The Riverquest previously operated by Captain Mark & his side kick Mindy is now operated by the…read moreConnecticut River Museum in Essex CT. But have no fear, the operation is run flawlessly by professionals that love what they do & it shows. We have been enjoying the Connecticut river journeys on the Riverquest for several years now & learn something new every trip. Any cruise is a fun outing but we give high marks to the Old Saybrook lighthouse cruise & the Swallow migration cruises offered late summer, early fall. Several cruises do have tables set up where you can bring food & libations on board for a DIY onboard picnic while you cast a keen eye for vultures, osprey, eagles, cormorants & other water fowl, nesting hunting & feeding on the river. The scenery is wonderful. The ship is comfortable. 5 well earned stars.

My wife, a friend, and I partook the sunset cruise. It was a more personalized experience because…read moreit was small. We went on a steamboat ride and it felt like a ferry ride, crowded and loud. We were only 18 people in the riverboat so each group had our own table where we brought our own food. They provided binoculars for us to see things. We saw bald eagles, swallows, egrets, swan, etc. The crew was really knowledgeable. He taught us why the mute swan is an invasive species and how they damage the ecosystem. The ride was quite smooth and the breeze at the end of the day was really soothing. We didn't see the sunset unfortunately. The neighborhood in the area is very quaint and cute. People are extremely nice when compared to NYC. They say hi all the time. There is parking nearby but you had to pay attention to the signs. I didn't so I had to look further which I didn't revert because we got to explore the neighborhood.

While they do good work, prepared yourself for sticker shock and for an attitude if you have any…read morequestions. I had work done and found the manager to be combative when I had questions about which propeller was appropriate for the application. I ended up going with his recommendation but he was very offended when I wanted to get a second opinion. Later, when I asked to be aboard my own boat for sea trials I was told that they did not allow it. Had the manager allowed me to be on the boat and had been able to ask questions, I would have much better understood the functioning of my new propeller. Sadly, I had to talk to other owners and the manufacturer as a sorted though questions. Later, when I approached the manager about hauling the boat for a few weeks, he made it very clear that he wasn't interested in doing business with me, even going as far as saying "I just don't like you." Not a great look.

Very nice and quiet area. Loved the block party for their dock holders. Need a boat dock. Come hereread more

I have used Midway for the last 7 years to store and maintain my 1978 Egg Harbor over the winter…read moremonths. Besides the routine spring/fall maintenance, they have rebuilt one of my engines and kept my old boat running and floating, despite her efforts to do otherwise. Elliot, Scott, Dan, Steve, the rest of the team......and of course Ellen thanks for all of your help. Scott Gibson

From the owner: Our professional and friendly staff of mechanics, yard laborers and office staff can attend to all…read moreof your boating needs; winterization, shrink wrap, boat slips, winter storage, summer storage, complete restoration, paint job, engine repair and replacement, customization, waxing, cleaning, hauling and launching, mast removal, mast installation, mast storage, parts purchasing. We do it all!

My first review was too long, basically a professional mechanic that's willing to work on outdated…read moreinboards is tough to find so Scott gets credit for taking on the job I bought I bought a boat from a guy based off of phone conversation so I'm lucky I was able to start it and drive away. Barely the boat had major issues was actually in danger of sinking thank good Scott fixed all the bilge pumps and checked everything but there's some issues. They're just too much like a pitted rusted after cooler that eventually linked frozen seacock was never serviced with my fault for not checking service records. If ever buy an old boat make sure those service records are complete. Make sure they change that impellers and the bolts have all been lubricated especially seacock. The saltwater flushing for those engines and if it gets stuck in there the engine could get ruined quickly. This place had a lot of parts and it didn't they'd find it for you. They were very expensive but basically it comes to this : unless your a multi. Multi-millionaire not just a millionaire a multi-millionaire don't buy a boat unless you can fix everything yourself because a million bucks isn't going to save you

Scott and his team at S&S Marine do a great job. Regardless of your issue, type of boat/engine they…read morework quickly and efficiently to resolve whatever problem you have. I've purchased two boats from them, have had them both serviced and stored there and have nothing but praise for their professionalism and care. I would highly recommend S&S Marine for all your boating needs.

