Marine Emporium Boatyard

This place is great for the DIY boat work crowd. I had to do a bottom job on my sailboat and some other miscellaneous work, but couldn't find a yard in the city until the end of March. I wouldn't prefer to drive out to the delta, but being a reverse commute it was only about an hour each way, and the rates were so much more affordable than anything around the bay. I trailered my Catalina 25 to Marine Emporium where they put her on the lift and jack stands so I could work. Power and was was close by, and the yard was locked at night with cameras all over so I felt secure. It was only $20 per day and I finished all my projects in just over two weeks. They set the boat back on the trailer and I was on my way. My only complaint is they don't offer a vacuum sander to rent as most yards do, so I ended up buying a full setup for $300. Still came out ahead and had my boat back on the water much sooner. I'd gladly use this yard again.

We experienced fast, friendly and courteous service. Got the job done quick and back in the water. The accomadations for the Islander 36 ocean's deep keel were favorable. There is a good supply of "kid in a candy store" used parts. The team was Johnny on the spot with both new and used parts from inventory and next day orders. Definitely recomend this Marina under the new management. Five stars.

New owner has transformed this place into a one stop professional repair center!Always willing to help you at whatever task you may have. They have the best prices in the area. They also sell used parts, motors, props at a very reasonable price.

Marine Emporium boat works haul out prices per foot was lower than the other yards I called in the bay area, and they were very accommodating on scheduling. I've found them quite polite and pleasant to deal with.

DO NOT BRING YOUR BOAT HERE! My fiance and I just purchased our first boat from a very knowledgeable boater. He was upfront with the work that needed to be done, and has actually been super helpful even after the sale. The boat was already dry docked at Marine Emporium. After the sale, we met Jason.. (the Man In Charge) within 2 minutes of our very first conversation he was telling us that our boat was in horrible condition, and that it was not fixable.. that the steel pontoons had thousands of holes in them, and that we would never be able to get insurance. He tried to get money out of us that had already been paid by the previous owner, to put the boat back in the water. We spoke to many experts and had people look at the pontoons, there were maybe 20 fixable holes. Conveniently, Jason just happen to have some aluminum pontoons that he was trying to sell for $8,000, not including labor! He tried every trick in the book to squeeze money out of us. This guy is the worst kind of snake, and will do anything he can to get the most money out of you! Pease beware!! We have already moved our boat out of there, as we do not want to do business with this kind of man. He is unprofessional, and extremely dishonest! You have been warned.