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Yacht Maintenance Services For Systems And Mercury Outboards

Annual services and scheduled maintenance.

Refresh your boat each season with our thorough annual service.  Keep your boat safe and in top mechanical and cosmetic condition. We can schedule your  your routine maintenance such as bottom painting and engine services as well as boat system maintenance.

We offer full cosmetic conditioning as well, including buffing and waxing, gelcoat repairs, stainless polishing, teak cleaning and dressing. If you need safety checks on your equipment, rigging or boats systems, we can help with thise as well.

Concierge Services To Keep Your Boat In Top Condition

Want more time to enjoy your boat? Sign up for our no hassle service. We can provide weekly or monthly maintenance care for your boat. Many of our owners take advantage of this unique service, finding it affordable and allowing them more time to enjoy boating and entertaining on their yacht.

We schedule the bottom cleaning and zinc maintenance, exterior and interior cleaning, rig tuning, routine engine services, holding and fuel tank maintenance, and can even plan a catered affair on board for your special occasions.

Mercury Outboard Marine Service and Repairs

As an authorized Mercury Marine Service Center, we can perform your maintenance and repairs on your Mercury outboard. We stock engine service parts for all our services and offer a mobile service at a fee to come to you for routines maintenance.  We can also diagnose issues and help with repairs.

Keeping your engine running smoothly is the best way to have the most use from your boat and safety while boating.  The long term costs to the value of your boat and your boating experience are very high when you don’t do the short term, regular maintenance.

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Captain Ron's Yacht Services

Providing the yachting experience you deserve.

Yacht Maintenance and Catering Packages for You

Premium Yacht Services

At Captain Ron's Yacht Services, we provide a broad range of premium services in the San Francisco Bay Area. From comprehensive maintenance packages to complete captain and crew packages.  We also offer full catering and bar services.  We have you covered.

Maintenance Packages

We understand that maintaining a yacht can be a daunting task. That's why we offer comprehensive maintenance packages. Our expert crew takes care of everything, from deep cleaning and hull buffing to meticulous mechanical maintenance.

     We offer monthly maintenance packages to ensuring that your yacht remains in pristine condition at all times.  Your vessel may just need a periodic tune up to add to your maintenace schedule.  We can cusomize our maintenance package to fit your needs.  

Full Catering Services

Indulge in the luxury of our catering services. Our expert culinary team creates an exquisite menu of passed hors d' oeuvres to delight you and your guests.  We will set up a full or wine and beer bar to serve you and your guests at sea.  We can continue the catering and the bar services when we arrive back at the dock to suit your needs.  We will transform your yachting experience into a luxurious event.  Whether you are hosting a special occasion or having a casual day with friends or business associates, we ensure a yachting experience that is nothing short of perfect.

Captain, Crew and Packages

With our captain, crew and packages, you can enjoy a seamless and worry-free yachting experience. This package will prepare your vessel for the voayge. You and your passengers just arrive at the boat and are treated as VIP's.  We take care of all operational and safety details of the vessel and you just enjoy the journey.  When we arrive back at the dock, your boating day is done.  Our professional staff will clean and put the vessel away properly, ready for your next voyage.

Why Choose Us

We are committed to providing top-notch services that exceed your expectations. Our team consists of highly skilled professionals who are passionate about ensuring that you and your yacht will always experience the perfect day on the water.

Our company is run by the best marine surveyor in the country, Jeff Keiser.  He has been a marine surveyor for 15 years, a charter captain in Key West, Florida and a catering manager at the Ritz Carlton.  He has hand picked our crew who will tailor our services to your unique requirements, whether you need a one-time service or ongoing support. With us, you can be rest assured that your yacht will be impeccably maintained and ready for your next adventure.

We provide mobile marine services!

As an independently owned and insured mobile marine service company, Bay Area Yacht Services focuses on bringing a superior level of service to boat and yacht owners in the Tampa Bay area. With over 19 years of experience in the marine industry, Bay Area Yacht Services specializes in bringing this professional expertise to you. Whether your vessel is maintained at your home or at a marina, we can have your service and installation needs met.

As the owner of the company, Kris Dinger traces his love of boats back to the years he spent boating the waters of Belize. This passion for boats led him to pursue training as a Marine Technician. His training covered the mechanical and operating systems for watercraft ranging from sport boats to luxury yachts. In the ensuing years, Kris has been perfecting his craft. He has a critical eye and strong diagnostic skills and, therefore, is able to assess the condition of his client’s yacht and its systems, leading to a personalized plan not only for maintaining the yacht in top notch condition but also for adding desired customizations.

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PREMIERE YACHT & FLEET SERVICES FOR THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA

Professional yacht care, with personal service

Wash Down Programs Maid Services Wax and Detail Programs Woodwork Programs

Westwind Yacht Management has remained the premier yacht maintenance company serving the San Francisco Bay Area yachting community for more than 30 years. We have established ourselves as the industry’s standard of excellence for the quality of service for your yacht maintenance needs. We will custom tailor a program to your specific needs and budget. Because Westwind is a leader in the industry for “Green Cleaning," you can be comfortable knowing that not only will your yacht be maintained to the highest level, but the impact to the San Francisco Bay will be minimized. We will protect your investment as well as your sailing and boating environment for generations to come.

