I'm incredibly happy I found H and M Marine. Before working…read morewith them, I used to handle my own boat maintenance or worse, take my boats to other shops that turned out to be total nightmares. My last experience before finding H and M was horrific; a faulty wiring job left me broken down and stranded. H and M completely turned that around. They not only fixed all the mistakes from the previous shop, but also installed a kicker motor and completed a long list of upgrades I'd been wanting for a while. Everything was done cleanly, efficiently, and with a high level of craftsmanship. Shane is a total badass. He's clearly an expert, and it shows in the quality of work he and his team deliver. I run a quality-oriented construction company myself, so I know what it takes to do a job right and I can confidently say H and M Marine is the real deal. I live in Martinez, and I'll gladly make the drive every time I need work done, no question. I'm already making a list of projects for the off-season. If you're looking for top-tier workmanship at a fair price from people who genuinely care about what they do, look no further. These guys are awesome.

First interaction with H&M was to purchase a new Yamaha outboard to repowered our Grady White. More…read moreboat work was done in addition to just hanging a new engine. The price for work completed was fair. Covid hit hard and I believe we were the last boat done before they temporarily closed. Ethan was very professional and did the best he could communicating with us during difficult times. I'll focus on recent major work I had done to install new electronics on a newer Grady I purchased. I had planned to install myself, but the project was a it more complicated and involved than I wanted to tackle. I had already purchased a new Garmin chartplotter/fishfinder and radar, along with new antennae's, mounts, and lights. I approached Shane, Ethan's partner, about installing what I had in addition to new Yamaha gauges, all new Yamaha wiring and network cables/components to make Command Link compatible, remove and replace new hydraulic steering lines, R&R helm, install new throttle and shift cables, install Starboard to replace damaged wood (one piece I had Tap Plastic custom fabricate using old piece as template). After initial agreement Shane came back saying he needed to charge a "corkage fee" because I did not purchase the all Garmin products from him. I apologized and explained they have already been purchased from West Marine. I have seen their install work and was impressed, so I paid the additional $500 fee. I found out about the retail pricing when I also purchased from H&M a Standard horizon VHF and another Garmin MFD , priced $100 and $500 more than WM. I also supplied the the LED deck and spreader lights, VHF antennas with mounts, radar pedestal, GPS antenna, VHF loudhailer, and I had a custom stainless navigation light mount fabricated. An estimated 2 weeks turned into 2 months. I get they have a yard packed with boats, and luckily I have another boat I used during that time almost daily. Boat is done. Custom flush mounted electronics are beautiful! Super clean wiring with wires neatly concealed in the radar arch. New MFD shows all engine functions. Love it. Total bill was over $11k. Ouch. That's not including what I purchased prior. Now the not so good. Picked up boat and launched 2 days later. Load gear at O dark thirty, go to start, nothing. Batteries seemed ok. Tilt and lights all ok. No crank. Bypass neutral start but check engine light and won't run above idle. I call H&M and tell them the issue. I am told the motor needs to be hooked up to shop computer and diagnostics done. I find internet instances where a low battery, not faulty, will cause the issue I am having. I relay info to H&M owner who replies he has never heard of such a thing in all his years of servicing. I ask him to throw it in a charger and see before dumping money into computer and replacing a TPS he thinks is the cause. I also question the neutral start switch as something they may have done since they replaced throttle and shift cables. "Impossible, we only changed the cables". A week later I get the call. Yes, surprisingly topping the batteries off worked. Never saw that before. Oh yeah, we fixed the NSS. No charge. (Later I get bill for over $400 for checking if code reoccurred) Good Very nice custom install of electronics. Wiring through arch very clean. Location Bad Did not top batteries. Suggest to top off if boat sits or extensive electrical work done. Cabin had debris like wood shavings, old caulk, and wire insulation strippings. Shop reply per email was, "it was better than it was." Really? Old radio bracket left mounted in cabin. Factory livewell switch was removed and replaced with new spreader light switch. Now how do I turn on baitwell pump? So far after 2 emails issue still Unresolved! Typical upsell. Hydraulic leak at SeaStar helm. Not hose or fittings. Owner recommended replace entire helm. I mention I've experienced this and has been steering shaft seal. Simple fix. He strongly suggested updating new hoses and if replaced steering shaft seal no guarantee. O-ring replacement worked to his surprise, and I was charged to remove old hydraulic lines and install new ones. I physically installed radar dome on the arch using a short pedestal. Owner and installer both said it didn't look right on it, and if I towed a lot better clearance without. Advised mounting it flush to arch, and the installer would purchase it for his hardtop on his own boat. Paid $120 new, sold for $50, and was charged a removal and reinstall fee. There's more, but I'll stop here. No marine mechanic is perfect. I have taken my boats to all of the major dealers in the Bay Area for the last 4 decades, and have had issues with all of them. Not just minor complaints, but straight up pay for Job and not fixed! I'd give H&M 3.5 stars if I could. I do love their install work, and looking at my every time I'm on the boat looking at my dash and using my new electronics makes me happy. Happiness just comes at a cost

Exceptional Boat Buying Experience with Skip! Skip made our…read moreboat buying journey smooth, stress-free, and even fun. He's knowledgeable, honest, and incredibly thorough--guiding us through every step with care and professionalism. From the first showing to final paperwork, Skip was always available, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping us find and buy the perfect boat. Highly recommend Skip and Oceanic Yacht Sales.

