Crystal Lake is an all-sports spring-fed lake in the Township of Crystal, Michigan, near Carson…read moreCity. It is 724 acres in size and 70 feet deep at the deepest point. It is approximately eight miles around by walking or driving. Our daughter-in-law's parents have invited us often to join them at their cottage on Crystal Lake. It is great for boating, kayaking, water skiing, jet skiing, swimming, fishing, and more. Sometimes it gets almost too busy but early mornings are always calm and the best time to sit out and enjoy a cup of coffee. Over the years we have had fierce debates over whether there are actually fish in the lake but some fish have been pulled out once in a while...sometimes even keepers! It is only about an hour from Lansing and two hours from Detroit; a relatively short drive compared to the similar lakes much farther up north. Now back to my nothing box (google it) to stare at the lake.

We were told that the river was low but they did NOT say that it was dangerously low. We spent the…read moreentire 4 hours just trying to get over the huge rocks and downed trees. It was the worst tubing experience I have ever had. And all of this was after they stopped in the middle of the road and told us to get out and climb over the guard rail and walk down the embankment where we got on the river in a very small spot. Two of our people fell down this embankment trying get to the river. They need to check the river before sending people out on it. A little customer service can go a long way.

Chippewa River Outfitters…read more We were here in 2015. Nothing really bad. Nice quiet river. Slow. You can also lazy tube here too. Warning, make sure you RSVP. Don't try to walk-in. It gets packed often because of the location to Lansing and Saginaw. During July, you really need to RSVP early. We have been here a few times. You can have kids, but in some areas it's deep. I came here one time and lost my shoe and iPhone because we got stuck on a rock. Watch out for big rocks and low water levels. These two combinations can make your canoe stuck. Highly Recommended

Jon & staff have always been extremely accommodating, available and reliable. We've rented 2 of his…read morepontoons for many summers now and couldn't be happier. Much better boat and price than renting from a State Park or local marina on our annual trip to Higgins Lake.

From the owner: Heavy Equipment Rentals from Fox Equipment We rent heavy…read moreequipment and deliver heavy equipment rentals across Michigan. Our equipment rental storefront is located in downtown Clare, MI Fox Equipment is now located in downtown Clare, MI and primarily serves the Clare, Mt. Pleasant, Lansing, Midland and central Michigan areas. However, we can deliver equipment rentals to anywhere in Michigan!

Cory is among the best when it comes to communication, customer service, and standing behind the…read more he sells. I would highly recommend.

From the owner: Yuncker Marine is family owned and operated, since 2005. We provide sales, service & parts for your…read morenew & used boats and outboard motors. Our expert mechanics are trained to repair most makes and models. We're here to serve you with high quality workmanship and affordable services. Our goal is to make sure you are able to have fun during our warm Michigan summers.

Farwell Motor Sports has been our family's go to for all our water toys! We have wintered several…read morewater crafts here and the staff is always professional and knowledgeable. So, there was that one I might of drove the boat a little to close to a sandbar and ruined the prop a few years ago but FMS was there to do a secret speedy fix! If you are looking for a little mechanics work or storage for the winter in the Farwell area, then stop on by. Prices were also the best I found and I always shop around for the best deal. Thanks guys :)

This place is fantastic. I had a problem with my boat over the weekend and they were able to get…read moreme the part that I needed, very quickly. They stayed open late to get me the part and also threw in a few extras that I needed. They were easy to work with and got me what I needed, even though wasn't sure about the exact specs of my boat. I highly recommend you check them out. Their prices were very reasonable, and if I ever need parts for my boat again, I know I'll stop here first.

Deceptive business practices, advertise 1 price get there and its thousands more and damaged…read more Terrible customer service. Would NOT recommend at all!!

Took my pontoon motor lower unit in to be only disassembled 100 dollars Took it in in October…read morechecked in Dec., Jan., Feb., March each time they were busy. I had my brother in law a detective with me when in April they said they broke it. He told me my motor was old and that is why it broke I asked did he have that part to be replaced. stopping by every week to see if they were going to help me. I asked if they checked other dealers and was told they don't deal with other dealers. I was told the unit was so old a 1986 that no parts were available. I got on the web 5 in Houghton lake 4 in Cadillac 3 in Gladwin. I bought one for 450 dollars and needed the shaft out of my old one so I went back to see if He has one for me same lies none to be found. So I asked for my old one they ran to the back to give it to me. I would never deal with this guy he his son and mechanic lied to me he is a terrible business man. I try to support local people whenever I can Being the president of a snowmobile club I sent people to Him many times. He does not care. .

My boat broke down on the water with a quick search I found this place. I might say it was one of…read morethe luckiest finds I've made. Not only did he fix my boat quickly but he sent pictures of the problem and was extremely easy to get ahold of. He knows his stuff and I WILL be using him again. My new boat guy!