Westwind Services

Because Westwind is a leader in the industry for “Green Cleaning”, you can be comfortable knowing that not only will your yacht be maintained to the highest level, but the impact to the San Francisco Bay will be minimized. We will protect your investment as well as your sailing and boating environment for generations to come.

Care, Prep, Restoration

While we have a variety of services, our focus is on washing and cosmetic maintenance. We also provide waxing, varnishing, interior cleaning as well as carpet cleaning services. Our goal is to not try to do many things well but rather do some things exceptionally. As a yacht management company familiar with the industry, we are also happy to provide experienced direction and management for additional service companies such as divers, engine repair, electronics repair and installation, systems repair and installation as well as fiberglass and gel coat repair.

Woodworking

While our crews are experienced and knowledgeable in many areas of yacht maintenance, unlike many in the industry, they work exclusively in their position. That means our detailers detail, our washers wash and our woodworkers work on wood.  What does that mean to you? It means they are great at what they do. It means that if you need a detail, you are getting someone who does it every day, not a few days a week. It means the person who is washing your boat is not only familiar with your boat, but also familiar with how you like things done. It means when its time to have your varnish done, you get a full-time, experienced woodworker, not a part-time waxer...part-time varnisher.

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PIER 40 SOUTH BEACH HARBOR - SAN FRANCISCO, USA

• (510) 428-2522
• (415) 457-6300
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Worry free boating...

Seashine provides Bay Area Yacht Management Service to help maintain your boat so it will always be ready for you to use. Our goal is to supply the support and advice to owners (and Captains) to ensure that the yacht is being maintained and cleaned to the highest possible standards.

You, the owner, are then free to enjoy your time on board, safe in the knowledge that every last detail is being taken care of. Seashine will keep your boat cleaned, polished, maintained and notify you of any services that may require a certified technician.

We can arrange a regular “check-up” which will provide a assessment of the batteries, bilge water and other essentials for a safe usage.  In case of irregular finding you will be notified immediately by phone or email.

Some services should be done by a certified technician, under warranty or not, and we can help arrange for the repair or even be onsite to help address any questions.

Our main idea is to give the boat owner the peace of mind that his boat is well maintained and make sure it’s all done on time and the right way.Please contact us to custom the maintenance plan that works for you, so you can spend more time on the water and less time chasing repair people.

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Welcome to bay yachts, bay yachts is worldwide.

We offer yachts for sale in California with a storefront in the San Diego area and in California’s amazing Bay and Delta. We boast representatives located in Stockton, Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area in Oakland & Alameda. Adding to our coverage are sales reps in Olympia WA, the US Virgin Islands and Hawaii! Our outstanding locations allow us to best serve the entire Pacific Coast yachting community from Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Lucas, San Diego, North through the San Francisco Bay Area, 1000 miles of waterways making up California’s fabulous Delta, to Sitka, Alaska and the Caribbean.

So, if you’re looking for a San Diego yacht broker, a Stockton Yacht Broker – or anywhere on the US West Coast or the world, don’t hesitate to call!

WE SELL ALL TYPES OF YACHTS

Our specialties are brokerage power and sailing vessels 30′ and larger. We are also very capable of representing our clients interests on the purchase of any new yacht, through our numerous contacts within the yachting industry, worldwide.

We are professional mariners dedicated to your success in buying or selling your yacht. Look to Bay Yachts for the service you desire and deserve.

HIGHLY QUALIFIED SALES STAFF

Our highly qualified associates are: Georges DeBoelpaep, Renette Hodges, Dawn Weaver, Jeff Pfister, Elgin Bradley, Kenn Wright, Marc Fournier, Stacey Reichenberg, Santino Viramontes, Melba Hale, Bruce Moneymaker, Cynthia Johnson, Greg Spears, Pamela Bay (CFO) and our broker and Marc Bay (Pres/CEO).

They have backgrounds that afford them the ability to offer the type of personal service that is difficult to find in today’s fast changing world. Learn more about our staff by clicking on About Us in the navigation menu.

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Professional Marine Services

Vessel management.

From basic maintenance plans to more detailed vessel project management.

Vessel Services

Engines, general maintenance and repair, auxiliary & electrical systems, and trouble-shooting.

Engine Surveys

Surveys for sales, purchase, and insurance claims.

Bottom Paint

Experienced professional crew for bottom painting services.

Professional Services

Bottom painting.

Experienced professional crew bottom painting services.

Top Rated Customer Satisfaction

Nothing is more satisfying than pleasing a client. here are some words from our fan club:.

"To work with Luis was an exceptionally positive experience because a he's hard worker, always punctual, professional, insightful and on target. He can multi-task and comes up with creative solutions to unforeseen situations. He is very well-rounded & educated, has many talents, and is a super nice guy."

E.&B. Gilbert -

"Luis is the consummate professional and always has a “can-do” attitude. Therefore, he was the perfect person to rebuild and repair my 56’ yacht which was devastated by a storm. Luis brought it back to life. He got my boat to dry dock and hauled it out, fixing everything from the engine to the plumbing and electrical, hull, prop, brightwork, interior spaces, heads and more. I never thought it would be possible, but he made it happen. In the end, it was better than before."

