Marine service is a very curious thing around southern Lake Michigan. For every sad story, there's…read morean equally opposite glowing review it seems. One thing most boaters can probably agree on, however, is the ability to expedite maintenance or repair given how short and precious the season is in this part of the country. I spent a week-long trip around northern Michigan/Traverse Bay, and Saugatuck was my last stop before heading home to Chicago. On my trip between Ludington and Saugatuck, one of the engines gave off a fuel system code and it was struggling to maintain cruise RPMs. Not a good way to end a vacation where the boat was problem-free for 680 miles. Upon arrival into Saugatuck, a mechanic was on my boat within an hour and diagnosed the problem as a fuel filter. They didn't stock my particular filter, so they had them delivered the next day, and I was able to get home just fine. No problems since, and no more error codes. The cost of repair was far less than I'd pay in Chicago, and it was wrapped up within a day. For that alone, I can only say good things about Tower. Moreover, the marina facility is rather nice; showers are clean, and it has a friendly community feel.

We had a great experience with the transient slip option for a long weekend. Robbie and his team…read morewere great to work with and responsive.

has not responded to requests for update or return of requested item since June19. Does not reply…read moreto text, voicemail or email. Offered to reimburse postage if she would send it back. Very disappointed.

From the owner: Specializing in boat upholstery. Boat detailing, canvas repair, furniture and many more read more

This was such a fun experience! We had a group of nine and rented a donut boat for two hours. The…read morestaff were friendly and knowledgeable. They made us feel welcome! The staff prepare a cooler for you that you can fill w drinks and snacks purchased from their shop. They had a great selection of beer, wine, prosecco, sodas, juices etc. They also had ice cream. The staff was helpful in explaining how to work the boat and gave us a speaker for music. Our group had a blast! We went in the evening and stayed out until around sunset. The donut boat was easy to operate. You sit in a circle with a circle table in the middle. Everyone in our group had so much fun! The circle set up was great for talking, laughing and socializing! I would love to rent one of the adorable retro boats next time! This is a must do in Saugatuck!

Bottled drinks are great. The margaritas taste horrid. When we told the server that the margarita…read morewas below our expectations, he claimed that "they sell a lot of them". Other than that, the atmosphere is cool.

Bad Dog Marine Services does it all and does it all well! Whether you need your yacht moved, a…read morecaptain for your pontoon boat outing, or you just need to learn how to drive your boat- Captain Jon at Bad Dog is the best! You won't find a nicer, more qualified, or more detail oriented team than the crew at Bad Dog.

From the owner: Professional Captain Services including public tours, private charters, yacht delivery, new boat…read moreowner training, crew training & drills, Red Cross Training. Captain Jon is a United States Coast Guard licensed Master Captain, with over thirty years of boating experience. Captain Jon's Master License is "near coastal," which allows him to commercially operate both inspected and uninspected vessels within the designated boundary line not more that 200 miles offshore form the U.S. and its possessions. This includes operating experience on the Great Lakes, Inland water systems, such as the Illinois and Mississippi River, etc., the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and the Gulf of Mexico. Bad Dog Marine also has crew available to assist in charters and yacht deliveries.

I was able to set sail on the Star of Saugatuck for a private wedding party and it was nothing…read moreshort of amazing and relaxing. When you first get there, everyone waits around the boat and outside before boarding time. There is a gift shop and bathrooms inside the office. They sell apparel and other Saugatuck trinkets. The staff are friendly and make you feel welcome. Once we boarded, the captain shared some safety tips to ensure all passengers had a quality experience. There are two levels of the vessel. The top level is uncovered and the bottom level is covered and is an enclosed space. The bar is located on the lower level. They played music and we enjoyed our sunset cruise through the Kalamazoo River, out to Lake Michigan and back. The waters were calm and the sunset made for a great backdrop! The dockhands thanked us for riding when we exited the boat and greeted us with a smile. It was a very pleasant experience on the Saugatuck star and we will definitely do it again!

We went on the "Wine on the Water" boat cruise on Saturday afternoon. It was very well run and…read moreorganized. The wine lady brought some great wine and explained them very well. I loved the views from the boat, our group preferred the upper deck. I am definitely telling others to take this tour or another like it when they visit Saugatuck!

We sailed last June. The experience was great! Captain Al and his first mate were first class…read more We learned how to sail. I'm a Pro now ;). Don't hesitate to reserve!

From the owner: Sailing Charters, Boat Charters, Friends getting together, Weddings on a Boat, Birthday party's,…read moreAnniversary's, Family reunions.

unfortunately a very bad experience - i would use another…read morerepair company to avoid the poor communication. incomplete repairs, damage to my boat and aggressive behavior from the owner when you question them.

Had a great time renting a boat from Unsalted Boat Rentals. Weather was great. Staff was very nice.read more

We rented an Economy Pontoon from Unsalted Boat rentals - we had a great experience!…read more I made the reservation and paid through their website. We showed up to the location at our reserved time and a young guy was there to help us load on to the boat and gave us the informative run down. We didn't have any issues, the boat was clean and well maintained.