Love this family owned and operated marine business. We got our action craft repowered there and…read moreLou is top in his field. We have taken our boat to him for repairs for years. He is very honest and professional and treats his clients the way he would want to be treated. He is thorough and always willing to take the time to explain everything to you. All of the employees are the best and we've enjoyed our interaction with them over the years.

Wow is all I can say!!! They are very honest, trustworthy and very methodical. Lou explains…read more everything to you in the what, when and why you need to have the service done and if don't need anything or if it can wait he will be upfront and honest with you. A great place to do business. If you need your boat taken care of take it here. Sidney Clifton

They were quick and above all honest. Ricardo is an amazing mechanic. All around it was a pleasant…read moreexperiance .

WARNING: Poor craftsmanship; appalling customer service…read more New ownership (Julian acquired this business roughly a year ago) is not reflective of the legacy reviews in my opinion. Julian ranks as one of the more defensive and combative operators I've seen. Our goal was to remove a fiberglass T-top from our Sea Hunt to swap it with a foldaway version to circumnavigate short bridges in St. Pete. After discovering Manatee Marine on the Fishmaster site, I called and spoke frankly to the shop owner, Julian, expressing why we'd remove an expensive top and replace it with a canvas folding version. He assured me his shop was reputable and expedient given our desire to complete the project before Memorial Day. He did deliver on his timing, and I tipped him $200 for doing so as he finished the work in a few days. Unfortunately, now realize why it was so fast. When I arrived to pick up the boat, I inquired how it top folds, to which the shop admitted they did not test it! That's the beginning of the downward spiral. I am no boat expert, but if someone spends $3,500, wouldn't you test the functionality? The shop attendant and I continued to fold the top, and to my surprise the front of the tower hit the bow, leaving the height clearance unimproved. I immediately called Julian to address the issue who was offsite that day and his reaction was "What are YOU going to do"? Appalled at his answer, I said "that's why I'm calling you", and he advocated this was now my problem since I picked out the top. I left without the boat, and he said he'd call me back on Monday. I picked up the boat regardless the following week since we wanted to spend time with the family for the long Holiday weekend cruising around, and Julian was less than accommodating, offering no solutions, apology, or a modicum of remorse. After arriving home, I noticed the following damage: *Jagged cuts on the powder coating, leaving sharp edges, and damage from accidental grinding wheel contact *Unfilled holes left in the helm *Wires cut in the helm -- left bare *No sound out of the speakers *Both port side base legs not properly attached, and loose. The top is unsecure and sways. *Mister hoses sliced and left uncapped (depress the button on the console and water fills the helm) *Spreader light attachment bolts left uncut (kids running around a boat -- unsafe) *Tear in the new canvas top *Snapped the navigation light on the former fiberglass top And to add insult and inconvenience to injury, my boat (detailed a week before arriving at Julian's shop) was covered in grease, debris, and dirt. For contrast, Pro Marine washed our boat after a simple oil change. I texted the shop multiple photos May 27th and never received a response, and then disputed the charges on my credit card three weeks later (I have done this less than 5 times out of thousands of transactions in my lifetime) and received a threatening call from Julian a few days later calling me a scammer and that I don't want to pay my bills. No Julian, you deceived me, blamed the customer for your substandard production, and now left us stuck holding the bag and paying other qualified service providers to clean up your mess, leaving us in a shoddier and more expensive situation prior to your work. We must pay to fix the damage YOUR SHOP caused and start all over with a new fabricator. The company who fixed the stereo wiring stated the inferior workmanship ranked as one of the worst they have witnessed. DO NOT BRING YOUR BOAT HERE.

I needed the bottom of my boat painted and needed the boat serviced as well. Justin and his team…read moredid a tremendous job and went above and beyond to accommodate my work schedule. The job they did was fantastic. Will be using their services for a long time.

You might think this is a drink at first, but they are a great group of marine oriented people.read more

What's this "call for price" bs on literally every single thing, Post the dang prices on the…read morewebsite that's what the internet is for! *Warning to customers* when a dealership doesn't list their prices publicly that means it's most likely a RIP OFF

The owner and the staff are extremely abnoxious and rude. They overcharge for their services and…read morethey love to do the bait and switch on all their customers. When you have feedback for them? They are not so kind anymore. Instant defensiveness and justification. Zero accountability. This place will do anything to get out of responsibility for their terrible services. I hate dealing with people like this. Disgusting.

I can say Suncoast Marine provides the best boat service I have ever had. Their prices are…read morereasonable and the service is second to none. Keith treats my boat like it is his own and I couldn't be happier. Thanks Suncoast!

I'm not super-smart when it comes to boats, but can recognize stellar service when I see it. These…read moreguys are unmatched when it comes to honesty and ethics, and I'm thankful to have found them to service my Mercury outboards. It's evident that they care, and that's the pinnacle difference between First Choice and other shops I've worked with in the past. Mike is a genuinely kind person, with a knowledge base more robust than most, and James is the Man Behind the Curtain working his magic to keep us all on the water. Thanks for everything, gentlemen! You've absolutely EARNED my business for life. Ps. I may be biased because my mom named me Michael James, but I stand behind my review!

Purchased a new Merc 2.5 at a very good price, but it had starting issues right out of the box…read more First Choice swapped it for another motor with no questions asked. They also pre-tested the second motor to be certain I would have not have starting issues. Can't ask for more than that. Next time I need a motor, I am going right back to First Choice.

Rick is very knowledgeable on Yanmar diesels, and has parts in stock! Highly recommended!read more

RNR Marine recently performed a pre-purchase inspection and an annual service and other mechanical…read morework on a 240 hp Yanmar marine diesel in a used boat that I purchased. To put it succinctly, this small company is a class above: hard working, no-nonsense,completely professional and as knowledgeable and experienced as anyone in the business. On top of this, their attention to detail and determination to ensure that the engine was in perfect working order when they finished was clear throughout the process. Add to this a very reasonable bill and one could not ask for more --especially here in the Florida market. I highly recommend them.

My boat received minor damage and some not so minor from Helene and Milton. The repair quote was…read morefair and complete. Eric kept me informed as the repairs progressed and kept all promises. Some repairs like the bimini top were better than the original. Eric and his crew returned my boat looking better than new. What looked like it was going to be hassle turned out to be a walk in the park. These guys are good at what they do. Well done from start to finish. If you take your boat to Van Wagoner for anything and you are not satisfied with the work they do, next time you should do the work yourself. Gary R.

I highly recommend this business. They have the most honest mechanics in town, and do very high…read morequality work. They specialize in everything from fiberglass to electronics, and mechanical work. The list goes on.