Alex has done a great job on all of the varied projects that he has helped us with. He has towed…read moreus in when our cutlass bearing broke, dropping what he was doing to give us a hand. He enclosed a cabin in the aft of our boat so beautifully that it looks original. He has fixed, rewired and installed a variety of things. He does beautiful work, has a wealth of knowledge,is reliable and honest. I'm so glad to have found him. I highly recommend Alex and Seattle Boat works.

Alex at Seattle Boat Works is a golden nugget. He went out of his way at the last minute to help me…read morerepair my boat, knowing we were hoping to take it out the next day. He helped explain the repair, outlined how I can handle it on my own in the future and was kind, professional and savvy. During the repair, a neighbor commented that he was the best man in Seattle to do the job and "if it can be fixed, he can do it." So glad I found him!! Highly recommended.

I hate buying large ticket items with all the pressure and risk involved. Darren Lamont at NW…read moreInboards made buying a boat an amazing experience. NO PRESSURE. Calm and relaxed -- he made sure he new what we wanted, telling us the first time we came to see him that the boat we were interested in was not for us. "I'll call you when I get something here that you want," he told us. A month later we drove home with exactly what our family hoped for. When the boat for us showed up Darren answered any questions we had. He speaks with few words and doesn't embellish or pretend to know everything about everything. What I'm saying is that you can tell he's telling the truth. On our test drive we had a small problem that Darren quickly diagnosed with a ballast tank. When we arrived back at the shop he sent us out for lunch while he fixed the problem. With the problem fixed Darren sent us home saying, "You're going to love this boat. Call me if you need anything."

Darren, Zac and Paul were the best. I'm new into boating, but they had a used boat that fit my…read morefamily's needs. Darren and I shared a few emails and texts, and settled on a price without a bunch of back/forth or games. Before buying from NW Inboards, I shopped at two other dealers who were no where near as straight-forward. At pick up, Darren set the pace according to mine -- however much time I needed was good by Darren. Zac quickly helped me get squared away with the new boat and Paul answered my random mechanical questions. The guys were a great team, professional and super passionate about boating. I learned a bunch from them and I'm 110% happy with the purchase experience. Best of all, my family is thrilled with our new boat from NW Inboards!

I've had good experiences with these guys…read more They fixed the carb on my old Honda B100 and they had parts for that old motor that I couldn't even find online. They did annual service on my Honda 75 4-stoike and it runs pretty sweet now. I've had it serviced elsewhere for years and it never ran this well. Service is pretty quick as far as I can tell. Mony is a nice guy and will try to help with advice. I've had the mechanics do the same, unprompted. If you're moored at South Park they'll come to your slip to check out your issue. Pretty good deal. And to that reviewer on here who gave them one star because he forgot to put his own drain plug back in before going out on the water? Dude that's your fault... Don't blame the business for that.

Overpriced $200/hour, slow, and careless…read more 8/20 update Boat engine would not start. Likely due to water damage caused by repair shop carelessness. 8/15 update Boat top speed was going lower, and alarm was starting to go off when going above 20. Took it in to Rick's. They said it was overheating but couldn't figure out the problem and kept changing things, water pump, electric fuse, wiring, and even the temperature gage which turned out to be fine. The alarm stopped, but the new temp gage which doesn't mast he my other gages, shows even higher temp close to 200. They forgot to put the plug back in and sent me on the water and the boat started sinking. I am lucky the engine didn't get damaged. I paid $7000 for this boat. It took them 4 weeks and cost me $2500 to have them fix the alarm. They kept saying they'd call me when things are done but never did. I had to call everyday to check on progress and they kept pushing it, blaming the tide, the parts, and so on. Still not sure what caused the alarm and what stopped it. They almost cost me the whole engine, and since they have you sign disclaimers they would take zero responsibility. Go somewhere else. Most places charge almost half the price for labor, are faster, and are probably less careless.

