I kept my boat at River's Edge Marina (used to be R&N Marina) for about seven years to include all…read moreservice/maintenance jobs, and my boat and jet ski trailers there for about 10 years. The people were always nice and professional. However, during the last two years, my jet ski trailer suffered a broken fender, taillight and license plate bracket as well as ruined tires from being stored in the mud as opposed to inside like I was promised. I didn't seek damages, did the repairs myself, and sent them a letter stating that I will keep my boat trailer there, but not my jet ski trailer, since it was damaged and being kept outside in the mud. My letter was not derogatory in any way but simply stated the facts. The owner (Rick) called me, said he doesn't want my business, I needed to come get my boat trailer ASAP, I was a jerk, and he didn't want me on the property ever again. He stated that he didn't need my money and spends my $330 trailer fee on lunch every day. I couldn't believe what I was hearing as I was always nice and professional in person and in my letter. The employees there have always been nice and I've never had any issues until speaking to the owner. He turned a business matter into a personal attack which is unacceptable. All that to say that, come to find out, this guy, who also owns Lakeside Marina, has a really bad reputation for losing his temper with customers. I will certainly never do business with him and would advise anyone who does to reconsider. There are other places to get fuel and supplies on Lake Hickory that have great owners and are more worthy of our hard earned money.

Great place, and staff and, my boat is safe. There was no damage from hurricane Helene there.read more

These guys may be fantastic on jet skis but not so much on outdrives on a boat. I asked for the…read morebillows to be replaced due to a leak but they only did two of the three boots. First time in the water, bad leak from the shift bellies that weren't replaced. Plus, the gimbal bearing roared so back on the trailer. When I pulled the drive shaft boot, It had water inside. After removing, I noticed no adhesive was used to seal the boot so of course the gimbal bearing rusted and will not turn at all. Take your boat somewhere else! They do seem very knowledgeable on jet skis though.

I know this is going to be a strange review. Certainly the best review I have written for no…read moreservice received yet!! My Pontoon had been sitting out exposed to the elements and was a pretty bad shape. Top Knotch Boat Repair and Alice were extremely responsive and very helpful in getting me quote and scheduling a cleaning appointment for me. I ultimately decided to refurbish the carpet and seats etc so did not need the service just yet. Easy to cancel and reschedule for next year. Just nice people to work with. A local small business worth the wait and patronage. Hope to repeat the review in a years time. Thanks, Alice and TKBR!!

From the owner: We offer all boat cleaning & detailing services. You can come to us or we can come to you…read more We got great prices and outstanding work. Our goal is happy returning customers. Let us handle all your boat cleaning needs.

We bought a new boat from Lake Norman Marina. We worked with Chris Tyrolt who was so kind and…read moreprofessional, extremely patient while he helped us build a dream boat and easy to work with through every step of this tedious process. He made this purchase most enjoyable. The boat is gorgeous. Jason who helped us in financing was professional, knowledgeable, and also a joy to work with. David was knowledgeable and patient as he gave us an expert tutorial. Burt was there to assist in getting our boat home and safely tucked away. He was amazing in giving us additional instruction that was very much appreciated. This team is to be praised for their efforts and all their heartfelt genuine care. We have never had such a seamless experience as this making a large purchase. They are truly a great group of gentleman and our experience with this company was unsurpassed. Thank you kindly!

We had the best boat buying experience. Even being in a different state they made everything so…read moreseamless. So quick to reply to all our texts and questions. When we arrived our boat was ready and we even got to enjoy some complimentary ice cream while we waited. The store is dog friendly as well, so the whole family got to hang out while we signed papers. Can't say enough good things, we will also be storing our boat here with them and I am sure the excellent customer service will continue.

Incredible facility with so many different boats to see! Sales and service teams are top notch!read more

I purchased a boat from Foothills Marine a couple years ago and have continued to use them for my…read moreannual service. from the time we started shopping for a boat we knew Foothills was the place for us. absolutely zero pressure, answered all of our questions throughout the process, had an on water delivery / demo to make sure we were comfortable with our new boat. we have continued to receive the same level of professionalism and expertise from their service department. can't say enough good things about foothills, they are the complete package and we always recommend them to our friends and family.

Brad is a high integrity individual and extremely knowledgeable. I was considering the purchase of…read morea boat in his area and reached out to him (from NY state) for his guidance. He could have easily parlayed my interest in the boat into significant rehab work for himself, but he didn't. Instead, he acted as an honest, impartial consultant on the pros and cons of the boat and helped me to make a rational decision. I would highly recommend Brad at Workhorse Marine to any one in the area.

My husband and I needed a mechanic to do a pre-purchase inspection on a 2009 Regal Cruiser. Brad,…read moreat workhorse marine was thorough, honest, communicative and professional. My husband and I are new to boat ownership and traveled from Annapolis, MD to purchase this boat. Brad was very patient with us, and helped to make every step of the purchasing process easy. I particularly appreciated the fact that upon discovering specific issues with the boat, he provided us with various options at various price points that would fit our budget instead of automatically pushing us into the most costly option to repair with whatever the issue was. It's extremely difficult to find an honest boat mechanic that performs excellent work at fair price points. I have and will continue to recommend Brad at workhorse to anyone I know looking for a solid mechanic and a really good guy to work with!

Bob, you are the best! When no one could see me after I broke the shaft of my Ranger Bay Boat. You…read moremade no promises due to the short noticed and the amount of work but you made it happen and saved my from a long planned vacation. You are kind, honest and the best boat mechanic I have ever encountered. I will never forget you. Eduardo Hubard Tallahassee, Florida.

I'm new to the area and decided to call BRP based on the reviews I read online. I called and spoke…read moreto Bob. He asked me what was wrong with my boat and when I finished telling him what it was doing, he told me what he thought was wrong with it and how I could fix it. I did what he told me to do and it fixed my boat. It now runs great with no problems. I never expected a boat mechanic to turn down business and tell me how to repair my boat. I will definitely use Boat Repair Plus in the future and highly recommend them. They exceeded my expectations. Thanks for your help...Mark Wellden

Boat rental was amazing & cheaper than anywhere in Catawba/Burke counties!!! Super professional &…read moreeasy check-in. 16 foot pontoon was perfect for our family of 6. Boat was very clean and met all our boating needs. We won't rent from anyone else when visiting my daughter's family in Lenoir!!!

rented for a day, price point was perfect. when we got there the boat was ready to go and already…read morehad the tube tied to the back, the boat was clean and well kept. staff was great. the younger girl who checked us in was very personable, she got all of the kids fitted for life jackets and went over all of the safty stuff on the boat with me. thank you for a great day on the lake