About Dave
“Hi, I’m a former airline pilot and Navy veteran, turned small business owner. I left my career to be home with my beautiful wife and two amazing boys! I love being on the water with jet skis or our boat. We just moved to Phoenix at the end of 2020 and are loving it!!!”
Aboard since 2019
From Phoenix, AZ
Reviews of Dave (103)
- DANIELDANIEL
Dave is very friendly and the boat is very easy to drive.
- AnaAna
This is GREAT boat in every way and Dave was so gracious and easy to communicate with. Highly recommend!
- DariusDarius
Dave was very friendly, showed me and my family how to operate the boat. It was so much fun. Will definitely rent from him again.
- TyeTye
Dave was amazing and so easy to contact. I had multiple questions and Dave answered in a quick and timely manner! The boat was amazing! We had a party of 7 and the boat was more than large enough to accommodate a group of that size! We had the greatest time!!
- NateNate
Dave was a fantastic host. He arrived on time with a clean boat and very friendly. Highly reccomend!
- BrianBrian
The boat was perfect for 4-6 people! Dave was fantastic - easy process and would highly recommend. It's also one of the better deals I've seen for the price.
- MarlaMarla
As a first time Boatsetter renter, Dave was very helpful in guiding me through the experience and answering all my questions promptly. Upon meeting us at the dock, he prepared us for our outing with the boat and was available to answer questions during the rental time. Dave is friendly and I really appreciated the ease of communication we had before, during and after the rental. We had a wonderful time on Dave's boat and would gladly rent again.
- CristinaCristina
Dave was amazing. The bay was well kept and we had a great time. Would rent again.
- AdamAdam
great boat! everything worked as stated and no issues at all. dave was great too.
- VickieVickie
Beautiful boat and very clean. The owner is nice and flexible. Thanks
- DavidDavid
We rented Dave's boat for a Saturday afternoon run on Mission Bay. He made sure to clean the boat after the prior group and went out of his way to prep the tube for us. The boat has plenty of power and we had a great time pulling a kneeboard and water skis (that we brought) around the bay once it calmed down a bit. Dave was super fast to communicate with through the app and answered all of my questions, of which there were plenty. We would love to rent from him again!
- JimJim
Dave was very responsive and friendly. He accommodated a different time for our half day rental too. His boat is clean and in great shape. I will definitely rent from him again.
- LouisLouis
The boat was in great condition and reliable. Enjoyed our time cruising around San Diego Bay. Can't wait to rebook.
- AUSTINAUSTIN
Clean, reliable boat that offers amenities for family fun. Will certainly rent again
- GeraldGerald★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5 stars (5/5)Jun. 08th
Dave and his crew were great. Happy to have them back anytime.
- AndrewAndrew
This was a great boat! It was very clean and ran flawlessly. Dave was outstanding to work with and was extremely kind and accommodating as we worked through some schedule issues the day of. I highly recommend working with Dave and his boat!
- AlfredoAlfredo
From beginning to end the experience was great. Dave was friendly and professional . The boat was clean ready and sanitized prior to arrival. The boat came with fun amenities the delivered fun and excitement to the day. Cant wait to book again.
- cameroncameron
Amazing time spent out Dave’s boat, mission bay is a great place to either just cruise around and relax or jump in the water for tubing or water skiing.
- kayllakaylla
Had a great time. 10/10 recommendation. Hope to be back on soon!
- CanonCanon
Great day on a beautiful boat! Dave was super responsive and helpful. The Sea Ray was comfortable and an easy ride. Thank you!
- SaraSara
Dave was wonderful! He was extremely patient, easygoing and knowledgeable. We couldn’t have had a more amazing experience. I highly recommend! Thank you, Dave.
- DavidDavid
Great experience! Dave was easy to work with, responsive to my questions, and made the experience enjoyable. Will definitely rent from him again. David W.
- RobertRobert
Dave was great!! The boat was also great and we had a lot of fun! I definitely will use his boat again!!
- LiorLior
What a great experience cruising around the bay. Thank you Dave for making this an easy process. Everything went smoothly. Great clean nice fast boat with lots of space and storage. The towable tube was a lot of fun.
- JourdanJourdan
Dave was amazing and incredibly accommodating. Will definitely rent from him again.
- EugeniaEugenia
Boat was amazing and Dave was very helpful and accommodating. Had a wonderful time cruising Mission Bay. Great experience and would highly recommend!
- CelestiaCelestia
Dave was great! Explained everything well and even gave us suggestions as where to go to setup out spot , Thank you Dave for renting to us.
