Update after the owner's response: Your reply only makes this situation worse. You are now trying to present this as a "misunderstanding" and claim the appointment was for April 28. That is simply not credible. When I called, I clearly asked for the earliest possible appointment. There is absolutely no reason I would agree to wait an entire month for a boat motor issue -- especially in the middle of the fishing season. That makes zero sense, and you know it. For anyone reading this: I was actively looking to get my boat serviced immediately. After leaving your closed shop, I found another marine service nearby that accepted my boat the same day and started work. That alone proves the urgency and completely contradicts your version of events. What actually happened is simple: - You confirmed 8:00 AM - You did not show up - You did not answer calls - And now you are trying to rewrite the situation Instead of taking responsibility, you are attempting to shift blame onto the customer and make it look like this was my mistake. That is not just unprofessional -- it's dishonest. What's even more concerning is that you know exactly what happened, yet you still chose to post a misleading response publicly in an attempt to discredit me and soften the impact of the review. That behavior creates even more distrust than the original issue. This was not a scheduling mix-up. It was a complete failure to show up, communicate, or take accountability -- followed by an attempt to distort the facts. read more

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They took my boat in for a 100hr service and squeezed me in last minute. Boat was done same day. The dude running the shop was super knowledgeable and helpful (believe his name was Chris) nothing but good things to say will definitely be coming back! read more

I had the best experience with menace marine. I called Dustin who said he had a cancelation and got me in same day. He diagnosed and fixed my problem quick. He had my boat ready the next day and had very reasonable prices. I was not able to pick up my boat that day because I did not expect it to be ready so fast but he was able to help me out and deliver it to me. I would definitely recommend this shop to anyone and will be taking my boat back to him for all my maintenance and services. read more

Very Fast they squeezed me in last minute the day before Desert Storm. Great Service. read more

The outboard motor on my pontoon wouldn't start, and the motor wouldn't stay up out of the water, when parked at the slip. I took my pontoon to Menace Marine, and told Dustin what the problems were on my pontoon. I am so happy that I took my boat to Menace Marine. Both problems on my motor work perfect. My pontoon runs very well, and I again am enjoying taking my boat out on the lake. I highly recommend Menace Marine to everyone. read more

Hadn't been to use Menace Marine since my last boat years ago and was just as impressed going back with my new DCB for service and some upgrades. Dustin is truly a gem in this industry, competence integrity all the way! Got the job done on time and under budget. read more

EXTREMELY Poor workmanship all around, does horrible work, has uneducated mechanics working on things they have no business working on. Multiple people have had boating accident as well as failed vacations because of Dustin. From DCBs, Eleminators to fishing boats he has messed them all up. My boat was in there for 4 months and he couldn't get my motor or tune right. I ended up taking my boat to Teague, where it ended up being cheaper to fix and only took them 1 day to diagnose, was back in 3 days. Ask around the boating community, fail after fail after fail. Customers are one and done at this shop. Save yourself the time and money. All his boat repaired is done by Poncho next door if you want to cut out the 200% mark up. But if you want a shady insurance job pulled, he is the guy for that as long as he is making all the money. Ask around, CRIMINAL what he does over there. I have brought him multiple boats and he hasn't been able to properly fix a single one. Shame on me I know. I now take everything to a reputable shop that properly repairs and charges customers accordingly, Teague for SCV but honestly anyone is going to be better than Dustin. Beware you will be overcharged and have nothing but problems. read more

I have always maintained and repaired my boats myself mostly because I hate paying to have things done that I could do and I have always been meticulous with my toys. Years ago, I wanted to have some upgrades done to my boat, I found Manace Marine through Facebook. Dustin has always exceeded my expectations. Dustin stands behind his work like no one I have ever dealt with. He has picked up the phone on a Sunday afternoon when I called from a ramp in Havasu and talked me through problems. He has met me at his shop on a Saturday to get me going because I had a trip planned on a Sunday! Is Menace Marine cheap? No! Is Dustin's work valuable? YES! I have been boating for a long long time, Its my ZEN! It's my family's time! Dustin is the only person I trust to work on my boat and his service is well worth it. He has INTEGRITY, he will not sell service you don't need. Lastly, you have to understand there is a reason good mechanics are back up for months, it's because they are GOOD MECHANICS! Be patient, you can't expect same day service from someone like this!!! read more

This is my first time getting my boat service.. and I was having a hard time deciding where to take it.. long story short Dustin was recommended and he did not disappoint very nice and took me right in and made the whole experience comfortable. He has my business for the rest of my life!! Thanks Dustin!! read more

Amazing customer service! Super busy, but worth the wait. Top notch job on my dad's big aluminum boat. Reasonably priced, knowledgeable about the services needed, and service completed quickly. Went above and beyond to provide the full maintenance needed to get my dad's aluminum boat ready for fishing season. We made an appointment, received a follow up call a day or two before and the work completed the day of the appointment. Highly recommend. read more

