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Interstate Marine

Boat repair shop · Salado, TX · reviewed since 2018

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 59%96+56.3Reliability 26%91+23.7Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 95Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.95SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#2 of 31 boat repair servicesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 97%
5.0 ★★★★★ 190 Google reviews · 23 photos
99%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
100%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Interstate Marine at a glance

Interstate Marine holds a 5.0 rating from 190 reviews, with the owner responding to all feedback. Customers frequently cite fair pricing, honest assessments, clear communication, and quick turnaround times for outboard motor repairs and maintenance. Two low-star reviews describe instances where repairs failed to resolve engine issues, resulting in additional costs and dissatisfaction.

  • Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 190 reviews (99% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 190 Google reviews (174 with written comments, 5 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 4, 2026.
  • Service: Boat Repair Service serving Salado, Texas.

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: value and momentum; weakest: reliability.

Satisfaction96Reliability91Craft & service99Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews–Satisfaction: 96 (median 74)Reliability: 91 (median 65)Craft & service: 99 (median 80)Value: 100 (median 93)Momentum: 100 (median 100)
Interstate MarineBoat Repair Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Interstate Marine: 96/100 on this factor. Category median: 74.A
96
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Interstate Marine: 91/100 on this factor. Category median: 65.A
91
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Interstate Marine: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 80.A
99
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Interstate Marine: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.A
100
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Interstate Marine: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 49.–
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Star ratings

190 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars18899%
  • 4 stars00%
  • 3 stars00%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star21%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 174 written reviews

  • Praise413100%
  • Complaints20%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Price & value7819%
  • Staff & attitude7318%
  • Quality & results6716%
  • Would recommend6014%
  • Speed & response5814%
  • Honesty & trust4912%
  • Communication307%

What customers talk about

We read 174 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “DENNIS is very fair on pricing and most of all very honest does not fabricate fake issues to make more money”
  • “Super nice and explained everything that was going on and what I needed done.”
  • “Great place, Dennis does Great work at a very good price he's the only one I'll ever let work on my boat”
  • “I highly recommend him to anyone in need of outboard motor service or repair.”
  • “I recently purchased a used pontoon boat that had been sitting unused for two years, and Dennis had it running like new in no time.”
  • “Highly recommend to anyone who wants reliable, quality service!”
  • “Everything was explained clearly, and he went above and beyond to make sure I was back on the water quickly.”

People customers mention

  • Dennis 68 reviews
  • Outboard 8 reviews
  • Austin 4 reviews
  • Belton 3 reviews
  • Georgetown 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Interstate Marine for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Mike4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 weeks ago★★★★★

DENNIS is very fair on pricing and most of all very honest does not fabricate fake issues to make more money After multiple engine-steering repairs on 2 different boats been outstanding quality

Derek1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Dennis and his team are great! They did a fantastic job on my motor. It’s hard to find shops that will work on 40 year old outboards but they do! Super nice and explained everything that was going on and what I needed done. Very good pricing compared to other shops. No other shop will touch my boat. Customer for life!

Shawn1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Great service and excellent turnaround time. I recently purchased a used pontoon boat that had been sitting unused for two years, and Dennis had it running like new in no time. He was knowledgeable, professional, and efficient throughout the process. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of outboard motor service or repair.

Brandon9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Dennis and his crew are top notch! They got me in and out quick so I could get back on the water with my family. Very fair priced and didn’t try to upsell things. I will definitely keep coming back. Thank Dennis (and crew)

Joe7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Deserving of the current 5 star rating. They are very helpful and reasonable. I had multiple other places in the area that wouldn't even bother to help with what I needed. This place is friendly and fair. I will bring my boat here with any issues in the future

ron13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Great place, Dennis does Great work at a very good price he's the only one I'll ever let work on my boat

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Customer reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ 190 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Mike Doyle4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mike has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

DENNIS is very fair on pricing and most of all very honest does not fabricate fake issues to make more money After multiple engine-steering repairs on 2 different boats been outstanding quality

Response from the owner · 4 weeks ago

We do our best at being honest and performing good work. Mathew 8:36

Derek Smith1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Derek has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Dennis and his team are great! They did a fantastic job on my motor. It’s hard to find shops that will work on 40 year old outboards but they do! Super nice and explained everything that was going on and what I needed done. Very good pricing compared to other shops. No other shop will touch my boat. Customer for life!

Response from the owner · a month ago

Thats great Derek. We appreciate your trust in us, your business, and kind words. We will continue to put our best foward, lead by The Leader who created us.

Shawn W1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Shawn has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great service and excellent turnaround time. I recently purchased a used pontoon boat that had been sitting unused for two years, and Dennis had it running like new in no time. He was knowledgeable, professional, and efficient throughout the process. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of outboard motor service or repair.

Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thanks for the review Shawn. Enjoy that nice ride

Brandon Wood9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Brandon has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Dennis and his crew are top notch! They got me in and out quick so I could get back on the water with my family. Very fair priced and didn’t try to upsell things. I will definitely keep coming back. Thank Dennis (and crew)

Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Thanks Brandon. Hope you have a great summer!

Joe M7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Joe has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Deserving of the current 5 star rating. They are very helpful and reasonable. I had multiple other places in the area that wouldn't even bother to help with what I needed. This place is friendly and fair. I will bring my boat here with any issues in the future

Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Thanks Joe. Was a pleasure working with you

Sandy SilvasLocal Guide · 42 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sandy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great Price for a tune up.

Response from the owner · 5 months ago

Appreciate the review Sandy. Enjoy the summer

Brady MyersLocal Guide · 54 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Brady has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Dennis is top notch! Make sure you bring all you boat needs here.

Response from the owner · 7 months ago

Thanks Brady. Was a pleasure working with you.

ron malcik13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews ron has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great place, Dennis does Great work at a very good price he's the only one I'll ever let work on my boat

Response from the owner · 8 months ago

Thank you Ron. I appreciate your trust and business.

Bobby Campbell Jr.Local Guide · 42 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Bobby has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

This guy knows his stuff.

Response from the owner · 8 months ago

Thank you sir

mickey bradley3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews mickey has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Had an excellent experience getting work done on my boat. Very professional, knowledgeable, and clearly cared about doing the job right. Everything was explained clearly, and he went above and beyond to make sure I was back on the water quickly. Highly recommend to anyone who wants reliable, quality service!

Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you for the great review! Was a pleasure working with you.

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