I can't say enough good things about Sean! He's an incredibly skilled mechanic with a wealth of…read moreknowledge about boat mechanics. He's super detailed in his work, always providing pictures and notes to keep you updated every step of the way. Recently, he rebuilt my carburetor and changed all the fuel filters, laying everything out so I could see the process. Thanks to him, my boat has never run better! If you're looking for someone trustworthy and highly skilled, Sean is your guy!"I forgot to mention he's also one of the nicest people you'll ever meet.

From the owner: Mechanical, electrical, electronics etc…read more Annual services, 50, 100, 200, 300, 1000hr services. Winterizing! Summerizing! Diagnostics and troubleshooting. Gas and Diesel generator services. Audio/visual systems. Navigational equipment and electronics. 10+ Years Experience! Immediate availability—100% mobile boat repair, we come to you! Labor rate: $180/hr

They really did a good job on my 25 year old captiva. The gel coat was very oxidizedread more

I used Dave up in Blaine Washington who worked on trawlers for over 30 years and not only knew it…read moreall but was very good. So that's a pretty high bar. Zack is not as experienced but what he didn't know he had the resources to figure it out. I would recommend Zach. He's honest and cares about doing it right and at a reasonable price. I will continue to use Zach. He's also a great guy. The one thing that I didn't like was having to buy the needed parts rather than them buying what's needed and billing me with a 15% markup. That really is a pain. I don't know where to buy engine parts, water pumps, impellers or a new smart connector for a 50 amp shore cord etc. To be honest I just don't want to be bothered with it. Just fix it and bill me please.

Franco Marine is the best boat Mechanic in the bay area! He saved my boat, when no one else could…read moreor would! After I was left with a botched unfinished job by the mechanic from the boatyard I was having some major work done in, Franco Marine came in, took the mess that was left, and made everything work just as it should. No one wanted this mess, but Franco Marine didn't even hesitate. He was also booked out more than a month, and told me he'd figure out a way to squeeze me in. Less than a week later on a Sunday, he came out and met me at the boat, did what he could for about 4 hours, got a list of parts and part numbers to complete the job, and came back a week later with the parts he ordered, and got my boat back in action. I'm very happy with how knowledgeable, and prepared with the right specialty tools, to get the job done, and how determined he was to get everything done right! When I say that the wiring on my boat was a mess, that's a major understatement. Previous Mechanic said I needed a new wiring harness, after calling me every week to tell me they needed to replace another 5 wires, and it was going to be another $1,000.... yah that crap.... then ordered the wrong wiring harness, halfway installed it, couldn't figure out how to finish the install, most of what was done, was done wrong, and the other half was just a mess of wires not connected to anything. Being that it was the wrong harness, there was about 10 extra wires with no place to go, and other necessary wires, missing from the harness altogether. He patiently studied the situation, did some research, traced every wire from beginning to end, figured everything out, and things that hadn't worked since I bought the boat, are now working as designed, and my engine is running great! I can't thank him enough for his help! If I could give him 10 stars I would, he certainly deserves it!

Tony was recommended to repair our Yamaha engine to get it in top condition prior to market for…read moresale. His work was amazing. Tony knows what he's doing. Does not oversell. You can trust him. His service is A1. He does what he says he will do on time. His competence and fair price was well worth the money.

Very helpful and patient. I took my Waverunners in for a quote but decided to hang onto them until…read morethe weather got cold again to allow them enough time to do a quality repair so I haven't seen the final work yet. The quote process was easy and pricing was fair. I will definitely come back for the actual work based on the initial service level.

VJ work schedule is all about when THEY GET READY to work on your boat. No timely execution or plan…read morefor multiple major engine projects that could not be finished on time. Their communication is broken with no information being utilized in either direction. Their pricing is predatory with additional charges, exorbitant charges added later. Mechanical work was incomplete and sloppy requiring rework. Pass through charges and transportation to work shop typical predatory, high double tap on outside work and max two way travel charges. Tech broke integral fuel line @ disassembly and wrote up complete fabrication, (lie). There is no reason to pay top dollar and be training their menial labor to train/play mechanic. Avoid this yard

Went specifically to buy Dungeness Crabs since they are at their peak and the season started late…read morebecause of restrictions. My brother has an app that follows what boats are open and offering crabs. He bought crabs there last year. It was a short drive over the hill and a beautiful Saturday. We were able to find parking in the lot by the restaurants and harbor plus it was free. We walked over to the first boat to ask how much the crabs were per pound. They were $10/lb and $8/lb if missing a claw. He showed us some crabs and we said we'd come down. There were several boats out there with Crabs signs as well as Ling Cod signs. We talked to the gentleman whose boat is called "Drake". He weighed out 3 for us and put them in a plastic bag. I asked how far he goes out and he said 20 miles. When he first started a few weeks ago, crabs were 20+ per basket. Now it's down to 5-8/basket. He said he'll still come out to sell crabs. My brother had a thicker plastic bag that he put the crabs in and put it in the cooler in the car so we could check out the other boats. We were looking for Salmon and found another boat that was selling flash-frozen Alaskan Coho Salmon. There were a few men on the boat answering my questions and making suggestions on how to cook the fish. The fish is caught in Alaska, flash frozen then I believe the gentleman said dipped in the ocean water(?) to create a glaze to preserve the fish further as it's stored in the cooler. When you flash-freeze the fish, any parasites will die. You can safely eat the fish as Sashimi or cooked and when cooked, watch the fish as it's so tender, it doesn't need a lengthy amount of time. He suggested pan-frying so we did just that with the fillets after thawing the whole fish in the cooler full of ice for 2 days. We had cut the fish into fillets and finished them with a Teriyaki/Mirin glaze and Baby Bok Choy on the side. It was so tender and soft and the meat was such a deep orange! What a superior variety! Oh and our fish was about 2 pounds@$20/lb. It was so worth it for the quality and amount as we had enough for another meal! I asked for the name of the boats and they said look for New Day and Dream Catcher. Took a photo of the phone number in case we have questions. When we got home we cooked the Dungeness Crabs and the meat was so fresh, tender and flavorful. Definitely a treat!!

