I came to Boat Specialists to purchase a new trailer. Not only did they have a great selection of…read moretrailers, they had them IN STOCK which is unheard of in these times. Kyle, the sales person I was dealing with is fantastic. He has a great attitude, very knowledgeable and extremely responsive. Kyle got my trailer all taken care of on the business end and then turned me over to the service department to complete the work. Everyone in the service department is top notch. This has been the only boat repair service that I've ever left happy. All of the guys in the service department are very helpful and friendly, which I am not used to when dealing with boat people. They gave me a tour of their entire facility which is new, indoors and quite large. All of their repairs seem to happen in a large, clean and fully stocked Costco sized warehouse. They even have a fiberglass shop and paint booth. This place is fully stocked with Outboards, general boat gear and everything you could possibly need. It's extremely clean and well organized. Like anywhere else that's top notch, you might pay just a little more but it's definitely worth it. Worth it enough that I was inclined to write this review over a boat trailer. If you want a quality product with quality service to back it up, these guys are definitely who you want to go to. Also, they also included a complimentary torque wrench to keep the wheels properly torqued. They'll show you how to use it if you don't know how.

*** Some parts of my…read moreexperience here? Terrific !!! Some parts of my experience here - not so terrific YMMV Purchased a new, (smaller) Zodiac as a tender Thought about a purchasing a "larger vessel" here, pivoted to another option Ventura is fortunate to have this showroom and dealer in town. . .. ...

They went out of their way to get me the part even after regular business hours…read more Very knowledgeable and helpful!

Steve is great and has a wealth of knowledge on everything yanmar. If you can't find a part he will…read moreand if you need to know how to do something he will guide you on how to do it.

Alan took care of my boat quickly and was up front about all costs. Additionally I was treated…read morerespectfully with all my questions answered. Thank you!!!

Many people only give negative reviews but my experience wirh PMR was terrific. They assigned me…read moreJohn to service my injectors and he was all about the business. He allowed me to learn so next time I could do myself. On time and prompt. Offered tips on my Volvo and never once trying to pad the bill. 41 year old Volvo running like new!! Highly recommended.

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!

From the owner: The Ultimate Custom Boat Experience At 805 Marine and Rozsa…read moreCustom Boats, we don’t just build boats—we craft experiences. From the first sketch to the final polish, every boat we create is a reflection of your vision. We specialize in extreme modifications and complete overhauls, transforming your existing boat into a true masterpiece. Whether it’s enhancing performance, upgrading design, or tailoring every detail to your needs, we turn your ideas into reality. But we don’t stop there. We’re also pushing the limits of design with our Rozsa 22 hull mold—a new standard in custom boat building. Our boats are second to none in their class, offering unmatched comfort, performance, and longevity on the water. With endless design possibilities and complete freedom of layout, we build more than just boats—we build your dream boat. Any design. Any layout. Anything you can imagine. At 805 Marine and Rozsa Custom Boats, if you can dream it, we can build it.

From pick up to delivery, this company is right on! Affordable, done right, professional and very…read moreboat user friendly! Way to go guys! I have used local boat yards for along time, until I found The Boat Specialists! I would never use a boat yard again! They cannot compare or compete with them!

