Van Wagoner Boats

These guys can make an old boat look new. Not only did they make the gelcoat look great, they replaced drain scuppers, thru-bolted hinges, fixed the boat trailer fender, and wired lights to mention just a few items that needed attention. Very happy with their work.

These guys are simply the best, A joy to work with and I received a finished product beyond my expectations. I would highly recommend Eric and his staff for all your boat and engine repairs. Beach Bobby Rowe

Eric and his team did an amazing job replacing a leaking old gas tank and installing a new jack plate and custom transom bracket. They also did a lot of fiberglass upgrade and repair work and much more. He was able to safely increase my gas tank size from 53 gallons to 64 gallons! His work is impeccable and first class. He also stands behind his work after the job is done. There is no other place in town that is one stop shop for the scope of work he and his team can do. I am beyond particular and would recommend him to anyone for any type of marine related service.

With out a dought best work in town . Boat came back cleaner then when it went in. Highly recommend Van Wagnors for all your boat repair needs I've been using them for years and have never had an issue with them everything has always been done in a professional and timely manor and done to perfection.

I was told this is the best place in the St Pete area for boat work, and they have been there for 30yrs plus. But I will never be back and think anyone reading this any want to reconsider. I spoke to them 3 times about repairing my T Top leg that pulled out. The first 2 times with Eric, he seemed nice enough and like I could have worked with him. Eric said to bring the the boat in that he wanted to look at it to see what the best way to repair would be. So I called back prior to trailering over there and talked to the old guy, who then went on to say that everything I was told by other folks in the repair industry also for 30yrs were wrong and he was right. So I asked if he would take a look at the boat and recommend his way to fix it. He said don't bring it in he won't fix it even his way. So hoping to actually talk to Eric i just drove over with photos, trying to talk to the person that seemed more reasonable. I mean this place was recommended by 2 guys I personally trust. I drove over went to the office and asked for Eric. The old guy in the arm chair said he wasn't there and what did I want. I said that I spoke to them about my T Top leg, and at least wanted them to see pictures to see if we could proceed with getting an estimate. At this point the old guy said your the guy on the phone. I said yes, he said I'm not going to fix your boat. At this point I was taken back, I mean he never saw it, never quoted it, and he only told me to fix it he would cut the deck out to get nuts on the 4 screws that pulled out. At that point I asked can he even give me an idea or quote it? At which point he said TwinnVee Catamarans are cheap and he doesn't work on them. And hes not going to get sued if his fix doesn't work. And he followed up with that hes the owner and and Eric will do what he says and hes telling them to not take the job, without even seeing the boat mind you! At this point I called another well know guy and told him what happened. And he said that the old guy just sits in the shop and is burned out on working in the marine industry, and he doesn't even actually do any work. He recommended that I just bypass this armchair owner and actually talk to the guys that work there. They are up to date with how to fix T Tops. But at this point I cannot use this place and don't trust anyone that turns away work, refuses to give quotes and is so awnery that it's just impossible to work with someone so irrational. My advice, wait to the owner goes home, or just stay away from this place. I mean hell if they can't even quote of fix 4 deck bolts on a T Top what can they do?