I have been doing business with these guys since the 90's and the one thing I can tell you is that…read morethey are honest and cheaper than other dealers with huge overhead. Liz in the office is a gem and Bob knows his way around boats, snowmobiles, personal watercraft​ and I would trust him with any of my toys! Sometimes is dealing with the public you get someone who is unrealistic expectations and despite their best efforts to inform a customer that on old malfunctioning equipment​ sometimes fixing one thing leads to another weak point which fails people hear what they want to! I'll put my 20+ years of dealing with them as a satisfied customer who has done probably 100+ service or purchases with them against any one time hard to please a ​person who had unrealistic expectations for the condition of their equipment! RSL

This is the worst experience I have ever had with a store, if that's what it's called. I took a…read moreminn kota PD55 in to have it serviced last fall. The owner said he would estimate that it would be about $200. That was good for me because I intended to give it to my brother when it was fixed. They 1. Took 6 months to get back to me and tell me that it was done 2. Did not fix the problem at all and the troller is as worthless as when I took it in 3. Would not reimburse me even when I said they could keep the troller, just snubbed me Nobody should do business with this guy.

Piper's is by far the best repair shop around....Five star. Has always stood behind his work with…read moreme. Always goes the extra mile to make sure every thing is perfect with my girl.

From the owner: Been getting lots of emails asking us if we do infact repair 2-stroke motors. The answer is "YES"…read morewe do. I guess lots of repair shops will refuse to work on 2-strokes nowadays. Summer 2025: Been dealing with lots of bad/rotten fuel. Did you know: Ethanol in boat fuel is hygroscopic, meaning it absorbs moisture from the air through tank vents, leading to water contamination, phase separation, and potential engine failure. This creates a water-ethanol mixture that settles at the bottom of the tank, causing corrosion, hard starts, and damaged components. Phase Separation: When water concentration reaches approx1/2 of 1%, the ethanol-water mixture separates from the gasoline and sinks, where the engine fuel pick-up is located. Engine Damage: This water-rich mixture causes severe engine sputtering, stalling, rust, and corrosion of aluminum tanks, fuel lines, and carburetors. Solvent Properties: Ethanol acts as a solvent, loosening debris in the fuel system, which can clog filters, injectors, and carburetors. Storage Issues: Ethanol-blended fuel degrades faster, making it risky to leave in a boat for long periods. If a tank has already suffered significant phase separation, the only remedy is to drain the tank completely. Clean fuel system completely out. And start with fresh ethanol free fuel with stabilizer. Call me @ 802-888-6288

Wow, awesome service and communication! Placed an online order and Steve immediately emailed to…read moreverify that I did indeed place the order - a great security measure! The order made it from Vermont to Seattle so fast I couldn't believe it. I'm in awe of the excellent service I received - thank you Sea Dog!

I searched around for a 2 way headset for our new RV, as the old walkie talkie was cumbersome. I…read moreknew the model I wanted (Sena) but Sea Dog had a 2 pair system with a carrying case that nobody else offered. Additionally the price was better than the competitors, who did not include the custom carrying case.The website said they were out of stock but would have them in a couple of days. I called the company to confirm, and Steve the owner promptly called me back and said he could ship in 3 days. I placed the order, it was shipped as promised and arrived 3 days later. This is all during the holiday season before Christmas when it can take weeks. It's a great headset and great service from SeaDog.

Criminally over priced and woefully inadequate customer service. Get ready to be skinned alive!…read more Oh yeah, and they make you top off the tank at the gas station THEY OWN!' Don't waste your hard earned money on these thieves.

We have rented a tri-pontoon from Woodard for two years in a row. We had an amazing experience…read moreboth times. Woodard is very welcoming and helpful. Kids had a blast when we pulled them on the tube and the water board. I highly recommend if you are looking for a day on Bomoseen relaxing with friends and family. Worth every penny.

Great knowledgeable team. Purchased a repair kit for my inflatable boat and they gave me some…read moregreat advice for the tricky repair. Great prices. Buy local.

Meh Boat Exchange. Fine shop, pretty disheveled. The $185 part I needed was $1 under manufacturer…read moreMSRP. Told me I was getting a "heck of a deal." I'm unconvinced.

We've used Umiak for a variety of services, rentals, purchases, etc and they've been wonderful…read more The entire team at Umiak has always been great. Highly recommend them.

We had a fantastic guided 9 mile Winooski River paddle of Upper Canyon to Waterbury! The scenery is…read morebeautiful and interesting along this stretch. Our guide, Chris D did a nice job coaching us through the Junkyard rapid section, considered a class 2, pointing out landmarks and explaining impacts of flow rates on conditions in the river. I highly recommend this trip if you are an experienced kayaker capable of paddling for 3-4 hours with breaks here and there.

I would strongly caution anyone from using VBT air package service for travel. I found the whole…read moreexperience stressful from beginning to end and ultimately did all the travel planning myself at a huge financial loss. VBT booked us on incredibly long flights with awful departure times and seat assignments, across two separate airlines - an itinerary no reasonable person would book for themselves. The VBT team travel team was either completely inexperienced in international travel or, worse, just completely uncaring of their customers. With their reputation and the cost of the trip, I expected VBT to provide stress-free travel planning. Instead, I ended up having to redo our entire itinerary myself, made extra complicated by VBT's initial terrible bookings, and at an extra cost to what we already paid. Honestly, I couldn't believe the lack of concern for me as a customer throughout entire process. I will never use the travel service again and strongly recommend that no one use the air package/travel service as part of a VBT vacation.

Many promises when you call to talk about tours. Not much love once your deposit has been paid.read more

Had an amazing time kayaking and paddle boarding on Blueberry Lake with Clearwater Sports. Kids had…read morea great time! Super relaxing and exceptional views!

Our family had an amazing kayaking tour with Sean from Clearwater Sports. There were 7 of us…read moreranging in age from 12-72. We all had a wonderful time kayaking in the Winooski. While the river was a little low, Sean was great at pointing out how to navigate. He also kept up with all of us, from the fastest to the slowest (me). Sean was a real hit with the 12 and 14 y/o grandchildren, finding the best swimming spots. He also took lots of photos and sent them to us after the tour. And I have to also mention Asa, our driver. He and Sean were a great team. I highly recommend this tour if you are looking for a family outing.

Had such a great time driving around and learning about Vermont! George is a perfect tour guide…read morewith tons to share, the cars are fun and the scenery is beautiful. I'd love to come back.

Wonderful 4 hour tour including lunch. A couple of nice stops for pictures. It was a gift from my…read morekids. A great memory.