Boatswains Locker

Since we bought our boat last year, the only mechanic we allowed to work on our engines is Brian from Boatswain’s Locker. He is an expert on Volvo Penta diesels and a nice guy. Since last summer We have had several issues (not related to previous work done) and when I call Boatswain’s Locker they make sure to send Brian to my boat. What I really like about the service I receive is the timely of getting service, and Brian always discuss with me what the problem is and what solution he recommend. He never tries to bill me for stuff I don’t need and before leaving, he makes sure the engines are running as they should and he always take the time to make sure he checks both engines before leaving even if he only worked on one. This professionalism is shared with the rest of the Bosum Locker company where excellent customer service and honesty is paramount.
I am not associated with these guys in any way, I am just a boat owner who is very happy to have found a company that is ethical and that stand behind their work and charge a fair price. They are not the cheapest in town but they are fair and reliable. If you invest a lot of money in a boat with complex diesel and generator engines, you are probably like me, looking for someone who can trust to do the job right the first time and be there when you need them, not the cheapest guy…
Keep up the good work Brian and Fernando, as long as you treat me well, Boatswain’s Locker will have a customer for life.
If anyone wants more information about the work done on my boat, feel free to reach out to me.
«Chessie»
Peter’s Landing Marina

I am grateful I was introduced to these folks for my repower. I had a mechanic I had used for 2 years who seemed totally lost when my yanmar threw a rod thru the case. It took him 3 weeks just to settle down and get back to me. In the meantime I was introduced to boatswains locker and they were all over it. I was provided with a quote within 24 hours of my initial contact. They answered a few questions and made me feel very confident in their abilities. I was given a time frame for the removal of the old motor and completion of the repower the next day and I pulled the trigger. They did everything they had promised and more.
I couldn’t be happier with their attention to detail, and service. From here on, they will do all my work.

I cannot say enough about the skills and professionalism shown by the entire staff at Boatswain’s Locker. Whether dealing with the mechanical experts or the administrative staff, everyone is courteous, helpful and keeps you well informed.
Boatswain’s came into a bad situation where other service providers had erred in the installation of parts and in oil servicing, causing severe damage to one of two inboard diesels. The Boatswain’s Locker staff meticulously investigated and determined the cause of the failure, documented each stage of the process, and then undertook and completed all of the repairs. The careful documentation resulted in enabling me to prove that the damage was not due to routine wear and tear, such that the all costs of repair were paid by insurance.
Since my first experience, Boatswains has provided annual service and I wouldn’t go anywhere else. I learned the hard way to stick with the best, and that’s Boatswain’s Locker in my book.