BUYERS BEWARE!!! Ive…read moreactually really wanted to write a positive review and held off since July 2025 to allow Boat Specialist to resolve all the issues Ive had with them. But today, after 6 months I'm at the end of my patience and since some of you are praising James Doer, then some of you know who manages the Service Department. I bought a brand new 2025 Ranger Tug R23 or at least I thought I did, but since there was crap in the holding tank when I received it, Im starting to think it was used. I paid for a Radar to be installed before it was delivered. When the boat was delivered to me in the Marina, immediately I discovered the radar I paid to have installed did not work. The water pump didn't work. I got 1 key when it should be 2. The holding tank had crap in it. The solar system charger didn't work. The outboard motor sat in the water in full lift and there was no bottom paint to protect it even when I paid for bottom paint to be applied to the boat. The excuse for that was the Buyer needed to ask for it...How would a Bulyer know the outboard motor wouldnt come out the water fully? The Service Dept agreed to trailer the boat back to fix the Radar and fix the water pump and all issues Ive identified and advised it can be done when the boat comes back in for the 20 hr breaking in service, which I agreed would be a good time. When it finally was picked up for service and returned 1 month later, the boat was returned but did not have the bottom paint on the outboard that I had agreed to pay additionally for. Before the boat was taken off their trailer, I spoke to James Doer who promised he would trailer it back to do the bottom paint as it should had been done before it was returned to me. So again he advised I can use my boat and then later he'll work out a time to trailer it back to finish the bottom paint that they had forgotten to have done. Few weeks later, Boat Specialist trailers my boat back to their shop to do the bottom paint on the motor and I also paid to have some service done on my Bow Thrusters and Windless Anchor... 3 weeks later my boat was returned from BS and put back into the water and as their delivery guy pushed us off from the dock, we discovered the Bow Thruster didnt work! It was supposed to be fixed, but again BS does NOT verify that repairs were actually completed. Again James Doer said he'll send a tech out in a few weeks to repair it. Yet again, I've been patient with Boat Specialist. I waited for the tech to come out and they did repair the Bow Thruster several weeks later. Just as I thought every issue had been resolved, there's more. What's the problem now? I just learned the 20 hr break-in service that was supposed to have been done the first time Boat Specialist trailered my boat back to fix the Radar and other issues was never done! My boat is at its 50 hr service alert and I now discovered Boat Specialist never did the 20 hr break-in. Is it fair from the multiple instances where this Service Department failed to complete work that they were suppose to do for me to say that the people managing it has FAILED and do not give a rip for our boats in their shop? I have asked that Boat Specialist do the right thing, but as he claimed that theres no written record that I asked for the 20 hr service to be done, he has decided to not recall that we spoke on the phone that I wanted the 20 hr break-in service...today he just conveniently forgot that request was made because he forgot to have it done months ago and returned my boat anyways. If the Service Department's performance is any measure of how Boat Specialist ensures their product is quality and their service is aimed to satisfy customers, then they have failed at least me... If I am that one unlucky person to have the WORST experience dealing with them... I whole heartedly hope you will not be the next. Or perhaps I am one of many... BUYER BEWARE!!!! GOOD LUCK. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND. Dont let the charm and smiles fool you.

Vince's team at Marine Solutions did a great job at getting my Raymarine and B&G networks to talk…read moreto each other after others said it couldn't work. Highly recommend.

From the owner: Marine Solutions for boat repairs and electronic installation in Ventura County serving Oxnard,…read moreChannel Islands Harbor, Ventura and Santa Barbara, providing quality boat repair and services at reasonable prices. We have a Full Service metal shop and wood shop. In addition to general boat repairs and maintenance, we offer electrical work, trouble shooting, electronics installation, fiberglass repair, construction and design. All our work is guaranteed, we pride ourselves on fixing your vessel right in a timely manner. Open Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. 805-258-3980

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.

Scott installed new Susuki outboards on my Whaler - now it runs quieter and faster than ever. Plus…read morehe saved me thousands by accepting mu old two stroke engines as part of a Susuki rebate deal. Highly recommended.

I handle the maintenance and repair for approx 10 small outboard motors for my sailing club. When…read moreI can't figure it out, I take it to Specialty. They have always treated me fairly. Sometimes takes a little longer to complete than I would like, but I've never asked for a "rush" or a priority response. Scott is an honest and responsive guy.

This company has been incredible and, dare I say, life-changing. I hired VBS because I inherited a…read moresailboat that was run down and that I had no idea how to use. Although on boats my entire life, I was never responsible for one and I was intimidated. The owner, Captain Jair, met with me and developed an effective plan to diagnose and make the repairs, as well as to teach me how to Captain my own vessel. His lessons were, and continue to be, practical, educational and experiential. The repairs were made with common sense, which saved me SOO much time and money. Ventura Boating Services is amazing and hands-down I would recommend them to anyone who owns a boat or who even just enjoys boating and wants to learn more.

Needed new batteries and a little service on VERY short notice. Steve and his team came through…read more They'll be handling all my watercraft work from here on out.