Dustin went out of his way to fit us in when he was busy! He charged 1/2 the price, did double the work in 1/2 the time! HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Hello everyone, hope this review helps you with your decision on where and to who to take your boat to get serviced or repaired. I have never owned my own boat until now, an old 1996 WellCraft 21' boat but have been going to the Colorado river for over 28 years with family and friends and their boats. My boat ran great the first time I took it out to the lake and I couldn't be any happier. Then on the next time out, the boat began to lose power @ 25MPH or faster. Weird right! Anyways i was bummed so my cousin says to me: take it to my mechanic Dustin @ Menace Marine he will figure it out. Read some reviews and felt comfortable with what I was hearing. So I had my boat dropped off and they worked on a few things. I have to say I install camera systems and dealing with people is always important...always and I have to say Dustin while my boat was at his shop he always kept me up to date with what was being done and how much everything was going to cost. I've known lots of tradesman in a variety of fields and Dustin is one of the kindest, most informative, smartest and great at what he does. This is very important to me. I don't ever leave a review unless I feel I received exceptional service or really bad service. Without ever meeting Dustin, he treated me like I was his only customer. I got to tell you that made me feel pretty good. I knew my boat was in good hands. All I'm going to say I know there are other great mechanics around, but if you are in need of one Dustin @ Menace Marine is off the charts! Glad I took my boat there and Menace Marine will now do all my maintanance and repairs to my boat. With its customer service and being able to get you back in the water as quickly as possible so the fun can continue these guys will definitely be around for a very long time. Thank you all for reading my review I know it might be a bit long but it is a well deserved review. Miguel Gonzalez read more

Menace Marine - Boat is running great! as it should. - Boat Repair Near Me - Castaic, California

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Friendly service both on the phone and in person. Very detailed and helpful to understand the service your gong to get. The shop was clean and easy to find. Located at the end of a wide street made it easy to drop and pick up my boat. I would recommend this shop. And I'll be back again. read more

Damaged my wakeboard boat at the river. Was referred to Dustin because he's the best no matter what kinda boat you have. Between him and Howard boats they did a amazing job. Fiberglass work looks better then new. All the running gear was replaced, along with other mechanical items. Hands down amazing service and quality work. It's hard to find a honest shop these days. Menace marine is the only place I will take my boat for future repairs and service. Thanks Dustin read more

Menace Marine - Boat Repair Near Me - Castaic, California

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Yesterday, I had a long glorious day on the lake and stayed until almost closing time. Once I got my boat back on my trailer, I noticed an unusual amount of grease around my rim. Upon further inspection, my bearings & seals blew out. Knowing I didn't have many options, I managed to limp my boat and trailer to Menace Marine (Friends recommendation). These guys were already closed and ready to go home, but were willing to take time to help me out. Within one hour, they managed to correct the issue which got me home safely. I couldn't be any happier with such incredible service, and going beyond their scope of duty. These guys deserve more then 5 stars. Dustin, Thanks again for all your help!! read more

This shop is awesome. From their mechanical skills, gelcoat, and just overall customer service, it's the best boat shop I've ever been to. Dustin is a standup guy and will even call you after hours. I have a brand-new 100k wakeboard boat, and I wouldn't take it to the dealer over Dustin. A+++ read more

Dustin and Menace Marine came highly recommended and for good reason. I just picked up a new-to-me jet boat and was looking for a reputable place to take it for a service. After making contact with Dustin, he took the time and answer all of my questions. He was knowledgeable and honest. He explained that they were pretty busy (beginning of river season!) but assured me we could get the service done. I dropped the boat off on a Saturday and the service was done by Monday! I inquired about a color sand/buff and he quoted me a more than reasonable price which included fixing a chip in the gel coat. That was a bonus I didn't even ask for. I'm not one to leave reviews but when I find a place that is honest, reliable and treats you well I feel like they deserve some recognition. I'm driving up from the South Bay and passing plenty of other shops along the way. It'll definitely be my go-to shop. Whether you have a 35' blown cat or an 18' jet boat they do it all there. read more

HUGE SHOUT OUT to Dustin and Menace Marine!! I drove from Murrieta to Valencia so that Dustin could work on my boat. I had used a local shop before, but after having to leave my boat there for WEEKS for simple repairs that were done in poor fashion, I felt that due to the amount of work that needed to be done, I would let Dustin have a shot at it and I am glad I made that choice. He put hydraulic steering on my 225 Pro Max Outboard, new throttle cables, new carpet and removed my bow rail. I couldn't be happier with his work. His attention to detail is something that you will only find in the most high end marine shops. I am already planning on bringing it back up to him for a couple more projects before the boating season starts. read more

