*** Some parts of my…read moreexperience here? Terrific !!! Some parts of my experience here - not so terrific YMMV Purchased a new, (smaller) Zodiac as a tender Thought about a purchasing a "larger vessel" here, pivoted to another option Ventura is fortunate to have this showroom and dealer in town. . .. ...

Terrific showroom and service in new warehouse section off Victoria and Olivas. Kyle very well…read moreinformed and super friendly...inspired my buyer confidence.

Steve is great and has a wealth of knowledge on everything yanmar. If you can't find a part he will…read moreand if you need to know how to do something he will guide you on how to do it.

Steve is always cheerful and willing to help. He even helped me get rid of my old engine. I…read moreinstalled it myself, and his guidance was crucial. No complaints. Sorry it took so long to get out this review, Steve. Thanks for everything.

Pacific Marine is the only place in the county i use for the boats i've owned in the past. Not…read moreonly do they work on boats brought to them but they work around local marinas from Santa Barbara to Port Hueneme in dry dock and Yachts in the slip. They are good at what they do but sometimes they get stretched thin It happens to the best of us.Its completely understandable when you're good at what you do. For anybody believing some of the trolls here on yelp, take this into consideration. businesses that are good at what they do for the most part have lines, and sometimes even with an appointment, you have to realize that you are staged in the yard or the place of business to get in the work line. Alot of times that means theres a wait.Look at most mom and pop, specialty shops that are worth there salt and tell me that I'm wrong. It's very difficult, sometimes to have a quick turnaround when you're working on stuff like marine motors even in fresh water situations. This is not normal automotive power plant riding around in ideal conditions it doesn't have a caustic environment that it is living in with heavy vibration constantly pounding every component on it. Systems can be 100% In a controlled idle location, but a few miles off shore something can happen ...would you want a mechanic to charge you for a full rewire of your boat and install new motor components everytime your in the shop for a basic service just to cover themselves from a customers frustration on the fact that your boat is 10-30 years old or more ?? Of course not! Listen i can type this up and you can totally disregard what im saying but if you want some proper testimonials go speak to locals that protect our coast lines such as Ventura Harbor Patrol, Port Hueneme Patrol , Fish and Wildlife and the Reps from our local US Navy base .I know of no other boatyards that get work from those places consistently . Sometimes the writing is NOT on the interweb wall.

Alan took care of my boat quickly and was up front about all costs. Additionally I was treated…read morerespectfully with all my questions answered. Thank you!!!

Craig and team came to our home in Newbury Park to detail our boat. I was wondering if $400 was too…read moremuch after my husband set the appointment up. No, $400 is not too much! They were on time, worked tirelessly for hours and they knew exactly what they were doing. Our 20' boat looks absolutely brand new! I truly did not think this was even possible. I feel we actually got a bargain. Craig says he started this business 10 years ago and they do all sizes of boats, ocean or lake. We are extremely satisfied and very pleased with the professional work and the polite, friendly personality they displayed. I wish I had a before photo, but trust me, our boat has had the makeover of a lifetime. Look no further if your boat wants detailing. This business is the real deal. Thank you Craig and team, you are awesome!

Craig and his team did an excellent job detailing my boat. He also did an amazing job varnishing…read moreour Teak wood. Craig was always available by phone, and answered my questions thoroughly.

Scott installed new Susuki outboards on my Whaler - now it runs quieter and faster than ever. Plus…read morehe saved me thousands by accepting mu old two stroke engines as part of a Susuki rebate deal. Highly recommended.

I handle the maintenance and repair for approx 10 small outboard motors for my sailing club. When…read moreI can't figure it out, I take it to Specialty. They have always treated me fairly. Sometimes takes a little longer to complete than I would like, but I've never asked for a "rush" or a priority response. Scott is an honest and responsive guy.

We lost our previous gazebo (cabinetry and appliances included) in the Palisades' fire. I visited…read moreYelp to find a company to cover the cabinetry, table and chairs. The owner, Juan, visited the gazebo and did some initial sketching. Later, team member, Zack, came and took extensive measurements. A short while later Zack returned for the installation. It came out excellent, very form fitting. My expectations were exceeded!

We first used Castro Canvas Designs more than 20 years ago. Since then we've had several additions…read moreto our boat, most recently new mainsail and grab rail covers. All have been top-quality and expertly fitted. The pride that Juan and his team have in producing excellent canvass covers, bimini covers and so forth shines through. Recommended without reservation.

Great weekend get away . Beautiful clean and quiet . Family atmosphere as well as it can be a…read morecouples atmosphere.

"JUST LOVE" I bought…read morea 1985 Pearson 36-2 sailboat in Ventura, and I'm so glad I did because I discovered Ventura Harbor Boatyard. And now if I ever need major work done or a haul-out, I'm coming here even if I have to motor all the way from my home port, Long Beach. Why? Well, there's some obvious superficial reasons such as the fact lay days are less expensive, and the yard lets you DIY. For the last, not only do they LET you DIY, they ENCOURAGE it. From what I've heard and seen, every other yard in SoCal at the very least discourages it, while many simply don't let you do any of your own work blaming their insurance. But the REAL reason VHB is so great is the people: everyone I encountered that worked at the yard--and I was there, working and living aboard my boat, for about two and a half weeks--was helpful, professional and friendly. Here's the list: -Mike, head of customer service. -Dale, foreman of paint and fiberglass. -Jose, head mechanic on the big boat side. -Brad, head mechanic on the small boat side. -Karen, head office administrator -Dale, main lift operator -Harry, supply guy -Nico, mechanic -Andy, mechanic -Chris, paint and fiberglass -Ibo, paint and fiberglass Hope I didn't miss anyone. A couple of examples of how great the people are there-- -Mike, head of customer service, steered me away from GPU packing when I ran it by him that that's what I was going to use for repacking my stuffing box. Sure enough, I looked it up and the graphite can react with some metals in drive shafts causing electrolysis (a kind of dissimilar metal corrosion). His many years in the boat repair business saved me a potentially expensive and even dangerous mistake. Plus, his interpretation of lay days was always in my favor. Just an all around good dude. -Dale, the paint and fiberglass foreman gave me a masterclass on fiberglass and HELPED ME patch my built in water tank. I'm an English teacher and his clear instructions and patient manner had me taking notes on ways I could improve in the classroom. A masterclass by a master craftsman at no charge. And both Dale and Mike showed me around the yard, gave me a tour of the yard's boat that they completely restored (keeping the original name because the previous owner explained to them he'd named the boat after his mother), and told me a bit of the storied history of the yard (some of it involves restoring famous classic wooden boats as well as helping big time YouTubers refit). I got an education and an irreplaceable experience. Their motto on their t-shirt says it all, "Just Love."

Customer service is always fantastic! We have few Cummins Sea Rays in Florida and this is our one…read morestop shop for all engine related products. We can a part that no one could locate even the Cummins dealer with their outdated catalogs. The updated Engine pictures and parts listed makes it a breeze find the parts we are looking for. Last night before placing my order I needed to confirm few parts and I called the store, everyone was very helpful especially Adrian. He not only pulled up all the diagrams on his computer but also went to look at an actual engine to make sure the parts I was ordering are correct. Would recommend to anyone in the marine industry, even though we are on opposite coasts the team here makes it feel like you are shopping at your neighborhood store. Thank you Adrian and the team

Amazing and EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE…read more Thank you Alex!!! so many shipping issues with FedEx. Belligerant staff, would not release my package. Alex acted swiftly to reship the same item. These guys are the best !!!!