- MatthewMatthew
Thank you Dave... we had a wonderful time. Your boat is in great shape, clean, and great for family’s!!! Thank you for making the extra effort so we could enjoy Lake Saguaro. Look forward to our next trip to the lake!
- GinaGina
Dave was friendly and explained how to operate the boat very clearly. We had an amazing time on his beautiful and easy to operate boat. It was a pleasure renting from you, Dave!
- LisaLisa
Renting from Dave was a complete pleasure. His boat was in beautiful shape and everything was ready to use as soon as we got there. We will definitely consider renting from him again.
- mathewmathew
Dave was great; very friendly and informative. I hope to rent his boat again.
- DavidDavid
Great boat; Dave is very accommodating and easy to work with.
- AaronAaron
Great boat and host!
- MarieMarie
We had a wonderful time cruising the SD Bay. The boat was in good condition and very clean. Dave was extremely accommodating and responsive and would highly recommend
- JustinJustin
Dave was awesome. Boat was clean and ready on arrival and worked like a charm. Thanks!
- JessicaJessica
We had the best time ever!!!! Dave was friendly, on time, the boat was clean, and full of gas!!! He allowed me to bring my 100 pound Golden retriever on his boat (Marley) and let me tell you Marley absolutely loved every min of it!!! The kids had fun, and so did we!!! I will definitely be calling Dave in the near future to rent from him again!!!! I think the price was reasonable and we had absolutely zero issues at all. Marley even got on the tube 😮🙂 of course we went slow for him but he loved it!!! 10 star review!!! Above and beyond my expectations thank you so much Dave!!!!
- KarenKaren
We had a blast! Dave was so easy to work with and the boat was great - Dave was very accommodating and we had an excellent experience. Would definitely rent again. Thank you Dave and boatsetter team
- ElmoElmo
Great experience thanks dave
- JulianJulian
I booked Dave last minute, less than 24 hours before my trip, due to a cancellation from another boat owner.. yet he was sooo welcoming and accommodating. And man am I glad that I was cancelled on because Dave’s boat was absolutely perfect. Very clean, spacious, and with new amazing Bluetooth speakers. He was so understanding and helpful, was easy to communicate with, and obviously spends a lot of time and effort upkeeping his boat. I highly recommend his boat. We had a blast
- MelissaMelissa
What a great day out on the lake. Dave was great, friendly and very helpful with some issues I had. He help me resolve them. Very easy to use the boat. We have rented from the marina before and hands down this was a much better and easier way to go. Kids loved the toy that was included with rental. Thank you Dave we will be renting from you again.
- AnnaAnna
Had a great time on the lake with Dave's boat. Dave was on time, friendly, informative and patient with us as we loaded and unloaded for the day. He was easy to communicate with ahead of time answering any questions we had quickly. Boat was clean, well maintained had plenty of room for storage and the kids had a blast on the tube. Would definitely rent from Dave again!
- FrancesFrances
There’s a reason why Dave and his boat have a ton of great reviews. It was our first time operating a boat by ourselves. Dave was kind, patient, and communicative so we felt prepared for the trip! The boat was also clean and perfect for our 7-person group. It was comes equipped with everything you need for a good time - great speakers, cooler, wakeboard and floater. I already recommended Dave to a friend visiting San Diego!
- DrewDrew
We rented Dave's boat for an afternoon in the bay with friends - everything was perfect and seamless. He takes great care of his boat and it runs perfectly. Dave was very accommodating and trusting (thanks!), we had a total blast and can't wait to get out again!
- EarnestEarnest
Great day on lake … thank you Dave
- FredFred
Me and my daughter and son -n- law had a great time out on the lake Dave was great explaining how to run the boat and the boat was very clean will rent again Fred.
- HannahHannah
The boat was great . He was there on time with a clean boat. The boat was very easy to drive on the lake . When I would ask questions he was very knowledgeable and replied fast . I will definitely be renting from Dave agin .
- BridgetBridget
We have a wonderful day on Dave's boat! Dave goes the extra mile to make sure you have a pleasant experience.
- MikeMike
Dave was incredible to rent from. He was ready and waiting for us at the dock at the start of our reservation and did a great job explaining the controls and features of the boat to us. He was there right on time at the end and was very patient with us as we de-boarded and gathered our things. There’s no question why, after 50+ reviews, he’s rated so highly. We’ll surely rent again from him - thank you, Dave!!
- marcomarco
Dave was very pleasant to work with! Made the process very easy and even let us bring our 2 small dogs on the super clean boat. Will definitely rent from him again! Thank you!
- BernadetteBernadette
Everything was awesome!
Easy and boat was just perfect
Highly recommend - CameronCameron
Dave’s great. He was very accommodating. The boat was really nice and ran like a champ start to finish. I’ll definitely rent this boat again.
