Award Quality Speed & Marine

I bought a boat while I was on vacation in Tahoe. During a trial period I had Ward come out to Carnelian Bay and take a look at it. He was incredibly knowledgable and friendly. I received a great amount of information that will help me keep the boat in top shape when I’m at home. He also was very thorough checking out the engine, outdrive and electrical system among other things. I was able to purchase the boat confidently after Ward gave me a clean bill of health. I will use him every time I am in the Tahoe area. Highly recommended!

Bought a used boat and was having starter issues. After dealing with a local mobile repair guy and trying to get the boat into one of the shops locally (Reno), and being told they couldn’t look at it until late August, I called Award Quality Speed and Marine after seeing their ad on craigslist. I am so glad I did. Ward and his wife are awesome!
I was told they could look at it in a couple days and I dropped it off in the evening of the next day after I called.
The starter I took them was specced for the engine I had but just didn’t fit. Brought him another starter a couple days later and he put it in while I was there, working late on a Friday night. Although the original issue with the starter was still there he helped me with a workaround and got the boat running so I can at least use it for the rest of the summer.
He charged much less than I was expecting for the labor he did and also provided some info I was not aware of about the motor and went above and beyond with his service. Also, their posted labor rates are much lower than the repair shops in Reno. It’s rare you find mechanics of any kind that offer the kind of service he and his wife did and I will be taking my boat there for any service issues I have in the future.