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Aqua Marine of Henderson
860 E Lake Mead Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89015, United States
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Aqua Marine of Henderson
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Jo
Review №1

Yard looks rundown but don’t let that fool you. The folks there are amazing and their work is equally awesome! I highly recommend them, especially if you have an older boat!! Almost no one in town works on motors over 20 years so Aqua Marine was an awesome find.

Re
Review №2

Place looks a little run down, but the service and mechanics are very good for anyones boat in need of repair.

Da
Review №3

Brent and Kenny were awesome. I had a problem last year not knowing what was wrong I went to a shop. They told me what was wrong then I took it to Kenny and they found the problem(not what was mentioned) and also found I had a leak around the bell housing on the transom. They got it all fixed. Great job guys. Ive noticed a big difference this year with the boat. Thank you much!! Ill be back again.

Je
Review №4

Dropped boat off for outdrive removal to change out bellows and called at noon same day to say it was ready for pick up! Ken was super friendly and walked me through everything he did. Went above and beyond in my view. Will use again for sure!

Je
Review №5

From popa Lee to Mr, Ken to youngJimmy these guys are the mercury masters used these guys sense 1990 dont get to see them much because they fix your problem thanks guys you know you sh.., Jeff from Bullhead city AZ,your worth the trip

Ma
Review №6

Kenny and Brent where absolutely amazing ! Answered all my questions being a new boater . They worked on our 28 ft Advantage Party Cat took photos of all the old oil for me coming out, filter and saved the old parts for me.They where so knowledgeable and helpful! I love that this is a family run business they where so polite and even his grandsons came out to unhook the trailer for me and hook it back up ! I will def be going to them from now on and sending all our friends there !Thanks for all your help guys !

On
Review №7

Very nice people, they know there stuff

Ti
Review №8

Brent and Ken are AMAZING! I normally have my boat serviced by the dealer, but after an emergency repair visit to Aqua Marine of Henderson, I will only go here to have my boat serviced! They were quick, professional, and reasonable! As a boat owner it is comforting to know there is a family owned business in the area that has been around forever and knows their stuff!

Da
Review №9

Absolutely the best with older boats ! 🚤

ba
Review №10

Be careful with this mechanic. He told me my engine had to be rebuild for 3000$ went to Gerrys marine down the street they said it was a beautiful strong engine. Im running it on the lake and no issues at all.

Ri
Review №11

These guys are awesome, reasonable, and good work. I have gone here for years.

De
Review №12

Read ALL reviews, not just positive ones. Bought a used older boat and took here to find out what it needed to be reliable in the water. First met with older mechanic Ken. He asked me how much do you want to spend? I said an oil change and a quote to see all that it needed. He quickly said it would be about $650, just by eyeballing it for a minute. I told him to take a look first and call me with an actual number with specific work and I would decide from there. 4 hours later he calls me and tells me everything is good and to come pick it up. He didnt tell me any of the work done or a price. His son Brent called me later and said the bill was $671. I went and spoke in person and explained I didnt authorize any of the repairs, and was expecting a quote with what had to get done. Brent was understanding and I still paid my bill. Brent ended up doing some minor carb work for free for the issue. I paid the 671 because I was told the engine was running fine and on its own, and there wouldnt be any issues with the engine. Took the boat to Willow Beach and it kept backfiring. Got about 10-15 min in total before getting towed back to marina. Brought back to Aqua Marine. Ken denied them doing any carb work, despite Brent telling him they did. Brent took the boat in and worked on it again, no charge. Got the boat back and went to Willow Beach. About 8-10 minutes in, engine stalled to off and wouldnt start back up. Waited 4 hours b4 starting and went back to marina. Engine smoking and hot. I used trolling motor to bring in. Sent video to Brent and he said to bring it in first thing (5am) Mon morn. Came in Mon morn and was met with Ken. Man was loud and rude. Kept asking What you want me to do with it. I said Brent told me to bring it in, Ken kept yelling Brent aint here, Im running the show. Now, what you want me to do with it? Ken told me to take my boat and get out. I said this was F*cked up. Ken came at me and said he was going to knock my a$$ if I cursed at him. I didnt even curse at the old man. He was just looking to fight about something. Brent and his crew seem like stand up men. But his dad is unprofessional and loud. If his work was half as strong as his attitude and mouth, Id be cruising the river right now. Instead I have a dead engine and out the 671 I paid to have my engine working fine and all good. $400 of the 671 was for 4 hours of Kens work. Another part was to have the water pump replaced so that engine would cool while running. Engine never cooled. Theres a lot more detail to all this experience and its not good. Gerrys Marine did $3k on my dads jet boat years ago and still no issues afterwards. Gerry was booked 3 months out for work. Wish I had waited for a quality mechanic. Ill wait now to get my rebuild done properly.

