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    Mello Marine

    4.2 (67 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:30 pm

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    Boat dealers

    Boat repair

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    Kyle S.

    Recently purchased a Four Winns H2 from Mello Marine. The entire process was organized, professional and friendly. We worked primarily with Sally, Mike and Bobby, who were helpful, prompt and honest. Looking forward to years of enjoyment from our new boat, and will most likely take it back to them for any service or upgrades due to the smooth experience we had during purchase.

    2024 Ri230

    I would like to thank Sally, Bobby and the rest of the Mello team for their excellent customer service. Bobby is very knowledgeable of the Centurion product, he was able to answer all my questions, he's also very responsive with text and phone calls. I would also like to acknowledge Bobby's patience. I am sure he thought I was wasting his time at some point, but he was professional and worked with me for the five months it took me to make up my mind. Ultimately getting a price I believe is fair and chaffering with their broker to get terms I could agree to. The pro shop has a good selection of surfboards, wakeboards and all the necessities for a great day on the water. My family and I can't wait for the weather to warm up to take our new 2024 Ri230 out on the lake. I look forward to doing future business with Mello.

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    Susy E.

    We found this place online and looked at their inventory. We were looking for a boat, found that they had a 2002 Centurion Typhoon. We called in and placed a security deposit to hold the boat until we could test drive the boat. Bobby said the boat required some repairs before we could checkout the boat. We get pre-approved with one of their lenders. The day before we are suppose to visit we receive a call from Bobby asking if we are coming and confirmed we were coming as we scheduled with Jeremy. The day of the visit we arrive just after opening and the sales person seems confused about why we are costing. I explain we have an appt to test drive the boat and check it out. We start looking at the boat and see the trailer tires are cracked and old. In no condition to drive. We ask for a test drive to which Bobby says they do not allow test drives, but would allow to drop the boat in a water pool. We chat with the mechanic and he says he fixed the perfect pass and the boat was in working condition. They agree to credit the cost fix the tires because the existing tires would not make it even a mile. We sat down to sign paperwork... here is when we should have walked away. They increase the price$6k off the top, my address was wrong and added all these extra fees. The cost to repair the boat to get it ready for sale, which is normally how you price the boat. You don't add it to the top of the advertised price. They re-did the paperwork three times..... we took the boat, I did not sign all of the pages because it was such a shady deal and did not provide proof of insurance. So we did not provide what the lender required to fund the loan. We too the boat and take the boat to the lake. So this is when we figure out what really wrong with the boat. -The back compartment next to the engine fills with water -the prop cotter pin was missing The boat straps were weather damaged and tore during a drive -the front strap hook weather damaged and tore -the Tac, speedometer, temperature gauge and screws in dashboard were not in properly- nothing to screw into -the lower panel had all wires exposed -The back of the dashboard had wire nuts and on heat sheet shrinks and loose disconnected wires -boat cover did not fit -Bimini top fixtures do not screw on properly and shake/rattle -Pop Rivets loose Bobby lied claiming loan was funded/title transferred after I told him we were returning the boat. I called the potential lender and they confirmed the loan was not funded. **We returned the boat and they refuse to return the down payment for a boat we did not keep.**** BUYER BE AWARE

    Our beautiful RI230
    Laurie D.

    We were shopping for a new boat after a bad experience with another dealer. When we arrived Payam walked us around showed us all sorts of different boats. He spent a long time with us even though we were still deciding which brand to go with. We left that day and continued to explore options. A few days we decided that a Centurion boat was the way we wanted to go. Payam was a big part of our decision to buy from Mello he blew us away with all his knowledge of Centurion boats so we could make our choice of which boat was right for us. Sally, the owner, was also awesome and we couldn't be more happy that we choose Mello Marine for our beautiful 2022 RI230 . The process was easy and Payam always kept us up to date on our boat and always answered all our calls. We would definitely recommend Mello if your looking for a boat.

    My brand new Four Winn's !
    Michael M.

    What can I say about mello marine? They are great ! A nice family owned establishment that cares if your happy purchase and even after they never stop caring. I went in asking questions about boats and ended up getting a great deal on a brand new Four Winn's 190 ! Brandy helped us out, she doesn't give you the salesman vibe. More so you feel a at home and relaxed vibe which is what I like. The manager, he was very informative and straight to the point. He was very cool through out the process as well. After my purchase I had a couple of user errors, I was able to call them up and get answers/ help immediately! If you want to purchase a new and feel great doing so, I'd recommend you check out mello marine !

