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.

Great weekend get away . Beautiful clean and quiet . Family atmosphere as well as it can be a…read morecouples atmosphere.

"JUST LOVE" I bought…read morea 1985 Pearson 36-2 sailboat in Ventura, and I'm so glad I did because I discovered Ventura Harbor Boatyard. And now if I ever need major work done or a haul-out, I'm coming here even if I have to motor all the way from my home port, Long Beach. Why? Well, there's some obvious superficial reasons such as the fact lay days are less expensive, and the yard lets you DIY. For the last, not only do they LET you DIY, they ENCOURAGE it. From what I've heard and seen, every other yard in SoCal at the very least discourages it, while many simply don't let you do any of your own work blaming their insurance. But the REAL reason VHB is so great is the people: everyone I encountered that worked at the yard--and I was there, working and living aboard my boat, for about two and a half weeks--was helpful, professional and friendly. Here's the list: -Mike, head of customer service. -Dale, foreman of paint and fiberglass. -Jose, head mechanic on the big boat side. -Brad, head mechanic on the small boat side. -Karen, head office administrator -Dale, main lift operator -Harry, supply guy -Nico, mechanic -Andy, mechanic -Chris, paint and fiberglass -Ibo, paint and fiberglass Hope I didn't miss anyone. A couple of examples of how great the people are there-- -Mike, head of customer service, steered me away from GPU packing when I ran it by him that that's what I was going to use for repacking my stuffing box. Sure enough, I looked it up and the graphite can react with some metals in drive shafts causing electrolysis (a kind of dissimilar metal corrosion). His many years in the boat repair business saved me a potentially expensive and even dangerous mistake. Plus, his interpretation of lay days was always in my favor. Just an all around good dude. -Dale, the paint and fiberglass foreman gave me a masterclass on fiberglass and HELPED ME patch my built in water tank. I'm an English teacher and his clear instructions and patient manner had me taking notes on ways I could improve in the classroom. A masterclass by a master craftsman at no charge. And both Dale and Mike showed me around the yard, gave me a tour of the yard's boat that they completely restored (keeping the original name because the previous owner explained to them he'd named the boat after his mother), and told me a bit of the storied history of the yard (some of it involves restoring famous classic wooden boats as well as helping big time YouTubers refit). I got an education and an irreplaceable experience. Their motto on their t-shirt says it all, "Just Love."

Mike has done an number of jobs on my electric boat over the past few years. He was very…read moreknowledgably when it came to the Electracraft boat that I own. He diagnosed and fixed our power problem very quickly. He showed up on time and charged a fair price.

I was in the market for a used Duffy boat as I couldn't afford a new one and Frank was very…read morehelpful. Thanks to him I steered clear of a problem boat and he connected me with a seller who had a clean boat he was selling at a reasonable price. I had Frank do a bottom cleaning and painting and install new batteries as well as put a new name on the stern. After about a week or so I was presented with a boat that looked new but without the hefty price tag. Whether you are looking for a new electric boat or used one I highly recommend you go see Frank at Central Coast Electric Boats.

Go here for electric boat information in Channel Islands harbor! Frank and Gail have been our "go…read moreto" boating resource for all things Duffy for years!

bought in boat running like new, but only needed impeller, He ask me how she runs, I said like a…read morewatch! He said everyone says that. should have known right then he's crooked, did work I NEVER ask for, and tried to charge $$$$$$ what a crook, liar, his own employees say he a scam

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.

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.

Steve is always cheerful and willing to help. He even helped me get rid of my old engine. I…read moreinstalled it myself, and his guidance was crucial. No complaints. Sorry it took so long to get out this review, Steve. Thanks for everything.

I had a great experience working with Efren Soliz while purchasing my Achilles inflatable boat. He…read morewas extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and patient with all of my questions. He also went above and beyond to help coordinate the shipping and make sure everything came together smoothly. I really appreciated his help throughout the entire process and would definitely recommend Efren!

You know, you can buy stuff from some no name company on the internet or you can work with local…read morecompanies that are Pros and know their products. These guys know their stuff and the prices are very competitive. Good job!

Good price, great manager Jorge. Got 2 coats of Trinidad hard, and their standard is 2 extra coats…read moreon the waterline and rudder. Pressure washed the whole hull not just the bottom. Ready and launched as scheduled. I fully recommend this place. Good hats too

I brought in 2 boats for bottom paint. I was accommodated, the job was completed as promised, and…read morecommunication was excellent. I don't know why they only had 3 stars (which made me weary at first). Jorge, the manager was very nice and professional which reassured me that my boats would be well cared for. I would recommend Anacapa boatyard to my friends and neighbors!