First visit July 6: we took our spark jet ski to Spicer's because it would beep and shut off. We…read morefigured it was a sensor but weren't sure. their tech spent 6 hours diagnosing a problem and had to split the haul. Said it was spark plugs. $1100. We put it in the water and the jet ski now did not beep but now would not go faster than 32 mph. Also, they lost our oil cap and had to reorder one. Second visit July 13: they took less than an hour to diagnose a throttle sensor. This was another $400 charge. We put it in the water and issue remained the same- would not go above 32 mph which typically means it isn't firing all cylinders. Third visit July 27: when we dropped it off they claimed "this is on us". They split the haul again and claimed the connector had been bent and the fix was an engine harness for $1400. We asserted that this had to have been done by their tech on visit 1 as no one has touched that since it was manufactured. They claim it was the problem all along. Picked it up on aug. 5 the haul was still split. We got it home and we bent the connector to make it tight. The jet ski has worked perfectly since then.

After our experience with Spicer's, I would not buy from them again…read more My partner and I purchased approximately $45,000 worth of brand-new equipment from them, a UTV for around $35,000 and an ATV for around $10,000. We were cash buyers and had absolutely no issue paying for what we purchased. When we made the purchase, Spicer's was using a new payment system. We provided everything they asked for, their finance department processed it, and we were told everything went through successfully. They even told us we could pick up both vehicles the next day. We had a family emergency and couldn't pick them up until the following week. When we finally did, their driver loaded both vehicles and headed toward our property with us following him. Then, without warning, their driver pulled over on the side of the highway and stopped the delivery. We were left sitting there with no real explanation, feeling like we had done something wrong or were trying to take $45,000 worth of equipment without paying for it. Eventually we learned that one of the payments hadn't processed correctly through THEIR new system. Here is what really bothered me: more than a week had passed. If there was a problem with the payment, Spicer's had plenty of time to identify it and contact us. Had we picked the vehicles up the very next day as originally planned, they presumably would have had to contact us afterward about the payment anyway, and we would have immediately taken care of it. We weren't refusing to pay. We weren't avoiding anyone. We weren't trying to get something for free. We are honest people who had just spent a significant amount of money with their business. As soon as they told us there was a problem, we said we would go directly to Huntington Bank and get a cashier's check. And that is exactly what we did. We drove to Huntington, obtained the cashier's check and physically handed it to their driver in the Huntington parking lot. The driver told the manager he had the certified check in his hand. Apparently that still wasn't good enough. The manager refused to release our vehicles until he received a picture of the check. Spicer's own driver didn't have a phone capable of sending the picture they were requiring, so once again WE were left sitting there waiting while they figured out a problem created by their own process. To make matters worse, part of the urgency apparently involved wanting their employees to get home early for the Fourth of July. I have no problem with employees getting home to their families. But don't make your internal scheduling problem the customer's problem, especially after your own payment system caused the issue in the first place. If your system makes an error, call the customer and fix it. Don't stop customers on the side of the highway with $45,000 worth of equipment behind them and make them feel like criminals when they've done absolutely nothing dishonest. We even contacted the owner afterward because we thought he should know how badly the situation was handled. Instead of feeling like our concerns were genuinely heard, we felt they were dismissed. Mistakes happen. Technology fails. Payments occasionally don't process correctly. I can understand all of that. What I can't understand is treating good customers this way when they immediately did everything asked of them to correct YOUR system's problem. We paid what we owed, immediately addressed the issue, and did exactly what we said we would do. Treat your customers with the same good faith you expect from them. We won't be purchasing from Spicer's again.

Always fresh & hot! Great service too. Todays cream of asparagus soup was delicious and homemade…read more Small town hospitality with fresh and hot delicious food

Was visiting and camping in Cadillac, and stopped in for breakfast because of the reviews I had…read moreread. We were definitely not disappointed! What a great breakfast! We were seated by the window so we were able to look out and enjoy the beautiful views of Lake Cadillac. Our service was great! Very nice and friendly. Nice quaint restaurant. Our food was delicious! We all left very full and satisfied! The portions were very generous. If you're visiting the area and are looking for a delicious breakfast, I highly recommend this place. If I'm ever back in Cadillac, I will definitely be back! Highly recommended!

Took our Four Winns boat in for a gimbal bearing and bellows replacement. The people are friendly,…read morefair and did the job in less time than I expected! They called me after normal hours to let me know it was done and could be picked up in time for the 4th of July weekend. The old parts were in a plastic bag in the boat so I could see what was replaced. Always nice to find a good place to do business with! Thanks Chuck W Freelad Mi

From the owner: Pangborn Marine is conveniently located in Midland, Michigan, and we have one of the largest parts…read moreinventories in the area. We offer obsolete parts, used parts, and accessories stripped off from boats that have been retired. We also provide services like boat and snowmobile repair, inside storage, boat detailing, and more. Call us today for more information.