Great service and quality. Early 2024 I had a bottom clean and repaint done here as well as some gelcoat fixes. And also some engine work, some electrical and prop work. Bobby the mechanic was great, and managed to clean the oilpan of debris without having to lift the engine. Also got the fuel injectors serviced, new prop shaft, balanced the prop etc etc. Everything went great. Clint the electrician and woodworker fix up some of the shady electrical systems from the previous owner and replace with a proper switch, nicely installed and also fixed the engine instruments. Excellent work. Alex was our project manager. He consistently kept us updated on what was happening, what new things had come up, our options etc. There's an excellent store onsite for everything DIY while there. All in all the work was on time, went well and everything was great. read more

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**REVIEW FOR SAUSALITO LOCATION** My recent, and rather extensive, experience at KKMI Sausalito was truly top notch. I purchased a boat out of my local area and wanted to accomplish some significant refit work before relocating it to Southern California. The entire crew at KKMI was professional, knowledgeable and just great to work with. They worked hard to stay on schedule and and maintained excellent communication throughout. It's a boat, so there were a few last minute surprises but KKMI managed them well, making sure I did not miss my departure window. Thank you to the entire KKMI team (with special thanks to Project Manager, Mitch) for making a large project as stress-free as possible and delivering a quality result that was proven out on the 400nm shakedown trip home. read more

Safe Harbor San Francisco Bay - Boat Repair Near Me - Richmond, California

We have had such great experiences with this boatyard and their people. Five years ago, the yard manager, Jock, provided great advice, kept us updated on the work and got the work all done on time. Fast forward to now. My son has purchased the family boat and brought it to KKMI for service. Jock is still around, but Alex is now in charge of the yard. My son is on a limited budget and both Alex and Jock went out of their way to advise him both on how to save money and how to accomplish the work. This is a first class yard and their people are going a great job. From Michelle on scheduling the work to the team that did it, it was all smooth and professional. I would highly recommend bringing your boat here. read more

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They want to charge $250 for a quote AND I have to take the boat to them for 2 or 3 days. What a disruption. I live aboard.

Excellent Customer Service and professional work performed on my 26' Grady White. First time dropping off my boat to get bottom painted after 2 DIY bottom painting episodes. From the front office with Paula, discussing the boat work with Brian, and watching Roberto's prep and paint job, I am very satisfied with KKMI Sausalito. The final balance even ended lower than the initial estimate. Since I've prepped and painted my boat's bottom before, I know the extent of prep work that needs to get done. The finished job looked amazing when I inspected the boat on the stands. Getting an excellent bottom paint job isn't cheap, but I will definitely bring my boat back when the time comes. read more