Beautiful day to walk around the Harbor. There was a ship selling crabs. Other than that, the…read moreharbor wasn't crowded at this hour. Nice stroll around the area.

Finding a boat mechanic, like any other mechanic is very difficult to do. I've been to multiple…read moredifferent mechanics, either to a shop or an mobile service. American Star Marine has been the first and only shop to be straight forward with me regarding my Merc. The services that I have received have always been top notch. Turnaround time is extremely fast for a shop this size. I drive from San Jose to have my boat serviced and worked on because I know Jacques will take great care of my motor. Highly recommend. If you want an honest person to work on your boat, go to American Star Marine.

After years of non-use of my vintage Merc V6 outboard, I did some basic fuel tank and carb…read morecleaning, new filters, etc. but had trouble getting the boat to run right, start reliably, idle properly, etc. So I brought the boat to Jacques at American Star and he suggested a carb sync, plugs, throttle and timing set-up, and he got the boat in quickly and did the work faster and at much lower cost than expected. On start-up at home, I thought it needed add'l adjustment when cold and he suggested to meet the next morning at the dock, where he made a few adjustments. The boat is starting and running better than it has in years. I was able to get service quickly, on a stubborn problem I've dealt and couldn't fix myself which is now corrected, at a very reasonable price. I'm a happy customer and I can say he really knows his stuff and I'll follow his advice on running the boat, prop pitch/type and even fuel additives.

Richie has worked on 3 of my boats for about 10 years. 1 outboard and 2 diesels. He has ALWAYS kept…read moremy engines and any other issues I may have in excellent working condition.

todays date. Sept 10th 2025. Richie came out to look at my 90hp Mercury outboard motor last week…read more He ordered a new electrical harness. 'when he was at the house he did manage to get power to the dash. He hold me the part would be delivered to his house in a few days. I called and he said the part came in and he would be here either last Friday or over the weekend. I keep calling and he has not returned my calls. I took my boat to Boat Pros in Brentwood yesterday. They just called me to inform my the entire electrical system in the motor is fried. it is going to be cheaper to purchase a new motor. Mr. Tanner at boat pro's believes this is why Richie is not returning my calls. I. took Bengal action on another company a few years ago. it the small claims court I was awarded the sum. Then the contractor filed bankruptcy and did not have t o pay the money I was awarded. Laws need to be changed around this. Where a contractor that files a bankruptcy should not be able to avoid paying what they owe.

I cannot say enough amazing things about James. Our kitchen/backyard needed a major remodel and…read moreJames guided us through the process every step of the way until the completion of the project. There is no way we could have survived through the entire process without James' help. He didn't just help with the design and development he helped coordinate the project with the contractor we selected. James even helped us select the right contractor for the project based on our feedback as well as his recommendations. James has a good eye for design but I appreciated how he listened to our opinions and what we liked and used it to create several designs so that we could eventually select one that we liked. I attached some renderings James made for us and pictures of how the project turned out. James is very kind and generous, a good listener, and very thoughtful and polite. I really appreciate his attention to detail as well as our project was very challenging in that it was an old house that required a lot of structural fixes before the remodel could be completed. James picked up on all the structural changes we needed to implement and worked it into the design as well. He helped with the permits, picking a contractor, recommending materials, etc. James is amazing and I would not hesitate to hire him again for another remodelling project!

From the owner: James Vaccaro Architect Incorporated is a Pacifica, California based architecture firm, providing…read moreprofessional design services for residential and commercial projects throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California. Our boutique studio scale allows for focused distinctive attention to detail on each individual project, with a goal of exceeding client expectations. We strive to create design solutions that are thoughtful, creative, aesthetically functional and sustainable. Our design aesthetic embraces a minimalist approach that explores expression of materials, clean lines and functional forms. However, our ultimate goal is successful design execution of our client's specific program requirements and objectives.

I needed two boats cleaned-up a few days before Fleet Week. They were very responsive. On the day…read morethey arrived, one of the boats wasn't ready for cleaning, so they came back two days later. Both boats got cleaned in time and the work was very good.

From the owner: Seashine is the San Francisco Bay Area's premier boat cleaning and yacht maintenance company…read more Bay Area boat cleaning and yacht maintenance service that stands above the rest. With over 25 years experience and reliable team of professionals, Seashine's main goal is to offer a wide variety of services for all of your maintenance needs. We work with Boat brokers, Charter companies but mostly Private owners. Our crew is experienced and knowledgeable and will work on your boats' needs and utilize the best materials in order to ensure that your boat is in pristine shape. Our goal is to maximize your sailing/boating pleasure and to help protect your investment. We offer a wide range of professional services tailored to your individual needs.