- JustinJustin
Awesome owner! Very responsive!
- GarthGarth
Great time on Daves boat for my daughters 19th birthday. Dave is very accommodating and made the day very easy for us! Would definitely do it again!
- lorenloren
A great boat and time. Very clean
- JoshuaJoshua
Dave was fantastic! He responded quickly to all my questions, gave excellent recommendations, and helped us get settled in before sending us on our way. He offers both San Diego Bay and Mission Bay as options, we choose San Diego Bay and loved it! The boat itself was great, we had plenty of power to do water sports, a nice size cooler to take care of our drinks and snacks, and the ride was smooth. I will definitely rent from him again!
- SaraSara
What an absolutely great experience we had!!! Dave made it possible for my crew and I to have the best day on the water. Thank you for your kindness and for the smooth transaction. It is beautiful boat boat, easy to drive, and perfect for tubing! I will definitely be renting again.
- JoyceJoyce
Renting from Dave was so easy and he is really accommodating and easy going. Communication was great and timely (almost instant, actually) and he answered all of my many questions. He let us pick a time to and gave us two options for departure. The boat had great accommodations, lots of room for lounging, a canopy, a cooler, wake board, Bluetooth stereo, a table for lunch and more. We were not planned on using the wakeboard, but changed our mind when we got there, and he accommodated us. Can’t say enough good things about the ease of the rental, Dave’s service and the boat itself. We had the best day ever on the water! I will absolutely rent from him again when we return and I highly recommend renting from him. Thanks Dave!
- DenverDenver
Dave was a real pleasure to deal with. He responded to questions almost immediately when we booked the rental. I just sold my 90,000 tri-toon and I thought no matter what boat I rented that I would be disappointed. Not at all in this case The boat was really comfortable, towed the tube with plenty of speed and power and ran perfectly. The kids had a great time with the 3 person towable and the wake board. I will rent from Dave if we need another day on the lake.
- AndreaAndrea
Dave was amazing! I would definitely use him again in the future.
- JeanetteJeanette
Great experience all around! Dave was fantastic in both communications and delivery. The boat was wonderful. We enjoyed our day on San Diego Bay!
- JustinJustin
Boat was perfect for a day at the lake. Dave was very quick to respond and accommodating!
- WilliamWilliam
Dave was an awesome helpful host with an awesome boat. Most definitely will be back ASAP!!!
- jordanjordan
Such a great experience renting Daves boat. Very professional and punctual on both, pick up and drop off. Highly recommend. Will definitely be back to rent again soon. Thanks Dave!
- RichRich
Dave was so fantastic to work with. Responded immediately after the booking and anytime we had questions before departure, gave clear meetup instructions, was early to have the boat ready at the ramp, so friendly, provided a thorough safety briefing, was so kind to have a cooler already full of ice & water bottles. The boat was immaculate. It ran flawlessly and had tons of storage so we were able keep our gear off the deck. The 3 person tube was a total blast. Dave was again early at the ramp and helpful when it was time to leave. Thank you Dave and can't wait to rent your terrific Sea Ray again!
- AlexAlex
Awesome boat! Dave was great to rent from, provided us with everything we needed and more!
- MoniqueMonique
Dave was a pleasure to work with, professional and easy to connect with. He made this process absolutely seamless for us, and his boat was the perfect size for a day out to relax. Have used multiple times and will definitely use again! Thanks Dave.
- GarrettGarrett
Dave’s boat was great and Dave was very helpful and communication was great. Went out for the day and was able to wakeboard and tube. Everything was very clean and pick up and drop off was very easy. Would definitely rent from Dave again!
- GilGil
Great experience with Dave!
- MattMatt
Beautiful day on the bay! Great boat, clean and in great working order, no quirks or duct tape. Great communication and quick response in booking and coordinating. Very flexible and accommodating launch time and location. Would rent from this owner again.
- GaryGary
Dave was great, boat was as advertised and we had a great time in the San Diego Bay and was flexible with the start / stop time. We had a great time seeing all of the ships and getting some fun in.
- BillBill
Dave was awesome. On time for both pick up and drop off, boat was perfect.
Will use him again for sure - DanDan
We had a great time on the boat. Dave met us promptly at the agreed upon place and had us ready to go quickly. He was nice about me not having much boating experience and took the time to explain everything. The boat was great - speaker system sounds good and there is a cooler and table stowed away which made for a fun picnic lunch. Thanks for a great day on the water!
- SusanSusan
Everything was just perfect! Thanks, Dave, for lending us your beautiful boat!
