WOT Marine Boat Service & Repair

I have owned several boats over the last 30 years and as any boat owner will say, finding a quality boat service and repair shop is nearly impossible to find. I have had my share of rip offs, shady technicians, horrible service and rude customer service. This all finally changed when I found WOT Marine service in Carlsbad. Kyle and the entire staff not only are friendly and a real joy to speak to, their service quality is far superior to any other boat repair service I have ever used. This family run business is clearly built on providing top quality technical support and service while maintaining a level of integrity which is second to none. WOT Marine will be the only company I will ever let touch my boat and I suggest anyone looking for the best service in boat repair to check them out. Thanks again to the entire team!
–Ken W.

This review is long overdue. Kyle did a wonderful job taking care of my 1990 Mirage. For an additional reasonable fee they were able to pick up and drop off my boat from its slip, which was extremely convenient for me. Kyle called me every step of the way to inform me of the repairs needed, the cost, and helped to make a decision on what repairs were crucial, recommended, and which could wait. I have had repair companies in the past overcharge me, keep my boat for way longer than expected, and even return my boat to me running worse than it did prior to taking it in. Not the case with WOT. They are by far the best experience I have had with a boat repair service and I will never go any where else again.
Thank you WOT Marine! I appreciate your honesty and outstanding customer service.

I have been taking my boat here for a few years. I had plans to take my boys on my boat to Catalina, but needed repairs fast. Kyle made sure my boat was ready to go. This is the place to go if you want it done right. Super friendly and professional. They always take the time to talk with you and explain options, maintenance, etc. I would not hesitate to recommend them.

A big SHOUT OUT and THANK YOU to Kyle and team at WOT in Carlsbad! Had a bad brake master cyl on the new trailer (was leaking brake fluid). WOT worked with Kokopelli trailers and R&R’d /​warrantied the bad part in one day turn around time. Their shop is clean, and well organized. Very impressed with their overall operation. Will definitely will be going back for service when the time comes. If your boat or trailer needs some work, give WOT a call

Clean, ready to do business place. Personable owner Jim, walked us thru the location and laid out the repair process. Set an appointment to drop off our boat and trailer for repair. Jim was there first thing in the morning, we walked thru the needed repairs. Later that day, Kyle called with an estimate. The next day, Kyle called back, he noticed some issues that Jim and I didn’t see and we added the new items to the repair, little disappointed in switching contacts, Kyle called a second time to explain a product delay. Boat and trailer were still finished in 10 days and everything looks nice. Will update this review when we get it in the water.

Awesome service and very experienced. I called multiple places around town and no one was willing to look at my older boat 1969 engine. They took a chance with me and the boat and where able to quickly and efficiently and mostly economically find the problem and fix it. Very honest people and would recommend the place to anyone with a boat!

I wish there was a way to rate with more stars than 5. Kyle was a enormous help right from the start. I called and explained the problem I was having with my Bayliner over at Oceanside Harbor. He went out, inspected and called right back with an estimate and completed the work in a quick efficient manner. I’ll be back on the water this coming weekend. Real Straight Shooter. I travel and being able to conduct this type of Business over the phone and emails and having the feeling of complete trust that the job will be done right was priceless. THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR HELP.

I recently purchased a boat and needed to get the hydraulic brakes fixed on the trailer. Kyle was VERY helpful on the phone (prior to bringing the boat in) and did great work for a fair price! This shop eliminates the stereotype of mechanics. They’ve earned my business from here on out.

Can’t say enough about the guys over at Wide Open Throttle. Quality is definitely a priority to them here and I was really pleased with their work! I would definitely recommend this shop to anyone looking for work done!

I noticed a leak coming from the hydraulic trim hose. I called WOT and spoke to Jim the owner. He was very thorough in his explanation and was even nice enough to let us bring our boat in for inspection a tad after closed business hours. Even without seeing the problem, he was pretty reassuring to me that it was not a more serious problem as another boat shop had worried me into thinking.
I live in Vista rather close to SeaWitch Repair. I read their Unilocal review and decided to steer clear. I had also called them before asking about service and the person at SeaWitch was abrupt with me and sounded grumpy.
When we took our boat in, Jim was very pleasant, and reassured me it was a fairly simple repair. He said he would price out the parts and get back to me shortly. We left our boat in his care. His shop is very tidy, and I was very impressed. I have seen lots of repair shops and you would expect them to be greasy and somewhat messy.
To my surprise, Kyle from the shop had a detailed quote emailed to me within hours. We had the boat repaired in less than a week including the weekend which they are not open, unless by special appointment. Prices are fair and the best part is Jim will not try to put fear into you about what could go wrong with your boat. It seemed like the last place I went to, they would say, I recommend this repair as blank could happen. I do not like an aggressive salesperson, and that is why I liked WOT!
When we picked up the boat, Kyle told me that they fired up the boat and checked the gears even though they only changed the trim hoses. They returned the boat very clean and even shined up the trailer tires. The last place I took my boat to left my boat full of dust in the lot after they worked on it, and didn’t bother to put our cover on. Needless to say I would never go back to that place.
Hopefully, I will not be needing repairs in the future, but when it comes to maintenance servicing, I will be back to WOT for sure! You can tell Jim and Kyle are honest and love what they do and love working on boats. Very satisfied customer!

Knowledge and customer service are exceptional. These guys «Jim & Kyle» take care of their customers: I was showed around our boat after servicing to instruct how to operate the new equipment and I even got a check-​up call to see how everything went after our 1^st trip out. I totally trust WOT Marine.

I have been a customer of WOT for 4+ years now. When it comes to knowledge and professionalism they simply cannot be matched. It is rare when you have a repair business that treats you like family rather than just another service order. Jim, Kyle and Cole all have a great passion for boating, and it shows in their work. I would highly recommend WOT!

I will not take my boat anywhere else… I have known the owners of WOT Marine, Jim and Kyle, for several years. I live and boat on the Carlsbad Lagoon as do they. Saltwater boats need constant maintenance. I trust my boat to WOT Marine. They have always been honest and timely. Often they will stay late and work into the night to finish a project on time. They keep me updated on the progress of my service and above all their prices are fair.
Todd Williams