I bought a Nautique G23 from Sun Country Marine in Newport Beach during COVID, when boats were in…read morehigh demand and inventory was tight. Despite the circumstances, the experience was outstanding from start to finish. Derek, my sales rep, was professional, responsive, and great to work with. The business office secured me a fantastic loan rate and handled a complex registration process with ease--they registered the boat in Arizona so I could run legally with an AZ number on Lake Havasu, while still sending all billing and documentation to my home in Newport Coast, CA. They made a potentially complicated process completely smooth. Mike, the owner, was hands-on throughout the deal. It's rare to see an owner so involved, and it really shows in the way this dealership operates. Since the purchase, I've been working with Jim, the General Manager and Service Manager at Sun Country Marine in Lake Havasu, and he's been awesome. Whether it's routine service or helping in a pinch--like the time I rolled through on a Saturday with a dead battery--Jim gets it done. He swapped in two new batteries on the spot and had me back on the water in no time. That kind of service is hard to find. Sun Country Marine is a top-tier dealership with a team that truly cares. From Newport Beach to Lake Havasu, they've taken great care of me, and I highly recommend them to anyone in the market for a boat or reliable service. -- Troy Barnes, Newport Coast, CA

Would recommend this dealership to anyone and everyone. Michael made the process very effortless…read morefor our first boat purchase. We left this dealership knowing we were given the best deal and received the best support. Thank you to Jourdan as well for making the financial side of the purchase seem seamless. 10/10 experience.

Jack and Jay were amazing. I brought my boat here after having a year long nightmare at another…read moreshop. They performed a repower for me a did an excellent job. I can't say enough great things about Jack and Jay! After enduring a year-long nightmare at another shop, I brought my boat here for a re-power, and I couldn't be happier with the results. From start to finish, they were professional, knowledgeable, and thorough. Their attention to detail and commitment to excellence were clear throughout the entire process. They not only got the job done right but also made sure I felt confident and informed along the way. My boat is running better than ever, and I'm beyond grateful for their hard work and expertise. I highly recommend!

exceptional customer service. friendly and very…read moreknowledgeable. we would use Warner Boats for all future service issues.

I had an overheat problem with my Mercruiser 454. After installing new exhaust manifolds,…read moreElbows/risers, thermostat, then circulation and sea water pumps the problem still existed. We were at our wits end and getting discouraged as this was a new engine with less than 100 hours on it. As my wife works in the industry at a business with a similar name, we reached out to see if they could figure out what was causing our issue. Derek was very helpful and courteous as well as thorough with the inspection process. After a couple of days he figured out that water flow was being restricted at the transom due to a clogged inlet that was described simply as "mush". We obtained a new transom and had it installed. Derek called us up and said there was no more steam, the temp was back to normal and the motor was running fine. After picking up the boat, we took it to Elsinore for a test run with no issues. What a relief. For the scope of work performed, the cost was reasonable. That being said, everyone knows what BOAT means! Lol. A big thank you to Derek and the entire staff at Advanced Marine Service! Now we are bound for the river!

If you're looking for integrity, fair pricing, and expert craftsmanship, Advanced Marine Services…read moreis the place to go. As a family-run business, they clearly take immense pride in their work. David leads the shop as a master mechanic, his wife Denise provides friendly and efficient service in the front office, and their son Derek rounds out a top-tier mechanical team. I recently took my Tohatsu outboard in for a check-up. After testing it, David honestly told me it was likely fine to run as,is rather than pushing for unnecessary repairs. I opted for the service anyway because I wanted it done right and value their thoroughness. They stay busy for a reason, they are good. Highly recommended!

I've been coming to Minney's for the past 10 years. Every time i am greeted like family. You can…read moretell they really take pride in helping their customers find the right items for their needs. Sometimes I've even been told I didn't need something that I thought i needed and instead got the right item. Great selection of gifts and models for that boat lover in the family. Highly recommend. FYI: they have reduced hours now so make sure to call ahead to confirm they open. At the time of this review i believe their hours are Thurs - Sat 9-5

I have been shopping there for over 30 years Knowledgeable…read moreand friendly people. Good stock and variety

The Crow's Nest. For some reason when I think about that name I seem to think of elderly women,…read morefar beyond their Cougar hey days, congregating at a bar waiting for a piece of boy flesh to saunter through the door. And when I think about that, I believe I've come up with the next evolutionary step of the "Cougar," which is the Crow. You see, my previously used term was "Mountain Goat," but now I think I like Crow better. The Crow's Nest has an interesting variety of burgers, sandwiches and flatbreads... It's been a few days since I've been there, but their Cuban sandich is delish.. Because I'm nice, I'll upload a pic of it. It's got a cool vibe and friendly staff and they take no lip from you. How do I know this? I'm scheduled for surgery next Wednesday to remove a fork from my face.

