Best place around for service. Weather it be water of snow the staff here will take care of your…read moreevery need. Todd is the most honest mechanic in all of Illinois. Thank you Todd, Dick and Kitty cat for always taking such great care of us. Brian Michael

Just had a fantastic experience with Light House!! I've used four different marinas on the chain…read morefor service over the past 18 years, and this Marina stands out for the friendliness, professionalism, honesty, and great work. Light House Marina, a family business, will get my business in the future. Todd, the owner and chief mechanic was thorough and explained in detail all that needed to be done, including some custom body work, and mechanicals. They also sell valvetech gas, which has the additives in it for extended fuel life. The cost for parts was spot on with what I could purchase on my own, which I appreciate the minimal markup, if any. I got very lucky, and they were able to get me in the same day for the mechanicals, and done quickly. The price for labor seemed reasonable to me, as my work required two people. They were also able to accommodate me bringing the boat in off the water, and on to one of their trailers for the work. Just a really nice experience all the way around. And sadly, there are some bad marinas on the chain. Thank you to Todd Scott and Dick.

I won a free boat detail from The Boat House of Chicago through a TikTok giveaway, and I couldn't…read morebe happier with the experience! My boat looks absolutely amazing. The detail crew did an incredible job and you can tell they really take pride in their work. They had the entire boat looking great in just one day! Connor facilitated everything for me and made the whole process extremely easy from start to finish. Great communication and great customer service. A huge thank you to Connor and especially the detail crew for all the hard work they put into making my boat look this good. I would absolutely recommend The Boat House of Chicago and will definitely be using them again!

A follow-up to my earlier experience with The Boat House Chicago (Bald Knob Rd, Johnsburg). After…read moremany failed attempts, they have finally gotten the motor to run -- but the boat will only move forward. It won't go in reverse, which means it still isn't usable. When I called back about this, I was told that their job was only to make the motor run, not to make the boat drive. That response says everything about the service department here. A boat that can't go in reverse can't be launched, docked, or operated safely, and being told that isn't their concern is unacceptable. My dealings with the service department, and with Tanner in particular, have been consistently frustrating. I've been more than patient through repeated failed repairs, and I still don't have a working boat. I would strongly caution anyone before relying on this service department.

Wife and I love Water Tower Marina! We keep a boat there and do the in/out valet service. They…read moretreat us like Royalty. Super clean private bathrooms with showers. Great pro shop too. Friendly staff throughout.

Such a great place for swimwear! They have all the good brands. Roxy, billabong, Phily q, sunsets,…read moreBecca, and heydude shoes!

I can't say enough good things about Ben Watts Marina. From the moment I started working with them,…read morethey have been incredibly efficient, thorough, personable, and professional. What really stands out is how much attention they pay to the details. They went above and beyond to identify additional items on my boat that had been overlooked by others, which gave me a tremendous amount of confidence knowing that everything was being properly looked over. Their communication and service have been exceptional, and they completed the work even faster than I anticipated. Most importantly, I feel completely comfortable leaving my boat with them because I know it is in good hands and that they genuinely care about doing the job right. It's rare to find a marina that combines this level of expertise, attention to detail, responsiveness, and customer service. I'm extremely impressed with Ben Watts Marina and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a marina they can truly trust.

As far my experience, having kept my boat here for the last four years, this is a great place for…read morean annual slip as well as over the winter. I think there were some updates in management and they have been treating me really great. I always have something small that I need or requests or whatever it is, it gets handled. I appreciate their attention and care for my boat.

Friendly and respectful , very knowledgeable and helpful . Can't wait to get the boat backread more

five star converted our shoremaster lift from V hull to pontoon rails did a great job showed up…read morewhen they said they would.

We are very happy that we chose D's Marina to dock our boat. Heather and Steve are so helpful,…read morekind, professional, and accommodating. We moved from a suburb near the city and really wanted the mom and pop marina experience in McHenry. This marina will have your boat ready to go on arrival with ice, gas, and your cover off so that you can truly enjoy your day with friends and family. It is located directly across from the riverwalk to give you a wonderful downtown experience to enjoy your boat while listening to music and experiencing the McHenry vibe. They have picnic tables and a grill available to grill your favorite meat to make your day even better. We are thankful and love that we can experience the old charm family business and customer service first experience in McHenry.

