I can't believe nobody has reviewed yet!! We love Hatters Point! We've kept our boat here for two…read moreseasons, and couldn't be happier. This hidden gem is tucked away, off Pleasant Valley Rd in Amesbury, behind the mill building luxury condos. It's such a fun community here, where everybody is friends and everybody helps each other out. They run a very tight ship here, and everything is always clean and maintained. There's always a dockhand working, to help you out with whatever you need, which I love because I'm not the best at docking! They also have super clean restrooms and showers available. Paula is usually at the desk, and has always been helpful (and fun to chat with). If you are looking for a beautiful, clean spot to keep your boat, with friendly and helpful staff, Hatters Point is the place for you!

From the owner: The Marina at Hatter's Point, also known as Hatter's Point Marina, is the newest public marina on…read morethe scenic Merrimack River in Amesbury, MA.  Our 135 slip marina is designed for easy access and maneuvering and is located on one of the finest recreational waterways in Eastern Massachusetts. The Merrimack River's wide expanse and well-marked channels are easily navigated and offer many opportunities for power boating, sailing, water skiing and tubing. We are located in one of the many scenic vistas of the river, across from the lush grounds of Maudslay State Park.  It's easily accessible by a driveway at the eastern end of the Hatter's Point development, with boarding via a wide gangway. Parking, restrooms, and showers are available, and the site is handicap accessible. We're open from May 15th to October 15th and welcome recreational boats up to 135 feet in length. We offer transient and reserved slips on a first come-first served basis. To reserve your space at the Marina at Hatter's Point please visit our Reservations page.

Over the summer I was lucky enough to stay at Goodwins Creek Marina on the Merrimack. The views are…read morephenomenal, and the in-ground pool is an added bonus. The marina offers cable and satellite TV, electricity and internet. (Wi-Fi signal pretty good). The residents of the marina are so friendly and often share what they catch. The laundry, showers, and bathrooms are so clean. There's a seasonal restaurant (breakfast and lunch), there's a dingy dock with jet skis, picnic tables, and gas grills for cooking out. The closest grocery store is "Stop and Shop" about 2 miles from the marina which has an electric charging station. The weekend is more crowded during the week, and everyone knows everyone. The marina is pet friendly and offers doggy waste bags however not a lot of grass for the dog. There were lots of parks near the marina for the dog. The fire pit is great and is often fired up on the weekends. Goodwin Creek Marina is a great home away from home.

been boating over 20 years and stayed a lot of marinas Goodwin Creek is the best so far - Captain…read moreJake

A very nice cruise on a beautiful day with a great crew...only problem were greenheads flying…read morearound us.

This was a fun outing. We hadn't done this before. The cruise was about 1.5hrs and was wonderful…read more The weather was perfect. Along the way we learned about different areas around Ipswich. Essex, and Gloucester. We saw lots of wildlife too. It was truly an enjoyable ride and the staff were great. Our trip was packed with people and the top priority was safety which they did a great job ensuring we all knew about. Definitely something to check out if you're in the area.

My poor rating has to do with the company more than the kayak itself. Lincoln does NOT stand…read morebehind its product. I picked up my Quoddy Lite last spring (my second; it was a replacement--quite expensive!--for the one I bought some 20 years ago. I picked it up rather than have it shipped to my home in NJ. First I went to the wrong address (allegedly because the Water St address is "cached" on the Internet), and had to go quite far out of my way to find the correct address. More importantly, when I got home and removed the shrink wrap I discovered a defect--a break in the gel coat on the top part of the kayak (a ZIG ZAG PATTERN, in BLACK, in an area approx 2"x2"). I was initially told that someone would come and pick it up at my home and bring it back to MA to be fixed and then returned to me. Another alternative was to find a reputable place in my area to do the repair, with Lincoln paying and sending the correct paint color. To my shock, when I finally did find a boat repair place to give me an estimate I received a quote of $1000+ for the repair--obviously ridiculous. BUT I have since been ghosted by Marc, my contact at Lincoln. He stopped responding to calls, texts, emails, and notes on the Lincoln website. I have not heard from him since July, despite repeat efforts at contact. We agreed to wait til after the kayak season was over to have it repaired. He recommended that I cover the breaks in the gel coat with nail polish that matched the orange color. I did that, but after spending thousands on a kayak this is obviously not a satisfactory long-term solution. My conclusion is that Lincoln is no longer the same company it once was when it was based in Freeport, ME. I would advise against spending thousands of dollars on a product for which there is no support from the company, despite its stated lifetime guarantee. This has left me with a terrible feeling about what should have and could have been a delightful experience!