Contracted with Oceanic Yachts in mid-October 2023. Selected "Skip" Johnson as my agent at the…read morebrokerage. Skip and Oceanic did a fabulous job for me. The boat sold in late December 2023. Had an early offer that failed, followed by a solid buyer and a really smooth sales process. They did ALL the work. I am in the East Bay and never had to make a trip to the boat in Sausalito. Skip and crew took care of sea tests, taking the boat out of the water for a survey, the whole deal. Could not be happier with the constant contact from Skip and the backing of Oceanic. GREAT experience. I picked the right boat broker!

Mark is a straight shooter. I called about a couple of listings, and he did not hesitate to let me…read moreknow they probably weren't the right fit for me, and how I intended to use the boat, saving me a good deal of time and money in flying up to see the boats, or paying someone else to look at the, for me. I would not hesitate to do business with him in the future.

Mark is incredible. He was fantastic to work with and went above and beyond his role as the…read moreseller's broker to help us (the buyers.) My husband and I live outside of CA and made a purchase of a sailboat from afar after traveling in for the survey and sea trial. I couldn't imagine buying a boat anywhere else because Mark was so organized and on top of everything. I highly recommended working with Mark of Marotta Yachts. 10/10 experience.

I can't say enough good things about Dukes. It's so much fun to drop in and look for bits and bobs…read morefor the boat. They have every sort of shackle, winches in many sizes, stanchions, a few clothes, gauges, and quite a selection of wooden helm wheels, just to name a few of the treasures. Michael is incredibly helpful: whether you're looking for a replacement part, a referral for repairs, or knowledge about boats, he's your guy. He friendly and a good teacher. He shared with me how to quickly assess critical quality issues on a boat when shopping for one, when to walk away, and when to run. Great prices, fun stuff, truly good service. Drop in if only to explore a veritable marine parts museum, peppered with unique maritime treasures.

This is a fantastic place to search for those nautical treasures... If you are looking for…read moreadventure in Sausalito--don't forget to visit Duke's Chandlery!

I have nothing but great things to say about both locations Sausalito and Alameda Club Nautique and…read morethe experience we have had while getting BBC Certified. We absolutely recommend CN for a steady journey of proper education and experiences getting certified with awesome qualified instructors. Having had no sailing experience or even interest prior, my friend convinced me to sign up with her and begin this journey of courses, tests and certifications to open doors to a future I never imagined. I had no reason to say no so we signed on and the excitement began. It took us almost a year but we are now BBC Certified and ready to travel! She has plans to continue to Coastal Passage Making and even Offshore Passage Making, while I am content with destination pleasure sailing :) Everyone in both offices and all of our instructors have been amazing in all aspects of their program.... communication, instruction, preparation, encouragement, and most importantly... safety! And the boats! We have been spoiled with the nicest boats in the bay! If you're shopping around for sailing programs trying to find the right club... this one is definitely the right choice. Thanks CN!

After extensive research and 22 years of sailing/powerboating in SF Bay, I can confidently say that…read moreClub Nautique is the premium place to charter a sailboat or powerboat.  The US Sailing Classes is a great format too for newer sailors and powerboaters.  My family and I have spent 60 days on the water in the last 12 months with CN and it's definitely a professionally-run operation. The best thing you will find is the fleet condition ... nowhere else will you be able to charter 1-3 year-old boats that are maintained, clean, and shiny.  Think electronic instruments, autopilot, climate control, powered winches (on the larger boats), and bluetooth audio systems inside and out.  The presentation and feeling of a premium charter is unparalleled.  The staff are serious about their jobs; the owners of the business treat boats and members with prompt, service-oriented action. As far as pricing goes, I've also been a part of other clubs in the SF Bay and CN is on the higher end for a reason.  The CN boats are nice and you won't be sailing on 20-year old boats with inoperable systems that are accepted as normal.  There is always fleet availability via an online booking system.  The community is great and getting like-minded crew or joining social events has been easy for my family. Other reviewers have complained about having to pay for expensive repairs and this is a good chance for an active CN member to tell it to you straight.  The boats are owned by fellow club members and if someone broke something on your boat, wouldn't you want it fixed too?  For new boaters, please be aware that everything on a boat costs way more than you think it does because most parts do not benefit from large economies of scale like the auto industry.  Things require individualized labor to repair and as any boat owner will tell you, it's never simple because ... it's a boat.  Sailing and powerboating is fun, but with it comes an associated spend. Both Sausalito and Alameda bases are excellent. Enjoy and be safe on the water.

