Our CV axle broke while we were on vacation in Lake Tahoe -- right after a massive snowstorm buried…read morethe entire region. Not exactly ideal timing when you're traveling with your family. I reached out to several mobile mechanics through Yelp on Thursday evening, and Jim was the only one who responded initially. He was able to schedule us for Saturday afternoon, which was critical since we were supposed to head home that day. Another shop didn't have availability until Monday and the other high rated mobile mechanic was out of town. Because of storm-related commute issues earlier in the week, Jim ended up arriving around 4pm instead of noon. Totally understandable given the conditions. He worked outside in freezing weather and never complained once. Jim was incredibly friendly and easy to talk to. He was great with my wife, my son, and even let our dogs jump on him and give him kisses. Despite the tough conditions, he got the job done and got us safely back on the road with a solid new CV axle so we could make it home as planned. I'd hire Jim again in a heartbeat. Highly recommend.

Good communication with professional attitude. Adept and possesses rapid understanding of…read moreproblem(s)...gets to issues right away.

Ward and Sarah were amazing. We needed a park for our little Boston whaler and they didn't have one…read morebut they created one awesome. We highly recommend they're very nice people.

Always professional and takes the time to ensure my boat is taken care of and always on time.read more

Fantastic service that goes the extra mile! If you have a boat and need service or delivery I…read morewould make sure to call Aqua Mobile Marine.

Patrick Kelly and his staff here at South Shore Boats saved our family vacation!…read more We rented a house on the Keys with a boat dock and after dropping my Cobalt in the Tahoe Keys Marina it took all of about 5 minutes for my impeller to blow out, this caused my engine to over heat, which caused my coolant to boil over. Bad day I called every boat repair shop and mobile boat mechanic I could find but everyone was either not answering, or busy and booked solid for at least three weeks... and frankly most of the folks I spoke with at other shops were rude. My friends and family were just sitting at the house waiting for me to arrive with my boat to take them out for a weekend on the lake. I thought I was destined to rent a boat and store mine on the trailer for the weekend. Was losing hope... I was at the point of asking random people at the marina if they could help me get an impeller and put iit in. Then randomly, I met Patrick Kelly, owner of South Shore Boats, who happened to be dropping his boat in at the same marina. I asked him if he could help us and he asked me to drive my boat to his shop and he'd meet me there. About an hour later, he and his staff had me up and running again. My friends and family are forever grateful for Patrick and his kind spirit. He could have been just like all the other shop owners and blown me off, but he didn't. He knew he could help out another boater and he took some time to do it. Good man here.

This crew of mechanics are Amazing! I would not take my boat anywhere else, period! First off, I…read moretrust ever word they say. They won't not give you a bunch of bull like most boat mechanics. I'd just got my boat check out in sparks because I was making a weird noise. They found nothing wrong... So my buddy recommended to try these guys. Wow!! Amazing knowledge! They pulled my boat apart in minutes, figures out the issues. Had me back on the water in hours. You are crazy to look any where else. They really are thee Best in the Biz!! Also they were able to help me get a sweet boat slip for a fare amount. Anything, these guys can handle from my jet skis to my boat they've handled it all. Thanks Guys!!

Absolutely amazing! Extremely punctual and very knowledgeable. I would recommend this shop over…read moreeveryone. The owner is also very responsive and wants you to get the best bang for your buck

If you want to use a guy who doesn't keep his word, doesn't call you, or just doesn't finish your…read moreprop. This is the place! Took my prop to him in July 2025...he never called. April 2026 I had to go get it...still not done. I understand life happens, But when it does you call your customers. This is not the first time...so shame on me for trusting him again. I posted one review before...but he called me. I took it down then thought about it. He had the chance to make it right. He chose not to.

Excellent Service Department, very well-run dealership. They stand behind their work!read more

We've been storing and winterizing our boat with Custom boat for years. Everyone there is so great…read moreto deal with -- we especially love Ryan (even though he's a giants fan). Any issue we've encountered, even during the busy summer, they've always come through and kept our boat on the water. Loyal customer for life!

Stumble across one of their boat listing, and decide to reach out with interest. Best decision I…read moreever made. After looking at numerous boats that failed to live up to the listings and pictures, Marine Specialties listing surpassed what was expected. On top of that, Carlton's exceptional customer service was what really sold the boat...he stayed in touch the entire process, while having a chill no pressure approach. We drove up from Southern California and will make that drive again when we're ready for my next boat.

So happy they can get me get my boat un-winterized and ready for the summer! There price is great…read moreand it includes a check of all my boat systems to make sure the boat is in tip top shape before we head out to the lake!

You won't find a better place to have any work you need for your boat in all of Northern…read moreCalifornia. James has been in business for over thirty-five years. Mostly at Eagle Lake, Spalding area. Shop has been open in Susanville, Ca. For two years. Not only are fees reasonable, but quality of services is outstanding. I had a problem with my mercury kicker motor which no shop I had taken it to could fix. This was a 14 year quest; took it to James and problem fix in one day. He is very knowledgeable and most importantly honest. You will never need to worry about being taken advantage of. Scale of services from 1 to 10 , I would rate it 15 or better. If your in the Lake Almanor area, the drive to Susanville will be worth the effort. Any local shop at Almanor won't be able to come close to service or price. Don't be fooled make the drive to Susanville.

I met James & Lorraine about 10 years ago in Spalding at Eagle Lake. They've fixed pretty much…read moreeverything on my 2 boats and associated trailer issues. They are trusted and knowledgeable. I would, and have, recommended them to friends and family. Couldn't meet nicer folks anywhere.