J. Smizer: Owner, Meta 45’

"It was a complete pleasure to work with you, to laugh and have fun while doing getting the job done!"

K. Kaelberer: Consulting Engineer, ZF Marine LLC

"Luis taught me how to repair my engine virtually. He walked me though maintenance and created a personalized plan for my vessel. He also helped me virtually to trouble-shoot periodic problems. I saved a lot of money by having him teach me via video camera. He is patient and an exceptionally creative problem-solver. "

M. Hillsdale: Owner, Beneteau Oceanus 54’

"I have had the great pleasure for the past 14 years of Luis Martinez taking meticulous care of the 3 high end sailboats and one large motor yacht I have owned. Luis is utterly reliable, supremely skilled technically, and is a superbly skilled professional in diesel maintenance and repair, electrical, plumbing, and all facets of regular ongoing weekly care. Most importantly, Luis has taken care of my boats as if they were his own.  He is without doubt, the finest person imaginable to take care of one’s boat."

B. Bonger, PhD: Owner, Valiant 47’

"After interviewing many other engineers, I hired Mr. Martinez based on his reputation and how his mind works. I needed someone who could think outside the box to solve an extraordinary engineering challenge on my houseboat. He did this with brilliance and ingenuity and created a fabulous and functioning space. I am forever grateful to him for his expertise. I couldn’t recommend him more highly."

J Boyd: Owner, 36’ Landing Craft Houseboat

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We believe in paying it forward, a percentage of every client’s payments will go to support our-kid focused charities of choice..

Bay Area Marine Services (BAMS) will endeavor to assist with any problems directly resulting from their BAMS repairs up to 90 days after service.

Cost of replacement parts will be the responsibility of the owner.

BAMS does not accept responsibility for any equipment which is discovered to  be faulty while vessel repair is taking place, or as a result of vessel repair. Any faulty equipment or breakage due to age or previous poor installation will be replaced or repaired at client’s expense. (eg. disintegrating or rusted parts or brittle fiberglass)

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Approved vendors & services, approved vendors, boat lettering.

Michael’s Ink – Michael Bell: (415) 359-7292 or [email protected] Boat lettering, signage and design.

Speed Pro East Bay – Ed Owens: (510) 246-8643 (Office) • (510) 213-1421 (mobile) or [email protected]   – Boat lettering, wrap printing and installation. Banners, signs, Graphics.

Keefe Kaplan Maritime, Inc. – KKMI provides a complete range of boat maintenance services at their environmentally-compliant, award-winning facilities. On-site certified technicians and craftsmen, and marine supplies store.

• KKMI Point Richmond, 530 West Cutting Blvd – [email protected] – Phone: (510) 235-5564
• KKMI Sausalito, 420 Harbor Drive – [email protected] – Phone: (415) 332-5564

San Francisco Boatworks – 835 Terry Francois Street, San Francisco – [email protected] – (415) 626-3275 – A full range of services including repair, finishing, anti-fouling paint, custom fabrication, electronic and electrical repair and installation for all makes of sailboats, powerboats, outboard engines, inboard engines, and sail drives.

The Boat Yard at Grand Marina,LLC – 2021 Alaska Packer Place, Alameda – [email protected] – (510) 521-6100 – Full-service boatyard including bottom/topside painting, engine, electrical, rigging, woodworking, and fiberglass repair.

Canvas Work

Blue Water Canvas Works — 101 Westpoint Harbor Drive, Redwood City, CA. Contact Karen Gitter (415) 572-0891 or [email protected]

Compass Canvas — Contact Nick Leal at (415) 299-3415 or [email protected] – Marine canvas and canvas repair; flooring, dodgers, enclosures. Solar installs and battery consultation.

Kissinger Canvas — Contact Steve Kissinger at (925) 825-6734 or [email protected]

Marcia’s Outdoor Fabrics & Sewing – Contact Marcia Bargmann at (415) 456-3566 (office), (415) 747-1421 or [email protected] – Canvas yacht work: interior cushions, carpets, window covers, exterior vinyl cushions & restoration.

North Beach Marine Canvas – Contact Liz Diaz at (415) 543-1887 (office) or [email protected]  – Yacht upholstery, design and fabrication.

OCD Marine – Contact Greg at (650) 308-4734 or [email protected] – Marine canvas coverings, biminis, windows, dodgers, LED lighting, interior and exterior upholstery.

Pacific Crest Canvas – Contact Eric McKinley at (510) 521-1938 or [email protected]  – Custom Marine Canvas.

The Canvas Works – Contact Jonea Aubrey or Chris Mader at (415) 331-6527 or [email protected] – Canvas covers, enclosures, and cushions for the marine environment.

West Coast Marine Group – Contact Curt Page at (209) 333-0243 (office), (209) 482-2933 (cell) or [email protected]  – Canvas boat tops, boat upholstery, boat carpet, complete interior. Flexiteek, Teak and Holly flooring.

