I recommend Chris without reservation as a knowledgeable, informative, thorough and enjoyable…read moresurveyor. The survey was originally going to be for insurance but prospective buyers materialized, so they and I spent the morning with Chris, listening to his observations and winding up understanding a lot more than when we started. This Cape Dory 30 powerboat is 35 years old, so there was a lot to talk about. His detailed 55 page report, with text and photos, listed what was in good shape (his term is "serviceable"), what needed fixing, and what should be looked at further. It was a roadmap for making a sturdy old boat ready for sea and fit for the 350 mile trip from San Francisco Bay to its new home in Southern California. The cost of the survey was a bit lower than the other two I considered. That wasn't a factor in my choice of Chris - that was based on the sample surveys I saw - but it might be another reason for you to check him out.

Chris is the best surveyor I have encountered in 30 years of boat buying. He is extremely…read moreknowledgeble, energetic, personable and did a very thorough and complete evaluation. He spent over 6 hours on the boat including a 2 hour sea trial. He looked in every nook and cranny and even removed a screwed in panel so he could see if the boat had a galvanic isolator buried under the dashboard. I give him an A plus. Makes me want to buy another boat so I can work with him again

Never answers his phone just went by and the place looks closed. No sign. Nothing just trucks.read more

Mark got my 96 seadoo gtx running after the covid shut down ruined everyone. After trying my best…read moreto find availability near san francisco area and failing miserably i started thinking that i bought floating Sea-'doo'doo After rebuilding my carb and taking care of some other miscalculation issues, and throwing in some free services as well, i was able to beat the hell out my boat all weekend long with no issues. Thanks Mark

Gavin is knowledgeable, creative, and careful. He understood our specific needs with a sentimental…read morevintage boat, and proposed solutions until we found the right fit. It's clear he has a wealth of experience and practical knowledge, and was treating our boat with the care he would for his own. He was easy to communicate with, trustworthy, and professional. We will hire Gavin again. If you need help, call second chance marine. So glad to have someone we trust moving forward.

From the owner: Boat trouble? Or do you just need basic maintenance performed? We offer water pump replacement,…read morefuel pump replacement, 100-hour service, drive maintenance, as well as trailer service and repairs. Book today and get your boat ready for the water! We also perform pre purchase surveys as well. Give us a call at 707-326-7964

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

So I was told about Tom from a good friend of mine that has used him for many years!! Key word…read more"MANY"!! Tom is a very knowledgeable man and honest about what needs to be done on your vessel!! I have always trusted him as fare as replacing and repairing my boat. Tom will never push you to do something but he will let you know what he would do to prevent you from having any issues out on the water where ever you may be heading. If you choose Mr. Tom Brooks as you Boat Mechanic you will never be disappointed or have any question of having the services done right!!! Tom Brooks is one heck of a solid man and mechanic!!! thank you Tom for being you and taking care of my boat like it's yours!!!

I was refreshed Tom at Cal west marine by a friend on a 300 Verrado total tear down and complete…read morerebuild. very professional excellent mechanic knows his way around Mercury's Highly impressed with the organization and cleanliness of the shop. Great turnaround time! After this I will only be taking my boat to Tom. Thank you Tom for all you hard work. Will be referring all my friends.

They were very responsive in getting back to me from voicemail I left about needing assistance or…read moreadvice to discard of an old boat. They came right out for nominal fee same day and took the boat in a professional and timely manner thanks so much !

From the owner: Specialized in repairing boat motors and diagnosing. Any…read moredock and deck build or re build. Boat refurbish and restoration. Years expierience in building docks. House and or adding additions to your house.

Berryessa boat repair is awesome. Brought my Basscat to them for a no start issue. They diagnosed,…read morerepaired it, and got me back on the water. my battery was also a little low so they charged it up. While we were letting it charge and just talking boats they basically did a overall inspection of the boat without me asking at no charge, and found that the steering linkage was loose. They repaired it at no cost. they also Pointed out a few things to keep an eye on that are common to my boat/motor. will definitely be doing business with them in the future

Berryessa Boat and Jet ski is an awesome place to take your boat - they did a complete tuneup in…read morethe spring and the boat ran perfect when I got it back - was making funny noises before and made us wonder if we would make it back off the lake some times. Next trip we discovered the fuel pump was bad and they replaced it quickly AND replaced the polluted gas(had water in it). To top it off my trailer wheel started smoking driving home from their place and I had to pull into Pridmore storage lot so as not to lose the wheel/cause more damage(thank you Pridmore for being so kind too). Jerry replaced the bearing while it was still at Pridmore's and did it in one day so we could get out on the lake before this great weather goes away. These people care and are true experts on Boat and ski repairs.

They really did a good job on my 25 year old captiva. The gel coat was very oxidizedread more

I used Dave up in Blaine Washington who worked on trawlers for over 30 years and not only knew it…read moreall but was very good. So that's a pretty high bar. Zack is not as experienced but what he didn't know he had the resources to figure it out. I would recommend Zach. He's honest and cares about doing it right and at a reasonable price. I will continue to use Zach. He's also a great guy. The one thing that I didn't like was having to buy the needed parts rather than them buying what's needed and billing me with a 15% markup. That really is a pain. I don't know where to buy engine parts, water pumps, impellers or a new smart connector for a 50 amp shore cord etc. To be honest I just don't want to be bothered with it. Just fix it and bill me please.

Although I have had trouble with email communications with the Marina , in person, my experience in…read moreexceptional. Friendly, reasonable, and just down to earth, No pompous attitude here,. I have been in many Marinas from British Columbia to Mexico, this is one where you can feel comfortable and safe, and the yard is fantastic.

My 92 year old wooden boat was treated with such great care. It was truly a healing experience,…read morecompared to my last haulout elsewhere. Dave Myers knew exactly why I was taking on so much water since my last haulout. He went right to work addressing the issues, including steam-bending a few planks. Dave, Mike, Kirby, Dana, Cory have all treated me and my boat well. It is so refreshing to deal with an honest, practical and knowledgeable boatyard crew. I will definitely return here. And am very grateful for their help.