For context, we live aboard, so we lived at KKMI for 6 weeks. TL;DR: read Lessons if you don't have time or appetite for details. We recently purchased a 1967 65' steel trawler & hauled out at KKMI for bottom paint. Referred to KKMI by MiRoPo Marine, our PM Bob was described as committed, reliable & easy to work with. Truth in advertising. He also listens, is fun, funny & has great hair. We got a great vibe at haulout. Bob & team met us on the dock, & explained what to expect. Jose's leadership made us comfortable as possible during the nail biting process of hanging 72 tons, then setting her on her keel on wooden blocks *we had a 3.9 quake just 22 miles away - they clearly know their stuff! Lesson #1: Check the vibe at haulout. Their work is the riskiest & most critical in setting tone for the yard period. Lesson #2: If you can be flexible with how long you can be out, they can balance staffing demands, you'll save money & gratefully, if you're waiting on the yard, you aren't charged those lay days to work on your boat. Our plan was bottom paint, new transducer & paint touch-ups topsides. Bob shared his honest concern about the many touch-ups we were pointing out, because it's nearly impossible to manage sun damage for a perfect match. No pressure to repaint from Bob - we decided on a repaint and color change. Lesson #3: Communicate with your PM. Ask questions, be transparent about expectations, & listen. Bob knows the industry inside & out. Bob made sure we understood the general rules of the yard (no welding or spray painting & stay safe) then referred us to Michele for amenities (wifi, bathrooms, after hours access, etc.) The on-site ship's store, fabricator, carpentry & rigging shop, make KKMI the most professional, well-rounded operation we've experienced. Decades learning what boat owners need, & investing in their facilities & people has created a welcoming, safe environment. Lesson #3:. Explore, ask questions, & get to know the team. It makes a huge difference in how you experience the yard. We communicated clearly with Bob about our desire for sweat equity - saving time & money & learning about our boat - he paired us with painter René Martinez. Working with René was a master class on steel paint prep. He's well versed in his craft, pays amazing attention to detail & is a great communicator. We told René we wanted to help. He took us at our word & put us to work. He explained process, demonstrated & confirmed understanding. He'd start his days early, include us when we were available & assign homework for after hours. 90% of a paint job is in the prep. René's pride in his work showed up everywhere. He'd pick up materials he estimated we'd need & let us know to return overages. KKMI's model is to charge the customer for every single item used on their job, down to the rubber gloves painters wear, so Rene's materials mgmt avoided unnecessary waste & cost. Lesson #5: Be present, & involved with the team. Not every owner wants to get as dirty, sore, or experienced as we did, but being there & providing/receiving real-time feedback fostered mutual accountability. There nearly 24/7, we saw everything - overtime on the weekends to change out cabling on hoists, reassuring us that maintenance is a priority at KKMI & the dedication of the leadership team. Paul's a hands-on owner. Present & engaging throughout our stay, he also knew when to defer to his people because he's hired the best. We were treated as trusted members of the team & always shown respect. We were extended every courtesy & everyone in the yard was very kind to Harrison (https://instagram.com/harrisonadventurecat). Lesson #6: Establish relationships early, & nurture them. The team shows pride, integrity, & humility. When things didn't go as expected, because sometimes they don't, there's always someone willing to listen & make good. Bottom paint's the only place we felt a hiccup. A number of spots needed more sanding. Most boats don't sit out of the water and fully dry out after bottom paint, so likely not what most folks see. We invested in labor hours beyond the bottom package but after a few attempts, we settled for a less than perfect bottom job. Lesson #7: If a job isn't done to your satisfaction, speak up. If you don't at least provide a chance to make good, that's on you. Overall, Bob was conservative on estimated & we stayed close on who was assigned, what we would do ourselves, & calling in the experts. Bob could provide detailed insights into every charge, & when there was a discrepancy, he handled it fairly & to our satisfaction. Lesson #8: Pay attention to every person working on your job - in your space, or doing prep in theirs. That way there are no surprises when the bill comes due. Oh, and pay your bill timely - that's a matter of mutual respect. There is so much more we could share, but you get the gist. KKMI Richmond has made loyal customers out of us. read more

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Top notch company. The KKMI office staff was very good at getting us in for our appointment; unfortunately, they forgot to tell the rigging department we were coming, and we were left waiting an extra week. The KKMI marina in Richmond allowed us to stay at their dock while we got the boat ready for the rigging to be tuned. Note: We removed and installed all the standing rigging that KKMI made for us months prior (KKMI was only used to tune the rig). Unfortunately, part of the main sail furling unit was installed incorrectly by us, but the crew did a great job in identifying the issue! They helped us remove the entire rig so I could fix the issue and have it reninstalled and tuned in less than 8 hours on a friday! The only reason for 4 stars is due to the crew tuning the rig by "feel" and not using proper tensioning gauges based on wire size. We sailed the boat to Mexico and had the rig tuned again. It was discovered that the shroud lines were unevenly and over tensioned. The rigging crew in Mexico was professional and did use tensioning gauges to find the issue. The over-tensioning may have caused a possible separation of the deck from the bulkhead near the chain plates. Anyway, be sure to request the crew at KKMI use gauges. read more