zero stars. They gave me an appointment date and I took the boat to them on that date. I called…read moreevery week to see the progress. "We will have the service manager call you back". never got a call back for 5 weeks. Finally was told we are working on your boat as we speak. 3 days later called again, same line. I decided to go see for myself. The boat had not been touched at all. In fact it sat for so long a bird was on the process of building a nest on the ladder on the swim platform. Sam the manager is a bold faced LIAR. They are a disgrace to legitimate businesses in that area. So I hauled the boat out and took it to Thirsty Turtle Marina. 2 days later the boat was done and very expertly at that. NEVER NEVER GO TO D'S MARINA of Mchenry. Wasted 5 weeks of the very short boating season, Sam the service manager must have pictures of the owner for him to keep this boob on payroll. Their hours are 9-3, 5 days a week and and Sam comes in at 3??? People please do not waste your time with this shit show of a business

So yesterday the wife and I headed to Miller's to look at a 1986 Century Cardel they have for sale…read more I spoke with Dave a few times, and decided to go take a look. I grew up with Century's and would love to own my own now. Got to Millers, and Dave came out. We started talking, (Dave can talk), and when we finally got around to talking about the boat he told me that he's been dealing with the family that owned it for 20 years (he didn't say 20 years, he said their kids now have kids in college) and they traded the boat in for a pontoon. Told me that he replaced the engine a few years ago, and that it's a remanned 454. We took the cover off the boat, the whole time talking about this and that, but not the boat. I went around to the swim platform to climb up, and he said let him grab a ladder, he doesn't use swim ladders anymore since something or another happened. I climbed up, he came back with a ladder to climb in, didn't think anything of it. Looked it over it needed help, but nothing I wasn't prepared for looked at the stringers they were encased in fiberglass, I asked if they were solid, he said yes and asked if I wanted a hammer to tap them with. I declined. We were looking at spending 6500 on this boat. I say that to say, when I wanted to start it, he hee'd and haw'd avout how it hasn't even been summerized yet, and doesn't know if the batteries are charged, can't claim this or that because it's not his boat, and he's just selling it. After he just finished telling us he's been dealing with this family forever, and has put an engine in this boat, and has been in his care for years. Finally tell him, I'm not spending anything if I can't water test the boat. He finally agreed to back it down the ramp and try to start it for us. You'd swear we were more like Jehovah's Witnesses than customers the way he was treating us. Anyway, got the boat in the water on the trailer, and got him to start it. It did fire up, it had fogging oil still in it, but ran smoothly after it warmed up. As it's sitting on the trailer, we noticed water pouring in from the transom (back wall of the boat), like pouring in. We pointed it out and he tried to tell us it was because the swim platform was submerged. Asked him to pull it out so we could look at the hull, we also noted it was leaking below the waterline, not above it. He pulled it out and started saying it was the speedo mount, and the swim platform is loose, and the exhaust outlets need new gaskets, and that they would tighten all the hardware before they let it leave their shop. I asked if it needed a transom and he said no he didn't think so, they had just put an engine in a few years ago (when the wife asked him when they actually put the engine in, he couldn't answer said he'd have to look at his notes). I jumped in the engine compartment to feel the transom wood where it was leaking from, it didn't even crumble it disintegrated. When I told him this, he said he had no idea about the transom, and then started bad mouthing the owners talking about how stupid they are, and they don't know how to take care of anything. Dave has been maintaining this boat for years, he knew the condition, he knew what he was trying to sell us. Dave is just a used car salesman, trying to pawn his junk onto someone else. Buyer beware. He came out with a smile, sidestepped as much as he could, and when we called him on the issues, he turned his back on us, walked away and said "goodbye". Not an honest or decent salesman at all. Again beware if you do business with these shysters.

Miller's was recommended to me by both the tow captain (when the boat broke down) and my neighbor…read moreas the place to bring an outboard motor for repair. Dave Miller was honest and treated my respectfully each time I talked to him. He's been described as quite a character and, if that means he's got a sense of humor, then I agree. At any rate, he quoted me a 3 week turnaround and it happened. Not often something like that happens with boat repairs on the water, at least in my experience. Kudos to Miller's Dream Marine. I highly recommend them.

This marina has provided us with excellent customer service and great boat repair. The owners a…read moregreat people!

From the owner: Full Service Marina with Barge Service for installing and removing Boat Lifts and piers to on site…read morewelding. Boat slip rentals include boat lifts. New Pier and Lift sales from various manufacturers including Shorestation. We also have fuel service, shrink wrapping, winterizing and winter storage is offered. We specialize in new pier and lift sales from various manufacturers including Shorestation. The Captains store has a good selection of boating accessories to beach wear.

Everything! We have had a boat for 53 years. Scott is the best person and repair we have ever…read moreworked with. Recomend him 100 percent !

called for some questions I needed a answers and they were straight to the point for me!read more