Had a problem with my outboard and boat specialists was able to get me in within a few days. Pablo…read morewas very friendly and quickly diagnosed my problem and then fixed it for a fair price. Good trustworthy and knowledgeable shop. Asked one of the workers about a hook missing on my trailers emergency brake and one of the guys gave it to me for free. Good people

I am having a horrible experience. I called around and got quotes from a few places for a dual axel…read moretrailer. Boat specialist beat all the quotes ans said it would be ready in a month. So i paid my deposit and stared waiting. After a month and a few days after the date i was told it would be ready i called and was told it was told then that it wasn't ready yet and it was going to be another month. I reluctantly kept my order because i didnt want to start this whole process with someone else at this point (even though kokopelie said they would have a trailer ready and delivered to my house in 4 weeks). After the next month passed called and they said it was going to be 2 more weeks. Disappointed again i kept waiting. After about 10 days they called and said its here. So the next day i drove from davis to richmond (3 hours) only to be show a trailer with only 1 axel. Idk how someone else didnt notice this before me but i cost me a tank of gas and 6 hours of driving. Then after another week of not having any idea whats going on they finally tell me that there is a trailer in Washington and that there is a truck going up there as we speak to pick it up and that it will be here next monday and i can pick it up tuesday. Im writing this on that tuesday right now. I just talked to them and they are now telling me that the manufacturer is making it right now and it will be here early next week. Idk if i even believe it. Ive missed 3 months of this el niño fishing so far waiting for this.

Boats are expensive to maintain, so it's important to trust that your boatyard is reasonable and…read morecompetent. My boat has been in and out of a number of North Bay yards over the past 30 years, and Bay Marine is the one I trust. Each item in their work orders is either a fixed price or an accurate, reasonable estimate that they usually come in under. If additional work is needed they ask for a change order. Jaime keeps me in the loop as they work through issues. I can get at the boat 24/7 if necessary while it's in the yard. I used to get a bottle of wine along with my bill from KKMI, and it was the most expensive wine I ever got. Bay Marine has good communication, prices no higher than they have to be, and an always filled candy dish in the office. Good enough for me.

A big thank you to Rolph my PM on Picaroon. He went above and beyond to help fix a few tricky…read moreproblems on my Cape Dory CD 30. This is a 1981 boat and new parts are hard to find especially on the Volvo Penta MD7A which they stopped producing in 1983. I'm back sailing and enjoying the bay again .. thanks Rolph.

The guys at the shop totally solved my mileage problem on my 1986 Century ski boat. Just a few…read morequestions and the new prop was ordered. Very professional and courteous. Thanks again. You guys rock.

These guys are great! They fixed my brand new Merc Bravo-1 Labbed prop, after I pulled a…read moreboneheaded move (left prop on engine cover, then later opened engine hatch). It's a very thin SS prop, and this couldn't have been easy. But these guys know they're doing! Due to the fall, one of the blades got bent. They fixed the blade, checked the pitch, balanced my prop and then polished it. And their prices are very reasonable. This place has new owners. I think they've been there ~1 year. A couple of young guys, with fantastic attitudes, and very customer friendly. They both have lots of experience working on props. So, I'd recommend just paying attention to reviews for the last year or so. I'd HIGHLY recommend them. I think you'll agree if you visit them with any prop issues...

This is under new ownership, I had called them a few years ago to replace the windows in my dodger…read moreon my sailboat. The windows had yellowed and cracked from the sun, the boat is 20 years old. He did a great job for a decent price. This time I needed a new cover for the helm and electronics in the cockpit. After a few attempts at velcro and self repair when the zipper went out, I finally decided it was time for a new cover. Bill came out and really spent his time measuring and making a pattern instead of just taking the old one for measurements. We couldn't match the green color (that I never really liked) so I picked Gray that blended well with the green from the dodger. Then he emailed me some samples for trim and I picked dark gray. I just got back from the boat...it looks GREAT!! I'm so happy with it!!! I noticed they don't have a Yelp page, I wanted to make sure and write up a positive review since I was very happy with the whole process and the results. As many other boat owners would know, sometimes things don't go so well in the marine industry.

