Friendly, thorough, skilled, inventive, fair, perfectionists. We have an older boat with older…read moreengines that are sometimes a challenge. These guys are on it. Great shop. Lori W

Clark and Jeremy worked on my twin Mercury outboards with a tricky shifting problem. They…read moreresearched the problem thoroughly to make sure it was resolved without spending a huge amount of time and money. They only did what was necessary to get my C-Dory going again. Thank you and highly recommended!

West Coast has been servicing and repairing all my trailerable boats for over 20-years, I…read morewouldn't go any place else. They go the extra mile and give me expert advice; treat my repairs like it was their boat. Between West Coast for my trailerables and BMR for my cabin cruiser, I couldn't be happier. We are lucky to have these companies in Bellingham!

I just got hung up on ***twice*** by a guy named Brandon in the service dept while trying to…read moreschedule for the second week of Aug to bring my boat in. I had emailed them 2 times just to get some info about an older Volvo motor and possibilities regarding it's issue. They never responded so I called them yesterday, and after they found the 2nd email, they answered the questions. So I said please respond to the email. Then today I got a call from a Brandon, while he told me of the possibilities on the phone, he would not put anything in writing, i.e. email response, not even that there are a lack of parts for this motor. I've had good luck dealing with these guys in the past, but I don't know about this Brandon guy and his boss. Finally, upset I did call a 3rd time after being hung up by him twice, and he told me after talking to his boss that they would pass on looking at it, even though they work on Volvo boat motors. Very surprised and disappointed with these guys. Honestly, I hate posting negative reviews and prefer to post 5 stars as I often do for people, but I don't know how anybody can say West Coast Marine Services didn't earn this 1 star! Update: I just got off the phone with Volvo Penta

Russ was very knowledgeable with my particular model of Mercury 2-stroke engine and was able to fix…read morethe problem in one day. Thanks Russ! I'll be taking on my boats to him going forward.

I would not recommend taking your boat here. My boyfriend brought his boat here because the boat…read morewouldn't start after not being ran all winter. We ran this boat at least two dozen times last summer/fall, in both the lake and the ocean. The only issue the boat had was needing new batteries. My boyfriend asked Russ to check the starter and give the boat a tune up, oil change, etc. Russ gets in touch with my boyfriend saying the starter is fine, but there's no alternator system on the boat we have, which means the batteries aren't getting charged when the boat is running. He says he can install a stator assy, and of course tune up the boat. He had our boat for a total of four weeks. When it was time to pick up our boat, our only availability to do so was in the evening. We felt a bit rushed, as he made it clear he was staying after hours to accommodate us. When we got there, we asked him to show us what all he did. He said "most people just pay me and leave." He did not have the boat hooked up a to a hose or start it for us, and in hindsight, that was a huge mistake (on our part) not to ask him to do that. He claimed he started the boat "half a dozen times, no problem." He showed us what he fixed, gave us an old part back, and happily collected nearly $1,300 from my boyfriend. We tried starting the boat multiple times over the next few days, with no luck. We contacted Russ, asking him if he had any ideas why the boat wouldn't start. He gave a few smart-a** answers, like "hook the boat up to a hose," "use starter fluid," and my personal favorite, "turn your kill switch on." Obviously we were doing those things, because we know how to run a boat. Finally he says, "I don't know, it must be operator error." We asked him if we can bring the boat by, so he can start it and show us exactly how he's starting it, since he wanted to claim operator error, and at that point he stopped returning our messages. We brought the boat to someone else, and that's the reason why I'm leaving this review. New boat mechanic insisted we bring the boat back to Russ and tell him we want him to start it, because from what the new mechanic can tell all Russ did is spray paint. New boat mechanic says that no tune up was done, that he can tell. The oil filter was put on incorrectly, among several other things. Here's the kicker, they took the starter off and said it was useless, and that there's no way he started the boat once, let alone half a dozen times with the starter in the condition it was in. New boat mechanic ordered a new starter, and the now boat starts up. What a surprise, all it needed was a starter and tune up in the first place!! Save yourself some money and go elsewhere! We have sadly gone the entire summer without a boat to enjoy, and now have to pay for someone to double-check this guy's work. We are honest, hardworking people, and I guess we just expect others to be the same.

