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. . .. ...

Pacific Marine is the only place in the county i use for the boats i've owned in the past. Not…read moreonly do they work on boats brought to them but they work around local marinas from Santa Barbara to Port Hueneme in dry dock and Yachts in the slip. They are good at what they do but sometimes they get stretched thin It happens to the best of us.Its completely understandable when you're good at what you do. For anybody believing some of the trolls here on yelp, take this into consideration. businesses that are good at what they do for the most part have lines, and sometimes even with an appointment, you have to realize that you are staged in the yard or the place of business to get in the work line. Alot of times that means theres a wait.Look at most mom and pop, specialty shops that are worth there salt and tell me that I'm wrong. It's very difficult, sometimes to have a quick turnaround when you're working on stuff like marine motors even in fresh water situations. This is not normal automotive power plant riding around in ideal conditions it doesn't have a caustic environment that it is living in with heavy vibration constantly pounding every component on it. Systems can be 100% In a controlled idle location, but a few miles off shore something can happen ...would you want a mechanic to charge you for a full rewire of your boat and install new motor components everytime your in the shop for a basic service just to cover themselves from a customers frustration on the fact that your boat is 10-30 years old or more ?? Of course not! Listen i can type this up and you can totally disregard what im saying but if you want some proper testimonials go speak to locals that protect our coast lines such as Ventura Harbor Patrol, Port Hueneme Patrol , Fish and Wildlife and the Reps from our local US Navy base .I know of no other boatyards that get work from those places consistently . Sometimes the writing is NOT on the interweb wall.

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!!!

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.

Customer service is always fantastic! We have few Cummins Sea Rays in Florida and this is our one…read morestop shop for all engine related products. We can a part that no one could locate even the Cummins dealer with their outdated catalogs. The updated Engine pictures and parts listed makes it a breeze find the parts we are looking for. Last night before placing my order I needed to confirm few parts and I called the store, everyone was very helpful especially Adrian. He not only pulled up all the diagrams on his computer but also went to look at an actual engine to make sure the parts I was ordering are correct. Would recommend to anyone in the marine industry, even though we are on opposite coasts the team here makes it feel like you are shopping at your neighborhood store. Thank you Adrian and the team

Amazing and EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE…read more Thank you Alex!!! so many shipping issues with FedEx. Belligerant staff, would not release my package. Alex acted swiftly to reship the same item. These guys are the best !!!!

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."

Great people! And a great location. I would recommend whole heartedly…read more Kkkkkklkkkknnn

Trailered my Corsair 31 trimaran Mamacita from Colorado and stored my trailer and truck here. This…read moreplace is great! The people were wonderful and the prices very good. My thanks to Eden, Elana, Rene and Richie! Steve from Colorado

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.

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

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.