Marianne, If the email KKMI sent me had been a sincere apology, I probably wouldn't have written a negative review. In my initial review, I omitted Bob Hennessey's inexcusable rudeness when I called to check on the status of my trawler, the day before I was supposed to pick it up. As well as his attitude towards me when I arrived to pick it up, 2 weeks later than he assured me it would be ready. You claim I wasn't charged for the time and labor to remove the excess paint from the rudder. You charged me $7200 to paint the bottom of a 32ft boat. In other words, the price you quoted me was too low, so you decided not to do the work, not to tell me, and hoped I wouldn't notice? In hindsight, I regret not taking my boat to Svendsen's, whose quote was just slightly higher. read more

The team at KKMI are the Best! Over the 24 years we have owned and circumnavigated our Deerfoot 74 we chose only three boatyards to service her: Orams in NZ, Lauderdale Marine Center in FL and KKMI in the SF Bay. KKMI's staff is professional, courteous and has always managed to keep work from refits to antifouling on schedule and as quoted. If one is so inclined, KKMI is one of the few yards that allow owners to do the work themselves. We are confident that KKMI will continue to provide excellent service. Captain Kurt Deerfoot 74 read more

Had my boat prepped at KKMI last October for a trip to Mexico. The boat was shipped from Lake Tahoe to the Richmond yard. KKMI did all new standing rigging , a bottom job and misc items. 6 months later the bottom of the boat is like new and the rigging is still in tune. Everyone that I worked with from the store to the yard and the office were always ready to help you with a friendly smile on their face. A special shout out to Jock for keeping my project on time so I could join the 2023 Baja HaHa fleet November 1st. Currently CostaBaJa marina Lapaz. Hunter 41 Another Cheeseburger in Paradise read more

KKMI and Jock are good people, great work and a fair price for the quality of work done... BRAVO KKMI! read more

Safe Harbor San Francisco Bay - My Hunter 40.5 Legend with fresh coats of bottom paint and hull buffed... Que Bella! - Boat Repair Near Me - Richmond, California

Their work is outstanding. I've been using them for 26 years. We used KKMI to prepare a boat for the Pacific cup in 1998. Seven days before the start of the race we discovered rot in the stem. KKMI had it replaced within five days and had us ready for the race. Recently I needed some work done to my hull on my current boat and they fixed it better than new. If you want the work done right, don't hesitate to use KKMI. read more

Mitch and the team in Sausalito took great care of my boat and got the work done on time as quoted. My boat sustained damage after an accident on the road and KKMI came highly recommended and they proved why. The bottom had heavy fiberglass and gel coat damage. You would never know it now. Appreciate the hard work! read more

Brian Faltys is one of the best project managers that I have ever met. I am a J105 owner in Sausalito and can't say enough how helpful Brian was with the whole experience. Huge shout out to a great customer experience! read more

Great yard, great work, great people. I tend to be pretty involved when my boat's in the yard and the entire crew in Richmond are easy to work with to get repairs & maintenance done. They also make it easy to do your own work, power, water, ladders & scaffolding are all available, along with advice if needed. Thanks to everyone involved. Mike S/V Red Sky read more

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KKMI has a "Service Inquiry" form at their website. However, if you fill out the form and expect a response to your request you may be disappointed. I filled out the form and after 4 days with no response, I called the office. They quickly got onto it, but only for the haulout and bottom job costs, with no response to the repair work noted on the form. I thanked them and asked for an estimate on the additional work on the form. It has been over 3 weeks now and I no longer expect a response. My point is that if you have an online form, which of course you can fill out 24/7, the potential customer should receive a timely response. read more

This is my third visit at KKMI Richmond site. I've worked with Chase Bargemann earlier this year on bottom paint and prop servicing and thru hull inspections. 18 months prior I had the mast and boom pulled, treated, painted/repaired/replaced all standing and running rigging, a new fueler,etc. A big job. Recently I started to experience a problem with my feathering prop on my 43 foot sailboat. The prop failed to shift to reverse more than once lately and I actually bumped off the slip end during an approach to single handed docking, not good. I had an extra prop onboard and wanted to swap out the props... Not that simple. Chase was able to squeeze me in on the travel lift schedule and get the boat blocked so we could figure out what was happening. A long story short I ended up needing a new prop shaft to match the replacement prop. Chase and the team scheduled it all and came in on budget and early on the timeline! I am grateful for the hard work and attention to detail. Thanks to Chase, KKMI Richmond yard guys and office staff for once again making my experience first rate. read more