This boatyard did the haul out for a purchase survey of our next boat recently…read more They were very communicative with legal papers and disclosures via Docusign prior. We're ready for us as scheduled with the slings, timely in how their professional staff came to the dock with PFDs to take over the lines and vessels to guide into the slings. No pushing on rails or stupid moves. The process went pretty quick considering the load and when it was blocked very quick and polite to ask about pressure washing and zincs. Of course I had them clean it as it was not bad but worthy. They gave that to the youngest and least experienced tech which is how pressure washing goes. I have better equipment for my business and they had little knowledge of the pressure washing gear. I could have maybe done a better job but I'm extremely picky and have forty years of experience with a pressure washer. It was certainly done standard to the marine industry. If it were a hull repaint and brokers, surveyor, and buyer were not there tapping their feet it would have been more thorough. The staff was kind, professional, and thorough and I would use them again if needed in this area. Not cheap but what is with a boat? I feel I got what I bargained for which is the most important thing as a consumer. Thanks Seaview North!

I had a mechanical issue with my propeller and had to be towed to Seaview Boatyard North. They've…read moreworked on my boat in the past and I trusted them. The dynamic duo of Anders and Lars found an identical replacement prop and had it shipped all the way from the Netherlands to Bellingham and had it installed all within a week. In my opinion they are the most progressional boat yard north of Seattle. They're not cheap, but definitely are fair and worth every penny.

Outstanding experiences with Jon and crew. They are professional, expert boat mechanics,…read moreresponsive, and reasonable in their pricing. This is our second year with Holdfast maintaining our American Tug. We are grateful for their care and expertise. Highly recommend!

So although he was busy with a mid summer rush, Jon had time to addresss my project. Good work,…read morefast turnaround, fair price. will use again.

These guys are simply who you want on your team if you have a boat in the Bellingham area! Jason…read moreand his team are professional, reliable, do what they say they'll do and keep you informed along the way. While they have the expertise to do almost everything in house, they're very well-connected to the best marine specialists in the area for things they don't do and will coordinate with them seamlessly. This past winter I bought a Catalina 42 sailboat that I found in Boston, and after waiting for the snow to melt I shipped it across country to Bellingham. Jason and team were there with me from the time it arrived and have worked tirelessly for the past couple of months to get her in top condition - they've installed a new hydronic heating system, integrated electronics, battery & electrical upgrades, and the list goes on. Exceptional workmanship, honest, fair prices and a genuine pleasure to work with all around. Pacific Marine Electric will be my go-to team for all things boat related for as long as I own a boat in the Bellingham area!

Amazing service. Sean, the owner, kept me on the phone for sometime, when I initially called, to…read morehelp me troubleshoot the problem. The boat needed to be brought in for additional service, and they were highly professional. Helvi was extremely knowledgeable and very patient with me as I asked my questions. Would highly recommend.

I have been to several marine repair shops over the years and am most satisfied with Jim's service…read more I found Jim to be very knowledgable, upfront and honest. I have an older Seaswirl I/O and after having it serviced and the carburetor rebuilt I can't remember it running so well.

From the owner: Full service boat repair for Mercury and MerCruiser I/O. Family owned and operated with a certified…read moremaster mechanic who has over 40 years of experience. Go play on your boat with peace of mind, knowing it has been well taken care of. Outdoor storage provided starting at $50 a month. Our labor rate is $120 per hour. We do not work on diesel, Volvo, Evinrude or Johnson motors.

Hello, I am writing this review to express my appreciation…read morefor all the Union Marine team in Bellingham Washington has done for my family and myself. Last August, we bought a 2006 Sea Ray 38 Sundancer from Nick Smith and Grant Haugen. They were super helpful, and so professional. This was a huge deal for us, and was a big upgrade from our previous boat, a 2005 Sundancer 260. An extremely scary experience for those of us not initiated to a large vessel purchase. Nick and Grant made it as easy as possible and went out of their way to help us through the deal. They even allowed us to park the new boat at their dock while necessary repairs were made due to a part failure. I also wish to mention how helpful Kevin Grant and Joel Kallgren have been. I first spoke to these great guys during the purchase process as Kevin coordinated the mechanical survey and Joel did the work. What an outstanding team they are. Very kind, and so professional. Joel has done much work on the new boat and he always does a great job! Kevin is my go to for all mechanical issues on the new boat and not only arranges for work to be done, but has always been there for us in regards to advise and suggestions. These folks on the Union Marine team represent their organization with pride and professionalism not seen much anymore, and we couldn't be happier with all the support they have all provided us. When asked, I always refer folks to the Union Marine team, both sales and service. They are shining stars when so many others fall flat. I hope they know how they have really helped a novice PNW boater from Los Angeles learn to boat and love the San Juan Islands, we truly appreciate all their help. They have become family to us. Thank you very much for all the Union marine team has done for us!

Nice dealership here in Bellingham…read more They communicated with me in a timely fashion. Overall, I had a good experience and would suggest others to use Lake Union Sea Ray. Cheers.