An
Review №13

Great staff, quality work. Best anyone could ask for. Ken rocks.

Pa
Review №14

I was told I would get a quote before any job was done. I had to call numerous times and drive 30 miles about 4 times before I finally get an estimate. After 1 month of waiting for just a quote, Turns out that the repairs will cost more than the engine so I just want to get the motor back.But now they say I owe $200 for the work I did not authorize. I asked for the motor back the way I brought it but they will not return it unless I pay.So I guess I lost my motor.WARNING.

P
Review №15

You did not have an estimate ready for 2 weeks. Then I went on vacation for a week and when I returned, you still did not have the part you needed in order to even give an estimate.Finally you give me an estimate that i am not agreeing to and now I cannot get my motor back.Its not worth persuing this in another way.As an unsatisfied customer, I am happy to just warn the public about your operation.Do the right thing and give me back my motor.

Bl
Review №16

Good dudes friendly staff good price

Al
Review №17

Super fast! In one day, out the next! The best boat shop Ive ever used. These guys know what they are doing. Fast, friendly service. Something hard to find these days.

Ne
Review №18

These guys are the best. Fair and honest.

st
Review №19

Guys, do not go here. If I could give it zero stars I would. They allegedly changed an impeller for me and took out pieces of the old impeller from the engine....except they didnt. Then they charged me over $500 for the service they didnt perform, refused to give me a refund, and had an attorney contact me threatening litigation. Go to Gerrys Marine. Trust me, dont trust these guys at all. Youll regret it.

Ry
Review №20

Nice to find a honest boat mechanic. Called on a electrical problem brought it down and had a call in a couple hours, done! Called other places said 3 weeks out to even look at it. Guys are on it dont be fooled by the building and are very reasonable $ not looking to gouge.

A
Review №21

Ken and crew are friendly, easy to work with and are timely! The last marine I had my boat serviced at took 5-6 weeks and were full of excuses being too busy to complete the work in a timely fashion. Aqua Marine does great work and helped get my engine up & running again in no time!

An
Review №22

They did a great job with our boat. Calvin explained everything that needed to be fixed and ordered the proper parts. They did not take long at all. The lights on the trailer and boat works great. I will recommend Aqua Marine to everyone with a boat.

Pa
Review №23

Very knowledgeable and very helpful

Re
Review №24

After calling Bass Pro Shops 4 times, speaking to a manager & waiting a week for them to call us back (which they never did), then calling a mobile mechanic who never showed up, then calling other local mechanics who couldnt fit us in for 2 weeks, we finally called Aqua Marine. Trust me when I say we shouldve called them first! They said bring it down tomorrow morning, we open at 5am (summer hours). We picked up the boat early the following morning & it has worked fantastic. I dont know how they do it, but I can say Ken the owner works his butt off in the hot sun to make sure you get out on the water as fast as possible. 5 stars here!

Do
Review №25

They are always helpful and take great care of my boat and trailer needs

St
Review №26

Amazing service value and go the extra mile, Kenny and his family are the best you will find in town, close to lake Mead and very knowledgeable

Ma
Review №27

These guys treat you like family. I was fishing a BASS Federation tournament last week when I had a axle/wheel problems. I show3d up at clsing time but they assured me they would get me back on the water quickly. Got me back on the next day. Then I had problems with my engine linkage and they fixed that too. Saved my tournament!!! Strongly recommended!!!! Thanks guys. Made it back home to NM in good shape.

