Matt and his team did a fantastic job on our 19ft Hurricane. The motor had taken on water, they…read morefound the problem and the boat is back in the water, running smoothly! Matt and his team were very professional, knowledgeable, efficient, and NICE! So glad we took our boat to Marine Outlet Center of Osprey!

I'm new to the Sarasota area and needed my boat serviced. I didn't know who to call then a good…read morefriend recommended Marine outlet center. I'm so glad he did. Dustin was my service writer who was friendly and knowledgeable and explained to me their services and what my boat might need. I left it in their hands to make it sea worthy and they did everything they had explained more. Matt who is the owner was very present and friendly. As a new customer I couldn't be happier and I would recommend them highly for their honesty and high quality of work.

Absolutely could never recommend this place. Here's your 5 star review Joe, minus 4 stars. 0 if I…read morecould. You are not a man of your word. Before doing business here, we heard several negative things about this dealership from other people. However, we believe in giving people a fair chance instead of judging them based on someone else's experience. Unfortunately, giving them that chance ended up biting us. We put down a $1,000 deposit on a boat. Lots of back & forth trying to find the perfect one. Christian & Joe said they understood. We were specifically told that our deposit would hold the boat while we completed a sea trial and had an independent inspection performed before signing the final paperwork. That gave us the confidence to move forward, knowing we had the opportunity to make sure the boat was everything it was represented to be. We went to the dealership on Thursday evening fully intending to sign. We arrived around 5:30 but because they were closing at 6:00 and we had our three children with us, we were told it was fine to come back on Saturday to finish the paperwork. In fact, Christian said that would work great for him. BUT Before leaving, the sales manager, Joe, looked us in the eye and assured us the boat would not be sold and that it would be waiting for us when we returned. Instead, on Saturday morning, we received a phone call telling us they had already sold the boat to someone else. For us, this wasn't just about losing the boat, it was about integrity. We believe a person's word means something, especially after accepting a customer's deposit, telling us it would hold the boat while we completed the agreed-upon sea trial and inspection, and then personally assuring us the boat would still be there. Everyone was friendly, welcoming, and personable while we were in the showroom. But once another opportunity to make a sale came along, it became clear to us that keeping their word wasn't a priority. We left feeling that the friendly service was more about closing a deal than standing behind the commitments they made. If they couldn't hold the boat, they should have been honest and told us that from the beginning instead of making promises they weren't willing to keep. So your deposit doesn't mean anything. Take it from us. Needless to say, we'll be taking our business elsewhere.

I had a great experience with Boaters World in Bradenton, FL. They found me the boat I wanted and…read moreat the right price. Mike Anderson was my salesperson, he offers great customer service and went out of his way to make sure all my boating needs were met. I highly recommend that you contact Mike for your next boat purchase and expect to be treated like family. Kevin Foley

They were quick and above all honest. Ricardo is an amazing mechanic. All around it was a pleasant…read moreexperiance .

