Svendsen's Bay Marine

I've used another prominent boatyard on lower Cutting Blvd in Richmond for 17 years, but decided to change it up and try the "we try harder" option next door. I was super pleased with Bay Marine in every way, and my Project Manager Rolfe Brittain is my new best friend. He was really great to work with, as was the entire operation. 👍👌👍

Recently took my old Cal 20 to this yard, and did all of the things I asked quickly and efficiently, and the (new) rigging shop manager pointed some things out that I hadn't noticed...but needed to be fixed. When i retrieved my little boat, it was shiny, sparkling and smooth, and everything worked like it should. I felt like I had a new boat! From refinishing and painting my hull and patching a few dings, to replacing all of those other things that are easily overlooked (but in need of a change-out), I was very happy with the service. Their communications, and the time it took to make things right were very reasonable. And for all that they accomplished, I was was pleasantly surprised that the cost was as reasonable as it was. I will return when "Cal" needs more work, and I highly recommend these guys!

Returned to Bay Marine Boatworks, now Svendsens's Bay Marine to fix two problems before we depart to cruise PNW. One was a re-do of our rudder packing that has been leaking since installed here in 2017, and the other a perplexing fuel tank problem. Contacted our Project Manager Rolfe Brittain and he promised to get his best man on the job. We arrived for our Monday appointment and Rodney shows up for the job. We discuss what's needed and he gets to work. He was thorough, careful, methodical, and one of the most knowledgeable boat guys I've ever met. He clearly explained the problem and solution, and for good measure threw in lots of great advice and some tricks I've never seen before. His work on the rudder packing was excellent and should hold up for 30 years, and he figured out in 10 minutes that our fuel tank pickup tube fell off and he fabricated a new one by attaching it to the hose fitting, a creative solution which works beautifully and saves me from replacing the fuel tank. Rodney is a friggin genius and we were done and on our way on time as promised. I didn't know what to expect with Bay Marine's merger/acquisition of Svenden's but they got Rodney in the deal and their service from my experience continues to be top notch thanks to Rolfe and his team.