I've used KKMI in Sausalito several times. I've known their work to be top-tier, which has also been my experience. Recently, I've been dealing with Doug who's very knowledgable and responsive. I had an issue recently with a project they worked on for me but they corrected right away and were great to work with. I mention this only because how a company treats you when things go wrong speaks more about who they are than when things go as planned. They're true professionals. I will absolutely use them in the future and would recommend them to anyone in need of their services. read more

KKMI just delivered again for our 1968 Chris Craft Constellation haulout, with Jock Maclean managing the work to completion rapidly and within budget. We asked for help evaluating and remedying rot in the four strut backing blocks and fixing two leaks. Master shipwrights Joe and Dick removed the rotted wood from the blocks, their underpinnings, and two floor timbers. They crafted beautifully fitted replacement pieces stronger than original from purple ironheart, and re-bedded and re-bolted the struts. We had to move up our haulout date due to a leak I could not stop. They dug in and found parts of three planks damaged in the early 90s when a former owner hit some rocks and covered the area with something rubbery. They replaced the appropriate portions of planks and re-caulked. That area no longer leaks. They repaired an area above the shaft log which had been cut too thin during manufacture with a beefy block and dutchman. They checked the whole bottom, and put in a small dutchman and plugged some fingertip sized areas they dug out. No more leaks there, either. Jock noticed that we had a small leak in the port aft exhaust bronze tube. Joe cut off a carefully selected potion and replaced the rubber tubing around. No more leak. We asked that they fix the excessive leaking around the rudder packing. They removed the rudders, repacked the glands, and re-installed the rudders. No more excessive leaking there, and the wheel moves much more easily. Elvis did extra prep on the hull, removing excess paint and fairing before they rolled two coats of fresh bottom paint. They really got the paint into all the nooks and crannies of the keel and corners with brushes, too. For launch, Jock worked with Jose and Roberto to make sure the chine logs were best positioned below the waterline. After splash, Jock and I checked the work areas for leaks. All we had was seeping seams. He welcomed us to remain at a slip in the yard for several days while the hull swelled up after two weeks out in September heat. Paul Kaplan and Jock both handled lines when we moved from the launch area to that slip - just one more small example of the personal care and attention the entire KKMI team brings to your beloved boat. Janis and Katie kept me informed about our burn rate so I could make good decisions about which work to request and always cheerfully helped with administrative issues. Sure feels good to motor home knowing your boat got such good attention at a fair price. read more

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After two haul-outs here, I was confused about how KKMI maintains their reputation. On my last visit, I had the shaft seal replaced. The estimate called for 11.5 hours of labor but it apparently took 19.0 hours with no explanation of additional work or difficulties, going $975 over the estimate. But hey... at least it appears to have been done correctly, which is more than can be said of raising the waterline, which by all accounts was messed up without discussing with me first or providing an estimate, in violation of the service agreement. They offered to fix it for free, but it sure didn't feel free (see underestimating and/or over-billing above) and it certainly wasn't fixed. I gave the PM an opportunity to make it right before I left, but I was offered nothing but an earful of condescension. As I was motoring home, Facebook asked if I wanted to share my thoughts, which I obliged. This apparently caught the attention of the owner, who called to discuss the situation. I was initially hopeful that he cared about my experience and wanted to make things right, but it quickly became apparent he was mainly (if not only) interested in getting me to take down the review. After another earful of condescension, he wound up offering a check for half the price of a haul-out, but only after I take the review down. Over three weeks in the yard and $9k later, and now I finally see how KKMI maintains its reputation. I hadn't planned on writing a Yelp review. You can see I haven't written many. But in the end I turned down the $300 so you could all have fair warning. Watch out for this place. read more