    Pierce M.

    Major thumbs up to the entire staff at Mello Marine! They squeezed me in short notice for a maintenance issue and made it happen with the whole team working on it. AJ provides Nordstrom quality customer service and actually met the boat at the lake. I highly recommend Mello Marine! Great job and thanks!!! Pierce

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    Why have appointments for decontamination if they are not honored, waited over an hour past my appointment. waste of time bad management.

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    Extremely kind and cooperative. Wanted to sell my boat with them and they made the whole process very easy!!

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    great service, professional and on time. wont take my boat anywhere else. highly recommend.

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    I would like to thank Sally, Bobby and the rest of the Mello team for their excellent customer service.

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    Went out to Black Miners Ravine to get on the paddleboard and just decompress a little. This time…read moreof year out there is hard to beat... good vibes, calm water, and a chance to shut the brain off for a bit. Nothing super exciting in this review, just one of those peaceful days you appreciate more as you get older lol. Now fair warning... that water is COLD cold when you first step in but once you're out there it's worth it. Even the ducks were just cruising around being friendly and minding their business. Sometimes you don't need much, just a board, some fresh air, and a little quiet.

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    My paddle board was leaking. The young man on the phone quoted me a small fee to repair. I brought…read moreit in. Jamie repaired in 3 minutes. She showed me what to do if it's leaking from the valve and didn't charge me anything. She said she was just educating me for the future :) Super great service and value!! Thank you Jamie!!

    I made an online booking and called throughout the week to ask questions since it WOULD HAVE been…read moremy first time paddle boarding. Great customer service over the phone. It made me excited to rent from this business. My booking was for 4th of July and even before I booked I did speak with them about booking and they gave me their advice. Day of, I called to let them know I'd be running a little late past my booking time, I spoke with Jamie and she said thank you for the heads up, we'll see you soon." I arrive for her to tell me that all state parks are full and she blocks bookings off after 11, knowing that I booked for 11:30. I do understand that it's a holiday and a weekend, so state parks being at full capacity is out of her hands. What I do not appreciate was her tone and attitude with us versus other customers, her not giving us a heads up knowing we were running late, and she still gave people more of the options of getting their rentals and where they can try versus what felt like she was simply dismissing us. May try to come again, but for a 2 hour drive and to receive customer service like that in person versus whoever I previously spoke to on the phone- to be determined.

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    Just enter Black Miners Bar in your GPS to get to the rental location…read more Parking: $10 California State Parks parking fee. Kayak Rental: $15 per hour. You'll need to complete the liability waiver online before renting. There are two unisex public restrooms nearby. Service: Fast and efficient. No wetsuits are provided. The rental includes only a kayak, paddle, and life jacket. Bring your own water, snacks, hat, sunscreen, swimwear, and water shoes or sandals. Dress expecting to get a little wet. Swimsuits or shorts work well in warm weather, while lightweight layers are better on cooler days. Avoid cotton since it stays wet and can make you feel cold. Rental Policies: Cancellations made within 48 hours of your reservation or no-shows are charged the full rental fee. Rescheduling is allowed between 14 days and 48 hours before your reservation. We paddled from Black Miners Bar to the Folsom Prison water boundary ("the wire") and back. The round trip was about 5 miles and took us around 2 hours at a moderate pace. One nice surprise is that if you return your kayak before your reserved rental time ends, they refund you for the unused time.

    From the moment we checked in, the treatment was disappointing. Although I was already at the…read morerental table, I was asked to step aside and redirected to another staff member so the employee could assist the customers behind me. I stepped aside to avoid creating a scene, but the interaction left me feeling that I was not being treated equitably. I do not want to assume intent or bring ethnicity into the situation, but it was difficult not to notice that the customers who were assisted ahead of us were Caucasian, and we were not. Given the rest of the experience, it was hard not to reflect on that. When we prepared to launch, I asked what time we should return the kayak. The staff member told me 12:00 PM, even though it was already 10:18 AM. After I pointed out the time, she corrected it to 12:15 PM. While I did not argue, the lack of attention to detail added to the overall poor service. During our return trip, the paddle suddenly broke while I was simply paddling. I was not near rocks, nor was I hitting anything. My wife and others on the river witnessed the paddle snap unexpectedly. I understand the need to protect equipment, but sometimes gear fails through normal use. When I returned and explained what happened, the staff told me it was fine, so I was surprised to later learn I was charged $80.

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