We ordered .a cover for out Scamp travel trailer on October 5. We were told they would ship it…read moreNovember 16. We checked online to see what the delay was on November 30 and saw that it had not shipped yet. We called December 1 and they told us it would ship on December 4. Woops! December 7 checked online and still hadn't shipped. There business department is clearly much more organized as they were quick to charge our credti card for over $500 on October 8.

I couldn't be more pleased with Helmut's Volvo Penta Marine service! I purchased a used 2001Four…read moreWinns H200 with the 5.0 Gi / Volvo Penta SX out-drive. It was going to be my "project boat" for the summer. It turned out to be a much bigger project that I first thought but Helmut's service manager, Giancarlo Schiano and his colleague Eddie were fantastic! They made me feel like my little boat was the most important project in the yard! Communication was excellent. Text messages, email and phone calls kept me informed all along the way. The best part, Giancarlo assigned one Technician to lead the engine/outdrive work so he always had the big picture. This is a big deal. The quality of the workmanship was great! They had all the parts in stock, no delays! For the professional engineering quality, fantastic warranty and super customer service, this is where you want your boat serviced!!

Parking is difficult and it is a rough neighborhood. The missing letter from the sign on the wall…read moreand the customer-bashing spilling over from the other room were a little off-putting. Expect to pay more than you will anywhere else. Plus side=lots of parts.

I made a call to Ken because I needed a Yamaha generator. He was very nice on the phone and had…read morewhat I needed. He directed me to his new location in Richmond, CA (he is no longer in Marin). We made arrangements for me to pick up the generator at his new address (651 South 15th Street, Richmond CA 94804). At first, I wasn't sure I was at the correct location because I was looking at a dirt lot with a truck parked on it. But yes, that is where he is located. I now have what I need and know who I can count on for future service/purchases. Four stars only because he doesn't take credit cards and doesn't have an office (yet!) as he is still in the process of settling into his new location. Happy to upgrade to 5 stars when he gets it all together. Love his dogs!

Buyer beware !!!!…read more This man is not to be trusted !!!! I purchased a motor on this mans recommendations and when it didn't even fit my boat he wanted nothing to do with me the next day. His emails changed at every turn, he even went against his prior advice in past emails ? Of course this was after the sale and now I have a motor sitting unused in my garage. My motor has never touch water and now I am at a loss. I would highly warn anyone doing business with this shady character - and watch out for the sketchy dogs too !!!!! I have been in contact with Yamaha and am filing a formal complaint against this establishment

Central valley marine is a great store Danny has help me finance a couple boats over the years…read morenothing but accolades for the place their service departments OK but central valley marine that the sales department is nothing short of stellar talk to Danny he'll take care of you.

Super happy with my purchase of my 2018 Malibu 22mxz from CVM. Danny was upfront and didn't try and…read morejerk me around on the price like the other dealer i went to. The service dept is top notch. All the guys there are great. They got my boat in and serviced quick. I had a few warranty issues that they went above and beyond on to take care of me since i had a trip coming up. Overall a great place to deal with and i would highly recommend buying and getting your boat serviced by Central Valley Marine.

Very good service with timely communication. Spent time showing what was the problem and further…read morewalked through the completion of repair. Upon completion did a quality ck to insure the job was completed.

Carlos is an excellent mechanic. He was super responsive, friendly and informative. Got our 30 year…read moreold boat with a 5.7L alpha one mercruiser up and running quickly. Highly recommended!

Gavin is knowledgeable, creative, and careful. He understood our specific needs with a sentimental…read morevintage boat, and proposed solutions until we found the right fit. It's clear he has a wealth of experience and practical knowledge, and was treating our boat with the care he would for his own. He was easy to communicate with, trustworthy, and professional. We will hire Gavin again. If you need help, call second chance marine. So glad to have someone we trust moving forward.

From the owner: Boat trouble? Or do you just need basic maintenance performed? We offer water pump replacement,…read morefuel pump replacement, 100-hour service, drive maintenance, as well as trailer service and repairs. Book today and get your boat ready for the water! We also perform pre purchase surveys as well. Give us a call at 707-326-7964