Just simply a great group of people workin the boat very polite very attentive very patient its all…read morea recreational angler could ask for i wanna fish tommorrow crushing striped bass you dig!!!

What can i say ...I love fishing and i love the Captain Gillen , Captree State Park The crew are…read morefriendly and accommodating .They work hard , get excited when you catch fish and offer suggestions when your not . They also make me laugh with plenty of fishing and other stories . I have observed them with newbies and children and they are patient and attentive .The captain seems to find the fish on most days . The boat is clean and well taken care of . For all these reasons i highly recommend the Captain Gillen if your experienced or coming out for the first time .

Wow. What a nice group of people. We arrived with 4 boats…read moreand were greeted with smiles and plenty of action. The pool is beautiful. Some of us didn't have the correct adapter and were given a loaner. I was in a member's spot who came home early. The dock master sought me out, asked if he could move the boat. We went back after our dip in the pool to an adjacent slip with all connections reconnected neatly and properly. The dock guys and gals made every effort to make us feel at home. If any "complaint" were to be made it would be that the internet was poor at times....but, barring inclement weather who cares. We would come back anytime.

I have been coming to HYC for 3 years now as a transient. The first year I thought something got to…read morebe wrong, everybody is too nice but I got used to it. The dock hands actually know what they are doing unlike most marinas that is if they have dock hands. The boaters them selfs are extremely nice and friendly, they always make it a point and ask if we are enjoying our selfs and if we are having a good time. The marina management and making arrangements to come in as transient is very easy. The POOL is gorgeous and the view is second to non. The life guards are very responsible and have Very good swap system. Unlike life guards anywhere else I have seen they are not on their phones the whole time. If you have a dinghy it is great to take it around the bay. Finally the town or some restaurants are in walking distance. Enjoy, I will definitely come back again.

Great sales team. No hard sell. I bought a Steiger from them…read more The best advertisement is to put a Steiger in a marina. Many people came to check out the boat. Even some wanted charters. My coral mate at the marina bought one cause he loved my boat so much!!

Everyone on the boat seemed have enjoyed the fishing,the birds that followed us and the sceneryread more

Took our grandchildren out on the 2:00-5:00 fishing boat with Capt. Whittaker and crew. What a…read morewonderful afternoon! The boat is clean, equipment is well kept and crew was terrific! All the crew were very friendly, helpful and right on top of things when you need them. They made the afternoon easy for those of us who never fished before. We will definitely go back. Don't forget to tip these guys at the end of the trip. They depend on that and they earned it. Thanks guys for a great afternoon!

Really very friendly and extremely Knowledgeable…read more Unfortunately I was not able to react quick enough to purchasing the Sailboat I was interested in . Would definitely recommend

Outstanding, family-run operation that delivers exemplary customer & marine service, every time…read more Highly recommend! Let me explain why In November 2017, I met with Dave Willis about a boat he had for sale in his yard. He greeted myself and my two year old daughter walking with us to show the boat, helping her climb the ladder. I explained I am a full time first responder and also United States Marine who was slated to deploy overseas the following year for approximately 15 months. Dave Willis and I had a 40 minute conversation in regards, coming to find out Dave is also a member of Halesite Fire Department. Outstanding! Long story short, Dave and his family at Willis Marine Center worked with me remotely (while deployed) and then in person again for another TWO YEARS to finalize this boat purchase. In July 2019, we finalized the sale and Dave went out of his way to prepare every document ahead of time. They lowered the boat into the water and observed it floating prior to my arrival, Dave noticing a leaking drain plug. They repaired it one day and the next morning me, my daughter and dog cruised out of Huntington Harbor for Oyster Bay. Not to be outdone, the boat (a 1969) has begun a complete restoration since that time, and just this week Dave, Todd and everyone at Willis Marine Center hauled the boat having arleady ordered, received, and got the components ready to begin the first major portion of this ambitious project, a 14ft x 30inch teak swim platform mounted to a freshly primed, painted and finish polished transom. Dwight and Rick do the installation in a matter of hours and knock this job out of the park! Transom stripped, primed, painted, polished and then Dwight and Rick install the platform from scratch - Guess how long this took? If you guessed 4 days in TOTAL then your right. See pictures on their FB page!! Did I mention my sister and brother-in-law bought a boat this year and first place she chose to moor, store, and service her boat is Willis Marine Center? Not a coincidence folks! Come down and meet the entire team at Willis Marine Center, you will not go anywhere else. Last but not least...I met a ton of great people hanging out down here. Generally boat people are good people, but boat people that are HAPPY with their Marina are even friendlier. Trust me on this one! -Patrick Kelly

Amazing boat and amazing crew. Last week we charterd the boat for a group trip. After everyone…read morecaught at least 2 fish we had a medical.emergency on board. T he crew after being so attentive with helping everyone with their fish, bait, etc. Handled the medical emergency with absolute professionalism and caring. I highly recommend this boat and will be returning many more times.

I took my entire family fishing on the Celtic quest we caught tons of porgies, sea bass, and even…read morefluke! Most importantly, the captain was so nice and the crew was great! I'd highly recommend fishing on CQ.

Captain Stu runs a phenomenal operation - one of my favorite small businesses on Long Island. We…read morehave participated in his fishing camp and we hosted our son's 10th birthday on Sashimi and both were great experiences and a fantastic value for all the kids learn and do. The captain and crew and knowledgeable and kind, safety-minded and get" kids and the boat is immaculate! And no one comes home empty handed--at both camp and the birthday party, everyone went home with fresh, cleaned, delicious fish! We can't wait for the 2023 camp season!!

We had the opportunity to get a charter with Captain Stu in early November. Upon arrival Captain…read moreStu and the first mate were ready to go and were prepped for the trip. After we left the dock The captain went over safety instructions as well as an itinerary for the trip. On this particular trip we were going for Blackfish, as the time of year offered. The "Sashimi" proved to be up to the task, as it is a well maintained and clean vessel with a toilet (head) on board. Within 40 minutes of leaving Northport Harbor, we were off the coast of Connecticut and on the fish. Captain Stu gave a brief tutorial with explanation of what kind of fish we were fishing for, the type of bait used and good technique for this type of fishing. This was helpful, as there were some novice fisherman on board who appreciated the instruction and one on one tutoring. The bait was prepped and ready to roll and both the mate and Captain Stu himself were attentive to helping bait hooks and unhook fish. Once we were "on the fish", Captain Stu would give tips and tricks of the trade to help enhance the fishing experience. On the way back to Long Island, the catch was cleaned and bagged , ready for some seasoning and eventually the grill, the fryer,or the oven. Overall, I would recommend a charter with Captain Stu and the "Sashimi" From beginning to end, he and his "crew" were courteous and well prepared and conducted themselves and the vessel in a professional manner. This is a great alternative if you want to get out and fish but don't want the big charter boat (we had 8 people).The bottom line might be a little more than the big charters, but the personalized fishing experience is worth the extra cost.

Jim at Sailors Choice is a very knowledgeable sail maker and sailor…read more And always willing to assist.