I'm so glad I called Bay Area Marine Services. Luis and Alison responded immediately to my call…read more I needed to replace my transmission and Luis and his assistant were at my boat in 48 hours. Luis is a master mechanic. He's easy to work with and he is most professional. In the end, he had to pull the engine and I was impressed with how carefully he did that. He really knows his trade. Alison cares about clients and replies to your call, email or text in a timely manner. So, you don't have to wait long to hear back from them. In addition to being a great company they are affordable. They don't up sell and when they are there they check out the whole engine, not just what you asked them to look at. I found that most reassuring. They are respectful of your boat and are very clean when they work. I highly recommend Luis, Alison and Bay Area Marine

Assuming that response was by someone using Luis as an alias, which is literally part of this…read morebusinesses model.. two people giving input leads to customers seeking clarification when the story changes. Doubling down on bad business management with fabricating false review respons is a further indication of deceptive practices.

We are incredibly pleased with Richard Boland's services!! Richard was very responsive via calls…read moreand texts which we loved. He has an enormous amount of expertise and helped guide us through our first boat purchase. Unfortunately, when we bought the boat, the marina wasn't so kind. Richard took time out of his busy schedule to help my husband with the collection of the vessel. He dropped everything for THREE hours to help move the boat to another marina and ensured a safe boat transport . He went above and beyond! This was even two weeks after we closed on the boat and he had no obligation to do this. He really is a great person and we highly recommend him. Thanks, Richard!

With the help of Stephenie Hollyman, I just sold my Pacific Seacraft. I cannot say enough about how…read morehelpful Stephenie was with listing, preparing and selling my boat. She was patient with my concerns, always positive and kept me well informed throughout the entire process. In the end, she sold the boat sooner than I expected and at a price above what I expected. Stephenie will be my listing agent the next time I sell a boat.

Based on my personal experience with three shops since COVID, this is the best OB shop in the Bay…read moreArea. Brian is great, he fixed issues that no one could identify, including a Yamaha software glitch that kept my engine from raising the lower unit out of the water. Their backlog is long, but it is a testament to how good they are!

They have very long wait times for service and the prices are quite high. The quality of the work…read moreis probably OK though. A few years ago they sold us a boat that was not at all appropriate for the SF Bay waters and they overcharged us. (I later found a price sticker on the boat with a lower price). We were neophytes at the time. Live and learn! One reason that I go back is that they are the only Boston Whaler (a great boat) dealer in town.

On two different occasions during a haul out there were damages that were done while in their…read morepossession. An aluminum trim was dented by the transom and there were a few spots that had gel coat damage that the workers did. To add insult to injury, their coverup repairs didn't match. Of course they denied everything! Avoid this yard at all cost! You have been warned!

Outstanding boat yard! Our second haul out with them, and again excellent workmanship and attention…read moreto detail on our sailboat bottom, sides, rigging and engine. Sean, Sarah, Nicole and team are knowledgeable and have a great amount of experience in handling boats and solving problems. Great to have this reliable, honest and well run boat yard in Alameda.

What everyone says is absolutely true!…read more Chuck's Marine has been a staple in the Bay Area for decades, earning a stellar reputation for value, quality, and meticulous attention to detail. After hearing so many great things, I finally decided to have my 2001 Catalina 380 serviced by Chuck -- Damn! Why did I wait so long?. Chuck had previously worked on my boat, and it was clear from the moment he opened the engine compartment that he knew it inside and out. Dates of previous service, repairs, and replacements were clearly marked in Sharpie across the engine, transmission, and other components -- demonstrating his thoroughness and memory of the boat's history. During the service, Chuck was able to recall all past repairs and nuances the boat had experienced, which gave me great confidence. He spent the entire day performing a comprehensive service, including oil, fuel, transmission, and water filter changes, water pump repairs, alternator electrical checks, and thorough inspections of the transmission cable and steering quadrant. We also created a detailed list of everything that had been completed, as well as future recommendations for the boat. Before starting, Chuck was upfront about options for where and when he could work on the boat, as well as clear about costs and parts. This level of transparency and professionalism is exactly what every mechanic should strive for. I'm now officially a regular on Chuck's annual maintenance list and highly recommend his services to anyone in the Bay Area!

Chuck knows his business. He has been servicing my Diesel Yanmar for years and is always on time…read moreand efficient. He has diagnosed problems before that solved other issues.. I charter my boat 7 days a week and relie on Chuck to make sure I am good for another 6 months. The only bad news is he is always busy so needing assistance in short order is not possible. I charter my boat so sometimes I need quick assistance and Chuck is never available.If you can plan a few weeks in advance, he is your man! You can trust what he does is in your best interest every time..

When your hull cleaner doesn't use an air supply but rather merely holds his breath while working…read moreon your boat, you know he isn't doing a good job.

Seawolf Marine did a great job cleaning my hull. When I had it hauled out to sell her, it was in…read moregreat condition.

though I never used Sal's services, I had a strange interaction via phone when inquiring on…read moreservices to repair an inflatable kayak. They wanted payment up front (didn't know that lack of business etiquette/professionalism still existed). When I asked about guarantee/warranty, he shot back a rather snide reply, but did end text saying he would warranty work for 6 months... Don't know how good a job he would have done but first interaction was a red flag!

They didn't even try to understand what could be done :( They said we don't go to fix. You have to…read morebring it. It is big bubble tent and cannot be transferred.

Bay Ship And Yacht is an example of the best of the best. They are a fantastic employer and they do…read moreamazing work. For Alamedens, Bayship And Yacht flies a bit under the radar. You really can't see their business from the roads around Alameda. But Alamedens should know, Bay Ship And Yacht contributes to the Bay Area economy and makes possible our robust, continuously growing, passenger ferry services. Have you ever wondered where tugboats get worked on? Do you have an idea what tugboats do? Without tugboats, those giant cargo ships that bring in everything we use in the United States and export all the things we grow in the Central Valley would not be able to moor alongside the dock. And without Bayship And Yacht, those tugboats wouldn't run. Bay Ship And Yacht is one of the unsung heroes of our region.

They have everything for boats and ships! Highly…read morerecommend them for their knowledge and selection of parts.