Gr
Review №28

Kenny is awesome! Dont take your boat anyplace else. Gets you out of there and on the water in a hurry. Very honest and will not gouge you.

Ke
Review №29

I have been fishing for a long time. Im not from Nevada and my Mercury went down before a tournament at Lake Mead. I called Ken over at Aqua Marine because I asked around at some of the other fishermen and they said that he was the guy. They said not to take my boat any place else. So I took it over there not knowing if it was going to be good or bad because you never know what people say sometimes. Let me tell you I was more than impressed. Not only do these guys know what they are doing but he had me back on the water within 3 hours.I really cant say Ive ever seen service like that. Good honest people.On top of that, two days later while I was out on Lake Mead, a friend of mine was floating dead in the water and broke down. I towed him in all the way through the Narrows. I had him follow me back over to Aqua Marine, and they took care of him as well.Not only is this the place to go if you live anywhere close to Lake Mead or Las Vegas but Id be tempted to go in from a border state and have him fix my stuff.Really impressive.

Ka
Review №30

Everyone there is awesome 😃

MA
Review №31

Last week I was out fishing the US Open and had motor problems on my brand new Mercury 250 Pro XS. I thought that I would not be able to fish the tournament. Called in spoke to Kenny, he said bring it in first thing in the morning as i did. Ken and the rest of the team were quick and attentive and had me all fixed up in no time flat. These are not just great people but also great mechanics. Thanks again Aqua Marine!!!!Sincerely,Marco Fenelli

An
Review №32

Best service in town!! They always do what they can to take care of what needs to be fixed really fast. Wouldnt trust anyone else to touch my boat

ll
Review №33

Have been going to this boat repair shop for 25 years they are honest, hard working people who dont rip you off! The shop looks a little rough but like I say, they dont rip you off!

Ry
Review №34

Ken is the man! Pulled into Aqua Marine with a blown wheel bearing on my boat trailer. Ken dropped what he was doing and took care of me and my family. Great people!!!! Ken is hilarious also!

De
Review №35

I feel bad for those who had bad experiences but from what I experienced over the weekend these guys are some of the few honest boat mechanics there are anywhere.The boat was over heating, it turns out that the fuel pump had cracked and water pump was not functioning at idle. They were able to very clearly and helpfully explain what was wrong and fixed it for about the same price it would have cost to fix a car. THIS IS A BOAT! Usually mechanics will try to gouge boat owners but these guys didnt. I would recommend them highly and would go to them at any point in the future for boat repairs.

Er
Review №36

I am so happy to find Kenny, he really knows his stuff and is very easy and pleasant to deal with. Reasonably priced too....

Ro
Review №37

Great place with honest people who take the time to explain whats going on with your boat. I would trust anyone else.Thank you for taking care of us!

Br
Review №38

We discovered a blown wheel hub on my boat trailer - bearings were completely shot, metal on metal - at the end of the day last Saturday (6/14/2014). We had been on Lake Mead the entire week prior. We were exhausted, ready to pull the boat out, and head home. So, we left the boat tied to the dock and headed out in town to find a boat shop to help us out. When we finally stumbled upon Aqua Marine, it was almost 5pm. These guys were cleaning up to close up shop and head home. Yet, when I walked in these guys seemed genuinely interested/concerned with my situation and wanted to help. They happened to have one complete hub left in stock (bearings, rotor, brakes, etc.). They worked hard in the intense heat for a few hours and reasonably charged me for the parts and labor. I was sooooo happy!!! These guys saved my trip. Otherwise, nobody else was open. I probably would have had to extend my trip and wait until Monday to get help, parts, etc. BOTTOM LINE: I was able to get back to the boat, pull it out of the lake, and get back home in a timely manner. THESE GUYS ARE MY HEROS!

