Five stars for Fred he is the best mechanic I have ever met. Bill is ok but Fred is fire. Rumor has it he used to work for Porsche Yachts but now in his retirement he doesn’t like to brag too often. Fred could have saved the Titanic. He is #1 mechanic in all of the land. I am happy he taught bill a few things he’s ok too!!

Forge Pond Marine
Forge Pond Marine at a glance
Customers frequently describe the shop as knowledgeable, prompt, and reasonably priced, noting that staff members are patient and willing to answer questions about repairs. Positive feedback highlights clean facilities, honest advice, and quick turnaround times for services like outboard maintenance and winterization. However, negative reviews criticize the use of low-quality parts and improper engine timing, while also mentioning disputes regarding the condition of used outboards sold by the business.
- Google rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 21 reviews (90% five-star).
- Reviews on this page: 21 Google reviews (16 with written comments, 1 with photos).
- Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
- Most recent review: September 18, 2026.
- Service: Boat Repair Service serving Marlborough, Massachusetts.
Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.
Score profile vs other boat repair services
Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: craft & service.
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Star ratings
21 Google reviews we collected
- 5 stars1990%
- 4 stars00%
- 3 stars00%
- 2 stars00%
- 1 star210%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 16 written reviews
- Praise2396%
- Complaints14%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
- Speed & response521%
- Would recommend521%
- Quality & results417%
- Staff & attitude417%
- Price & value313%
- Honesty & trust313%
What customers talk about
We read 16 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“He is very knowledgeable, priced reasonably, and responsive.”
“Five stars for Fred he is the best mechanic I have ever met.”
“He services my outboard every winter and whenever I have had issues he is honest and thorough and does great work.”
“Bill answers your questions,is patient and he is proud of his business as he should be.”
“Honest and fair with speedy repairs and service!”
“FPM is convenient, quick, honest and reasonble.”
People customers mention
- Bill 3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
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Recent reviews
Five stars for Fred he is the best mechanic I have ever met. Bill is ok but Fred is fire. Rumor has it he used to work for Porsche Yachts but now in his retirement he doesn’t like to brag too often. Fred could have saved the Titanic. He is #1 mechanic in all of the land. I am happy he taught bill a few things he’s ok too!!
Forge Pond Marine in Westford is excellent. Both Bill and Fred give sensible opinions backed by mechanical marine motor knowledge. The work performed on boats and motors is performed with care and pride. Bill answers your questions,is patient and he is proud of his business as he should be. FPM is convenient, quick, honest and reasonble. Highly recommend!
Couldn't be happier with the service i've gotten from these guys, will definitely be returning!
Bill is fantastic. He services my outboard every winter and whenever I have had issues he is honest and thorough and does great work.
Bill worked wonders for my old, 1976 Evinrude 75hp outboard. He is very knowledgeable, priced reasonably, and responsive. Another tell tale is his shop - it's clean and organized. You can tell he takes pride in what he does. He did a lot of work for me and all was done well. Above all else, Bill is friendly and…
I called Bill a couple weeks back and told him I had a gear lube hose that was leaking. He told me to bring it in which I did on a Sunday night. Bill called me Monday morning to discuss the problem. Tuesday morning he called and said it was fixed. I couldn’t believe how quick he fixed it! He put the new hose in…
Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Engine repair | 2 | — |
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Customer reviews
4.6 ★★★★★ 21 reviews on Google · rating breakdown
Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).
Forge Pond Marine in Westford is excellent. Both Bill and Fred give sensible opinions backed by mechanical marine motor knowledge. The work performed on boats and motors is performed with care and pride. Bill answers your questions,is patient and he is proud of his business as he should be. FPM is convenient, quick, honest and reasonble. Highly recommend!
Couldn't be happier with the service i've gotten from these guys, will definitely be returning!
Bill is fantastic. He services my outboard every winter and whenever I have had issues he is honest and thorough and does great work.
Bill worked wonders for my old, 1976 Evinrude 75hp outboard. He is very knowledgeable, priced reasonably, and responsive. Another tell tale is his shop - it's clean and organized. You can tell he takes pride in what he does. He did a lot of work for me and all was done well. Above all else, Bill is friendly and was willing to walk me through the repairs, answering all of my questions. I'll be using Bill from now on for all repairs, refurbishing, and wrapping. I highly recommend him!
- Services: Service not listed
I have been going here since October of 2007. Good place.
I called Bill a couple weeks back and told him I had a gear lube hose that was leaking. He told me to bring it in which I did on a Sunday night. Bill called me Monday morning to discuss the problem. Tuesday morning he called and said it was fixed. I couldn’t believe how quick he fixed it! He put the new hose in which was not easily accessible for a DIY job. He filled the gear lube oil and I picked up the boat Tuesday night and I plan to put it in the water next weekend. I’m really satisfied with the work, the price and Bill’s overall attitude to want to help. I would recommend Forge Pond Marine based on this experience.
My shift cable needed ajustment fast and awesome service will use again.
Excellent
Prompt and friendly service. The boat was ready when he said it would be. Did not push unneeded work. I will definitely use this shop for future servicing of my boat.
- Positive: Punctuality, Value
- Services: Auto engine tuning
Business details
- Address: 1 W Prescott St, Westford, MA 01886
- Phone: (978) 692-6188
- Service area: Marlborough, MA