I was not going to leave a bad review after a horrible experience with KKMI boat yard in Richmond. But after speaking to many boaters at my marina, who also felt they were ripped off, I have to say something. They did not let my partner and I know the costs of some repairs, and they also left our boat a mess after we were charged an exorbitant amount for fixing our boat. It would be bad enough, but they didn't let us know the charges until after they were done. Months later, I am still upset at what we were charged. Don't go there, they are known to rip people off. read more

Unfortunately I have to provide a negative review of this boat yard. I had my sailboat hauled out in late March and paid a considerable amount of money for bottom paint and some other repairs. They pointed out an issue with the rudder that we determined wasn't an actionable item at this time. Before they paint the bottom and rudder, they're supposed to inspect it to know what needs to be done. Well only approx. 5 months after that the diver cleaning the bottom notices potential corrosion. I called the yard and unfortunately they were kinda mean to me. Alas. I feel they weren't thorough in inspecting the bottom and rudder and now am not confident about the work performed at all. I will be using another shop in future. read more

I had an issue with my bow thrusters and decide to give them a call, talked with Bob on the phone and he was really helpful on guiding me to resolve the issue. It was a small breaker that shut off. Just had to find it and switch it back on. Thank you very much. read more

Great, again, as usual. KKMI Richmond painted the topsides on my 2013 Sabre 38 SE 18 months ago and did such an AWESOME job that it sold, back in February, for MORE than I paid for it 7 years ago!! They provided a unique solution for some plexiglass window cosmetics that I ended up passing on to Sabre to recommend to all owners. Last week I had my newest family addition, a 2018 Back Cove 32, de-trucked, cleaned, bottom painted and transom refinished, all in a few days. Again, the team at KKMI, and especially Kevin, my project manager, did an outstanding job. Get this - the invoice came in at LESS than the estimate. And, this was in spite of me showing up all the time and asking silly questions. Really well done at KKMI. I couldn't recommend them more strongly. read more

I found my experience at KKMI to be outstanding. I was able to discuss with the actual President of KKMI who makes himself available to all customers and is very involved in the process of your experience at this well run jewel of the bay. read more

Before moving our Baltic 51 to the west coast (from Newport, RI), we conducted due diligence on the bay area boatyards. When the time came, there was only one boatyard we felt comfortable contacting about being hauled. Since then, we've used KKMI for various services; yard services, chandlery, custom projects and special orders. The KKMI team is professional, knowledgable and a full-service yard. They have consistently given us sound (and sometimes free) advice and performed work that meets our high standards, most recently the construction of a new custom stainless steel holding tank. read more

I had insurance work done at KKMI. They look and act very professional, and they always treated me well, however, I did not feel the level of craftsman that worked on my boat were that good. I continue to have engine issues that will have to be resolved by a better mechanic. I was disappointed in the service after the sale. For a company that prides itself on it's longstanding reputation....not so good, I am sorry to say. read more

Excellent and professional yard to bring a boat. We've used their services several times from bottom jobs to electrical and rigging and have nothing but praise for all aspects of their work. The entire staff takes a genuine interest in your boat. They ask and answer questions to make sure the job is done right the first time. Nothing but praise for KKMI! read more

Very inconsistent performance and high price. Check everything done carefully! Watch out for Ralf, too! It turns out that if one doesn't spew a lot words Yelp redefines your review as a tip. Guess that means it doesn't count against the overall rating of the business. Yelp is owned, at least in part, by KKMI it seems. read more

