though I never used Sal's services, I had a strange interaction via phone when inquiring on…read moreservices to repair an inflatable kayak. They wanted payment up front (didn't know that lack of business etiquette/professionalism still existed). When I asked about guarantee/warranty, he shot back a rather snide reply, but did end text saying he would warranty work for 6 months... Don't know how good a job he would have done but first interaction was a red flag!

They didn't even try to understand what could be done :( They said we don't go to fix. You have to…read morebring it. It is big bubble tent and cannot be transferred.

Based on my personal experience with three shops since COVID, this is the best OB shop in the Bay…read moreArea. Brian is great, he fixed issues that no one could identify, including a Yamaha software glitch that kept my engine from raising the lower unit out of the water. Their backlog is long, but it is a testament to how good they are!

Bad non-responsive customer service. Promises go unkept at this place. Don't waste your time or…read moremoney. You've been warned.

On two different occasions during a haul out there were damages that were done while in their…read morepossession. An aluminum trim was dented by the transom and there were a few spots that had gel coat damage that the workers did. To add insult to injury, their coverup repairs didn't match. Of course they denied everything! Avoid this yard at all cost! You have been warned!

Outstanding boat yard! Our second haul out with them, and again excellent workmanship and attention…read moreto detail on our sailboat bottom, sides, rigging and engine. Sean, Sarah, Nicole and team are knowledgeable and have a great amount of experience in handling boats and solving problems. Great to have this reliable, honest and well run boat yard in Alameda.

Great work, on time and very reasonable cost. A family owned business of long standing and…read moreexcellent references in the community. A pleasure to deal with and know. I've owned sailboats in San Francisco Bay for over 30 years and "British Marine" boatyard has my highest recommendation.

Really pleased with the quality of service and work performed by these guys at British Marine…read more Justin was super responsive and really a great guy to work with. Highly recommended and I will bring my boat back here for its next repaint!

Captain John C arrived on my vessel without being asked and immediately came across as…read moreunprofessional. His appearance was noticeably unkempt, and he did not present himself in a manner consistent with someone offering maritime services. He provided no meaningful input, asked no relevant questions, and made no effort to understand the situation before inserting himself. The interaction felt intrusive and unnecessary, and based on this experience, I would not consider him a reliable or appropriate choice for any vessel‑related work.

Don't bother calling these people. I'm not really sure they're still in business. Anyway, they…read morewon't return your call.

Great to work with. Matt returned my call right away and was able to get a diver to my boat within…read morea couple days of my call. The diver was on time, professional and explained his process. I was looking for one particular item that had fallen off my boat from a past storm while moored in my slip. Unfortunately I waited months before calling (I didn't think it would move once it sank to the bottom... boy was I wrong). Although they didn't find what I was looking for they did a very thorough search of the bottom around my boat and then some. Their price was fair, and all aspects of their customer service was better than expected. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again if a need arose.

Matt is very responsive and got right back to me regarding an inquiry. Thanks for sharing your…read moreexpertise Matt, a number of people recommended you. You have a great reputation out there!

Extremely unhappy about paying more than $500 for an hour cleaning job on my 30' powerboat. Divers…read moredidn't show up on day they said they would I was in pinch due to a scheduled survey. When they came the next day, quoted $585 because it was extra dirty but then reduced to $535. Either way, it was an hour of work for two divers and I'd previous paid them $150ish for similar levels of cleaning. Then invoice did't reflect discount and agent didn't send PDF report she said she would. Better services out there. Feel pretty scammed (although they did tell me price before starting job),

Very professional boat hull cleaning service and zinc replacement. Transparent pricing. Fast…read morescheduling.

Quality = safe and piece of mind when it's blowing out there. Panda is a good guy that knows his…read morestuff

I have checked with the owner of this fabulous business and confirmed it is definitely NOT closed!…read more Visited his shops yesterday and viewed some of the projects they are working on. Great skill, creativity and a depth of industry experience. From basics to creating innovative solutions for your boat's design and functionality. If you can dream it, they can create it. Great boating community resource run by a genuine person and excellent craftsman.

I needed two boats cleaned-up a few days before Fleet Week. They were very responsive. On the day…read morethey arrived, one of the boats wasn't ready for cleaning, so they came back two days later. Both boats got cleaned in time and the work was very good.

From the owner: Seashine is the San Francisco Bay Area's premier boat cleaning and yacht maintenance company…read more Bay Area boat cleaning and yacht maintenance service that stands above the rest. With over 25 years experience and reliable team of professionals, Seashine's main goal is to offer a wide variety of services for all of your maintenance needs. We work with Boat brokers, Charter companies but mostly Private owners. Our crew is experienced and knowledgeable and will work on your boats' needs and utilize the best materials in order to ensure that your boat is in pristine shape. Our goal is to maximize your sailing/boating pleasure and to help protect your investment. We offer a wide range of professional services tailored to your individual needs.

