Craig and team came to our home in Newbury Park to detail our boat. I was wondering if $400 was too…read moremuch after my husband set the appointment up. No, $400 is not too much! They were on time, worked tirelessly for hours and they knew exactly what they were doing. Our 20' boat looks absolutely brand new! I truly did not think this was even possible. I feel we actually got a bargain. Craig says he started this business 10 years ago and they do all sizes of boats, ocean or lake. We are extremely satisfied and very pleased with the professional work and the polite, friendly personality they displayed. I wish I had a before photo, but trust me, our boat has had the makeover of a lifetime. Look no further if your boat wants detailing. This business is the real deal. Thank you Craig and team, you are awesome!

Craig and his team did an excellent job detailing my boat. He also did an amazing job varnishing…read moreour Teak wood. Craig was always available by phone, and answered my questions thoroughly.

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!

Great service! Owners are very nice and helpful. I've only had wonderful expediences.read more

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!!!

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.

Nick is responsive, honest, and punctual. He does excellent work at a fair price…read more He Gel-coated and mounted an aluminum outboard bracket on my 20' Anderson Custom Boat- Any custom work you need done see this dude FIRST!

From the owner: The Ultimate Custom Boat Experience At 805 Marine and Rozsa…read moreCustom Boats, we don’t just build boats—we craft experiences. From the first sketch to the final polish, every boat we create is a reflection of your vision. We specialize in extreme modifications and complete overhauls, transforming your existing boat into a true masterpiece. Whether it’s enhancing performance, upgrading design, or tailoring every detail to your needs, we turn your ideas into reality. But we don’t stop there. We’re also pushing the limits of design with our Rozsa 22 hull mold—a new standard in custom boat building. Our boats are second to none in their class, offering unmatched comfort, performance, and longevity on the water. With endless design possibilities and complete freedom of layout, we build more than just boats—we build your dream boat. Any design. Any layout. Anything you can imagine. At 805 Marine and Rozsa Custom Boats, if you can dream it, we can build it.

Not sure about the other reviews but we had excellent service with Jason. He did our sailboat…read moremechanical inspection on a 91' Catalina 36 and was thorough and knowledgeable. He spent the time to teach us about something if we didn't know it or had any questions. He was kind, honest, and kept us informed throughout the entire process.

I hired Jason to per a mechanical inspection of a boat I was going to buy and he was SO nice, like…read moreChristopher D. I asked Jason to make the repairs on the boat after I purchased it and he completely flaked, I texted, called and emailed and could not get a call back, I even tried to track him down at the boat yard he works with. The boat was in Ventura and I am in LA and he was supposed to make engine repairs before I sailed the boat down to LA...I waited three weeks and finally just brought the boat to LA. After my mechanic looked at the engine, I became aware of the fact that the engine needed considerably more work than Jason had reported and I probably would not have purchased the boat if I had the correct information. I do not recommend that anyone hires him for a mechanical survey.

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.

From the owner: Electric boat repair and service. Specializing in Duffy and Electracraft Boats. Westlake. Ventura…read more Channel Islands. Sheerwood. Maliboo. Calabasas Southern California.

I called up Andrew on my 12 Avon inflatable boat. I sent him pictures thinking I need extensive…read morerepair from a prior hack job of a glue repair. Andrew pointed out it was crustaceons/barnicals stuck on the rubber and fiberglass sections not repairs. So thankful, it was just the boat sitting in the water too long before my purchase and a real poor cleaning job. Andrew gave good info on proper cleaning and was a real straight shooter. I will use Andrew on future repairs of my boat and tender! Super thanks, Scott Battalion Chief (retired)

Andrew was vey flexible and tentative to my situation. Even after the job was done if I have other…read morequestions he made time to help answer then and in some cases even drove to me to assess the situation. He even delivered my outboard to my boat! + Always picks up the phone highly recommended