I don't usually take the time to write a review but I had to this time. I took my boat to a couple local shops to address some issues and after B & D Marine and Ermonds Extreme Marine kept my boat hostage for 6 months trying to fix it and after spending over 9,000.00 on repairs with these clowns I ended up getting towed by the coast guard off the lake with my family , and as I'm leaving the lake another boater tells me take it to Menace Marine they will do a lake test for you, so that's exactly what I did, They say the best days in a boat owners life is when you buy it and when you sell it, I say THE BEST DAY IN A BOAT OWNERS LIFE IS WHEN YOU PICK IT UP FROM MENACE MARINE ! My boat runs better than ever now and they even fixed things the others couldn't. First shop to take the time to take my boat out and fix it MENACE MARINE is the ONLY shop I will take my boat to from now on ! Thanks again ! read more

Dustin is one HELL OF A GUY!!! Very honest, straight forward, reliable, and knowledgable. I highly recommend Menace Marine, ask to speak to Dustin he is the guy who will make your boat repair as painless as possible. and YES he goes above and beyond for his customers!! read more

Dustin has worked with me on several projects over the last few years and I have never had an issue. He has always been very informative, and helpful. He is always trying to make everyone happy, even at the expense of his own time, fun, and family. He has taken time from his own vacations to fix my boat, and others without question. He works harder, and does more, and cares more than your average boat team. He is always willing to help no matter what the situation is. He has driven his car to havasu to pick boats up and work on them on multiple occasions, as well as working on them at customers homes. He tries very hard to ensure 100% satisfaction out of every customer. He recently expanded to working on offroad vehicles as well, and he will be continuing to get my business there as well. 100% satisfied and will always recommend using him. read more

Dustin with Menace Marine was fantastic. Dustin went out of his way to help, ordered the parts I needed and delivered them on HIS day off! what a guy,plus his price was lower than the internet! WOW, Thanks Dustin, Ken read more

Great place, great prices. Took a part off of my boat to have repaired and they repaired it on the spot. Very professional. Clean shop. Cool staff. Will definitely come back!!! Thanks Dustin!!! read more

This place is a JOKE! I emphasized to Dustin that my depth gage was not working & that I was going to Lake Powell & of course how important it was to have a working depth gage. He charged me $100.00 to "fix" my depth gage but wait, there's more! He charged me $150.00 to lake test the boat to check his work. When I get to Lake Powell, the gauge doesn't work and we discover the sounder is ZIP TIED to a group of wires dangling precariously close to the serpentine belt where it could have jumped on one good bounce becoming entangled in the serpentine belt. I had the depth sounder mounted correctly at the lake for another $150.00. But wait, there's more!! He then charged me $100.00 to fix the cabin door lock. He had two opportunities to repair this. The second time around, I left the boat with him for ALMOST A MONTH; as soon as I touched the lock, it fell apart and is now at Castaic Boats getting this repaired. Not to mention I presented my boat to his shop IMMACULATE & I emphasized to show him how clean my boat was, only to receive my boat FILTHY with shoe marks everywhere!!. He said he would make it right & detail it on return from Powell & he did NOTHING to clean the boat b/c as he said, "I have to prepare for customer appreciation day," which basically consisted of a dozen biker lookin dudes, the 4 people who probably wrote his only good reviews and some measly display of sandwiches. You would think he would try to make it right, given that he rents a tiny space from another person & probably doesn't have many customers, but he just doesn't give a damn. I gave him several opportunities to fix 'it' but he doesn't get it! p.s. I have receipts and witnesses Dustin which I can post if need be. Bottom line, there are better places to get your boat/'baby' worked on in the Castaic area. I was fooled into believing that Teague Boats was closed and I was diverted to menace marine, & WASTED $1700.00 there. read more

Approximately 45 days ago, I purchased a used boat from a guy who prior to leaving his property, explained to me in 10 minutes how to operate it. I have never operated a boat in the past. Yesterday was the first time I attempted to operate this boat by myself. I drove it down to the lake, but once it was lowered to the water, it failed to ignite. While proceeding with elevating the boat back to the trailer, I forgot to lift up the engine and so, the metal underneath the engine scraped the floor. I lifted the entire back of the boat on a jack, but the engine unit failed to elevate. I detached the bolts holding the engine unit and manually lifted up the engine. Right then it was clear to me that a professional service technician was needed to check out the problem. I found Menace Marine on Yelp with a high Reviews rate. The next day, I drove my boat to Menace Marine. Not only did the shop took in my boat for a check-up immediately, the service was immaculate and professional. The service technician checked the vessel entirely, installed different screws that were missing, and took the time to explain to me again how to operate every feature on the boat. I insisted on paying for such an amazing service, but the technician refused to accept any payment and wished me good luck and a good time at the lake. Once I left the premises, I drove my boat down to the lake again. Happily, it was a smooth and successful ride!! I am extremely happy and grateful I chose to let Menace Marine provide their services to me. I promise to use their services again in the future and highly recommend their great customer service and professional work ethics!! read more

If you want fast and professional service go to menace marine. I wanted to leave my boat there for weeks and Dustin got my service done same day. read more