This is one of my spots I like to park at and have coffee in the morning or lunch in the afternoon…read more Definitely a peaceful little spot where boats launch and come in. A great view of coast guard island is also here... And if you're lucky it's always cool watching these big boats dock or launch. There are a few tables ,fish cleaning station and a dock you can walk out on.Parking is always plentiful.

The Grand Marina ain't so "grand" when it comes to adhering to federal moratoriums on evictions,…read morefollowing local law or just having any all-around common decency, so be sure to get everything in writing beforehand when dealing with these people. Because they apparently are "above the law," at least in Alameda and these are the facts: October 2019 - My partner and I purchased an 88' yacht for $350,000 that was already berthed at the Grand Marina - a live aboard vessel which also apparently doubled as a "turn-key" Airbnb business, and were subsequently charged or taxed a $400 per room surcharge by the Grand Marina, as per our written and signed contract. December 2019 - The United States Coast Guard investigator Paul Taylor boarded our vessel and notified us that we were in violation of federal law because we were not allowed to rent out individual rooms aboard our vessel. When we showed him the written contract/agreement that we had with the Harbormaster, he informed us that this contract was illegal, and that he was going to inform Chris, once again - that such practices are not legal within US Coast Guard guidelines. January 2020 - The Harbormaster and his lead muscle, aka the Janitorial Supervisor, begin and outright campaign of terror and harassment in an attempt to get us to voluntarily leave the marina for "throwing them under the bus" according to the janitor. Because they had no legitimate grounds for eviction, they began with hostilities and harassment, which have been documented with the Alameda PD. February 2020 - The Grand Marina harbormaster "encourages" me to host an upcoming event for the Alameda PD aboard my vessel on March 15, while making it abundantly clear that by doing so and "comping" the event, any possible future eviction proceedings can be avoided. Something smells fishy at the Grand Marina and it ain't the malfunctioning pump-out station. I protested, Chris got offended, and Ray began his assault. The power and water supply to our vessel was illegally shut off by the janitor Ray, only to subsequently be returned to operation by the Alameda Fire Department because they didn't want an environmental "hazmat situation," and Ray subsequently made a direct threat to me, by telling me to "watch your back" which has been documented by the Alameda PD. March 2020 - Covid-19 Pandemic moratorium on evictions issued. The Grand Marina then constructs an illegal 10 foot barrier, thus prohibiting access to our vessel in an obvious attempt to force us to voluntarily leave the marina. When I filed a complaint with the Alameda building department, as well as the Alameda Police Department, I was informed that because the marina is "private property"'(even though it's actually leased from the state) that it was a "civil matter," meaning that I had no immediate recourse. This subsequently turned out to be "fake news," just like the Harbormaster's claim that he "owned" the marina, thus affording him full autonomy on federally jurisdicted coastal lands. Trump said "BUID THE WALL" and Chris obeyed with the construction of a non-permitted and haphazardly conceived barrier. And because of this illegally constructed barrier, I was forced to access my vessel, in order to dewater and maintain it, through alternative means. I was forced to purchase a kayak, so as to access my vessel via federal water ways, so as not to touch or "trespass" on the personally owned property of the Grand Marina, and in doing so subsequently suffered an accident when my canoe capsized in strong winds and currents, and Iwas taken to Alameda General Hospital for Apoxia after I almost drowned saving my dog. This is all documented with Alameda PD, Alameda FD as well as Alameda General Hospital. May 2020 - Our vessel is stolen - broad daylight - and transported to the Delta Bay Marina in Isleton, CA, where it was subsequently looted and stripped bare of all of our personal belongings in excess of $130,000. Look at my other reviews for for the details. When we reported this theft to the Alameda PD and the United States Coast Guard, they were advised by the Grand Marina that we had in fact takien the vessel ourselves, and that it had not been stolen. It turns out there is much more than meets the eye here and I will leave that for the justice system to determine, bucriminal investigation is underway and it's a good thing that Grand Marina has insurance. The state of California should also investigate and reconsider their partnership with this not so Grand Marina. UPDATE: We have since provided documentation to the Alameda Police Department confirming that our vessel was in fact STOLEN, and paid for in full. Please find attached a copy of the current proof of OWNERSHIP from the California DMV. We are also the recognized owners as per the NATIONAL VESSEL DOCUMENTATION CENTER/UNITED STATES COAST GUARD.