We had just the best time at Skips! Everything was very California- relaxed, fun, vibey…read more I'm really glad we packed snacks and dressed in long sleeves since the sun can be intense. Everyone was super nice. The bus ride to get to the drop off zone was pretty bumpy, brings you back to the ole' days of grade school. Overall we had a great time and would definitely do it again!

Come on out, Skips is our favorite Canoe Livery, we have been coming to Skip's for years. Skip's…read morereally makes the whole process smoth, from signing in, getting you down to the launch and helping you out when your trip ends back at Skip's Yesterday was absolute beautiful on the water. We had a great time floating down the river. There is so much to see, Fish, Turtles, Muskrat, Blue Heron and if your lucky maybe a few Deer.

I payed Lake Erie Repair $1600+ last fall to service my outdrive. When I took it out of storage…read morethis season, I found that all of the gear lube had leaked out of it over the winter. Now Keegan will not answer, or return any of my calls. I am going to have to pay someone else to fix the problem that Lake Erie Repair caused. There was no leak when I made the mistake of taking my boat to them. I am very unhappy and considering legal action. Avoid this place!! I am in Michigan, don't know why the review says California?

My husband and I just went through the worst nightmare of our adult life. We hired Warren Hurst to…read morecome and rebuild our dock. At first he was very nice. We signed the agreement on April 2016 and gave him over a $1000.00 as deposit. The complete project was over $40,000.00 He said it would take two to three months to get the appropriate permits from the various government agencies. He went in back and took all the measurement and pictures of the dock. In June I ran in to him at a local bank and asked him where we stood with the permits. He acted like he didn't know me but said that he would check. He never called us. In July I called the office and his wife answered. She kept asking my name and address and said she would look in to it. A few days latter we saw Warren in back taking measurement and pictures again. He said that it was held up with the EPA because of the ####### slander word for black woman. I told him that I did not appreciate his language and that I believed that he never turned the paper work in to begin with. He laughed about it and told my husband that I was sensitive but that it was true what he said about the race. I continued to call the office and to make a long story short they did not start the project until December of 2016. Bridget, Warren's daughter was in charge of the crew. They brought a crane in and started to demolish. In the process they managed to destroy my neighbor's fence. Ungrounded a 220 volt wire that was bringing electricity to the dock. Left the line live with no cap. They destroyed 10 of my bushes along our drive way by running them over with their trucks. Left oil stains in our drive and when asked to stop parking in the drive way Warren told me to "F U" to make matter worst they didn't attach the pulleys properly so two weekend ago we woke up to our boat tipped over. Had we been on the boat it could have sliced someone in half. The snapping of the pulley caused for the top and side covers to rip as well as damage to the side fiber glass of the boat.. Bridget and her crew came out and right away accused the pulley company when it was her that installed it and forgot to bolt it and weld it properly. My husband asked her to pay for the damages to this she refused. Please ask past clients when using this company

In regard to waterfowling, people often dump on this place because:…read more 1) The open marsh areas can get super crowded--not a great thing for a sport involving shotguns. Get out there early if you want a good spot, but don't be surprised if someone motors in ten minutes before shooting time and sets up 50 yards from you. 2) You will run into slob hunters: people who skybust, crowd your zone in the managed areas, try to bully you out of your spot, call constantly (and badly) thus driving off ducks working your spread, shoot grebes, seagulls, and swans, and dump trash in parking lots. 3) A lot of time the hunting can be poor. 4) There are only about four zones in the managed area that are usually productive. 5) Thefts from cars aren't unusual at the boat launches, and when you get to one in the wee hours of the morning, you can run into some sketchy characters. But you have to take the bad with the good. There is probably not a better public waterfowling area near Detroit. It's accessible for walk-in hunters as well as those with boats. There's some great habitat and the staff there works hard maintaining and improving it. Hit this place during a migration and the hunting can be fantastic. And while the slobs are always out, you'll meet some great people there too: very skilled hunters, guys who will help you get your boat in and out, even some who invite you to join their party. More often than not other hunters are sportsmanlike and friendly, despite those sometimes sour a hunt there. If Pte. Mouillee were farther from a major population center it likely wouldn't have many of the problems it does. But waterfowlers in Detroit wouldn't enjoy nearly the opportunities they have thanks to it.