This is a great place to kayak! They are friendly and helpful and just being out in the water in…read moretheir kayak was so relaxing!

From the owner: Moorings, seasonal dockage, yacht restoration, winter storageread more

Does an outstanding job of winterrizing boat and shrink wrapping . Highly recommend to anyone. Good…read moreat powerwashing

Nice staff. A friendly local franchise with personal vibe despite being tied into the large…read morecorporate van rental brand. The van I rented was affordable and surprisingly easy to drive. It was great on gas too! There was one hiccup; it had not been cleaned and the back was DIRTY! I simply swept it out myself and found a lot of dirt, empty bottles behind the seat, a broken bit of electronics under the matts and mud around the inside of vehicle. I also found rental paperwork from two previous customers left in the van. No biggie, and I did tell the staff. I think it was a simple mistake and I'd glady rent here again. I would normally rate a bit lower for that, but the whole staff are really so pleasant and great to work with that it seemed to make up for the oversight.

Extremely satisfied. Would highly recommend! Transferred our Tayana 37' boat with pulpit from our…read morebackyard to boat yard. Would use their services again & again. They took care of transport as if it were their own.

I needed a 33' cruiser transported from CT to NY. John walked me through the whole process. They…read moreobtained the permits, inspected and picked up the boat and delivered it when they promised. Perfect!

For the past 12 years I had services my 90hp Yamaha engine at Boats Inc and they were a very…read moretrusted service destination. This year, dealing with the service department became a $1588 nightmare when having to change gas filters. During our first trip of the year our engine (having used Boats Inc, to change oils and winterize the engine) stalled and we had to be towed back to shore. It looked like there was some problem with our gas supply to the engine (most likely clogged gas filters). We made a service appointment on a Monday morning and dropped off the boat, with an understanding that they would diagnose the problem by Tuesday and provide an update. Tuesday, and Wednesday went by without hearing anything. On Thursday afternoon I eventually called back to inquire what was going on. The explanation I received was that the gas filters were indeed clogged and the technician had replaced 2 of the filters. They needed a 3rd one that was not in stock and had been ordered. I was then told that they would provide me with an update. I was not given an estimate for the cost either. On Friday I had to call again and I was told that they had replaced the filters, but the gas tank had some micro openings and that they would not be able to guarantee their work, if I did not replace the tank. They proposed to look up the cost a replacement and let me know. Again, I did not hear back from them. Finally, on Saturday I called them to inquire what was going on, only to hear that they had not found anything. At that point I asked to pick up my boat, only to be told that the gas tank hose was not connected to the engine anymore and that the technician was out. I got frustrated and asked them to reconnect the hose and that I would go by to pick up the boat. when I got there, I was told that I could just put some silicone around the gasket and that could prevent any future issues. I then received an invoice for $1588 that indicated that they had put in 8 hrs of work !!!! on the engine (the price include a 2 hr labor discount)... When checking online the suggested repair price was closer to $ 400- 500 indicating only a couple of hour of work for my particular engine and problem. The whole interaction and charge has completely evaporated any speck of trust that I have for their service at this point.

Five plus five stars for service and expertise. If you have a Yamaha outboard, this is the place…read morefor repairs and new purchases. Beautiful marina and outstanding customer service. Highly recommend if you seeking a new or used boat. They also have a large marina with a pool. Location is perfect for the serious fisherman.

Done business with Hank for maybe 15 years. Laid back, honest, thorough, listed my boat with him…read more Spoke to atleast 6 satisfied customers. He knows how to buy and sell boats which is what you want in a broker. And a genuinely nice guy.