Ryan did an over the top job dialing in my wakeboard boat for the summer. He exceeded my…read moreexpectations regarding service and did it in a timely manor! Not only do they do a killer job and are knowledgeable BUT they now also carry my fav detailing products (BOAT BLING)! Thanks Guys!

I work for a billion dollar company in the East Bay that has a small fleet of boats that I recently…read moretook responsibility for after taking on a special assignment. Unfortunately the boats weren't in 100% efficient working order and apparently our scheduled maintenance wasn't getting done as well as we had hoped. When our maintenance department started falling behind we decided to look to outside vendors to maintain the boats. Needless to say we couldn't find one to our liking locally. It was then passed onto our planning department to try and find someone who is a "Yamaha authorized dealer" since we use Yamaha motors. Our search brought us to Park Presidio Marine located on the other side of the Bay. Luckily for us, PPM was willing to come over to us and take a look at our boats and come up with a plan to service our boats at our facility. It's now been 8 weeks and 4 visits since we first made contact with PPM and I can't say enough good things our how this is working out. Ryan has been able to get 2 of our boats back up to working order. He listens to my concerns and addresses them quickly. From what I've heard, our planning department is now expecting to try and purchase a 250 HP replacement motor and have them mount it on our twin motored 32 footer. I'll be sure to write up another review about how that goes, but so far we are very satisfied with PPM. Keep doing what your doing Gary and Ryan!

i was very disappointed in the stack pack Robin had made for me. the fit was terrible which was a…read moreresult of poor communication between Robin and myself. I excuse myself somewhat since I'm a boat owner and not a professional sailmaker. Robin's instructions were terrible and I questioned him before authorizing the the order but relying on his reassurance I ordered the stack pack for my 50 foot catamaran which was in Puerto Vallarta Mexico. I picked up the stack pack in Sausalito and. brought to PV. it was HUGE and fit like stink. Long story short, Robin agreed to pay half the cost to recut the cover but it's still over size and can never be made to fit right. Another gripe; the hardware he provided was way too small. When I told him, he said he provides the same size lazy jack lines to all size boats regardless of size. To me, that's ridiculous. Would you use the same size halyard on a 50 foot catamaran as a 20 foot Hobie Cat? After decades in the business Robin has mastered one thing....excuses.. JJ Catamaran Ziva just

Robin needs to hang up his hat and retire. Worst customer service ever experienced. Project was…read morewell overdue and over charged from original estimate. Horrible communication. Do yourself a favor and go to another loft like North across the street!

I loved being a member for over four years and used it all the time, mainly out of the Sausalito…read morelocation. It was well run, had clean boats, and great staff working the dock.

Reciprocal member from Rhode Island. Took a boat out last week. Been a member for 10+ years with…read moremany reciprocal usages in different locations. This location is GRADE A. Boat was clean, dock member Ethan was fantastic, He made me feel very welcome as a reciprocal member. Thank you! Steven G.

We enjoyed our second sail on The Schooner Freda B out of Sausalito tonight. It was a perfectly…read morewonderful sunset sail on SF Bay. Previously, we took the Freda B on the Wildlife Morning Sail in 2024, which was also fantastic. What makes the Freda B special is the crew. The vessel itself is gorgeous--even the "head" is great! From the moment you board and are greeted by the crew, you know you're in good hands. The safety instructions are thorough, and the crew immediately puts you at ease before setting off. Whether you have a clear night or a little fog (like tonight), the skies are beautiful, the Golden Gate Bridge is magical, and San Francisco twinkles in the distance. The crew meets your every need with kindness, excellent service, and genuine interest in you as a passenger. They're also an interesting bunch--just ask them about themselves! Hot (chocolate!) and cold beverages are available for purchase, including adult beverages. For out of towners...Wear and bring layers. Jacket + sweater/fleece, long pants, beanie hat, gloves if you have them. Blankets available onboard. This is SF Bay 12 months a year - always chilly and the sail is worth every layer of clothing. We celebrated my birthday tonight, and it was perfect. Thank you!

The Freda B and its crew took our dream of a wedding on a sailboat and made it into a reality. The…read morecaptain was prepared, thoughtful, and ready to help us with all of our needs. The crew was all smiles, good cheer, and skillful work. They carefully crafted an amazing experience, allowing us to get married with the Golden Gate Bridge and the bay as our backdrop. We could not have asked for a more magical wedding.