Charter Services

Just Dreaming Yacht Charters – Contact: Duty Officer of the Day 1-888-SFO-BOAT (office) or (415) 678-0707  Just Dreaming Yacht Charters offers a refined and elegant yacht charter experience on San Francisco Bay in a teak and mahogany vintage classic yacht.  We have a fully licensed bar and awesome galley.  Email: [email protected]

Dive Services

Bishop Diving & Salvage Services  – Rick Bishop: (650) 483-5545 (mobile) Since graduating from the College of Oceaneering, Rick Bishop has been serving the Redwood City area since the late 1980’s.  Services of interest to the boat owner include: underwater hull maintenance programs; in-water thru-hull replacement; props pulled and installed; underwater insurance surveys; vessel salvage and re-floating.  Email: [email protected]

Boat Bottom Cleaning Service  – Christopher Steinberg: (707) 693-5253 (mobile) Dedicated to making sure the bottom of your boat is cleaned and maintained using techniques that have the least amount of impact on your bottom paint. Services include: underwater hull cleaning; zinc changes; photo and video inspections.  Email: [email protected]

David Laird Diving Services – David Laird: (650) 823-1086 (mobile) Boat hull cleaning and zinc anode replacement; prompt, thorough, reliable.  Proudly serving the Peninsula and Greater Bay area.  We are professionals and passionate about our work.  Monthly or quarterly regular maintenance schedule includes cleaning from the waterline to the keel, cleaning through-hull fittings, running gear, trim tabs and transducers as well as an assessment of bottom paint condition, props, shafts, through-hulls and zincs.  Email: [email protected]

DL Dive Services – Paulo Meneses “Diver Dez”: (415) 741-7140 (office) or (415) 424-0075 (cell) Hull cleaning, maintenance, anode replacement, and light salvage. Email: [email protected]

Sub One Diving Inc. – Anthony Saviano: (415) 840-4666 Bottom cleaning, zinc replacement, inspection, maintenance, repair, & salvage. Email: [email protected]

Marine Electrical

Bay Area Marine Services – Contact Alison Healy or Luis Martinez at (415) 203-6305 or (415) 272-5830, or [email protected] DC/AC Power for all electronic and electrical repairs, upgrades, replacements, new installations, and troubleshooting. We also offer complete engineering services and boat repairs.

Cal Marine Electronics – Contact Stephen Hensley (415) 391-7550 (office) or stephen@calmarineelectronics. com Electronics for your boat.  Sales, installation, service, integration. Done Right, Priced Right. Serving West Coast commercial and recreational vessels since 1952.

Crew West Marine – Contact Mike Scott (949) 646-4346 (office) or (714) 470-1211 (mobile), or  [email protected] Marine electrical, marine electronics, satellite communications, satellite TV, watermaker sales and support, NMEA 2000 Networking. All techs are NMEA trained and certified.

Interstate All Battery Center – Silicon Valley – John DeGroot Store Manager (650) 839-6000 (office) or (408) 707-0331 (mobile) or [email protected] Interstate All Battery Center is your one-stop shop for portable power.  Large selection of Interstate marine batteries in stock, free delivery to Westpoint Harbor.

L.T.D. Marine – Contact Liem Dao (510) 523-2521 (office) (510) 409-3176 (mobile) or [email protected] Marine electrical,  electronics; Corrosion Control; Sales, Service, Installation.

Reliable Marine Electronics – Contact Roger Nunez, Jacques Dailey or Ian McDaniel (510) 864-7141 (office) or (510) 715-5699 (mobile) or [email protected] . Electronic/Electrical equipment, repair services and custom installation, communications, navigation, safety and entertainment systems.

Precision Flooring Inc , San Jose – Contact Don Gupton at (408) 294-1970 or [email protected] . Sales and installations of Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, and Vinyl, plus Hardwood refinishing.

Internet Support at Westpoint

The Westpoint Geek (Kevin Parker) can be reached on:

• Cell Phone/SMS – (650)224-1691 – preferred
• Email:  [email protected]
• Please leave your name, phone number, email address, and slip number

I will help you install and configure your Westpoint Antenna and your personal router for optimum performance. $50  per call out.

Licensed Captains & Boating Instruction

Ian Turner Captain Services : (650) 440-0230 [email protected] Locally-based and Insured USCG Licensed Captain Offering:

• Boat Delivery
• Boat Instruction

Captain Peter D. Leib : (650) 575-8357  [email protected] I started sailing as a small boy, and in my over forty years of sailing, amassed over a million miles at sea in everything from Sabots to Supertankers. Licenses 3000-ton master (ITC Tonnage); 1600 ton master (Domestic Tonnage) Unlimited chief mate. U.S. Sailing Instructor Certificates: Basic Keelboat; Basic Cruising; Bare Boat Cruising; Coastal Passage Making; Catamaran Instructor; Cruising Powerboat Instructor.

Delivery Captain West : Contact Jim Fuller at office (833) 358-7227 or cell (408) 888-1345  [email protected] Yacht and boat delivery from the Bering Sea to the Sea of Cortez. Marine electronics. Custom electronics.

Captain Dan Courter : (925) 209-3081 or [email protected] Boat moves, sea trials, and pleasure trips. Power and Sail. 100 Ton Master.