- DanDan
Thanks Dave for a great day out on the water! The boat was perfect; beautiful, clean, built-in cooler, stereo, and a super fun 2-person tube. Really appreciate you having the boat in the water and all ready for us when we arrived, and pointing out all the features. The boat performed flawlessly and we had the best time! We look forward to renting from you (and your son) again! :)
- MarcMarc
Incredible time on Dave's Boat! His boat is in great condition and well cared for. Dave is easy going, great to work with, and responded very quickly. He gave great guidance on the best area for our family to enjoy tubing, and was able to easily accommodate a later start time. Will definitely rent again!
- BartonBarton
We had a great day on Lake Pleasant on Dave’s boat. Dave was very knowledgeable and helpful especially when we had a small snafu. The boat was great, clean, and easy to drive. Thank you Dave for allowing us to rent your boat , we had an amazing day!
- MaggieMaggie
Dave was super responsive prior to and the day of the rental. His boat is well kept and has everything you need, including a cooler, bluetooth radio and floaties. It was perfect for our group of 6, we would definitely rent it again.
- PaisleyPaisley
Great experience! Beautiful boat, easy pick up and drop off. Will definitely be renting again. Thanks Dave!
- terryterry
Dave was awesome to deal with. Super friendly and helpful with the process. I would definitely use Dave again
- GaryGary
Dave was amazing! Ready to go when we got in and showed us all we needed to have fun on the lake for the day. His boat was perfect for 3 adults and 4 kids. Great communication before hand and had the toys ready. Great boat and even better guy.
- RamsessRamsess
We had a Great Time. Great boat. And Dave is very friendly.
The only issue I had was that you need to fill up the gas tank yourself which was unexpected and a waste of time of your rental. - RichardRichard
Dave was excellent to work with. He was eager to answer questions and help with anything we needed to make my trip with my family a memorable one. The boat was in great shape and we look forward to next year!
- BruceBruce
The boat and rental experience were perfect. I definitely will rent from Dave again.
- MICHAELMICHAEL
Great boating experience!
Thanks Dave! - MichaelMichael
Had a great time. Solid boat, clean and enough power for pulling a tube around Mission Bay.
Will rent again.
Michael
- MarcMarc
Dave was great and super easy to deal with. The boat was clean and fun and exactly what we needed for a day of tubing and swimming in Mission Bay. We all had an absolute blast!
- Luke
- KevinKevin
5 stars! Great communication, excellent walkthrough, great boat with all the gear needed and a genuine nice guy who made sure we were all set. Highly recommend Dave and his boat.
- JoshJosh
Dave was a great host. Had just installed a stereo system which sounded great while out on the water. Boat ran solid the whole time and was very clean. Look forward to renting again!
- JeffJeff
Excellent communication from start to finish. Boat was in great shape and had everything we needed. Will definitely be renting again!
- reynareyna
Thank you Dave we had a wonderful time !!!!
- LyndsayLyndsay
We had a great time. Dave was great to work with, very communicative. Would definitely rent from him again! Thank you Dave!
- NichNich
Great experience and great owner
- KristinaKristina
Our family had the best time! The boat was a perfect size for us. Dave was on time, professional, knowledgeable, and helped ease our concerns before he sent us out on our own. We would definitely rent from Dave again.
- MeredithMeredith
Dave was awesome! He taught my friend how to drive the boat and gave us all a safety lesson before taking off so we all felt safe on the water. My friend said the boat was very easy to drive. We all had a blast for my birthday! The loud speakers were so fun to have as well. He let us bring our own food and drinks and was easily accessible the whole trip by phone. Would definitely recommend renting Dave’s boat!! Thanks again!
- NathanNathan
Dave was great. I would definitely recommend renting from him.
- TiffanyTiffany
It was an awesome experience from start to finish. Dave was responsive, accommodating and quick to respond and we got exactly what we were told. He was also on time and prompt. We would definitely use Dave again soon.
- KarlaKarla
Nice boat, in good shape and kind owner
- LindseyLindsey
Dave was awesome !!!! Super accommodating to our crazy schedules. He was very prompt, flexible, and friendly. The boat was beautiful and well maintained. We will rent from him again for sure!
- NikolasNikolas
Great boat, great customer service! Couldn’t be happier with our trip!
- KennyKenny
We had a great experience. Dave had everything ready for us when we arrived. Boat was clean and spacious. Will definitely be renting from Dave again.
Thanks Dave!
- DanielDaniel
Dave was a great host/owner. Very responsive, helpful and friendly. His boat is in excellent shape and fun to ride. Thank you for the 3 person towable. Added more fun to the entire experience!!
- UriUri
had a great time. dave met us exactly as promised. boat was excellent. would use again!