I only go here for fishing, and it's a very peaceful place sometimes. It's not crowded with kids…read moreor other park goers, because nobody ever goes back there except to fish or boat. On weekends, it's hard to find a place to even fish, because it's so crowded. There's always a flow of boats coming and going from the docks. I like that you can pull up right to the water and fish, so it's convenient to listen to the radio in your car and not lug supplies all around. I've been here many times with a cooler full of beer and haven't had a problem with that. The waters can be somewhat clogged with grass, but there are some good fish in there.

As a relatively new boat owner, I was quickly learning how much really goes into properly caring…read morefor your boat. At times, I needed the help of a professional marine mechanic and subsequently, I was referred to ANCHOR MARINE. This place has yet to let me down. What do I like? Well, I like that when something happens to my boat and I need it fixed, I can simple put it on the trailer and drop it at the shop. If it's after hours, I toss my keys through the slot in the office door. I then call them and leave a message about why I brought the boat in, my phone number and name. I get a call first thing the next morning. Most times, my boat is ready for pickup by the end of the day. Crazy fast service! Also, I like the people: The mechanic is a very straight forward person who is all about fixing things the right way. If he can save you money, he will, but no short cuts. It's always done right, the first time. I've never been back twice for the same repair. This place also does my routine, preventative maintenance annually, too. The gal who runs the front office is very friendly with a great personality. She typically is the one who calls to let you know what the mechanic finds, what the estimate will be, and ultimately when your boat is ready for pickup. She's also not afraid to get her hands dirty and works with the mechanic to button up your boat once he has made the repairs. Then, there is Phil, the owner. I'm pretty sure he's owned this shop a long time. I try to make it a point when I'm picking up or dropping off the boat, to go inside and chat with him for a few minutes. He listens to my stories and usually has one of his own to share. Don't let the serious demeanor fool you. He has a great sense of humor and I like to make him laugh at least once before I head out the door. Honest, fair priced, excellent workmanship and good conversation is what I have experienced at Anchor Marine. I am a customer for life... or until I sell the boat! LOL.

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Attended a fundraiser on the boat. Nice cruise down the Detroit River. Parking is an issue as there…read moreis no close parking to the boat.

This was a last-minute type of thing for our group. The boat itself was clean and in good…read morecondition. The employees all seemed to be cheerful and helpful. The views are also great; not quite as impressive as the Chicago architecture boat tours, but you'll get some great photos of both the Detroit skyline and the Canadian side. Pricing was reasonable.

Humbug Marina is a first class marina in Gibraltar, MI. Their slips are reasonably priced and…read moretheir rack and launch is very affordable and efficient. The Service Department does a fantastic job of meeting the marine needs of every customer. Best of all they have great family appeal and deliver on what they promise. Come for the services and stay for the comfort of convenience.

I'll start by saying JP's (the waterfront restaurant) is great. But this review is about the…read moreMARINA, and more specifically, the SERVICE DEPARTMENT. Unprofessional behavior and poor communication have cost me significant time and money. Want a couple examples? Read on... Last season, the marina was to winterize my boat. I left it in the water longer than I normally do, so I was in a hurry to get it done. In addtion, they were to work on some other items for me at the same time. I called, and said that the weekend weather was going to be near freezing, so I wanted to make sure it could be stored indoors. On Thursday, the woman working (who no longer works there) told me that I could bring the boat down and they would be sure to get it inside, as long as I pre-paid for my service. I called back later to verify their hours, then brought the boat in on Friday evening after work. There was nobody at the marina. I left the boat outside, called the marina, left a voicemail, and verified that I had heard the hours correctly. I had. The voiccemeail also said that they would be in on Saturday morning. Not wanting to chance it, I showed up first thing Saturday morning, only to find that (again) nobody was there. Left another voicemail, but nobody called me back. My boat sat outside, the temps dropped, and I incurred significant extra damages. When I finally spoke to someone the following week, their response: "Oh, the voicemnail still has our summer hours. We are in our winter schedule now". Fast forward to my repairs: They had also prepared an estimate to replace the brakes on my trailer: over $3,000! Between the boat & trailer job, parts were backordered, mechanics were at the boat show, another mechanic ended up down & out with covid, you name the excuse, and they used it. Long story short, it's now April 2023, and my repairs STILL aren't completed. They finally got my boat done in AUGUST, which gave me about a five week season. I said to forget the trailer work for now. I just wanted to pick up my boat and get it in the water. They didn'tso much as offer a discount for causing me to miss 2/3 of the boating season. Not to mention the extra damages caused by the miscommunication of hours last fall. Needless to say, I was not happy. But they had a lot of staff turnover, and Will & Megan had always been good to work with in the past, so I still planned to winterize with them this season. After turning in my winterization form on Monday, Pam called me on Tuesday, saying that I could drop the boat off Wednesday. I verified the hours personally, then told her I'd be there early the next morning. As I was about to pull out of the driveway, she called me & said that she would need to cancel, because they were full & had "nowhere to store my boat". I informed her that I had adjusted my work schedule based on the information she had given me LESS THAN 24 HOURS EARLIER. When I asked why she couldn't have let me know that the previous day, she stuttered & stammered, and had no good reason. After I expressed my displeasure at the lack of communication & the unprofessional way that the situation was handled, she began yelling at me, before telling me "fine, bring your boat down, and I'll find somewhere to put it". She then hung up on me before I could even respond. Needless to say, I will NOT be bringing my boat to them, today or EVER. The next two marinas I called for winterization services were both happy to get me in immediately, and their prices were about 30% less. The also quoted a complete brake job, based on the make & model of my trailer. It was under $2,000. Humbug has become a dysfunctional marina that only seems concerned about getting their money. The funny thing is, if their customer service wasn't so poor, I'd still be paying their inflated prices. Do yourself a favor: Get a second quote before you take your boat to them. And if you do business with them, be prepared for the "unexpected issues" that will arise.

