After looking for a Surf boat for a few months, I came across one that Bayport was selling for an…read moreestate. Complicated process to say the least, but JR worked through the steps and we made a deal that worked for all parties. JR followed through as promised, communicated all details, met me for a sea trial, and was a pleasure to deal with throughout the process. 3 outta 5 kids made it up on a surf board by day 2! Thanks Bayport Yachts!

I just wanted to say Thank you. I first met JR in 1989 when JR sold my wife and I our first boat a…read more1989 Formula 26PC. Since that time I have owned several boats and have dealt with different brokers, and what I found was that a lot of brokers were not too forth coming with detailed help when it came to purchasing a boat. A few years back I reached out to JR and wanted to purchase a 2008 Formula 350 SS. I was ready to buy it when JR told me I needed to do my due diligence and have the boat surveyed and checked out to see if it had any issues, He gave me names of Surveyors and Mechanics that he trusted and valued. After reviewing both the boat and engines surveys, and with the boat having some issues just like all used boat. JR was very helpful with the negotiations making sure a fair selling price was agreed by both seller and buyer covering any repairs that were safety matters and needed to be addressed. My wife, who doesn't trust a sole, looks out for me because, as she says I look through rose colored glasses, and she put JR to the test, and JR knew that if my wife didn't trust him, she would put him through the wringer. When my wife and I were ready to step up to a bigger boat, JR was the first one I called. He explained to me in detail how bigger boats require more attention than little boats and wanted us to be aware of that. He educated me on what to look for and steered me away from what he felt were not quality boats. 6 months ago, I stepped up to a 45' boat and JR was there for us every step of the way. We looked at many boats, and he wouldn't let us settle for just anything. Again, he helped us with the negotiations to make sure we purchased it at a good price. We are loving our new boat and are glad that JR was looking out for us, not just trying to make a sale. Thank you for your guidance and friendship. See you on the water, Joe and Stephanie

Best customer service. Nick and his great team always take care of all my needs, with a smile. Very…read morefair pricing also. I'm a customer for life.

West Coast Marine is my goto place for every thing I need for my boat. And they have many…read moreconvenient locations.

It should be "NO STAR!"…read more Please contact me (Steve Klaus 310-431-1631) before you engage in any business with Rick Portanova. I am happy to detail my current horrible situation because I answered his call on selling my Beneteau 46.1 and I am in the biggest nightmare dealing with the person Rick introduced me to buy my boat. Rick now says, "Steve, I don't know you, I don't know Aaron Beilter (buyer) and I am getting a restraining order against you, don't call me, I am blocking you" and hangs up on me. Most unprofessional experience. If you have had a bad experience as well - Please contact me and I will pay your legal fees. This is a lie - "Take care of your customers as if they were family, it's not hard to do if you genuinely care." - Rick Portanova

Rick from Portanova Yacht Brokers went above and beyond during the yacht purchase process with…read moreme... and he wasn't even my broker !! Rick represented the seller of the yacht I was interested in... From the first meetup at the boat all the way through the final acceptance and sale, Rick acted as if he was not only representing his client with a sale, but also carefully navigated the relationship between myself and the seller throughout the process. I don't know all the ins and outs of the Agreement/Acceptance paperwork, but Rick made the entire process simple through constant digital paperwork updates and clear explanations of each step in the standard processing. Rick joined us for the Survey, Sea Trial and Haul/Re-Launch day. He made sure to skillfully manage the negotiation process between the seller and myself based on our findings throughout that day of discovery. The owner was not present, but Rick made sure to know every detail possible about the vessel to assist myself and the surveyors in the exploration of the vessel. Upon my acceptance of the vessel and final purchase, Rick made sure to put me in touch with top-notch Vessel Documentation services (another process I'm unfamiliar with) and the paperwork is all successfully underway with the Coast Guard. I can' t thank Rick enough for being such a helpful hand and cheerful partner in this process of acquiring my new yacht, which I now consider my 'Dream Boat'. Thanks Rick, cheers to you and future clients !

John Siple is such a great guy. My wife and I stopped by there no less than 10 times trying to…read moredecide on a boat. Each time John patiently answered all of our questions and did his best to help with the big decision. He was always close and ready to help but didn't push too much at all. He has a beautiful selection of Edgewater boats, new and used. We ended up dragging our feet a little too long and ended up losing out on the boat we decided on. In all fairness, John even told us someone was coming to look at it. No regrets thought. I learned a lot about Edgewater boats and will keep an eye on his inventory. The next time he gets a great deal like the one we missed out on, we won't hesitate. Also worth saying, super clean bathrooms. My wife really appreciated that.

