It's taken me a little time to decide if I should write this review or not. What led me to write it…read morewas Facebook. More specifically, the Maine Boat Rental Facebook page. I'll get back that in a bit. I rented the boat I'm writing about from August 15-17, 2025. First I want to tell you what happened and I will provide facts supported with pictures Maine Boat Rental provided me (actually a video of the boat before I took possession and several pictures showing the damage they claimed I caused). After returning the boat, I received an e-mail on 26 August stating, "This email is to confirm a one-time charge in the amount of $251.74 has been successfully completed. The reason for this charge was $26.74 GAS FILL, $175 BENT BIMNI ROD SCRATCHES ON REAR AND FRONT OF BOAT, $50 ADMIN FEE FOR CC FOR SECURITY DEPOSIT and is associated with your reservation CC A5L-GDV. If you have any questions, please contact Maine Boat Rental at [207-313-6248] and we will be happy to assist you." I immediately called them and they said the Bimini rod was bent and there was damage to the hull of the boat. I asked them to send me the video/pics and they did. Me being me, I looked at the pictures and then watched the video (the one taken before I rented the boat). I ended up doing screen-shots of the video. I compared the screen shots with the damage they said I did, then put an Adobe pdf file together to send them showing that EVERY scratch, gouge, bent rod, etc., was already on the boat. I sent that file to Maine Boat Rental and asked when I was going to get my refund. About a week later I received an e-mail from Nichoal that said, "After spending a lengthy amount of time comparing videos and pictures, I have found that the bimni bar was bent badly during your rental and the cost of replacing that is over $1,200. I have also found that there are in fact new scratches on the boat the worst of them down to the fiberglass and will require a in-depth patching process to ensure water intrusion will not happen in the future." I asked her if she saw the Adobe pdf file I sent her and she hadn't (remember, she claimed to have spent a "lengthy amount of time comparing videos and pictures" - obviously not looking at their own Facebook page). I again sent the file which clearly shows the damage they charged me for was already on the boat. Once she realized I did my due diligence, she immediately refunded my $175 in damages. Now, what caused me to write this review. I was looking at other reviews and their Facebook page. Facebook has 2 pictures showing their ski boats all docked together (posted on July 17, 2025). The last boat (farthest from the picture taker) is the boat I rented. In that picture, taken almost a month before I rented the boat, is the bent Bimini rod. The bend in the bar clearly matches the damage picture they sent me. That was the icing on the cake. How many renters have been charged for this Bimini rod they claim is over $1200? I have yet to find a Bimini top for more than $500 but that's not the point. The point is unsuspecting renters are renting from Maine Boat Rental and probably getting charged for damage that was already there. They probably charged every person that rented this particular boat, July 17 through now, for that damage. Pretty crappy way to try and get more money from people. I mean, $1000 for a 3-day rental isn't enough? I just caution you, if you're planning on renting a boat from them, to take pictures of every bit of damage (bent rods, scratches, prop damage on the engine, etc.). In fact, make sure the person from Maine Boat Rental dropping off the boat is in those pictures so they can see you took them before you got the boat not after the fact. The pictures I've posted - higher resolution pictures = damage they said I caused / lower resolution pictures = screen shots I took from their video before I got the boat. For the record, I did rent from them (I am Sean M on the contract and fuel receipt).

What great employees! Excellent personalized service at boat pickup. We'll use this company every…read moreyear!!!

Update... Took my boat to Belgrade boat repair and they fixed my power steering:-) kennebec Boat…read morerepair quoted me $2,000 ...Belgrade boat repair found a busted hose and repaired it for $112.50. I will say again. Beware of kennebec boat repair!!!!!!!

Had my boat motor stolen while it was at this business..owner said it was not his problem he has no…read moreinsurance and no security cameras. Boat sat there 3 weeks and they did nothing. Don't do business with this loser

It's the end of the season and time to winterize my 1998 Godfrey Sanpan. I know it's the busiest…read moretime of the year but Service Manager Tim kept his promise to have my boat ready in a certain timeframe. He called me and kept me informed and encouraged me to call him if I have a problem. My boat is going on 28 years old and it's still a beauty. Thank you, Hamlin Marine and Tim Dutton for taking such good care of us over the years. Hamlin Marine sell the top two boats in the industry with Godfrey and Bennington. My dad used to say "quality is remembered long after price is forgotten". That couldn't be more true with these Hamlin boats.