I just had my 13 year old 34 foot sailboat in at CSR Marine for bottom maintenance, a PSS shaft…read moreseal replacement and running gear maintenance, and some minor electrical and electronics work. I was impressed with the quality of the work and the communication. They laid out a very reasonable work plan, and pointed out a couple of issues that they suggested I handle (more cheaply) myself (even supplying manufacturer part numbers). They hit their budget estimates, were very clear when communicating about a couple of problems that were discovered during the work, and were patient and willing to have me continually asking about the work, to learn more about my boat and about the maintenance work that was being done. I left the yard with all of the work done that I had wanted done, with a great bottom, and with the running gear spinning like a top. This is not the cheapest yard around (I did cringe when I saw the final bill!), but the quality of work, and personal attention, were top notch. I'm very happy to be caught up on my deferred maintenance and to be confident in my systems, and that peace of mind is worth it. Oh, and I'm now about a knot faster than before I went in. Highly recommended. I'll be back.

I used to use this yard all the time for my Searay when Seaview was there. CSR took over and their…read morepolicy now is and I quote the arrogant guy "Unless we have a substantial stake in the work on your boat we won't haul it out!". That means if you don't use their crap mechanics or you are a DIY boater forget going here. Go to Canal Boat Yard, they actually want your business ...

AVOID!! BEWARE!! We…read morepaid Bill to provide a mechanical survey on a Yanmar diesel engine in a J35 sailboat as part of pre-purchase due diligence. We paid Bill ~$450 for around 4 hours of observation and inspection. About 4 days after his inspection, we discussed his findings over the phone. He initially gave us his findings from a different boat staying that our electrically driven fuel pump was on the verge of failing. I was puzzled by his findings because our engine had a fuel pump powered mechanically. Bill said that the engine was in good condition otherwise. About 15 minutes later, Bill called me back to say that he had mistakenly read us his notes from a different boat and had given us faulty information. He then said that our engine was "in good working condition with nothing notable requiring servicing or replacement". Now a few months later, we had a reputable diesel mechanic in Seattle look at the engine to conduct a service and maintenance. This inspection found Bill's evaluation of our engine completely off the mark. In less time than it took for Bill to conduct his survey, the Seattle mechanic found notable and obvious problems with the fuel filter system (leaking diesel!), heat exchanger, exhaust manifold, raw sea water pump, and PSS shaft seal. This evaluation was made with the same observation techniques Bill had available to him when he made his survey. From this, I followed up with Bill to share this experience, express our dissatisfaction with Bill's service, and ask for a return of funds paid. My hope was to find a mutually agreeable resolution to our concerns. Bill could not have been more unprofessional in his response. He questioned the integrity of the mechanic who found the problems he could not identify and threatened to sue me for libel if we shared our experience to other potential buyers. Sorry Simmons Marine, incompetent service gets a bad review. Buyer, take your business elsewhere if you need help with your marine engine. Simmons Marine Service does not know what they are doing and are completely unprofessional.

Excellent service, very knowledgeable, and professional. Great reports.​ Thank you Billread more

I have been working with Always Perfect and Philip for several years. He has done work for me on my…read morelast three yachts. I wouldn't trust anyone else to do upholstery work for me. Besides the quality of the work, Philip is one of the nicest most genuine people I have ever met. So to recap, his work is awesome, he is great and the prices are very fair. I just wish I could give him six stars.

Philip has done several canvas job for us (repairs and new installs) and he has, without question,…read morealways lived up to his name and been "always perfect"! He is also very easy to talk with and has a very friendly personality. He's the type of guy you enjoy doing business with. For me he's always been on time, on budget and the quality of his work can't be beat. His pride shows in the work he does and I wouldn't use anyone else.

6 out of 5 stars! Troy and his staff rebuilt my carbs and fuel pump, and found a couple other…read morethings need doing. I towed my boat clear from central Idaho because I wanted the assurance that the job was done right. Highly recommend for anyone needing boat motor work.

Aqua Tech Marine is a Premier Dealer staffed by Master Technicians who have earned the industry's…read morehighest honors for their expertise. Over the past 10 years, they have consistently provided thorough assessments and reliable repairs for my boat at a fair price. Greatly appreciate the Aqua Tech Marine team.

I've been using Dana for various repairs, installations and winterizing for almost ten years now…read morewith my Stingray 205CS. I'm sad to see the bad reviews here as I've always had very positive experiences with his professionalism and skill with my engine, as well as his fair billing.

Used one time paid bill promptly, work was sloppy and expensive. Called back but never got a…read moreresponse.