WARNING: Poor craftsmanship; appalling customer service…read more New ownership (Julian acquired this business roughly a year ago) is not reflective of the legacy reviews in my opinion. Julian ranks as one of the more defensive and combative operators I've seen. Our goal was to remove a fiberglass T-top from our Sea Hunt to swap it with a foldaway version to circumnavigate short bridges in St. Pete. After discovering Manatee Marine on the Fishmaster site, I called and spoke frankly to the shop owner, Julian, expressing why we'd remove an expensive top and replace it with a canvas folding version. He assured me his shop was reputable and expedient given our desire to complete the project before Memorial Day. He did deliver on his timing, and I tipped him $200 for doing so as he finished the work in a few days. Unfortunately, now realize why it was so fast. When I arrived to pick up the boat, I inquired how it top folds, to which the shop admitted they did not test it! That's the beginning of the downward spiral. I am no boat expert, but if someone spends $3,500, wouldn't you test the functionality? The shop attendant and I continued to fold the top, and to my surprise the front of the tower hit the bow, leaving the height clearance unimproved. I immediately called Julian to address the issue who was offsite that day and his reaction was "What are YOU going to do"? Appalled at his answer, I said "that's why I'm calling you", and he advocated this was now my problem since I picked out the top. I left without the boat, and he said he'd call me back on Monday. I picked up the boat regardless the following week since we wanted to spend time with the family for the long Holiday weekend cruising around, and Julian was less than accommodating, offering no solutions, apology, or a modicum of remorse. After arriving home, I noticed the following damage: *Jagged cuts on the powder coating, leaving sharp edges, and damage from accidental grinding wheel contact *Unfilled holes left in the helm *Wires cut in the helm -- left bare *No sound out of the speakers *Both port side base legs not properly attached, and loose. The top is unsecure and sways. *Mister hoses sliced and left uncapped (depress the button on the console and water fills the helm) *Spreader light attachment bolts left uncut (kids running around a boat -- unsafe) *Tear in the new canvas top *Snapped the navigation light on the former fiberglass top And to add insult and inconvenience to injury, my boat (detailed a week before arriving at Julian's shop) was covered in grease, debris, and dirt. For contrast, Pro Marine washed our boat after a simple oil change. I texted the shop multiple photos May 27th and never received a response, and then disputed the charges on my credit card three weeks later (I have done this less than 5 times out of thousands of transactions in my lifetime) and received a threatening call from Julian a few days later calling me a scammer and that I don't want to pay my bills. No Julian, you deceived me, blamed the customer for your substandard production, and now left us stuck holding the bag and paying other qualified service providers to clean up your mess, leaving us in a shoddier and more expensive situation prior to your work. We must pay to fix the damage YOUR SHOP caused and start all over with a new fabricator. The company who fixed the stereo wiring stated the inferior workmanship ranked as one of the worst they have witnessed. DO NOT BRING YOUR BOAT HERE.

Sara Bay Marina is a great business. All the boaters I know on LBK use them. I was impressed with…read morethem because if they can't help you with an issue they have great recommendations for businesses that can do what you need.

I bought the smallest boat on the lot and was treated like I bought the biggest. Josh, Mike, and…read morethe team were great throughout the experience. Constant communication during rigging as it relates to battery location, etc... Full tank of gas, ropes, bumpers and safety gear all included. Red carpet literally rolled out upon arrival and wet test at pick up. Thanks again guys. I could not be more pleased.

I shopped at Boat Parts and More on the recommendation of a mechanic. This is a locally owned and…read moreoperated store. I needed to purchase parts for the Yamaha 100 hour maintenance on my outboards and it was good to find a reliable store that not only carried the necessary parts but also ensured they were in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. The sales person double-checked all the part numbers to ensure they were precisely what I needed. I'm guessing the staff is a husband and wife team and they both demonstrated an impressive understanding of the Yamaha maintenance requirements. They took the time to discuss the specific needs of my boat and answered all my questions. It was evident that they possessed a deep knowledge of their products and inventory. To my delight, each part fit seamlessly into place. This is a local source for genuine Yamaha parts. I needed that in order to comply with the manufacturer's warranty requirements. If you're looking for a reliable source of boat parts, I highly recommend Boat Parts and More.

Highly recommended…read more Experienced a problem with my 20 year old boat. Chris came out and diagnosised in an hour. OBTW : Was missed elsewhere. Corbin finished it up and the boat's running great. Bottom line: Chris and crew know their stuff

People kept telling us to come to this shop. This is the most organized, clean store we've ever…read morebeen in. They have bank hours, get in quick. If you need something for your boat it's more than likely in here, and these guys know their stuff. Stop on in and pick up a few things, you won't regret it:-).

Great selection and pricing on numerous marine products. When you have to have a phone card right…read moreaway and want to great price, this is the place to go.

I had a small hydraulic leak originating in my tilt & trim package - Jay and Lloyd came out and…read morediagnosed the issue on my lift (I live in Punta Gorda, south of North Port). I did not have a boat trailer, so they accommodated me and pulled my boat out at Ponce inlet on their trailer. After fixing my problem (had to replace a hydraulic connection), and painting the pipe/connection with anti-corrosive paint, they delivered my boat back to Ponce inlet. All of this at a reasonable price. I recommend these guys - good communicators, great service, at a good value.