Today we were in Troutman, enjoying a wonderful tour of North Lake Norman and the Catawba River. 3…read moreboats cruising the warm breeze of the last day of Daylight Saving time. Good bye fair friend, see you next season!

Brand new boats, excellent quality, and services. Availability has been great and the locations are…read moreconvenient. Compassionate family-owned business. The staff goes out of their way and always has a smile to share and a hand to help! Not only do we get the best of our hometown experience, but we also get the world's waterways to explore. We did compare clubs for a while before committing and have been beyond impressed with the value our Freedom Boat club team has provided. Join the club!!

There's not a lot of places to kayak on lake normal surprisingly but if you can get a reservation…read moreat aloha it is always a great experience. It's quick and easy. You walk about 20 yards from the parking lot to sign in and then another 30 yards to hop in your kayak and go. Absolutely beautiful spot on the water and you can cruise around as long as you want. So tranquil.

We rented paddle boards for our recent family vacation on LKN. We had an amazing experience…read more playing on the water together as a family. Aloha delivered and retrieved quality boards and paddles. We will definitely be renting from them again.

We had a great time. The guys were awesome. Unfortunately a storm rolled in while we were out, and…read morethe guy in charge gave us a small refund to adjust for the time lost. We were happy without the adjustment, but the display of terrific customer service and honesty made the experience even better. Lake Norman is beautiful and these guys will be the service we use anytime we're in the area from now on!

Great experience for our first time on Lake Norman. We did a 2 day boat rental, was ready when we…read morearrived and the kids helping us were thorough. Boat was a little "used" but you get what you pay for, the prices were pretty reasonable. Enjoyed checking out the sights and eating lunch waterfront. Boat was key for this visit!

They did a great job on my pontoon boat . I would use them again. They were there on time and…read morethey were very courteous.

Did a great job. I would recommend them if you want your car to look as good as possible.read more

I do not get on Yelp very often. Only when I've had an exceptional experience, or wish to keep…read moreothers from making the same mistakes I did. Morningstar completely lost my trust when they charged us for "cosmetic damage" to the boat. We didn't run into other boats. We didn't have trouble docking. We had a sober captain the whole time.. They charged us for pulling the boat up onto a sandy beach. No damage to the boat or motor, just some sand on the toons. Total fiasco trying to get our deposit back. Horrible communication. Will never go back.

Morning "one" star Marina could have been a great experience leaving us with lake memories from a…read morewonderful pontoon rental trip. However, it ended up a disaster due to credit card holds and fines.... When we arrived back to the Marina, we were told that a GPS had sensed we were too close to the beach and they would need to do a full inspection of the boat. A $2000 hold was put on our credit card, for what seemed like forever!! The problem? The boats already had heavy wear and tear prior to our using them (they looked pretty old). There were no pictures or pre-inspection done with the party, so I question how they know what party caused the damage. When I asked the manager for any proof the damage was caused by our party, he said something along the lines of "We just know, we looked before". The boat is taken it multiple times a week and we were very cautious about keeping the boat damage-free (raising the trim, using buoys etc.,). My question for Morning "one"star... Did going too close to the beach cause the radio to break as well? (it was never working from the start) based on their logic we should replace that too. In the end we were charged a hefty fine with no real way to do anything about it. Part of me wonders if it was because we were all in our mid-20s and easy targets, hmmmm. Skip Morning-one-star marina and rent somewhere else

They have more bad reviews than good reviews for a reason. Trust me when I say it's been nothing…read morebut a headache dealing with this company. John and berry are friendly but not honest or good business men in my opinion. Day 1. Showed us s boat they weren't ready to sell / should I say didn't have s title too. After the loan went through they called us to explain they might not get the title for weeks and they can get the title to the trailer for a few weeks either. They gave zero discount. They took the trailer out of the financing and wanted me to pay cash on top of paying 3300.00 down already. After a few times of taking it on the lake one of the injectors broke. They had to seen this before the sale or didn't do a inspection. Thank god I paid extra for warranty on the engines because they won't even fix it. They referred another company. DONT WASTE YOUR TIME ON A USED BOAT HERE.

Sketchy business practices! Do NOT use this dealership!!!!…read more They are not honest if you consign a boat to sell with them. Use at your own risk!!!! They have no records of paperwork for the sale of your boat! Their contract is inadequate and they will sell your boat to another party without notifying you, when you have the legal title and are carrying the Insurance!

Tried renting a pontoon boat for my birthday and they texted my cell around 8:30 at night to see…read morehow often I've driven boats. Never had this kind of experience before when renting cars, boats, jet skis, etc - they usually ask on the website (which they did and I answered) or they ask when we get there. They then proceed to tell my I need a boating safety certificate since I'm born in 1988, not before. I instead, give them my friends info who was born in 1985 and said she will drive. They really texted her at 9pm on a Wednesday night and started asking her about her boating experience. It was odd to say the least. At 11:15pm they email me and tell me that they have decided not to approve my request for a boat. It was a weirdest, most unprofessional experience I've had trying to rent any type of equipment like this. I'd avoid them and go with nicer, cheaper alternatives.

My family came in for a visit and we rented a beautiful pontoon for 4 hours! We had the most…read morefabulous day. The pontoon was so nice such easy access and super clean! Mike and Joyce are fabulous owners they explain everything they give you snacks and ice in a cooler and we just had the best time the boat ran like a dream. We put the anchor out a few times went for a swim super easy on and off access on this fun boat. great day made better by renting from Cornelius Pontoons!