Captain Paul Verveniotis, P.E. : (650) 814-6469 [email protected] Learn to dock like a pro in all conditions.  I specialize in training owners in effective risk management, navigation and shorthanded boat-handling.  Deliveries throughout the West Coast.  Learn more at www.bayvessel.com .  I work as a professional captain on SF Bay and live in San Carlos. Registered professional mechanical engineer. Prior USCG active duty, currently USCG Auxiliary.  National Master Near Coastal, 200 Ton with Towing and Sail Endorsements, and USCG approved instructor and proctor.

Lighthouse Marine Services: (707) 280-0030 (office), (425) 780-0030 (cell) [email protected] USCG Licensed Captain providing personal seamanship and boat handling lessons, and a certificate of training for boat insurance. West Coast yacht delivery. ABYC certified marine electrician specializing in all marine electrical systems, electronics, isolation transformers, and trouble shooting.

Nautical Solutions LLC : (609) 276-6703 [email protected] Captaining, Hands-on Instruction & Consulting; US Powerboat Basic Cruising, Inshore Cruising, Night Operations, Safe Powerboat Handling, and Safety & Rescue Boat Handling certifications offered. We also offer classroom-based CA Boater Card Courses, Captaining, private instruction (Sail & Power), marine mechanical, and consulting services. USCG Licensed – Sail Aux & Towing endorsements; US Powerboat & US Sailing Instructor. For more information visit NauticalSolutions.org .

Safe Skilled Skippers : (408) 306-0347  [email protected] Own Boat Tuition for power and sail vessels. Offering US Powerboat Certification, US Sailing Certification, International Proficiency Certification, First Aid/CPR/AED Certification (Red Cross), Vessel Inspections, and Marine Electronics instruction. For more information visit SafeSkilledSkippers.com .

Voortman Marine : (512) 496-1774 [email protected] We professionally deliver yachts worldwide with great care and attention to detail. For 50ft+ LOA lowest rates on the West Coast. USCG-licensed captain and certified US Sailing instructor. For detailed qualifications please go to www.voortmanmarine.com . For customer reviews please go to our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/voortmanmarine .

Captain Barry Demak : (408) 218-2828 [email protected] USCG Licensed Captain (50 GRT). Sail and power instruction. More information and reviews .

Captain Dogen Hannah : (925) 408-2199 [email protected] USCG Licensed Master and sailing instructor. Charters — Instruction — Deliveries. More information and reviews .

Captain James Elfers : (650) 834-6780 [email protected] U.S. Coast Guard License #1125678, Fourth issue with Towing Endorsement, also current TWIC certification. 27 years of service as Professional Captain to 120 feet. Dual citizenship, Mexico and U.S., bilingual, English, Spanish, some French.

General Maintenance & Services

Acuna, Julio – Contact Julio Acuna  (510) 325-4832 or [email protected] – Varnish, paint, wax, wash, interior cleaning, exterior cleaning.

American Star Marine – Contact Jacques Petrakis (650) 375-8333 (office), (650) 400-4506 (mobile), or [email protected] Full service marine mechanical.

Bay Area Detail – Contact Troy Mousa (415) 794-6170 (mobile) or [email protected] Services offered include: washing, complete detailing, canvas waterproofing.

Bay Area Marine Services – Contact Alison Healy or Luis Martinez at (415) 203-6305 or (415) 272-5830 or email [email protected] Full service marine engineering and boat repair. Haul outs: paint, fiberglass, wood, etc. and engines including rebuilds, switching to electric, troubleshooting, and general servicing. Luis is a naval engineer with over 20-years experience.

Bay Area Yachting Solutions, LLC – Contact Serdar Yurdakul or Pat Carson: (707) 896-8000 (office), (408) 375-1998 (mobile) or [email protected] Provides: 1) Maintenance and repair of vessel mechanical, electrical and navigation systems (diesel and gas engines); 2) Boat handling instruction; 3) Delivery and captain services; 4) Yacht management- maintenance, yard/haul-out project management, large scale installations.

Bay Marine Diesel , Vallejo – Contact Marty Chin (510) 435-8870 or [email protected] Sail and Power: Inboard diesel engine surveys, diagnostics and repair. 

Blue Sea Yacht Care – Contact Hector Perez (415) 728-8101 (office), (415) 305-3877 (mobile) or [email protected] Services include buffing and wax, canvas repair, brightwork, wash downs and interior cleaning.

Carlos Detail – Contact Carlos Robles (510) 329-1427 (mobile) Detailing, wax and varnish, interior and exterior cleaning. Over 15 years experience.

Cast Iron Marine — Contact Tyler Sale (415) 524-5794 (mobile) or [email protected] Diesel Mechanic — Repairs and Services

Dupey Marine Services – Contact Darius Dupey (415) 935-3071 or [email protected] Provides high quality varnishing, painting, interior and exterior detailing, topside and deck care as well as non-skid application right at your slip.

Falk’s Boat-Care & Cleaning Services – Contact Edith Falk (650) 619-1816 or [email protected] Specializing in the cleaning and caring of your vessel’s interior and exterior with an attention to detail. Deep cleaning with a touch of a sterile technique. Reliable and on-time.  Services include interior and exterior wash & detail cleaning; treatment of teak wood walls, cabinets and flooring; stainless steel railing treatment; Simple Green bilge cleaning, canvas washing, and general boat maintenance.