KKMI Boat Yard 2020 Haul Out & Bottom Job Experience & Review I have had 2 sailboats since 1994 and as such have needed each to be hauled out to have the bottom painted with antifouling paint every couple years as well as other work when necessary. Though I have never had a bad experience with any boatyard, what I experienced with my recent haul-out with KKMI Boatyard in Pt. Richmond, CA was absolutely impressive and amazing! First off this has been my best haul-out experience ever with the fast turn around time from haul out to launch. This includes using KKMI years ago when I had my 26' boat. I hadn't used KKMI since 2004 since we bought our new boat and moved it to Alameda. KKMI was good then, but now KKMI is outstanding. Everyone I had contact with were very friendly, personable and professional and the communication was superb. I maybe be gushing here but it's refreshing to do business with an organization with this level of professionalism, integrity and competence. This is also reflected in the people that work there no matter at what level or position. Not only that but their pricing was very good and I had no surprises. KKMI's project manager, Bob Hennessey, did an excellent job of answering my questions and giving me professional advice which in fact saved me money and made for a better job. I judge people on how they communicate and how willing they are to be with you and answer questions. Bob is at the top of my list in that regard as well as his knowledge of boats. His advice was spot on. I also briefly met with Paul Kaplan. He too is very personable and likeable. I believe that all of his workforce is a reflection of his personality, integrity and professionalism. On launch day I had the pleasure of meeting the technician, Justin, who installed my new bronze thru-hulls and valves as it was also his job to inspect his own work for any leaks when my boat was placed in the water. Of course there were no leaks. Justin is also very personable, enthusiastic, competent and communicates readily and answered any questions I had regarding the installation. With my KKMI experience I will never consider any other boatyard than KKMI. It is a first class operation. read more

This review is for KKMI location in Sausalito. Not sure what has happened to the KKMI Sausalito location. KKMI has always been expensive but known to do great work. It seems that there new approach is to sell you on 'great work' but then under estimate your job and stick you with an inflated bill. As for the 'great work', I have been told that their work is on par with Johnson Hicks, Svendsen's and others BUT expect to pay a much higher price for the same quality of work. So here are the details... I recently took my sailboat in to have some electronics put in. Simple enough if you you have been in business for a while (you know all of the variables and what can possibly and will go wrong). KKMI told me that my estimate was on the high side and might come in lower (that they had seen jobs like this and wanted to make sure that they were prepared for the unexpected). I was told that I should be confident that I would be getting quality work and that their estimate was realistic (that the competition often underestimated to get the job but that you ended up paying more in the end). I had shopped the job around and had bids that were 20-35% less (Johnson Hicks, Svendsens) but I decided to stick with KKMI because of their reputation and the sales job I received on 'why KKMI' and how they go the extra mile to get things right. That and the fact that it was convenient and they could fit me into their schedule. Fast forward... boat is back in the slip. Total bill was 40% over the original estimate and the job was completed 2 weeks late. My recommendation: make sure that EVERYTHING you do is documented. Otherwise you might end up with... 'You did tell me about the task but It never went further than a sticky note in your file. I sincerely apologize for that.' BOTTOM LINE: Explore other options read more

I broke my boat's mast in May 2007. Called around various yards all around the bay but KKMI stood out as the one with best customer service from the get go. After the initial phone call, we arranged to take the boat next day to the yard in Richmond and after motoring for 3 hours from Coyote Point, we arrived at their dock and found a place they had reserved to accomodate us immediately. As soon as we checked in with the office, they had 3 riggers on hand taking the rigging apart so we can head back to home port with the favorable tide. In less than 3 hours, the broken mast was taken off the boat and we were able to motor home. The action that stood out the most was while they were taking the mast down, we asked the project manager if there's any place we can grab a bit, the project manager radioed the office and the office replied they will find someone to drive us down town to a restaurant of our choosing. It's one thing to get good service from someone you are dealing with directly, but to get a response from the rest of the organization, now that's good customer service culture! read more

Be extremely careful when giving them the go-ahead for discovered repairs. Keep an eye on the amount of hours charged for the work. If you can, be there every day to see how the work progresses for yourself. We almost had a heart attack when we got the bill. Evidently, our boat was being worked on almost 24/7? That's what we get for being so trusting based on their past reputation. read more