Purchased a blackfin cc a few months ago great people !! Brian and Jake were awesome, I highly…read morerecommend this dealer,

From the owner: Carolina Water Sports & Marine is a full service boat dealership and repair facility in…read moreMooresville, North Carolina. We are serving the greater Lake Norman area as well as Lake Wylie, Mountain Island Lake, North Carolina and South Carolina. We now have a second location for our Service Department. Our new Service Department Location is 107 Grayland Rd, Mooresville, NC 28115. The Service Department is right down the road from our Showroom, but it is a separate location. Please discuss the logistics with our Service Writer before dropping off your boat. Thank you! The most efficient way to get on the schedule is to put in a Service Request online through our website. Our Service Department is trained to work on any type of watercraft and we will make sure you are taken care of as soon as possible. We specialize in MasterCraft Boats and Berkshire pontoons. We are also certified dealers of ILMOR, Mercury, Yamaha, and Suzuki Motors. Call, visit, or contact us today. We're here to help.

We recently purchased a boat from Talley's Pier 77 Marine, and I cannot recommend them highly…read moreenough. Honestly, when we walked in, we had zero expectations of buying from them. We were already set on a different boat at a different place, but so many people kept telling us to check out Talley's that we finally decided to go--more out of due diligence than anything else. That decision changed everything. The first person who greeted us was Billy, the owner himself. He spent a long time with us, not trying to "sell," but genuinely educating us about boats in a way that was actually enjoyable and easy to understand. Shortly after, we met Taylor, our salesman, who was equally patient, friendly, and never pushy. He walked us through the two boats we were considering, answered every question we had (and we had a lot!), and took us outside to see them in person. When we mentioned wanting to grab lunch to think it over, Billy insisted that anytime you buy a boat, you should be able to test drive it. That was something no one else had ever told us. True to his word, Taylor met us later that afternoon at Ramsey Park and gave us a full test drive. That was the moment we knew--we had found our boat. The customer service didn't stop there. When the boat was delivered, Tommy spent the entire afternoon with us--from 1:00 until after 5:00--going over every detail. He walked us through how to use the boat, anchor, navigate safely, and even took us out on the water to practice. As first-time boat owners, that level of hands-on training was invaluable. Within one afternoon, I felt more confident about our boat than I do about my own car. Our boat is mechanically sound, looks brand new, and came with the peace of mind of a warranty--something that mattered a lot to us. And on top of all that, it checked every box: comfortable for my 85-year-old mother-in-law, beautiful on the water, and easy to handle. We asked a thousand questions along the way, and every single one was answered with patience and care. What really stood out, though, is how much they made us feel like family. They reassured us that if we ever needed help--whether it was a question, a breakdown, or just getting comfortable with the boat--they were only a phone call away, even giving us personal cell numbers. Who does that anymore? If I had to come up with a one recommendation, it would be this: they need a merch store. They did send us home with a Regal hat (which we love), but a Talley's T-shirt or sweatshirt would be amazing--because after this experience, we'd wear it proudly everywhere. We never planned to buy from Talley's, but after this experience, we'll never buy from anywhere else and if you needed a sign you need a boat, this is it. Thank you, Billy, Taylor, and Tommy, and all of the staff, for going above and beyond!

Purchasing a Boat can be a very stressful experience, especially for a first time boat buyer. When…read moremy wife and I first started doing research on brands through watching countless videos and reading different websites, it's clear that there are many great boat manufacturers that are out there in the market to suite the different buyer needs. However, the one thing that is certain is that not all all dealers who carry those boat are the same when it comes to professionalism and service. We had 3 brands that we narrowed our search down to and began reaching out to those dealers asking high level questions about the inventory, their thoughts on the models we were interested in, and various other questions from storage to maintenance that extend far beyond the initial purchase. There was really only one salesperson who went above and beyond to make sure I felt good about investing my time in stopping by their dealership to take a look at the boat of interest. Ed Florentino Jr. sent me about a dozen videos and sound clips explaining the differences between options I've had questions about, engines, and even a clip about how to winterize the boat before I even confirmed a demo with him. I immediately confirmed my appointment with Ed and drove out to Charlotte with my wife for a test drive. The experience could not have continued to be better but it did. Ed spent a good 30 minutes understanding what we were looking to get out of boat ownership and what was important to us. He then invested another hour showing us the boat and letting us get a feel for the Regal LS2. At no point did he try to sell us the boat we were on but just continued to ask questions and listen to our answer - if you're in the profession of selling you can appreciate this very much. Sara and Sharma were wonderful to work with providing insight and flexibility into the financing and answering additional questions for us as well. We were in and out of financing/paper work in no time. On our delivery day, Ed spent a good 5+ hours with us going over towing a boat, launching/retrieval, to docking. As new owners who were initially nervous and excited, I can't thank Ed for the time he spent with us to make sure we felt comfortable with our new boat and ensure that our first experience as boat owners was positive. To Ed and the staff at Talley's Pier 77... we can't thank you enough. There was something that Ed said that really stuck with me... " My job as a salesperson begins after the sale". I firmly believe that Talley's Pier and Ed live by those words, and while our next boat purchase is far out, we do know where we will turn when it's time for an upgrade!