Bi
Review №39

First impressions. I was referred to Aquamarine (AM) by two friends who have been boating collectively for over 30 years and I trust their opinions. I have a 2003 24ft Commander with a a Mercruiser 6.2 MPI with a Bravo outdrive. I am like most of you, someone who owns a boat but doesnt really know a lot about the inner workings of the boat engines and all the mechanics and electronics involved. While YouTube might help with understanding the mechanics and elecktronics of boating, I dont know many of us that are willing to actually get our hands dirty. So I, like you, am looking for an honest mechanic that wont rip me off. I dropped my boat off for a seasonal service in mid June. AM was busy but they got me in and out the same day. Not like some places that keep your boat for weeks for no apparent reason. I was impressed by the professionalism and knowledge of Ken. Ken is the big boss and is a former professional boat racer. Right off the bat you immediately get the impression that he knows what hes talking about. Hes not the type of mechanic that says you need this or you need that or I recommend this or I recommend that just to try to up sell you to run your bill up. He basically says if you dont need it dont waste your money. I know based on some posts, a few folks (very few) had issues but that was not my experience. If those examples are true, maybe as a result of those very few negative experiences AM has truly become a better business and better boat mechanics because of those experiences. I mean thats the point, thats why we post ratings and thats why we read ratings. We want businesses to be better and to improve and to provide a high quality of service. We dont post so that they go out of business. Thats not what its about. Ken is honest and you just generally get a good vibe from him. He is a throwback to that humble down to earth, salt of the earth mechanic our parents and grandparents used to go to. While I was there dropping off my boat his phone was ringing off the hook. He was answering questions and booking appointments like he was the secretary too. He had to have an easy 7-8 boats in his lot plus mine. That many people cant be wrong. Its like when you find a good restaurant you tell everyone & keep going back.They are family owned and in business for 38 years. I will update this post after I take my boat out following the service. But if their work is as good as their front end customer service I dont anticipate any issues. I am not a friend or family member just a real honest customer that has hopefully found a good boat mechanic that I can trust while maintaining a professional relationship with.

Mo
Review №40

Aqua marine is the best boat shop for service, kenny Thank you very much always for taking care of me .

Ch
Review №41

Great people doing Great work!!

Ch
Review №42

Was able to get in the next morning and have my water pump replaced and out the door before noon. Reasonable price considering the season and speed in which they completed the job.

Ke
Review №43

Very friendly and professional. Willing to teach as well.

Aa
Review №44

These guys are the best! Great Service! Fast Service! Honest Service!That is hard to come by these days!

Br
Review №45

Kenny was very helpful on working on my 1973 Johnson outboard I had it worked on at other places from LV to Montana spent more on it than is was worth nobody could fix it . But thanks to Aqua Marine of Henderson and Kenny its all fixed and the price was right . Hes all custermer service !!! Thanks about

Ju
Review №46

Ken and Family squeezed us in for a emergency trailer bearing repair. We are on our way from San Diego to make Powell. The genuine kindness and willingness to help can be difficult to find. We are truley greatful. Thanks, Ken.

ja
Review №47

They have been taking care of my 85 skeeter for over 10 years. Only people I trust.

Ju
Review №48

Ken Shaw is the owner of this business. He refused to talk with my husband because he wanted to rip me off. He estimated $7k-$8k to replace one motor and repair the other. Our bill came to $15,000!!! by the time we FINALLY got it back after 3 months! After all of that, one new motor still doesnt work and we are looking to replace it AGAIN. This time we will have someone else do the work.We had to sue him in small claims court. We got the judgement for the max ($7,500) and got a small amount from garnishment of his bank account but then he closed his business and bank account.....translated: he changed the name of his corporation to avoid complying with the law.After doing some research, we found at least 4 other cases where people had to sue him to get him to refund them for shoddy work and won.

Ma
Review №49

Had an awesome experience yesterday. I just bought a mastercraft prostar that has been sitting out of the water for 2 years. Every shop I called to get it lake ready couldnt get me in for 2 weeks and quoted me quite a bit of cash. I called aqua marine at 8am and dropped it off at 9am. They did a complete service and installed a new batter for 150 less than the other shop quotes. I received a call at 2pm saying my boat was done and ready to be picked up. Cant say enough good things about these guys.