Answer the phone when a customer calls about service.!! I would never use this dealer unless they…read morechange their phone policy. The sales department is the only number that is responsive. They only seem to want to sell boats !!

Gave me a price estimate of $150-$200. The boat sat in their yard for about four weeks battery…read moreended up being dead obviously because it was cold then charged me for an hour and a half of labor which ended up being almost $300 well he charged the battery would not recommend service here

Ronald was wonderful to deal with. You can tell he actually cares about the customer. I would…read morerecommend this place to anyone.

We went on a family camping trip to hike and go white water rafting. This place surpassed…read moreexpectations for so many reasons. 1. Location is very convenient to Moxie Falls. About a 10 minute drive away. 2. The camping offers many options from hotel rooms in the lodge, to cabins, to RV sites, tent sites and cabin-tents. We tried the cabin-tent and LOVED it. We are use to camping in tents so a cabin-tent felt luxurious. 3. The lodge offers a huge hot tub, a swimming pool, corn hole, billiards, and an arcade...complete with several claw games which all kids love. 4. The food and drinks are really quality. We're talking gourmet food, but good selection of classics and something for everyone. They have a great selection of craft beer. 5. The white water rafting is down to a science! They offer gear for staying warm even when wet...wetsuit parts (jackets, pants, booties), and of course life jackets and helmets. You literally just have to show up. 6. The guides and staff in the lodge are very knowledgeable, very friendly, and some of them are very funny. All of them are great to talk to. We rafted the Kennebec, and we can't wait to come back and do the Dead River and the Penobscot too!

This place is for anyone who loves the outdoors! White Water Rafting, Hiking, Tubing down the…read moreriver, and more. What really stood out was the outstanding woodwork in the restaurant & bar. We rented the King Pine log cabin for a birthday party. It sleeps 14+! I do have pictures that I will share but the beds aren't made because we were leaving & housekeeping does all of that. We all went to breakfast at their restaurant. Delicious & huge portions. Reasonably priced as well. There's a large hot tub, game room, swimming pool & pool table. Nice cozy couches in this area as well. The staff were some of the nicest people I have ever met. This is an all season place. It is definitely worth the trip!

Such a welcome business to an already talented marine industry offering another quality option for…read morea small, owner operated outfit. I'm loving the solid boat cover they made for me. Right on time (even early) on budget and most importantly, we designed & executed. So happy!

From the owner: Gray Canvasworks fabricates custom marine, commercial and residential canvas, and offers…read moremaintenance and repairs.

Be prepared to have alternative plans…read more We had a night fireworks cruise cancelled for "weather" 36hrs in advance. No signs of inclement weather on any of the weather apps. As predicted, it turned out to be a Beautiful and calm night. We ended up watching the fireworks from shore. They contract out their crews so it may have been that something fell apart on that side for the night trip. Just be prepared that they may cancel for any reason. A local captain we met during the fireworks show in Camden surmised that there was likely something else besides the weather in their decision. Others in our party were committed to getting in a harbor tour so we ended up getting a day sail earlier in the day. It was a Beautiful day. Competent and friendly captain and crew. They did an excellent job of hosting the harbor tour. Absolutely Beautiful boat. Great way to spend some time on the water. Be prepared for alternative plans.

our family of four had a great sunset cruise with the heron. There was plenty of space to relax and…read morewhile the crew was there to help or answer questions, they also gave you space to enjoy the time with your group. I especially appreciated the blankets available for when it got chilly. Would definitely recommend!

We have a new inflatable kayak, we were, Let's say having some issues with it. I found Leslie & Ray…read moreonline & felt it in my bones that this was where we needed to go to get guidance! We arrived unexpectedly & Leslie was a godsend. She had somewhere to be but made the time to show us around & give us some tips. We were there for a good 3hrs & didn't want to leave. It was exactly what we needed! Thank you both!

What a gorgeous spot! We rented kayaks and spent the day in Basin pond. Views are breathtaking and…read morethe owner was so helpful. Water was refreshing and kayaking was easy. Watch carefully for the sign or you may miss it and there is a short walk down a trail to get to the water but totally worth it.