Franco Marine – Contact Tony Falkowski (415) 846-8762 or [email protected] Mobile marine service; diesel engine & gas engine inspection, diagnostics and maintenance. Preventative maintenance programs available. Electrical and fabrication.

G & G Yacht Care Professionals – Contact Gerardo Luna (650) 305-0184 or [email protected] Boat detailing, boat polish, canvas cleaning, detail inside and outside. Yacht care professionals with 20+ years of experience.

Helmut’s Marine Service Inc – Contact Lisa George (415) 453-1001 (office), (415) 720-4719 (cell) or [email protected] Volvo Penta Engines, Parts & Service.

Marine Handyman Service – Contact Javier Hernandez (650) 630-2998 (office) Local general boat maintenance.  Wash, wax and varnish.

Marine Lube Inc. – Contact Nathan R. Johnson (877) 744-2244 (office), (510) 882-3402 (mobile) or [email protected] Delivering products and services directly to your boat, in your slip. Oil change, transmission fluid replacement, fuel polish, bilge clean and more.

Miropo Marine – Contact Craig McGree (415) 971-0691  or [email protected] General yacht management; shipyard & repairs project management, yacht captaining, yacht engineering (qualified electrician & chief engineer experience on 17 superyachts).

San Francisco Boatworks – Contact Sam Middlehurst at (415) 418-0483 or (415) 626-3275 or [email protected] Mechanical services and repair. Full-service boatyard and remote work too.

San Francisco Yacht Service – Contact Harry Gazarian at (415) 404-5571 or [email protected] Engine, electrical, and plumbing repair and replacement.

SMD Yacht Service – Contact Don Happel at (510) 825-5056 or [email protected] Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, rigging, electronics, training, and delivery.

Stem to Stern – Contact (510) 681-3831 (office) or [email protected] Topside cleaning, Dive Service, Repair, Captain Training, Delivery, Varnish, Detail, Mechanical.

Swedish Marine – Contact Anders Johansson at (510) 234-9566 or [email protected] Marine sales & service for Refrigeration, Heating, Air Conditioning, Watermakers, and Electrical.

Timko Boatworks – Contact Matt Timko (510) 491-6354 or [email protected] Engine service, electrical, plumbing, and other marine maintenance services.

Virgin Island Boatworks – Contact David Regis or Alina Serieux (510) 684-3741 or [email protected]  – Boat maintenance services including; buffing, exterior removal of rust, polishing, polishing of stainless steel, interior & exterior varnishing, waxing, re-caulking of wooden decks, and washing.

Westwind Yacht Management LLC – Contact Dan Baker (415) 806-8213 or Mike Fitzgerald (415) 999-4159 or [email protected]  – Boat washing, waxing, varnishing & interior cleaning.

Yacht Suites Concierge Services – Contact Karen (415) 572-0891 or [email protected] – Pump out services, water tank fills, exterior & interior boat cleaning, detailing, varnish and carpet cleaning.

Zapantis Mobile Marine – Contact John Zapantis (650) 355-1831 (office), (650) 296-1774 (mobile) or [email protected] – Mobile Electro – Mechanical diagnostic service and repair on gas and diesel marine power systems.  Also Gen-set service and repair.

Odor Mold Mildew Removal

PurFresh Clean Inc – Contact Christian DeBlasio / Ph: (650)-319-1163 / Email:   [email protected] / www.purfreshclean.com Heavy odor, mold, mildew, bacteria, and germ removal from boats and yachts. A fully automated smart-cleaning systems. Safe and monitored levels of on-demand ozone (O3), with high air flow, to clean the interior of any size of yacht or boat. Service normally takes 8-24 hours from start to finish.

Timko Boatworks – Contact Matt Timko (510) 491-6354 or [email protected] Plumbing and other marine maintenance services.

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Chilcote Refrigeration , San Jose – Contact Mike Chilcote at (408) 398-4673 or [email protected] . Refrigeration & air conditioning servicing.

Swedish Marine , Point Richmond – Contact Anders Johansson at (510) 234-9566 or [email protected] . Refrigeration/Freezer, Heating, and Air Conditioning sales & services.

GC Rigging & Composites – Contact Gilles or Denis (415) 533-2915 (mobile) or [email protected] – Sailboat rigging, composites (fiberglass, carbon, gelcoat, etc).

South Beach Riggers – Contact Tom Relyea (415) 331-3400 (office) or [email protected] – Mast, standing rigging, running rigging, lifelines, rig tuning, and surveys. 20 years of insurance claim experience. “Do it once, do it right”.

North Sails – 440 Coloma St, Sausalito – (415) 339-3000. Contact Caitlin Worcester , Dave Little , or Seadon Wijsen . New performance racing and cruising sails; measuring and installations. Sail servicing; bend on/bend off, inspections, sail repairs, and sail washing.

Quantum Sails – 1230 Brickyard Cove Rd, Richmond – (510) 234- 4334 or [email protected] Racing and Cruising sail sales and repairs.

Bluewater Marine Survey – Contact Terry or Susan Tupper (415) 722-7695 (office/mobile) or [email protected]   – Marine Surveys.