Ch
Review №50

Great people and crew. Would send anyone to them

Xa
Review №51

Aquamarine is MY FAMILY. 3 zillion generations of hardcore boat education, certifications, awards, tricks, racing knowledge and immaculate integrity.The lost, love, addiction and passion for outdoors, boats and speed is the family signature . 4 real really-Really, the family is huge and they pop everywhere. They all have skills from grandpa to great grand baby.Boating for some is a hobbie for aquamarine is everything. Not just entertainment, is life itself and is taken very seriously.They dont let you out until you comply to everything and that your ride is safe.My name is Xavier Ayarza, husband, father of four, business owner and medical student.Aquamarine is my family and I vouch for them. Unbelievable all started from a motor mount. lol.All our love and all blessings to you guys, miss u and always thank you.

Da
Review №52

If I could give negative stars I would. Was charged for an impeller that was not replaced. They didnt tighten down the new carb, they installed the new carb incorrectly, was charged for new gear case lube,...wasnt done. I dont know how this place is in business. Do yourself a favor and go elsewhere!

Ho
Review №53

Great service! Needed a quick repair and Ken came to our rescue!! Thanks!!

Ma
Review №54

I have nothing to say but, they are awesome. I have taken my boat to several other places to be repaired and have been charged for alot of repairs, but still had issues, aqua marine, told us of many issues that other repair places didnt repair or help us with. They have been honest and checked everything that no one else did. All I say is I read a lot of reviews and ratings before taking my boat to aqua marine because I didnt want take my boat to repair places just to be ripped off. This is a family owned and operated place who takes their work seriously and so far have been nothing but honest. I will be movingmoving to California and will be continuing taking my boat to this company for service and repairs. Now we will go out and follow up with you on our boat vacation. Until then, happy boating. The Lucero family.

Je
Review №55

These guys know what they are doing when it comes to servicing your boat! I wouldnt think of going anywhere where else! Ask for Kenny.

Na
Review №56

Had a Boat Trailer hub go out. Awesome Service I was back on the road in no time. Thank Kenny!!

Ke
Review №57

These are men from the old school. They treat you right with respect and honesty and do a great job.

Ri
Review №58

Thanks Lee and Kenny as always your the best around, bar none !!!

Er
Review №59

I cannot speak highly enough of Kenny, Brent and all the folks at this awesome repair shop!I brought my Baja 252 Islander with a 496ci big block in Saturday June 27th with a horrible grinding sound coming from the starter. Knowing at least the starter was bad, I figured the ring gear on the flywheel was bad too. I told them no rush on the repair as I had no plans to head out to the lake for the holiday weekend and I figured it was going to be expensive as hell.While Brent was writing down my information, Kenny said hed start on it Monday morning June 29th and it would probably be done by the next day. Lo and behold, I got a call from Brent at 12:30 pm on Monday saying the boat was done! I almost dropped the phone in shock! The crew started at 5am, pulled the engine, found the starter to be shot and the ring gear had no damage! While the engine was out, they repaired a couple of other things including the raw water pump (Id asked them to do so if the engine had to come out.)Bottom line, I would recommend Aqua Marine to anyone in need of boat repair! With such a quick turnaround and at a price far less than I expected, I will not take my boat anywhere else!

he
Review №60

Dont trust these guys. The only reason why they are still in business is because they are located so close to the lake. Do yourself a huge favor and take your business elsewhere.

