Ward and Sarah were amazing. We needed a park for our little Boston whaler and they didn't have one but they created one awesome. We highly recommend they're very nice people. read more

Always professional and takes the time to ensure my boat is taken care of and always on time.

We love this company! They are always on top of anything that needs to be done with your marine needs. Ward and family are top-notch!

Ward and his wife were great. Very professional and responsive. I had them winterize my boat and change the oil. The rest of the maintenance was minor and Ward explained how to do it all so I could save some money and do it myself. I'll be back in the spring for sure. read more

Award Quality Speed and Marine has serviced my boat every year since I bought my first boat back in 2012. Ward and his whole crew... especially Sarah, are always great to work with. I wouldn't think of having anyone else touch my boat! read more

Award Quality Speed & Marine - Boat Repair Near Me - Minden, Nevada

Ward and Sarah were equally awesome. Both the price and the experience were second to none. They took very good care of my 71' Cheetah jet boat and dialed it in for some fun on the lake. They've met all of my needs as a customer and surpassed my expectations. Wards attention to detail paired with his ability to listen to the customer and deliver is top notch. They have earned a lifelong customer that won't think twice about going back. read more

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Bummer and his family/team know boats. They're friendly, knowledgeable and helpful and always reasonable. We've had our boat with them on a couple of occasions and will be long-time customers. Worth the drive to do business with a small business that cares about their craft and their customers. read more

They are my lifeline when I have boat problems at Lake Topaz. Fixed my boat twice in a moments notice. Great work! I highly recommend them. read more

These guys know their stuff when it comes to boat repair A class act at competitive pricing . Looked all of last season For a good shop that we could trust this is the place. Robert Neimy read more

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Family owed and operated! Plus, Ward is an incredibly talented mechanic. They are fair, honest, hard-working, and accommodating. If I could give them 10 stars, I would. read more

The Best Boat Shop, Hands Down... I have seen a few boat shops in my life. And all I can say is I can't remember one that kept their word.  When Ward tells you a price or it will be ready,  he stands by his word and gets it done.  My boat needed  a new motor and Ward has a builder who put together a new one at a Great Price. Plus the labor I got charged  was up front and totally fair. The work got done on time and ran like a champ. It also included free breaking  oil change and winterizing if I wanted.  Ward and his crew also left my boat clean without oil spots or scratches  on the inside and out. His wife stayed in touch with us via phone to let us know all the progress and is always  very nice and helpful...  Thank You Ward !!!!   You Are the Best SmilinSteve read more

Ward and Sarah have gone out of their way to help us. When I bring the boat many times they can solve my problem while I wait. Saturday before 4th of July they found an alternator and installed for me. They are awesome and worth the drive from Tahoe!!! read more

It's not often (ever?) that you get a good feeling about something like a mechanic right from the get go. However I have to say that before they had even started the work I had taken my watercraft to the right place. I have 2 Supercharged Seadoo RXT's that we exhibiting symptoms of bad wear rings and impeller issues. I couldn't find anyone close to my house out in Spanish Springs that could fit me in before memorial day and of course, the dealers all wanted me to pay out the nose for troubleshooting and everything else. I called Ward and he was able to at least take the skis in and see if he could fit them in. I made the rather long drive from Spanish Springs down to Minden (Johnson Lane actually) and dropped them off. Ward took a look at them and knew exactly what to do. Fortunately he even had an impeller that would work on the Jetskis already in stock so all he had to do was order the wear rings. He let me know it would be a quick and easy job once he had them and that he would do it as quickly as he allowed. I was very thankful as Memorial Day was coming up and he had a LOT of boats! True to his work a few days later the ski's were ready. Rates were very reasonable and he also pointed out several things that I didn't know about the ski and it's previous owners and work that had been done. Here's the deal. This is a small family owned business with a honest owner who works hard. I wouldn't hesitate making the drive from Spanish Springs down to Minden again to make sure these guys are the ones that get to work on my skis. I can't emphasize enough how great the experience was here. read more

Ward and crew went above any beyond to get the new motor build dropped in my boat. Super thorough and made sure everything was right before I left. Also had suggestions of other services he could offer on my boat trailer. I couldn't be happier with the top notch service. read more

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Had all kinds of issues with my boat after moving to Nevada and not using for years! Ward and Matt are great people and I could not have found a better place to have everything fixed! They replace engine, put on new tower, and will still be doing more work for me as long as I own a boat! Thanks guys ! Wonderful work! Dinah B read more