Acuna, Julio – Contact Julio Acuna  (510) 325-4832 or [email protected] – High-quality varnishing. Experienced crew.

Food Deliveries

Amici’s East Coast Pizzaria – 226 Redwood Shores Parkway, Redwood Shores – (650) 654-3333

Good Eggs – Groceries, Dinner Kits, and wine, delivered today. Easy, breezy, boozy, done. See FAQ for details. (415) 483-7344

Pizza My Heart  – 831 Middlefield Road (next to theaters), Redwood City – (650) 361-1010 or order online .

Postmates – On-Demand Delivery, 24/7.  postmates.com

Grub Hub – Restaurants that deliver. Search by cuisine, restaurant name or menu item. Then you can place your order online or by phone, free of charge. Oh, and we also give you access to reviews, coupons, special deals and a 24/7 customer care team that tracks each order and makes sure you get exactly what you want. grubhub.com

Yacht Suites

Yacht Suites at Westpoint Harbor – Contact Karen (415) 572-0891 – Boat Airbnb, concierge services and catering.

Westpoint Harbor

101 Westpoint Harbor Drive Redwood City, CA 94063

(650) 701-0545

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At Rubicon Yachts, we work harder

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We focus solely on previously owned yachts

Our brokerage represents buyers and sellers in large percentage Bay Area and West Coast boat sales.

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Our brokers are true yachtsmen

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Buying a yacht does not have to be a stressful, long, and tedious process. Our team of experienced and knowledgeable yacht brokers will take the time to understand what you are looking for and begin showing you yachts that meet your criteria as quickly as possible. Let us help you make your yacht purchase an enjoyable and rewarding experience!

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Rubicon Yachts locations are open 7 days a week.. There is always someone available to show boats, and our docks are always stocked with inventory. Feel free to stop by and meet us.

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Yacht charters on the San Francisco Bay are a popular way to ensure a successful corporate, family or formal event. Motor yachts are a protected and staid way to experience the world-class charms of the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area .

Our team is accomplished in the art of throwing a fantastic party onboard the fleet of motor yachts in our collection. The ever-changing views of the San Francisco Bay make cruising a desirable venue for proposals, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, fundraisers, corporate meetings, holiday parties and memorials.

The fleet is well-know for its variety and class. Small boats are a wonderful option for a morning, afternoon or sunset picnic trip. Historical vessels are a particularly unique choice for bay cruises. Floating ballrooms are so fun for formal and semi-formal events.

Our yacht charter rentals are ideal for groups of 2-149 guests.

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Please call or email us to discuss your options. We have à la carte pricing, catering and custom packages available for all group sizes.

All the planning for a perfect nautical adventure on the San Francisco Bay is already done for you. Check out our all-inclusive packages, including Angel Island and SF Giants in McCovey Cove.

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The San Francisco Bay is a world-class sailing destination. From chartering a boat for a private event to reserving tickets for a sunset tour, there’s something for everyone!

Team-building & Leadership Retreats

Grab your team and get out on the San Francisco Bay for an unforgettable company outing. Unplug and spend some quality time with your co-workers, with offsite experiences for teams of all sizes.

Cruise the San Francisco Bay aboard a local motor yacht. Casual to full service events are available for all price ranges. Step aboard today!

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Come aboard one of our weekly excursions, including eco-sails, sunsets and holiday fireworks cruises. Our ticketed events are a favorite for guests of all ages!

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SF Bay Adventures has helped guests with celebration of life services on the SF Bay since 1988. Let our experienced team assist you in carrying out your loved one’s final wishes.

Marine Film, Production & Safety

SF Bay Adventures has been at the helm of marine film and photography projects on the San Francisco Bay for over 30 years. Safety services include small boats for swims, races and other special events.

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Say “I do” on San Francisco Bay! Select an all-inclusive wedding package or completely customize your special day. Our experienced staff is standing by to help you plan the perfect nautical wedding.

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Some of the best and most diverse views of the Bay Area are found while hiking or meandering on Angel Island. Accessible only by boat or ferry Angel Island is located just off of the Marin County mainland. The island is a National History Landmark as it was used as an immigration station.

Whale Watching, Wildlife & Ecology

San Francisco Bay is uniquely located just inland of the Pacific Ocean. Marine Mammals, Birds and Wildlife are attracted to the protected waters that lay just inside and beyond the famous Golden Gate Bridge. The Bay’s brackish waters are hospitable for life from both the ocean and rivers.

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Nothing compares to a sunset on the famous San Francisco Bay. Enjoy golden hour aboard a private sail, motor yacht charter or public ticketed cruise. SF Bay Adventures offers every price level for a magical experience on the water.

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An SF Bay sunset cruise is the ultimate Bay Area experience! See the most iconic sights from the very special vantage of the water. Famous landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge , Alcatraz Island, Crissy Field, Fort Mason, the Bay Bridge, Mount Tamalpais, Angel Island and more are shown in their best light; the golden hour – all while enjoying an unforgettable sunset.

An SF Bay sunset cruise is the perfect way to liven up your weekend. It’s an ideal mix of luxury and adventure! Choose an intimate private charter for a San Francisco sunset cruise on the charming, all wood Grand Banks, Cimba . Or get a fun group together and come aboard a classic tall ship like the Schooner Freda B . Another wonderful way to get out on the Bay is always a Public sails !

