Don't bother calling these people. I'm not really sure they're still in business. Anyway, they won't return your call.

I had the misfortune of dropping my iPhone 12 in the Marina Village waters in Alameda a few days ago at my boat dock! Unfortunately, this phone is my life and of course, I didn't back it up to my iCloud! I thought it was gone forever and I was not going to try to retrieve it. However, one of my team members made a bunch of phone calls and John Curry readily contacted us back! I got back to him a day later cuz I didn't have a phone. He told me that about a month ago, his diver, Felipe, retrieved his iPhone 12 that was in the salt water for 36 hours and it worked! So my iPhone was also 36 hours in the salt water later, Felipe met me at my boat dock. And within 5 minutes of diving down 9 feet, he found my iPhone! Jumping for joy!! I waited another 24 hours to turn it on. I washed it off, used an air compressor to blow out any water and used an electric blanket to help dry out the inside! My iPhone asked for a plug! Plugged it in and I'm back in business! Thaaaaaaank youuuuuu, Stem to Stern for helping me get my iPhone back and Felipe for telling me how to get it to turn back on! 5 stars for sure!! Vivee @WestsideJoesBikes read more

Stem to Stern - Boat Repair Near Me - Alameda, California

Our company has been using Stem to Stern for over 5 years. If you have ever been involved in the boat industry, you know that finding honest and trustworthy people is like discovering a unicorn. Captain John Curry IS that unicorn. Stem to Stern oversees our boat care and maintenance for our finicky vessel, as well as captains all of the pleasure cruises for our guests. They are upfront and honest about what must be maintained right now, what should be addressed soon, and what may need to be attended to in the future. (Which is so important for budget forecasting.) Their prices are incredibly fair and I have never once felt like they were taking advantage of us in any way. We often donate cruises on our boat as charitable auction items and Stem to Stern works closely with our company in making sure the experience is always exceptional. The level of respect and courtesy Captain John and his crew show to our guests on the boat is unparalleled. Their attention to customer service, plus the knowledge and skill they bring are without equal - I have witnessed John back a very large boat into a small slip with about 10 inches to spare in total and not even break a sweat. Safety is of the utmost importance for them and the training he and crew undergo is impressive. If you are looking for someone to handle your boat maintenance and/or to safely captain your boat and provide an incredible experience for you and guests out on the water, then you must look no further than Stem to Stern. I cannot recommend them enough and feel beyond lucky to have discovered them many years ago. read more

These guys take care of my boat. They are great communicators, they do a professional job and I just don't have to worry about it. And the costs are not bad either. I mean who wouldn't want it cheaper, but the costs are really just fine. I'm a happy customer. read more

Bob J hit the nail on the head. I had a verbal contract to do several jobs on my boat. In short, the work was not done properly with the result that my leaks were worse than when they started. This was their second attempt. Bottom line is I have paid them hundreds of dollars and situation is not fixed. When I had the temerity to question the bill I was treated like a piece of dirt and finally the owner piled on another several hundreds of dollars on the bill. I have receipts and pictures of this amateur work and I think I have been given a raw deal. I am in the boating business and have recommended them to many of my clients. I now regret tat very much. read more

I'll echo a comment from 4 years ago - "These are the right guys to trust". Whether learning from John, or having him captain a party on our 47' yacht, Dave completing a comprehensive check up or the divers making sure our boat is healthy and ready, S2S have always been there for us. Honest, calm, professional and responsive, they listen carefully and understand both what I communicated and what needs to be done. Costs are in line with others, yet the confidence they create and leave is priceless. They not only do fine work, they actually care about my boat, my boating and my family. They win the trust award, hands down. Highly recommended. read more

Ah, yes, Stem to Stern did a in-water hull cleaning via one of their divers: Derrick, who did a great job taking care of the bottom of my boat, efficent and charming as well! Thanks you guys! read more

These are the right folks to trust. The boat business can be a bit tricky and after checking several companies and divers to get my hull cleaned, the hull had not been cleaned for a while, Stem to Stern was the only business that looked at the boat and gave me an accurate and honest estimate and followed through with an excellent job and gave me photos before and after. I recommend Stem to Stern! They have my business read more

This review is long overdue. I agree with Bob J's review. 2 years ago one of the worst experience I've had with a company. They took my down payment for bilge pumps and battery job and 6 month's later they finally completed due to me finally fed up and the unpleasant side of me unfortunately came out. The bad communication and things not getting worked on nor worked properly after were unacceptable. There were other phases but I dare not to continue with them. There were negative stories I've heard around prior but thought I'd give them a chance anyway. My mistake! read more

We had the greatest trip with these two Captains; Captain John C., and Captain Dave! Professional, relaxed, gracious, patient, thorough, and you walk off the boat feeling like you really want these guys to come to Thanksgiving dinner! The day was a perfect one. We were brought to multiple locations for the best possible fishing outcome (9 Halibut!); Their safety consciousness was complete; Conversation was fun and friendly; Assistance of any kind was effortless. These Captains obviously know Boats and the Bay but they really know how to bring it all together for a total fishing AND sightseeing experience. Completely recommend this excellence! Thank you!! read more

Brought boat into SF - 3 hour cruise from Sac Delta - for fleet week on a Saturday, had trouble with ignition switch at marina at end of day. Had to leave the boat at the Grand Marina that I stayed in and called on a Monday mid morning. John took the call while in San Diego, examined the boat at the marina on Tuesday morning and by Wednesday afternoon work was done. Seldom do you ever get a response as I got from John, when your boat is out of town and have problems. Call John and he will take care of you! read more

I guess I got the short straw. I called them repeatedly (literally called every other day for 3 weeks) in March of 2017, trying to get my anchor winch controls replaced. They just kept putting me off, saying "We'll get out to your boat next week...sorry." Then finally a guy came out, we spoke, I was thinking this might actually work. He said he'd write up an estimate and send it to me. A month later no estimate, I call, and they had forgotten about me. So they said that they would get to work on the estimate, and yet another month later, nothing. So, after June passed I advised them that I was done waiting, in a voicemail... no call back. My worst nightmare when it comes to customer service. read more