Boat repair shop · Salado, TX · reviewed since 2016
iHow 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 64%66+41.9Reliability 28%61+17.2Replies to reviews 8%26+2.1Craft & service penalty90−1Experts Score= 60Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.60SCORE
BGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#22 of 31 boat repair servicesiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 30%
4.6★★★★★24 Google reviews · 4 photos
88%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
5%1–2★, last 20 reviewsiShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
Google reviewers rate Wetspot Marine 4.6 out of 5 based on 24 reviews. Positive feedback highlights professional communication, accurate pricing, and timely repairs for engine swaps, steering issues, and general maintenance. Customers often note that staff provide regular updates and adjust costs when necessary. However, low-star reviews criticize unexpected bill increases for minor repairs and allege that boats returned with water intake problems or warning lights active. The owner has not responded to any of the posted reviews.
Google rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 24 reviews (88% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 24 Google reviews (17 with written comments).
Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
Most recent review: July 6, 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)iEach 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 craft & service; weakest: replies to reviews.
Wetspot MarineBoat Repair Services median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 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.Wetspot Marine: 66/100 on this factor. Category median: 74.B
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ReliabilityiReliability · 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.Wetspot Marine: 61/100 on this factor. Category median: 65.B
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Craft & serviceiCraft & 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.Wetspot Marine: 90/100 on this factor. Category median: 80.A
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ValueiValue · 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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 93.–
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MomentumiMomentum · 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.Wetspot Marine: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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Replies to reviewsiReplies 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.Wetspot Marine: 26/100 on this factor. Category median: 49.D
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Star ratings
24 Google reviews we collected
4.6of 5
5 stars2188%
4 stars14%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star28%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 17 written reviews
85%praise
Praise1785%
Complaints315%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Price & value630%
Staff & attitude420%
Honesty & trust315%
Would recommend315%
Quality & results210%
Speed & response15%
Communication15%
What customers talk about
We read 17 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Super accommodating with our circumstance, work done within a few weeks, and in line with the original quote.”
“’The guy will take no responsibility, and quote you with yet another hefty repair.”
“Dave and his crew are professional, on time, and you can count on what they tell you as being right.”
“Wet Spot Marine and crew provide quality dependable service!”
“Would definitely use again (hopefully not for another engine 😬) and will recommend to other boat owners at the lake!”
“Hands-down and absolutely amazing experience from start to finish.”
“Always available, easy to work with, gifted mechanic, and GREAT pricing.”
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Wetspot Marine for 3 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
SNAFUtimeLocal Guide · 45 reviewsiTotal 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 year ago★★★★★
Had a full engine swap done; very happy with the service and work. Super accommodating with our circumstance, work done within a few weeks, and in line with the original quote. Was even updated along the way with pictures to show why some additional parts needed replacing. Would definitely use again (hopefully…
JoshuaLocal Guide · 55 reviewsiTotal 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 year ago★★★★★
Hands-down and absolutely amazing experience from start to finish. I worked with David throughout the entire process and he consistently gave updates as they were working on the boat and went above and beyond to thoroughly check everything to make sure it was 100%. Will definitely be coming back for all boat services!
DaveLocal Guide · 45 reviewsiTotal 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 years ago★★★★★
I took my boat in for a bad power steering hydraulic issue. Dave was able to get it fixed up as well as put in a new bilge pump. Everything works great!
General repairs & maintenance
GerrelLocal Guide · 59 reviewsiTotal 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 years ago★★★★★
Dave and his crew are professional, on time, and you can count on what they tell you as being right. They also do not gouge you or do work that is done just to Jack the price. Most honest marine dealers I’ve dealt with. Good service.
HisLocal Guide · 233 reviewsiTotal 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★
Very polite and friendly staff. I have been there with someone else and the conversations will have ya spending some time enjoying the folks at Wet Spot Marine as ya leave all ur boating needs to them. Great staff and they do the best work in the area.
Harald14 reviewsiTotal 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. · 5 years ago★★★★★
David is, quite simply, the best there is. Always available, easy to work with, gifted mechanic, and GREAT pricing. Always willing to go the extra mile. OUTSTANDING!!!
Had a full engine swap done; very happy with the service and work. Super accommodating with our circumstance, work done within a few weeks, and in line with the original quote. Was even updated along the way with pictures to show why some additional parts needed replacing. Would definitely use again (hopefully not for another engine 😬) and will recommend to other boat owners at the lake!
Joshua GLocal Guide · 55 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Joshua has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Hands-down and absolutely amazing experience from start to finish. I worked with David throughout the entire process and he consistently gave updates as they were working on the boat and went above and beyond to thoroughly check everything to make sure it was 100%. Will definitely be coming back for all boat services!
Josh WallaceLocal Guide · 15 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Josh has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Bringing a boat to this guy is a huge mistake . You’ll bring a boat for something small and end up leaving with a racked up bill. And the. As part of that hefty bill he will supposedly give it a thorough lake test , but a minute after you bring it out to the water for the first time after , your boat almost sinks from taking on so much water and every warning light being on. Also spent 2 hours vacuuming out my boat because the guy kept it under a tree and leaves were piled in it.’The guy will take no responsibility, and quote you with yet another hefty repair. On top of that parts of my boat were taken off and I keep it in an individual secured storage building besides when it’ was at his shop. The guy doesn’t have a gate or cameras so anything is possible there. Finally when you express concerns he will text you at 2 am cussing but won’t answer his phone or be at his shop for you to grab it. There’s some good reviews but i know I won’t recommend him to anyone. There’s much better shops in the area
Dave TurnerLocal Guide · 45 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Dave has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
I took my boat in for a bad power steering hydraulic issue. Dave was able to get it fixed up as well as put in a new bilge pump. Everything works great!
Services: General repairs & maintenance
Gerrel WilliamsLocal Guide · 59 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Gerrel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Dave and his crew are professional, on time, and you can count on what they tell you as being right. They also do not gouge you or do work that is done just to Jack the price. Most honest marine dealers I’ve dealt with. Good service.
Very polite and friendly staff. I have been there with someone else and the conversations will have ya spending some time enjoying the folks at Wet Spot Marine as ya leave all ur boating needs to them. Great staff and they do the best work in the area.
Jason AmescuaLocal Guide · 30 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Jason has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
David is, quite simply, the best there is. Always available, easy to work with, gifted mechanic, and GREAT pricing. Always willing to go the extra mile. OUTSTANDING!!!