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Amber launches Tesla warranty service to help owners of aging EVs

Owners of aging EVs aren’t exactly flush with options if something breaks after the original warranty expires. One Bay Area startup called Amber thinks it can help them navigate that minefield, starting with Tesla owners.

The company, founded in early 2023, announced Wednesday it has launched a new aftermarket Tesla warranty product called AmberCare for Tesla Model Y, 3, S and X owners. There will be different plans, ranging from $40 per month to around $120 per month, that cover the drive units, the battery and more. When owners file a claim, Amber works with qualified repair shops to find the right parts and fix what’s wrong, and will transport the vehicle.

The launch of AmberCare is a reminder that we’re still in uncharted territory when it comes to EVs, and what happens to them over years (and tens of thousands of miles) of use.

It’s a fraught market. While EVs tend to require less regular service than internal combustion vehicles, things still break — and sometimes what breaks are parts that are above and beyond what an auto shop is used to dealing with. Some shops charge eye-watering prices for the fixes or say damaged EVs should be scrapped outright. Existing extended warranty products sometimes don’t cover EV-specific parts. And if people own more limited-run EVs (compliance cars or luxury vehicles from relatively new startups, for instance) the problem can be even harder to solve.

Amber CEO Joe Pak tells TechCrunch that AmberCare is an attempt to address all of this. “Our vision is to build the first vertically integrated aftermarket warranty platform,” he says, because right now “the capacity to actually service [EVs], and the parts to actually replace what might be broken — that is not mature yet.”

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To do that, Amber has been working with repair shops around the country, and identifying and helping source high-demand parts. To achieve its lofty goals, Amber will put $3.18 million in newly-announced seed funding to work, from a round led co-led by Era and Prime Sazze, with Alcove Fund, Virta Ventures, Global Millennial Capital and Root & Shoot Ventures joining. The company is launching AmberCare in 10 states: Florida, Connecticut, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Rhode Island, and Tennessee. (Amber is aiming to launch in California by the end of the year, as the state requires non-automotive dealers selling aftermarket warranties to register those as insurance products.)

AmberCare is the latest addition to a growing economy built around used EVs. A new crop of businesses have popped up that are dedicated to efforts like recycling the battery packs that power the cars — including Redwood Materials , founded by ex-Tesla CTO JB Straubel — or tending to the “digital maintenance” of EVs and AVs, like Lux Capital-backed Kinetic .

Pak says he sees two customer groups for AmberCare, at least at the outset. One group is anyone who is looking to buy a used EV but is scared away by the thought of expensive, time-consuming repairs. For them, “we give them the idea that they can cap their repair costs” with AmberCare, he says. The second is the set of owners who hold onto their EVs past Tesla’s warranty.

Amber only has a team of five people at the moment, but that they already have a small group of customers using an early access version of AmberCare. With the product launched, he says he thinks the best way to acquire new customers will be interacting with the EV community — especially on online forums, where die-hards tend to spend a lot of time discussing the ins and outs of EV ownership, including kvetching about the occasional trouble of major repairs.

There are other unexpected things to consider in the process of repairing an EV that Pak thinks AmberCare can help with, like transportation. “Not every tow truck can tow an EV, it has to be a flatbed,” he says. 

Pak also says he’s aware of the challenge of building a business around extended warranties at a time when people are pretty allergic to that phrase, thanks to years of phone scams. So far, though, “customers actually get it.”

“You can even say the words ‘extended warranty,’ and they’ll get it. And in fact, it’s actually better for us just to just to say it upfront that way,” he says.

Besides, “there are people are shipping their cars from Ohio to San Diego to get [their EVs] fixed,” Pak says. “There’s a gap in the market for this solution already.”

This story has been updated to include information about Amber’s timeline for launching in California.

Shredded cheese recall over listeria concerns in 15 states affects food-maker Sargento

Sargento is recalling shredded and grated cheese products sold to food service groups in 15 states over concerns the cheeses could be contaminated with listeria.

No Sargento-branded products sold in traditional grocery stores were affected. The recall has been linked to one supplier, California-based Rizo-Lopez Foods Inc., that has also affected numerous other cheese brands.

Sargento released a statement saying its recall impacted "a limited amount" of its food service and ingredients products.

"On February 5, out of an abundance of caution, Sargento voluntarily recalled the products that were supplied by Rizo-Lopez Foods Inc. and products that were packaged on the same lines," it said. "This recall did not impact Sargento-branded products. Sargento immediately terminated its relationship with Rizo-Lopez Foods Inc. and immediately notified our customers."

According to the FDA , the wider Rizo-Lopez recall has resulted in 26 illnesses, including two deaths and 23 hospitalizations as of February 22.

According to information posted on the Food and Drug Administration's website, the Sargento-specific recall affects thousands of various cheeses distributed to Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, Ohio, Rhode Island, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin.

The most heavily affected items were white cheddar cheese products, with 2,633 cases being recalled. These had best-by dates of between March and June 2024.

The recall was initiated Feb. 5.

Rob Wile is a breaking business news reporter for NBC News Digital.