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IQBoats

Powerwashing, Exterior Surfaces Service, Upholstery and Furniture Cleaning Service,

About us

Our mission is to provide Houston and surrounding with a honest reliable, mobile boat motor repair service and make sure it is quick, affordable and Professionaly service. covering all aspects of the boat mechanical's, Electrical,electronics,Upholstry,engine repair, repower, and up grade,Servicing most of marine engines, inboards and outboards. While we are not factory certified we are more than capable to provide dealer equal marine repair & service for much less , we service and repair all major makes and models like Mercury Marine outboards,Evinrude outboards,Mercuiser Sterndrives, Honda outboards, Volvo Penta inboards, Sterndrives (gasoline & diesel), OMC/Cobra, Indmar Marine Engines, PleasureCraft Marine (PCM), SeaMax Marine Engines, Crusader Marine, ZF Marine gears and Velvet Drive Marine transmissions. Using years of experience in maintaining big and small boats, we are cappable to accuratly service and repair and take care of your boat the way it should be. let us show you how we can save you money and time and still provide you with top quality service, our Master Techs will properly diagnose and repair your boat or yacht. ​Our service includes Engines, Drive, Installation of electronics, Boat electric repair, and boat hydraulics.

Business highlights

17 years of experience

Services we offer

Boat repair, Inboard & out board Diesel engines. Gas engine Re-Power modifications • Stern Drive & Hydraulics service & repair • Marine Electric & air conditioning • Preseason Service • After Season Service • Trailer Repairs Ask for our Maintenance Contracts • On Road Trailer Assist, for Diesel & gaz • Boat Towing • Marine Batteries • Jump Starts • fuel Delivery • Soft Ungrounding Boat Engine Repair, mobile service

Reviews
3.56 Reviews
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Michael M.
Aug 2020
1.0
$23,000
Ted is the biggest Con Artist Crook ever. Charged my Insurance company 23K Total. Ted Charged $9500.00 just to install the rusted Engine. His Labor is $110.00 so it took him 86 hours to install engine?! The engine was a worn out rusted engine that blew up in 3 hours of use. He said engine was ready and was paid. 4 months later I was still waiting for the Boat then after 3 hour blow up help my Boat hostage said the engine that blew was my fault for taking on a Large Wave....Large Wave in Taylor Lake? After Insurance Company installed a 2nd Engine he quickly pulled the Rusted Engine and held boat hostage. He said we give him 5000.00. For pulling engine of let home install a 2nd engine....So he could do the same thing. After a nightmare I got my boat back for a real Mechanic go install. Ted kept my Boat for over a solid Year. Originally 1 month earlier before the boat sank and how I originally met him he charged me 750 to replace trim cable. I thought is was ok repair BUT After I got the boat black I found out from other REAL Mechanic the Trim cable was the original cable just lubed very good and was needing replacement. I you use this clown then good luck. He smiles act like your friend but My X who is in the law business found court records he changed his name from IQ Boats to Matrix Boats from loosing a law suit from something similar. Geico insurance Adjuster knew him and pulled me to the side and said get your boat and RUN he is crook.

Janet D.
Sep 2015
4.0
$1,500
First... have to say that the guy is really good at fixing boat engines. That's his forte and he does that well. He did what we asked him to do as far as getting our SeaRay inboard/outboard boat engine up and running after being in storage for several years. We also asked him to clean the boat and trailer up. That wasn't done very well. We asked that he repair the lighting on the trailer, and that was completed as asked.
I have to say that his location is not the location on this site or on his website. It's not far away so we had to have several phone conversations with him to actually get our boat there. His location of business looks much like a junkyard for boats with a few cars mixed in. It's not like taking your boat to a marine shop where you purchase boats at where everything is clean and business like. But then the price is much lower so I figured I could look past that. Another issue is that he is difficult to make a time for meeting with as his hours aren't regular and you can't get into his place without the gate being unlocked. He takes cash only for payment because he's leary of checks bouncing and he isn't set up for credit cards. And, he took his time fixing our boat. We had to call him several times to request when the boat was going to be ready.
When we finished our business with him, we left with the boat on a trailer that he told us that we should look into getting a new trailer. We ended up having a tire that blew up on the road. He didn't point this issue out though this is really our problem since the boat and trailer sat in storage for several years without being used. I can't really blame him for something he kinda washed his hands of. Engines are his thing, not trailers.
If you are looking to get your boat engine taken care of with a reasonable price and you are in the Seabrook area, I would suggest using him. However, just know the issues I noted above and go in with eyes wide open.
Response from IQBoats
"OK I have hundreds of satisfied customers, I try my best to do the job the best I can. but some people always looking for negatives to say, my place is 2.6 acres and have boats all over, it is not a luxury boat dealership it is an a affordable boat repair place and we try to do our best to have all our customers happy, give us a try I guarantee you leave happy and you com back. TED"

Arcelia H.
Oct 2014
1.0
$250
unknown
Response from IQBoats
"Hi sorry that you see this negative feed back on my revues. I try my best to make all customers happy, but this customer is not telling the truth I never had there boat more than 2 days performed 3 HOURS of work to remove the power steering system and the husband came and took the boat home because he want's it in the garage, the part that is needed is $750 plus shipping he sad he will com and give us the money to order it but he did not com back, only after few weeks telling me that he found some body ales to finish the job so I only charge him for what we did of work witch is $250 and I told him if you change your mind you are welcome back and he did not show any dissatisfaction at all, so I never had the boat for months and this is the honest truth.And you be the judge? THANK YOU FOR READING MY RESPONSE."

Kathleen C.
Jun 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$58 and a new regulator/power pack later we were back on the water. Everything went exactly like you said it would! I can't thank you enough for your time and kindness! 

Matt H.
Aug 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
I love that ted (owner) makes the service calls. It's very convenient that he came to me. It's just one less hassle for me. He works quickly and was very professional. I had trouble with the electric tilt on the motor again while on the water and on Sunday and was able to call him. I figured out a way around my problem before he called back but the point is that he returned my call and was going to help me out on the weekend. I highly recommend this service. The only critique is that business is busy this time of year so getting a hold of him and setting up an appointment was challenging. I will be using him in the future.

Robert A.
Dec 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$225
Excellent service just like I said in the service performed I above.
Response from IQBoats
"Hi Member I'm glad you are happy I thing you are a grate person to. I 'm very grate full for your feedback. That is the way I'M intended to continue to do provide honest and affordable service to all my customers."

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FAQ

IQBoats is currently rated 3.5 overall out of 5.

No, IQBoats does not offer free project estimates.

No, IQBoats does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, IQBoats does not offer a senior discount.

No, IQBoats does not offer emergency services.

No, IQBoats does not offer warranties.