Eric & Bettina

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.9/5 stars 15 reviews
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About Eric & Bettina

“We are both experienced boaters, both sailing and power vessels up to 47 feet and with up to 1060 HP. We have been boating since 2012. I made the voyage from Marina del Rey to San Francisco Bay in August 2017 (Yes it was 102 degrees that day). We are now in 2021 located in beautiful San Diego! We have sailed and power boated locally in the South San Francisco Bay and San Francisco Bay enjoying both the nature and the extreme water sports and fishing. We can help you plan your half day and full day trips to ensure you have the most memorable day on the water in the most beautiful of bays. We can rent you a fun large four person tube or fishing poles and Yami-Time has a Garmin chart plotter/fish finder to help you navigate and find the fish. We are happy to share our experiences with the local areas to find the fish or restaurant that provides docking for boats. I will give you operating instructions and teach you how to dock the jet boat. Yami-Time is a great boat for wakeboarding, kite surfing, and tubing. Let us help you enjoy your day on the bay. Thank you for you’re interest, Eric and Bettina ”


Aboard since 2020

From National City, CA

Reviews of Eric & Bettina (15)

  • Mike
    Mike
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)
    Sep. 06th

    We had a great time on your boat! Eric and Bettina were great, and the boat was tons of fun. We decided we’d be repeat renters before we were back at the dock. Highly recommended. Thanks for a great afternoon!

  • Adam
    Adam
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 08th

    Eric & Bettina are the best hosts I’ve encountered in a very long time. Eric spent ample time explaining everything and the boat was awesome and easy to use. By far one of the best boat renting experiences I’ve had. I’m looking forward to renting again!

  • Robert
    Robert
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4/5 stars (4/5)
    Aug. 14th

    Eric was right on time and immediately responsive to our requests. His boat was impeccable and he was very demonstrative with it's use and handling which came in very handy even though we've handled many different boats in the past.

  • Jeff
    Jeff
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 23rd

    Great boat, great couple, everything was easy and fun. The boat is new, clean and in perfect condition. Easy to drive and lots of fun.

  • Federico
    Federico
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)
    Sep. 20th

    I think serendipity and passion are the right words to describe our experience with Eric & Bettina.
    I tried to rent several boats for weeks for my wife's birthday and everyone was denying us saying they had to fix something of it.
    Eric approved us right away. And passion because we both love the ocean and boating, it was a match.
    We chatted about the trip through the chat here and Eric didn't miss any details.
    We waited for a couple of weeks and there you go. We show up at the appointment nicely scheduled together and Eric was ready to hand us over their amazing boat together with a huge load of passion and good luck! We had a blast out in the bay, we visited Chase Center, Oracle Park (from the water:), Alcatraz, Sausalito, Angel Island, Tiburon and left before 12.30 pm coz that's when the wind usually starts picking up (according also to Windy.com). We made it back home safe and sound. I definitely recommend Eric and Bettina. If you are experienced you most likely can take the boat over Treasure Island, if you are not recommended to stay below the bay bridge. If you are a wakeboarder... oh man, I wish I had something to surf on (you will have the time of your life). Next time :)
    Perfect for a first-timer going boating (my wife) to cruise on the bay.

  • Arzen Joy
    Arzen Joy
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)
    Oct. 18th

    Seamless coordination with Captain Eric and his lovely wife, Bettina. It was a beautiful Sunday morning, the water was glass. The sun a perfect 68. Captain Eric was super chill, but also thorough. Within 15 mins, he waved good bye. She appears tiny and almost gives you a little anxiety when you come out into the open ocean. But she has horses, holds her own on the Bay and you get moments where she keeps up with some of the yachts. We love nautical people…friendly and everyone waves. It’s really the best way to see the Bay, go under the bridges and circle Alcatraz. The speakers are amazing! We plugged in our iPhone and enjoyed our music as we breezed pass playing sea otters. We had 3/4 of a tank and came back w/ plenty after playing for 5 hours! It was a perfect day in the Bay on a perfect powerboat for us. We docked quite easily and again nautical people helped tie up the boat. I looked back at her and I’m reminded how small she is, but how powerful she can be. Thank you Eric & Bettina for a wonderful day. It’s what we needed and most definitely be back.

  • daniel
    daniel
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 22nd

    Great day on the water! Thanks Eric and Bettina!

  • Oliver
    Oliver
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)
    Aug. 22nd

    Eric was amazing to work with and helped my family have a unforgettable experience on the bay. We’re so grateful for him working with us through the whole process. The boat was perfect for any water activities.

  • Martin
    Martin
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)
    May. 29th

    Eric & Bettinas Yamaha AR190 is in tip top shape, Eric gave us a quick run down of the boat and had us on our way within 20 minutes. She's small but mighty and despite some chop, handled the waters well that day - we had a delightful tour of the San Diego Bay. With Erics wealth of experience and gracious hosting this is an easy five star review.

  • Eric
    Eric
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)
    Oct. 25th

    Eric and Bettina are the most gracious hosts - very thoughtful in coordinating the trip and patient in explaining the operation of the boat. The transition was seamless and we were off on our own in 20 minutes. Their boat is pure joy. First of all, it's immaculate, no wear and tear at all. Second, it's a jet propulsion and this makes the boat especially responsive. Docking is a breeze. There are no external propellers that could hurt swimmers. The engine generates consistent torque throughout the speed range and cruises easily at 25mph/6,500rpm. They have a nice electronics package and this makes navigation easy. Our son wanted to give them 30 million stars, but you can only go as high as five, so five it is. Thanks Eric and Bettina for an unforgettable adventure.

  • Ryan
    Ryan
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)
    Dec. 05th

    This boat was perfect for exploring San Diego harbor with a few friends. Would highly recommend!

  • Rafaella
    Rafaella
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)
    Jun. 27th

    We had an amazing time on Eric and Bettina's boat. Everything we asked for was in great condition and offered for a great price. The boat was big enough for 8 people to still have plenty of space and lots of fun. The boat itself had no problems or rips or scratches anywhere. Eric welcomed us and gave us a very good tutorial of how the boat operates and even offered to let us use the tube, wakeboard, and kneeboard he has which made the experience so much fun. Overall, this was definitely a good idea and we will definitely be renting from them in the future.

  • Gerald
    Gerald
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)
    Oct. 17th

    Amazing boat, even better owners. The boat is immaculate, Eric & Bettina are very communicative and make this process super easy. I will be back.

  • Johne
    Johne
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)
    Sep. 17th

    Wow, what a great time. Met the host Eric, at the dock just as planned. Boat was beautiful and freshly washed. Eric showed us all the feature of the boat, including an excellent navigation systems. After orienting us on then operation of the Yamaha AR190, we where off to a great day on the water. The performance of the AR190 is very impressive and we had a blast. This boat exceed performance, and was a really pleasure.We will be back to enjoying this boat again soon. If you wanting a great experience in the water get in touch with Eric and Bettina.

  • Pen
    Pen
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)
    Oct. 10th

    Eric and Bettina is not just renting you a boat. They are here to provide fun and safe boating experience.