If I could give more than 5 stars I would!!! My boat unexpectedly went from running perfect on the lake to not starting. We had 1 day left to boat on our family vacation and I really didn't want to disappoint the family. Worse yet haul a broken boat 10 hours all the way home feeling defeated. I reached out to Ward and his wife and they were very responsive! First off they actually answered the phone and listened to symptoms of my problem. Ward gave me advice on what to try on my own and told me to recontact if I could not resolve the issue. I wasn't able to resolve the issue on my own and Ward's wife said bring it in. As soon as I arrived, Ward went to work immediately, diagnosed the problem, had the replacement part in stock and installed it all within 1 hour. Even better the charge was very reasonable. I offered to give them a $50.- tip but they refused and just asked that I write them a positive review, so here it is!!! Great people, great family, excellent mechanic, I am better off for having met them. I decided I will bring my boat for all service and maintenance to Award Quality Speed & Marine if I am in the area. They truly care and they truly saved the day! We were back on the lake that same day for the best day of boating of the trip! read more

Ward is still the best ever Again, if you need service on old or new boat motors, call ahead of time and make an appointment as he is swamped. Even if you have to wait, the work will be done as fast as possible and at a reasonable price read more

This is the place and Bummer is the man. It is just good old fashioned customer service with top quality work done in a timely manner. I don't know if I take my boat there to get fixed or to bullshit with Ward but he will always get u fired up to get on the water and prepared to do so. This guy diagnosed a problem with my boat in 15 minutes that a competitor could not do in an hour and back on the water. Asked if he would put in solar panels he said sure I will try it. Now my boat produces more power than the alternator and worrying about battery life is almost a thing of the past. Just do yourself and Ward a favor if u go here and set up paypal so he doesn't get hit with cc fee's being a small biz and all it makes things easier and you always get more than what u came to get. read more

The best place to go. Do not ABSOLUTELY DO NOT go anywhere else this guy Ward is so amazing! He is truly an honest person and knows everything about boats. For all your boat needs like I said do not go anywhere but Award Quality Speed & Marine. You will not be disappointed! read more

Had Ward Winterize my 22' Cobalt last fall. Came back in spring to get it ready to get back in the water. No problems on either end. First day out the boat died. Couldn't get it started. Got it into Ward the next Monday. Took him about 10 minutes to diagnose bad fuel pump. Ordered a new one and three days later I returned to replace fuel pump. Rums great! Would definitely recommend Ward as he is very professional and knows his stuff. read more

Ward has worked on three of my boats and one truck, and the work was Always done promptly and correctly the first time. His prices are reasonable, and there are no surprises greeting you when it comes time to pay the bill. Everything is discussed before plunging headlong into major repairs, and Ward's team finds ways to fix what's there before throwing parts at a problem until they find what works, like most dealers and other shops do. It's great to have a shop that can actually FIX boats and vehicles. Thank You, Ward for All You Do! Happy Customer read more

Awsome customer service, they do a great job, super fortunate to have a place to take my Sea Doo Speedster that is close by. I recommend Award Quality Speed & Marine for anyone's service and repair needs. read more

Super awesome, helpful, friendly, fast, efficient and accommodating! Well worth the drive.

Bought a used boat and was having starter issues. After dealing with a local mobile repair guy and trying to get the boat into one of the shops locally (Reno), and being told they couldn't look at it until late August, I called Award Quality Speed and Marine after seeing their ad on craigslist. I am so glad I did. Ward and his wife are awesome! I was told they could look at it in a couple days and I dropped it off in the evening of the next day after I called. The starter I took them was specced for the engine I had but just didn't fit. Brought him another starter a couple days later and he put it in while I was there, working late on a Friday night. Although the original issue with the starter was still there he helped me with a workaround and got the boat running so I can at least use it for the rest of the summer. He charged much less than I was expecting for the labor he did and also provided some info I was not aware of about the motor and went above and beyond with his service. Also, their posted labor rates are much lower than the repair shops in Reno. It's rare you find mechanics of any kind that offer the kind of service he and his wife did and I will be taking my boat there for any service issues I have in the future. read more

This guy has a lot of 5 star reviews, turns out, it's deserved. Ward is using honesty, integrity, intelligence and likability to build a business. I bought a used Cobalt with what I had been told was a seized motor. Ward and I discussed several options for engine replacement, he was very flexible in finding, the most cost effective solution. At this point, Ward could have started the labor intensive engine rebuild. Instead, noting under 1000 hrs, he questioned the previous "seized" diagnosis. He immediately finds a bad starter and recommends a way forward. Invest in a new starter (I'll need it anyway) and try and fire up existing motor. Ward quickly "unseized" the motor and saved me a TON of money. He fixed the hydraulics on the out drive and checked out all other systems. Sent me videos of engine and out drive running. Thoroughly advised how to test an unfamiliar and untrusted boat. Sea trials today proves this guy knows his stuff. 5 stars: well deserved Ward, look forward to a long relationship. Michael Cain read more