To
Review №61

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Review №62

FIRST OF ALL YOU ARE LIEING ABOUT ME HAVING TO KEEP MY BOAT THERE I BEVER EXPECTED IT TO BE THERE FOR 10 DAYS AND MY BOAT RAN I BROUGHT IT THERE CAUSE IT WAS OVER HEATING I HAD FULL COMPRESSION BEFORE I BROUGHT IT THERE AND THE FACT THAT I HAD CAR PARTS IS NOT THE FACTOR AND IT WAS ALL IN GOOD ORDER FIRST YOU TOLD ME THE SOMETHING ON MY DISTRIBUTOR WAS NO GOOD THEN I SURPRISED YOU GUYS ON SATURDAY AND KEN TOOK ME TO THE SIDE AND SAUD THAT YOU DIDNT KNOW WHAT YOU WHERE TALKING ABOUT AND THAT EVERYTHING ON MY BOAT WAS FINE SO YOU TELL ME WHO IS LIEING TO COVER UP THERE ASS ALL I KNOW IS NY BOAT RAN IT JUST OVER HEATED WHEN I TOOK IT OUT OF THE WATER AND TOOK IT HOME MY MECHANIC CHECKED THE COMPRESSION AND IT WAS PERFECT YOU GUYS JUST CANT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR SCREW UPS BELIEVE ME, ME AND OTHERS HAVE CHECK INTO YOU GUYS AND IF I NEW WHAT A DCAM YOU GUYS HAVE GOING I WOULDNT OF EVER COME THERE BUT THE FACT IS I DID AND YOU GUYS ARENT AND WONT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR RUINING MY MOTOR SO THE NEXT STEP IS TO TAKE YOU TO COURT EVEN KEN COULDNT TELL ME HOW THE SPARK PLUG BROKE BUT THE FUNNY THING IS THAT ISNT EVEN THE SPARK PLUG I HAVE IN MY BOAT AND THERES NO GRAY SPRAY PAINT ANYWHERE ON MY BOAT BUT YET THE PLUG KEN GAVE ME WAS COVERED IN GRAY PAINT EXPLAIN THAT ONE ALL I KNOW IS IM OUT AN ENGINE THAT WAS FINE WHEN I TOOK IT THERE BUT TRASHED WHEN I GOT IT BACK AND BEFORE YOU START TALKING ABOUT PEOPLES FINANCES YOU SHOULD NO YOUR FACTS IT WAS YOU GUYS THAT KEPT MY BOAT I CALLED EVERYDAY AFTER THE FIRST 3 DAYS YOU KEPT IT AND YOU KEPT TELLING ME THAT KEN WAS BUSY OR HE WAS AT THE LAKE BUT YET YOU GUTS DIDNT EVEN LOOK AT MY BOAT UNTIL SATURDAY YOUR CLOSED SUNDAY AND MONDAY MORNING I GOT THE FIRST CALL FROM ANYONE THERE TELLING ME THE OPPOSITE OF WHAT I WAS TOLD A DAY OR 2 EARLIER LET THIS BE NOTED I BRIUGHT MY BOAT THERE ON FRIDAY THE 12TH OF JUNE AND GOT MY FIRST CALL IN RETURN ON THE 22ND OF JUNE IN BETWEEN THAT TIME FRAME I WAS LIED TO AND IM DIEING TO KNOW WHAT THE $90.00 WAS FOR YOU STILL TOLD ME NOTHING AND DIAGNOSED NOTHING BUT IF YOU WHERE REAL MECHANICS THEN WOULD OF LOOKED DOWN THE SHAFT WHERE THE DISTRIBUTOR GOES AND SAW THAT IT WASNT SPINNING BUT THEN AGAIN THAT JUST GOES TO SHOW YOU THAT YOU GUYS ARE NOTHING BUT A RIP OFF CON PLACE

St
Review №63

Ugh. I took my old boat to these folks when it started running a little hot. They quoted me over $1500 to replace my impeller, bellows, and some seals on my Volvo outdrive. Additionally, they got grease, dirty fingerprints, and footprints all over my boats interior. I guess since it was an old boat, they assumed I didnt even care if it was clean or not. Regardless, I had a really bad feeling about them and felt they were sticking me with a pile of unnecessary charges. A friend of mine said to call Gerry down at Gerrys Marine. Im so glad he did! The same repairs at Gerrys only ended up costing $614 Nice!

Ke
Review №64

Always awesome service at this shop! Ken and the entire family go above and beyond to get your boat back on the water.

Jo
Review №65

Opens up early before anyone is up

Ma
Review №66

Never going there ever again

Wi
Review №67

These boys are more than mechanics to me,their family...I dont take my boats anywhere else!!!

Cl
Review №68

Kenny is great

Vi
Review №69

Fast service

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Review №70

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4.3 Rating
  • Address:860 E Lake Mead Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89015, United States
  • Site:http://aquamarineofhenderson.com/
  • Phone:+1 702-564-2266
Categories
  • Boat repair shop
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:8AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:8AM–6PM
  • Thursday:8AM–6PM
  • Friday:8AM–6PM
  • Saturday:8AM–6PM
  • Sunday:8AM–6PM
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