Had a great experience with John the owner! Came here looking for an edge water and you better…read morebelieve I went home with one! John was very knowledgeable and answered all my questions easily! I would highly recommend buying a boat from here.

Easy to book online and great customer service over the phone. Make sure you get there early - the…read moreparking lot is small, but there is street parking. They recommend your entire party use the restroom and gathers together in one of their nice seating areas before letting them know you're ready to board. If your party isn't ready and taking awhile to get situated, it will eat into your reservation time. The boats was clean and it was electric and very quiet. You're not going very fast but it's nice to cruise around with music playing.

We rented a Duffy electric boat for 2 hrs. Went with…read morefriends.Boat was clean.we brought appetizers and wine. Had a good time.Would recommend them.

I had an overheat problem with my Mercruiser 454. After installing new exhaust manifolds,…read moreElbows/risers, thermostat, then circulation and sea water pumps the problem still existed. We were at our wits end and getting discouraged as this was a new engine with less than 100 hours on it. As my wife works in the industry at a business with a similar name, we reached out to see if they could figure out what was causing our issue. Derek was very helpful and courteous as well as thorough with the inspection process. After a couple of days he figured out that water flow was being restricted at the transom due to a clogged inlet that was described simply as "mush". We obtained a new transom and had it installed. Derek called us up and said there was no more steam, the temp was back to normal and the motor was running fine. After picking up the boat, we took it to Elsinore for a test run with no issues. What a relief. For the scope of work performed, the cost was reasonable. That being said, everyone knows what BOAT means! Lol. A big thank you to Derek and the entire staff at Advanced Marine Service! Now we are bound for the river!

If you're looking for integrity, fair pricing, and expert craftsmanship, Advanced Marine Services…read moreis the place to go. As a family-run business, they clearly take immense pride in their work. David leads the shop as a master mechanic, his wife Denise provides friendly and efficient service in the front office, and their son Derek rounds out a top-tier mechanical team. I recently took my Tohatsu outboard in for a check-up. After testing it, David honestly told me it was likely fine to run as,is rather than pushing for unnecessary repairs. I opted for the service anyway because I wanted it done right and value their thoroughness. They stay busy for a reason, they are good. Highly recommended!

Jack and Jay were amazing. I brought my boat here after having a year long nightmare at another…read moreshop. They performed a repower for me a did an excellent job. I can't say enough great things about Jack and Jay! After enduring a year-long nightmare at another shop, I brought my boat here for a re-power, and I couldn't be happier with the results. From start to finish, they were professional, knowledgeable, and thorough. Their attention to detail and commitment to excellence were clear throughout the entire process. They not only got the job done right but also made sure I felt confident and informed along the way. My boat is running better than ever, and I'm beyond grateful for their hard work and expertise. I highly recommend!

exceptional customer service. friendly and very…read moreknowledgeable. we would use Warner Boats for all future service issues.

Erik at denison yacht sales is AMAZING! We have bought many…read moreboats over the years and never had such a seamless easy transaction! He got us on the boat within 24 hours of our inquiry, helped us get the best deal! And even delivered the boat himself to marina del rey in time for New Years ! All this in less than 3 weeks! I highly recommend if your in the market to buy or sell a boat hes the only guy we would ever use !

Looking for a boat, I found the perfect place. Denison Yachts in Newport Beach was ideal for us. My…read morefamily and I first met with Erik Mayol when we walked in the office asking about a diesel-powered boat between 40 and 50 feet long.  Erik told us about a Sabre 48 SE that was located at the Long Beach marina.  Having grown up in Newport Beach, and always having had boats, I had learned to be cautious when dealing with new yacht brokers.Erik was different from other brokers. What impressed us about him was the time he spent with the family making sure that the Sabre fit our needs and was not just trying to make a sale.Throughout the entire process including after the purchase, Erik has been there for us.  This included helping to get marine and engine surveyors, yard haulers and electronics specialists who helped upgrade the boat's navigation equipment.I cannot say enough about Erik Mayol and Denison Yacht brokers and would recommend them without hesitation.