I have been a California general contractor for 42 years and have never seen such blatantly poor…read moreperformance in all my years. All the work contracted for had to be done over and over again. Much of their work is still not done correctly and will have to redo. If you have a yacht their work will depreciate it's value because of extremely shoddy workmanship. The manager exhibits predatory business behavior. Bottom paint they can do. That is their absolute limit.

I've been working with these guys and girl for a couple years now, and they're good. They don't…read morestall or draw projects out longer than they need be, prices are reasonable, and store prices are below what you'd find at west marine. The maintenance, office and security/fuel dock crew are all professional and know their jobs. The marina and maintenance staff, the boats and boat owners- it's all very friendly and laid back, yet professional when it's time to work. Historically, Monterey had always been a favorite haven for pacific sailors. I'd put Breakwater Cove/Monterey Bay boat works at the top of the list for havens...followed closely by Morro Bay, which is very cool, but lacks the maintenance opportunities that MBBW has to offer.

Oddly enough I just found this spot after being here for a few years! It took a dance party for me…read moreto even know it was here but I'm definitely coming back to explore. It's relatively clean, the businesses are interesting and there is a beautiful view of the bay!

The Breakwater Cove Marina was just a short walking distance from the Best Western Victorian Inn…read morewhere we stayed for our week long vacation. And besides the main attraction at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, I really enjoyed taking our daily casual walks along the beaches and at the marina itself. There were many observation areas and rest stops along the way. I couldn't get enough at taking advantage of the photo opportunities whenever we could. If you are a nature lover like we are, you get to see a variety of wildlife going about their routines, hunting, eating, resting and sun bathing. And yes, sunbathing seems to be a favorite pastime for many of the marine mammals there! Much of the nature trails are in a park like setting where you can get panoramic views of the bay, the docks and pier. Their is plenty of shopping to be had, restaurants, museums, boating trips, and even scuba diving classes. In the tourist trap perspective, just about everything in this city is pricey from souvenirs to food, but one thing is for certain, you can't beat the free scenery! And that's a trap I don't mind returning to!

The service requested but because of unknown reasons, the owner claimed has heard bizarre rumors…read moreabout my boat, and was afraid of it for some reason. Completely insane and irrational response to a routine service request to pump out my bilge and install a new bilge pump in an emergency situation. Too many unscrupulous con artists and thieves exploiting "rich yacht owners" like this business in Monterey; do not recommend.

Josh has been so helpful and professional in keeping my 21 foot trophy and mercury outboard running…read morein top shape. From putting on the hard top on the boat to different electrical projects for tuneups on my outboard, I am very very pleased with Josh's reliability and concern for perfection as a mechanic. Not to mention the convenience of his mobility.

Zeph Despard is absolutely the most competent and respectful surveyor I have ever had the pleasure…read moreof hiring. I 100% recommend him! C.D. Johnson

Mobile marine vessel inspection & repair advice. Looking to find slow mystery leak. Couldn't find…read moreit but gave list of approaches & referred me to a competent fiberglass hull repair vendor who fixed a bunch of other impending problems & finally found the source of the leak in the keel/hull.

Chris and Shawn are really nice guys and faster than most shops…read more Worth the wait for an appointment because they get things done once they have your boat. Also very honest ! Knowing I planned to sell the boat Chris talked me out of some repairs because he felt I wouldn't get my investment back.

Chris was outstanding! I had an issue with a diesel engine that I had been trying to resolve for a…read morewhile. He arrived on time and fixed it in under an hour. Best option for Half Moon Bay.

These guys are pretty incredible here they know so much about so many different boats and parts!…read more They also do custom ordering for supplies, boat toys & even custom boat covers. They do carry a small amount of inventory supplies that you would need for a boat, plus they do boat repairs as well. They have even been helpful on many occasions.

I love Salinas Valley Marine James takes great care of my…read moreLuxury Bayliner for years now The entire team gets you in and out as fast as they can. For years now any problem with my boat was found and fixed. The whiner that complained about getting your Rig in and out is so false!! If a girl can do it with no problems lol I love this place and I will have many more years of returning. I trust my Boat mechanics and they are very professional all with great attitudes. Sexy N Monterey Bay

SBR IS BEST BOAT REPAIR ON THE CENTRAL COAST!!!! I am so grateful for this place. I've drive…read morepast this place for years and never thought to stop in. I placed a call to check on getting a gimbal bearing replaced. I was quoted a price on the phone that was very fair. Upon arriving I was greeted with a welcome smile. The facility is amazing and their parts dept was stocked. The price I was quoted was honored and the work was completed the same day. I have since taken my boat out a couple of times and I can confidently say, they did a great job! Thank you SBR!!!

Scott's boat repair provides great service and care for your boat…read more I trailered my boat 5 hours to have boat winterized and wrapped because reviews were poor and pricing were way to high in Northern California. When I unwrapped my boat it was dry, no mold, and started right back to. I'll be back again. Thanks to Big Mike and crew!

Very helpful and patient. I took my Waverunners in for a quote but decided to hang onto them until…read morethe weather got cold again to allow them enough time to do a quality repair so I haven't seen the final work yet. The quote process was easy and pricing was fair. I will definitely come back for the actual work based on the initial service level.

VJ work schedule is all about when THEY GET READY to work on your boat. No timely execution or plan…read morefor multiple major engine projects that could not be finished on time. Their communication is broken with no information being utilized in either direction. Their pricing is predatory with additional charges, exorbitant charges added later. Mechanical work was incomplete and sloppy requiring rework. Pass through charges and transportation to work shop typical predatory, high double tap on outside work and max two way travel charges. Tech broke integral fuel line @ disassembly and wrote up complete fabrication, (lie). There is no reason to pay top dollar and be training their menial labor to train/play mechanic. Avoid this yard

My family of 5 took a last minute private 1.5 hour sunset cruise and couldn't have had a better…read moretime. Captain Tiki was amazing, had a great sense of humor with the kids, and made the tour very fun. While it would've been great to be on the water longer, an hour and a half was still plenty! This was the highlight of our summer in Carmel/Monterey!

Our company recently booked a charter for our employees, and to say we had a wonderful experience…read morewould be an understatement--everyone absolutely loved it! Captain Vince was incredible. He was attentive, informative, and extremely kind. We felt comfortable and safe throughout the entire trip. Our employees couldn't stop raving about the experience, and many shared that they plan to book their own charters in the future for their families. It was such a peaceful and beautiful time out on the water--truly a memorable experience that will stay with you. Thank you, Captain Vince, for making our trip so memorable. You were awesome!