Place was packed which I don't mind, but waiting for a warm beer and a burger the size of a half…read moredollar is ridiculous. There are many other places to go if you want to be with the "in-crowd". Maybe my expectations were higher than I should have put 'em but when Ruby's next door can make a better burger, I mean, come on people. I am willing to give them another try though..... one day.

After looking for a Surf boat for a few months, I came across one that Bayport was selling for an…read moreestate. Complicated process to say the least, but JR worked through the steps and we made a deal that worked for all parties. JR followed through as promised, communicated all details, met me for a sea trial, and was a pleasure to deal with throughout the process. 3 outta 5 kids made it up on a surf board by day 2! Thanks Bayport Yachts!

I just wanted to say Thank you. I first met JR in 1989 when JR sold my wife and I our first boat a…read more1989 Formula 26PC. Since that time I have owned several boats and have dealt with different brokers, and what I found was that a lot of brokers were not too forth coming with detailed help when it came to purchasing a boat. A few years back I reached out to JR and wanted to purchase a 2008 Formula 350 SS. I was ready to buy it when JR told me I needed to do my due diligence and have the boat surveyed and checked out to see if it had any issues, He gave me names of Surveyors and Mechanics that he trusted and valued. After reviewing both the boat and engines surveys, and with the boat having some issues just like all used boat. JR was very helpful with the negotiations making sure a fair selling price was agreed by both seller and buyer covering any repairs that were safety matters and needed to be addressed. My wife, who doesn't trust a sole, looks out for me because, as she says I look through rose colored glasses, and she put JR to the test, and JR knew that if my wife didn't trust him, she would put him through the wringer. When my wife and I were ready to step up to a bigger boat, JR was the first one I called. He explained to me in detail how bigger boats require more attention than little boats and wanted us to be aware of that. He educated me on what to look for and steered me away from what he felt were not quality boats. 6 months ago, I stepped up to a 45' boat and JR was there for us every step of the way. We looked at many boats, and he wouldn't let us settle for just anything. Again, he helped us with the negotiations to make sure we purchased it at a good price. We are loving our new boat and are glad that JR was looking out for us, not just trying to make a sale. Thank you for your guidance and friendship. See you on the water, Joe and Stephanie

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.

It should be "NO STAR!"…read more Please contact me (Steve Klaus 310-431-1631) before you engage in any business with Rick Portanova. I am happy to detail my current horrible situation because I answered his call on selling my Beneteau 46.1 and I am in the biggest nightmare dealing with the person Rick introduced me to buy my boat. Rick now says, "Steve, I don't know you, I don't know Aaron Beilter (buyer) and I am getting a restraining order against you, don't call me, I am blocking you" and hangs up on me. Most unprofessional experience. If you have had a bad experience as well - Please contact me and I will pay your legal fees. This is a lie - "Take care of your customers as if they were family, it's not hard to do if you genuinely care." - Rick Portanova

Rick from Portanova Yacht Brokers went above and beyond during the yacht purchase process with…read moreme... and he wasn't even my broker !! Rick represented the seller of the yacht I was interested in... From the first meetup at the boat all the way through the final acceptance and sale, Rick acted as if he was not only representing his client with a sale, but also carefully navigated the relationship between myself and the seller throughout the process. I don't know all the ins and outs of the Agreement/Acceptance paperwork, but Rick made the entire process simple through constant digital paperwork updates and clear explanations of each step in the standard processing. Rick joined us for the Survey, Sea Trial and Haul/Re-Launch day. He made sure to skillfully manage the negotiation process between the seller and myself based on our findings throughout that day of discovery. The owner was not present, but Rick made sure to know every detail possible about the vessel to assist myself and the surveyors in the exploration of the vessel. Upon my acceptance of the vessel and final purchase, Rick made sure to put me in touch with top-notch Vessel Documentation services (another process I'm unfamiliar with) and the paperwork is all successfully underway with the Coast Guard. I can' t thank Rick enough for being such a helpful hand and cheerful partner in this process of acquiring my new yacht, which I now consider my 'Dream Boat'. Thanks Rick, cheers to you and future clients !