We found this shop last summer when we needed our small boat engine repaired. They fit us in during their busy season and had our engine running in no time flat. Good customer-service, the price was reasonable and the service tech was competent; we'll definitely use them again if or when we need service on our boat. read more

This shop is the best! Ward is honest hard working guy, and will take good care of you and your boat! I drive there from Lake Tahoe with my boat, worth the trip. Prices are very reasonable, highly recommend. read more

So I have an old boat who's engine preary much died. Ward and his crew worked off hours to get this thing working. He had a used engine. Installed it and worked on the weekend to get it going for 4th of July. Some may say "bet you paid a lot of labor for that" nope he set me a flat price and just did the job.. look folks there are plenty of boat mechanics out there. Ward and his crew will not rip you off. He is in for the long haul. And I will always go to him. Thanks ward for everything. Maurice read more

Some people are just phenomenal. This place is a job-done-right, service-with-a-smile, fairly priced operation. Good vibes from Sarah and Ward. Highly recommend. read more

Sarah shines so bright she almost shadows the entire operation but then Ward and his crew appear and their knowledge, speed, compassion and professionalism is above and beyond the call of duty. Highly recommended. Badass!!! read more

Had an issue with my 50 hp outbound motor. I called and even though they had a ton of work in the shop they squeezed me in. They set an appointment a few days out. They diagnosed the issue and ordered the part. They called twice to keep me in the loop on progress. Then they completed the repair. I could not be happier with the service. GREAT work guys. read more

Ward was very helpful at showed excellent attention to detail and provided exceptional customer service. I would feel very comfortable recommending this business to a friend and will continue to bring our boat there for anything it needs. Two thumbs up! read more

We were in a bind we had a broken boat and my son was off for spring break needed a quick repair award Speed Marine make sure that happened thanks for the fast and friendly service read more

I've been bringing my boat here for the last couple years and I live in Sacramento. The service is that good. Dependable. Knowledgeable. Honest. Affordable. read more

Ward is a very honest customer oriented service in the Carson Valley. You can rely on him to deliver a quality service at a great price,

Ward and his team were absolutely amazing! They were able to get us in a timely manor to look at our boat. They did an amazing job diagnosing and fixing everything on our boat. They are very reasonably priced and stand behind their work. He was also super informative and very knowledgeable. I would not go or trust anywhere/anyone else to work on our boat but Ward!! Thank you for the amazing service! read more

My wife, three kids, and I lost a bearing on our boat trailer 60 miles into a 300 mile trip home, just south of Gardnerville. The tow truck driver recommended Award Quality Speed and Marine and I couldn't be more thankful that he did. The flat bed dropped the trailered boat off at 4:30pm, just before closing. Without hesitation, four guys (including the hot rod mechanic next door) dove in and stayed two extra hours to get us back on the road. This could have been a nightmare experience: stranded family of five, unexpected hotel costs, rush rates on labor, or a 480 mile round-trip drive back to pick up the boat later. Instead, Ward and his team went WAY out their way to get us back on the road. Four guys after hours should cost a fortune right? Not here. The rate I was charged was so low I felt guilty - he had the chance to take advantage of our vulnerable position and did not. He and the staff were friendly, informative, indulgent, humorous - great company while I waited. I was a little bummed when my trailer was fixed and it was time to get back on the road - I would have prefered to crack a cold one and hang out for a while. read more

What great service. They did a great job fixing my boat Very reasonable. And quick.

Man I have nothing but GREAT things to say about Ward and his crew! I have been looking for a TRUE PERFORMANCE BOAT SHOP since I moved to Tahoe from Missouri and finally found one! Ward is the best he gets the job done right and doesn't ask to look into your wallet before he gives you a price! I needed to have my 30ft baja de-winterized and a cupler replaced on the port side. The shop I had my boat at in carson said they could not get to it until June. So another GREAT find is DD towing the driver towing my boat told me to check out Wards shop. So I gave him a call and he said no problem bring it down! So I did and he knocked out everything I needed in less then a week! He was also kind enough to let me and my GF Clean and wax the boat using his shop and all his tools on a Saturday!!! That's unheard of but he was all for helping us! If you are looking for anything Marine he is your man I know I will go no where else HE WILL ALSO MAKE TRIPS UP TO THE LAKE TO WORK ON YOUR BOAT RIGHT ON THE WATER!! I would trust him over the high prices you will pay at the lake! Ward thanks again for everything you have a great family and crew!! Can't wait to take you out on the water this year!!! read more

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Ward and his crew are legit! Took a recommendation from one of my coworkers and they did not disappoint. Great work and helped me out in a pinch. Highly recommend them for any and all boat needs!!! read more