Ive been here 4/5 times. Its a good vibe per each experience. The staff is polite. They move…read morequickly and quietly. The captain goes over the safety precautions, rules & requirements. Each time was a private/reserved event. Drinks are cool for the most part. I never go wrong w/ an old fashioned. The brunch has nice avocado toast. The food is always fresh.

It's Saturday! There is nothing but blue skies and white clouds for miles! Today was a high of 85…read moredegrees which is perfect for a ride on the Ovation yacht for a few hours. The breeze and the water made it very comfortable even on the decks enjoying the sun. We boarded at the Jefferson Beach Marina in St. Claire Shores. The Ovation yacht is three levels of accommodations for 300 people. The event was perfect with a DJ on the top level with an open bar. The second level was the food, lounge areas, photo booth and open bar. The third level was the live band and more food. It was a beautiful day to enjoy the waterways and views of the boats plus the shorelines of both countries. A trip down the Detroit River is such a pretty sight. Be sure to check out their website for the Ovation Summer Series of theme events. The Motown Series sells out fast!

Great trip. Everyone was very nice and helpful. The water was moving very quickly so we ended up…read moredoing the 2 hour trip in 1- maybe could've moved us up a little further down the river to accommodate but that's my only suggestion

They were great help with getting new hatch covers for my "Necky Eliza kayak. The Hatch covers fit…read moreperfectly! Like most people that own an Necky Eliza kayak know the hatch covers only last so many years (10 years of saltwater paddling for me) Now I do most my paddling in Texas on Lake Travis and Lady Bird Lake in Austin, so happy my Old Eliza will be back on the water. https://www.shopriversidekayak.com/shop/Outfitting/Hatch-Covers-and-Rims/p/Valley-Oval-Hatch-Cover-x36646184.htm

Firstly, this is a place for docking boats & putting boats up for the winter. I have no experience…read morewith this. It's located directly on the Detroit river. They have a restaurant with gorgeous views of the water. I do believe this place is members only. The food is decent, there are vegetarian options, though not many. They do have fish & chips which is crave-worthy. The coolest thing is summer of 2023 they finished putting in a brand new in ground pool. It is so nice! You can order food from the restaurant and have it brought out to you at the pool. Members can invite friends & family to the pool, who can get in under the members name & member number, if the member is there. The pool has a bit of a landing, so when you step in, it's like a small, shallow splash pad for littles or people who want to sit. There's a bar at the pool, so you can have poolside drinks, and ice cream! The pool in the summer has been 5 stars for us so far. I would rate the food & service at the restaurant with 4 stars. Shout out to server Ronnie who has worked there for several years and takes great care. One additional thing is they often host kids parties for holidays (Christmas they have Santa lunches, Easter, Halloween). These are expensive for members to sign up for, but they put on a very nice buffet style lunch for families and have crafts, gifts, egg hunts, etc for the kids. They also host bands, comedians, and other entertainers. These events also get 5 stars. However please note that the average person cannot afford a membership at this place. If you're lucky enough to have a family member or friend have a membership here I would definitely recommend utilizing it. Be sure to check out the pool!

Great club, excellent food! staff is the best in the area! Lots of great entertainment on many…read moreweekends! Highly recommend a membership!