We just returned for a week on the hard at KKMI. We were long past due on a bottom painting on our 50' sailboat. As members of the Berkeley Yacht Club we have access to a lot of information and opinions on different boat yards in the area. After asking way to many people, one thing became very clear. Without exception, everyone said that KKMI was the best. Several also said it was the most expensive, but again, everyone said it was the best. Well, my dad used to say, "Buy the best and you only cry once." So we got an estimate from them on the bottom job. Interestingly, it was the same price as everyone else. So the decision to use them was a no- brainer. While we were there we got a survey for our insurance company and found a few other items that needed repair. Mike Haley, the job foreman, made sure that everything was taken care of in a timely manner. He was very transparent about costs and there were no surprises. One thing that really impressed me at the boatyard were the number of multimillion dollar racing yachts that were hauled out there. I figure that folks who can afford these boats could also afford to have them hauled at any boatyard in the world. And yet they chose KKMI. Maybe having these boats in the yard is the reason KKMI has the reputation for being expensive. But that wasn't my experience. If you are a boat owner, you know that boat's are expensive. But it's far more expensive when you have to have something fixed two or three times before it's finally done right. I'll never go anywhere else to get my boat worked on, that's for sure. read more

This is a very professionally run boat yard run by very friendly people. It's a large facility with all the necessary equipment and capability to work on any kind of boat, large or small. read more

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Been in and out of many Boatyard over the years and KKMI Has got my 5-STARS! A professionally run, clean operation and very responsive! Just hauled a 43ft Portofino andwhile we did the basic bottom work, we did needto spent quite a bit of time of frozen Sea water intake vales and repacking of the shafts!! Inthier inspection they found a couplwe of items I missed and go them fixed! Highly reccommend the Yard,and ESPECIALLY the people, A good Team!! Thanks KKMI Captain Chuck S, read more

Over the last 22 months we have been preparing our sailboat to go voyaging. At the beginning of this project, we brought our boat to KKMI because of their quality reputation (and found their work matches their reputation) but we also found something we didn't expect and just as valuable; KKMI made it easy for us to work on our boat in an economical way. Throughout our time in the boatyard, we had the freedom to work endlessly on projects at our own pace, and when we needed help, KKMI stepped in with their expertise to handle the big projects or projects we weren't equipped to handle ourselves. KKMI's incredible accommodation for the do-it-yourselfer allowed us to complete our projects within our budget and with the high-level of quality that we envisioned. Additionally, the project manager was always friendly and consistent throughout the entire time we were there. He gave us time and listened to our needs. In the rare case where something didn't go just right, he bent over backwards to make things right. We love that we felt as important as KKMI's high-end clients and we appreciated the invaluable advice we received along the way. We enjoyed our time there (as much as one can in a boat yard) and we know we won't go anywhere else in the future. This is why we wanted to write this review. To let other do-it-yourselfers know about this great opportunity. read more

Reliability, trust and partnership is absolutely critical for me. I chose KKMI due to their excellence in customer service and value add. My project manager continues to go well above and beyond the project scope. I consider him a part of my shore crew. Being an active racer, this is as critical as those sailing with me onboard. It means a lot knowing that in my busy schedule I will get a call back quickly and not have to wait 2-3 days. Typically, i don't have that kind of time. This is the Nordstrom of Boatyards! That is why I still choose to take my boat across the bay from Alameda to Richmond for any work. read more

After a very poor experience at a neighboring boat yard, with the haul-out and bottom job for my Express 34, I was very skeptical and guarded about what service I might expect at KKMI. From the girls at the front desk, to my Project Manager Bob Hennessey, the Chandlery staff, and all the helpful folks there; they made my experience such a contrast to the previous haul-out (at that other place). I definitely recommend KKMI for boat repair and haul-outs. Price was reasonable and as quoted in the estimate. Definitely a future customer. read more

Used Bob Hennessy as my project manager. I had an excellent experience with him in 2015 so when it came time to complete maintenance on my boat this month it was a no brainer. Again, super satisfied with Bob and his team at KKMI. Bottom paint, minor repairs and application of Prop speed all installed with care. Prices are fair for the quality you receive. I would certainly use them again should the need arise. Thank you. read more