One measly star. And that's too generous…read more I'm an ex-pat Mainer living in California exile. I look forward to my trips home & plan them in advance, because time is limited, money is limited. Doesn't everyone want their vacations to be great? I made the mistake of counting on this place to be part of my vacation. I found them on Groupon--extra good! I checked them out on-line. I found evidence that people in the kayak/canoe world gave them the "thumbs up." Sounds good, right? Their marketing info makes it clear that they have to have at least 4 people to honor their commitment to do a half-day guided tour. Their business is on the road between a highway exit & LL Bean. Interpretation: thousands of people drive within 50 yards of this place every day. My trip was in July. Interpretation: peak tourism season. The person booking my tour said it was a pretty good bet. We planned our vacation accordingly. The day before our tour, they called to say they only had 3 people signed up & could not honor our tour. We pleaded our case to the young man, who seemed unable to offer much by way of solution. We asked him to explain to his supervisor, who seemed to be the owner, what our situation was & to call us. No call did we receive. In short, don't count on these people. They aren't concerned about their customers & they don't appear to make much effort to fill their kayak tours. Maybe they are good at other parts of their business (equipment information & sales perhaps), but based on our experience, they don't care about the tours they offer. No customer service whatsoever in this regard.

Everybody there is kind and helpful. Nice blend of boats & boat owners. Totally down-to-earth…read moreenvironment. We've been happy floaters for several years. We feel like part of the family at BPM.

I've been using Beverly Port Marina for several years now, and I honestly can't say enough good…read morethings about them. Every season, they handle the haul-out and bottom paint on my boat, and the quality of their work is consistently top-notch. A special shoutout to Frank, who has always been incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and just a pleasure to deal with.

just placed a call to the parts department looking for a replacement part on a Yamaha motor and…read morecould NOT believe how rude the woman was! we were looking for a small replacement part and while giving the serial number she said she couldn't understand the part number. while trying to clarify the number she claimed the call took a bad "turn" and she didn't like the tone. not sure how long this person has been in the service industry but she needs some additional customer service training. we will be using Hudson's or Rockingham Motor Sports for any future needs. We have many friends in boating and they feel the same way- that's why they go elsewhere.

The Parts dept seems to always have what I need in stock. If not they get it quickly. Always…read morepleasant and accommodating. I have had no experience with sales or service so I can't rate them. I am always greeted when I walk so I would think they run the same way.

These guys are the best! I own one of their Chebeaque14'6" kayaks and damaged the skeg. Called on…read moreMonday, brought the boat down to their shop on Wednesday at 9 AM and the boat was repaired and back on my car by 12:30! Gotta love that kind of service. As for the boat itself, it is lightweight, has great initial and secondary stability, tracks well in all kinds of conditions, and is really, really pretty to boot. Great company and great kayaks!

I charted this boat for my employees as a fun thing to do! We had a blast! These guys were so…read moreprofessional and knew exactly what they were doing! They were extremely friendly and literally made the trip. Not fun, but relaxing! They even had two adorable dogs on board! Of course everybody else got a fish but me however I have no complaints. It was a great time and I would highly recommend them to anyone who's looking to go out deep-sea fishing with a professional crew on a huge fishing boat!! A+++

A day out fishing on the Dark Horse is a memory that will last forever. Captain George and his mate…read moreMax were both amazing fisherman and even better people. If you want to catch fish and have a great time doing it, I highly suggest the Dark Horse. Will definitely be back for a tuna charter in the near future.