From pick up to delivery, this company is right on! Affordable, done right, professional and very…read moreboat user friendly! Way to go guys! I have used local boat yards for along time, until I found The Boat Specialists! I would never use a boat yard again! They cannot compare or compete with them!

BUYERS BEWARE!!! Ive…read moreactually really wanted to write a positive review and held off since July 2025 to allow Boat Specialist to resolve all the issues Ive had with them. But today, after 6 months I'm at the end of my patience and since some of you are praising James Doer, then some of you know who manages the Service Department. I bought a brand new 2025 Ranger Tug R23 or at least I thought I did, but since there was crap in the holding tank when I received it, Im starting to think it was used. I paid for a Radar to be installed before it was delivered. When the boat was delivered to me in the Marina, immediately I discovered the radar I paid to have installed did not work. The water pump didn't work. I got 1 key when it should be 2. The holding tank had crap in it. The solar system charger didn't work. The outboard motor sat in the water in full lift and there was no bottom paint to protect it even when I paid for bottom paint to be applied to the boat. The excuse for that was the Buyer needed to ask for it...How would a Bulyer know the outboard motor wouldnt come out the water fully? The Service Dept agreed to trailer the boat back to fix the Radar and fix the water pump and all issues Ive identified and advised it can be done when the boat comes back in for the 20 hr breaking in service, which I agreed would be a good time. When it finally was picked up for service and returned 1 month later, the boat was returned but did not have the bottom paint on the outboard that I had agreed to pay additionally for. Before the boat was taken off their trailer, I spoke to James Doer who promised he would trailer it back to do the bottom paint as it should had been done before it was returned to me. So again he advised I can use my boat and then later he'll work out a time to trailer it back to finish the bottom paint that they had forgotten to have done. Few weeks later, Boat Specialist trailers my boat back to their shop to do the bottom paint on the motor and I also paid to have some service done on my Bow Thrusters and Windless Anchor... 3 weeks later my boat was returned from BS and put back into the water and as their delivery guy pushed us off from the dock, we discovered the Bow Thruster didnt work! It was supposed to be fixed, but again BS does NOT verify that repairs were actually completed. Again James Doer said he'll send a tech out in a few weeks to repair it. Yet again, I've been patient with Boat Specialist. I waited for the tech to come out and they did repair the Bow Thruster several weeks later. Just as I thought every issue had been resolved, there's more. What's the problem now? I just learned the 20 hr break-in service that was supposed to have been done the first time Boat Specialist trailered my boat back to fix the Radar and other issues was never done! My boat is at its 50 hr service alert and I now discovered Boat Specialist never did the 20 hr break-in. Is it fair from the multiple instances where this Service Department failed to complete work that they were suppose to do for me to say that the people managing it has FAILED and do not give a rip for our boats in their shop? I have asked that Boat Specialist do the right thing, but as he claimed that theres no written record that I asked for the 20 hr service to be done, he has decided to not recall that we spoke on the phone that I wanted the 20 hr break-in service...today he just conveniently forgot that request was made because he forgot to have it done months ago and returned my boat anyways. If the Service Department's performance is any measure of how Boat Specialist ensures their product is quality and their service is aimed to satisfy customers, then they have failed at least me... If I am that one unlucky person to have the WORST experience dealing with them... I whole heartedly hope you will not be the next. Or perhaps I am one of many... BUYER BEWARE!!!! GOOD LUCK. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND. Dont let the charm and smiles fool you.

Pacific Islander is a never again. Unfriendly Captain andmost of f the crew. The boat is in poor…read morecondition. We ran out of fresh water, bottled water, and bait on a 3.5 day trip. Ran out on day 2. Galley only holds 8. Bathrooms are bad toilets to small. Captain is super cheap how he stocks snacks and drinks...i have Been on many boats from this area. Your choices are.better on any.other boat!

Went on a day and a half trip and was less than pleased with the way the captain handled the boat…read moreand himself right of the bat before even leaving the dock we were getting yelled at and told that we needed to take back any gear considered heavy or rigged up more than 80 pound for a tuna trip. Thankfully no one listened as the 5 fish brought were nothing was less than 115 pounds. Not to mention we were told we would have to drive all night to get to Mexican waters which was no issue. The problem was instead of being in Mexican waters we ended up at San Clemente. We weren't allowed to fish until 8:30 am and then spent most of the time driving around in a circle while just about every boat was parked catching fish. I would never recommend going on this boat and would strongly recommend thinking twice before coming on this boat.

Hobby RV responded in a timely manner and was very professional & helpful. Although my husband is…read moregoing to try and make the repair himself..., I will definitely use Hobby RV in the future if needed.

I just picked up my RV from Adolfo. He and Alex installed 4 - 200 watt solar panels, a shut off…read moreswitch, a new Epoch 300ah battery and a Victron 150/70 solar controller. Everything works great and looks great. I will be back next time that my RV needs something. These guys know what they are doing. ....and the price was right.

Called them multiple times during the week, they never picked up the phone. Got there on Sat, all…read moreboats are booked out. Thanks

Must go earlier than 6AM to get a boat. Due to covid, everyone is going fishing because there is…read morenothing else to do. If you go around 9AM, there is no more boats and about 20 people on wait list to get one. I went around 550AM and there was a line already to go into the lake(because the lake opens at 6AM), and there was immediately a line to get a boat rental. Don't park in the bigger spots or else you'll get a parking ticket.

We were on Island Fox today and had a great experience! The deckhands were very helpful, and…read moreCaptain was also incredibly attentive. We stopped at several different fishing spots, and Captain also took his time to move us around and made sure everyone on board was having a great time. He was always checking in to see if anyone needed help, and the crew was quick to assist with tangled lines and reeling in fish. It was an amazing day, and we caught plenty of fish! My husband was especially thrilled to hit the jackpot. We couldn't have asked for a better trip. We will definitely be coming back to Island Fox again. I highly recommend giving them a try. July7, 2026

3/31/18 Captain did a good job to put us on fish was not…read moreafraid to burn some gas. Captain and crew where very helpful and had some good tips. Captain was also fun and had some good jokes about my friends skinny sweatpants.

Eric and his team are quite literally the best in the business. I have been dealing with them for…read moreyears in both purchases and sales of my boats. These guys truly exemplify the finest lifestyle in boats, fishing, and all the best of Southern California across the board while caring for each customer equally with integrity, honestly, and service.

If your in the market for a Parker boat Bruce Sterling and Eric Hermann are a great place to find…read morethe boat of your dreams. They have a good inventory of Parker boats at competitive prices. I listed my 21ft parker center console with them and it sold quickly. Since then I have purchased a new parker 21 sport cabin and couldn't be more pleased. Parkers are a great boat and value for their size and have great resale value. So if your looking for new or used parker Executive Yacht & Ship Brokers is the place.

Mitch and Brady are legit, I can't thank them enough. Professional and communicate very well…read more They had my Malibu in and out and took amazing care of our boat! Highly recommend the guys over at Cal State Wake! So glad they are local!

Matt and Brady. Very professional. Brought my used boat in with a coolant issue. Brady trouble…read moreshot it on the spot, spot on. No drama, no extras. Honest. Highly recommend them to buy or repair your boat.

My estimate was 30k and 2 months complete. Final was 64k and…read more4.5 months. The work was good. Excellent painter and stainless rail welding. Not happy with price and time.

We just had our 45' Tayana Ketch Hauled, inspected for…read moredamage resulting from the recent tsunami, and bottom painting. The business is under new management and is extremely knowledgeable, professional, friendly, and reasonably priced. We recommend this business to anyone in need of boat services. Tony and Cristie