly do not reflect the real experience this family provides. My experience was superb, helpful, and genuine. I am certain that they do not receive the recognition that they deserve but at least this review - from the heart - can communicate to future customers that you really are in good hands when you come to this business for whatever you need.

All around great service and experience. As a new boat…read moreowner 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.

Ben and Scott are both great. They go above and beyond with their customer service. They both have…read moregreat 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.

I wanted to add my voice to the praise for Mariners and for agent Steve Hughson in particular. I…read morerecently completed the purchase of a beautiful boat in less than a month between my first viewing and closing the deal. Besides being knowledgeable and a genuinely nice guy, Steve was extremely responsive to my wish to have the boat by the upcoming 4th of July holiday. The deal was completely transparent and went without a hitch, and Steve even offered to accompany me out on the water after the sale to help me get familiarized with the new vessel. I'm really grateful for the attention they gave to my deal and I can't say enough positive things about this great company.

Simply put - if you want to have the best fishing trip possible, look no further than these guys…read more We caught more fish than we could store and the captain was so approachable, friendly and experienced as you could ask for. Make sure to ask for Chris to be your captain! Already planning my next trip! Thanks Mariner's team and special thanks to Chris.

From a customer to part of the family! Family style shop that does repair and sales of outboards!read more

I got a used motor and it went bad within the 30 day warranty. Brad offered to trade it in for…read moresame brand (Johnson) and same horsepower (115) for a newer year, 1986 for a 1989. Sounded good to me. Unfortunately for me, this engine blew out while I was starting it in my drive way. It was about 3 months past the warranty, I called Brad to take a look at it to find out what was wrong and have it fixed. He took a look at it and then never got back to me. I called Elio and he told me Brad didn't want work on it and it was probably my fault it went out. WTF. That was in February. Now I got to get someone else to fix it and need to get them info on it. So I go look up serial number. Turns out this Johnson was not an 89, it was 1979. My impression of their used outboard business is this: They get the motors working, slap it on your boat, and hope it lasts past the 30 day warranty. I am super disappointed. I could say more but I am done typing. Check my profile. I never leave reviews. I felt my experience with Amber Marine was so bad I felt compelled to leave this review. They suck. I am attaching pic of my receipt and picture of serial number of motor.