Pre-pandemic, I took my initial tour on a Sam Patch boat. It was very nice, but the leaves were not…read morein full fall color. Last October, when the Fall color was at its peak, I decided to take another canal tour. A lunch tour to lock 32. At the last minute a friend wanted to join me. I called the office, and they were able to accommodate us, but not able to get the lunch for her. We had a blast. We shared the Fairport Lunch, drank seltzer water and beer and shared the boat with a group on a surprise tour that ended on the canal tour. This trip was completely different from my previous one in the opposite direction. The experiences were different and the colors of the foliage enviable; gold, reds, oranges. The weather was perfect, partly cloudy, and then the sun broke and warmth came up and we had a sunny day Toward the end of the ride, the wind started to pick up. Along the way there were historical facts given by the crew. And we sang the famous "Low Bridge" song I was very happy, and my friend was also impressed with the trip. I highly recommend this tour.

The Sam Patch Tour Boat offers various tours of the Erie Canal. One is at night, others for…read morebirders, another for kids. I took the 90 minutes tour through Lock 32, which goes through it, tours a bit, and turns around. Light refreshments including beer and wine are available. The tour guides are well informed and the staff very friendly. It's a pleasant and educational trip. Adults pay $30, with lower fees for seniors, military and kids. Very much worthwhile.

Brought my boat to Dick Laforce summer 2010 with an issue stalling at low idle. He "rebuilt" the…read morecarburetor and charged me for a rebuild kit and labor. Problem didn't go away so I brought it back to him and he said the intake manifold gasket was leaking so he replace it and charged me about $700+ between both the carb and intake. Well problem didn't go away. I brought the boat to and independent mechanic and I was told that there was no way the carb was rebuilt because it had original gaskets and needles. But he did replace the choke coil and the problem was kind of fixed. I then brought the boat to Pugsley's marine in Ontario NY and then too told me the carb was never rebuilt and they are rebuilding it now. When I confronted Dick he questioned why I didn't bring it back to him and refused to compensate for the work that he never really performed on the boat. CROOK!

Highly recommended for boat canvas work near Rochester…read more My larger, twin engine boat is based in a slip near Rochester, NY, and its big enough that you can't take it out on a trailer easily for work. Sometimes you have to have a craftsman come to you. I needed a few snap and cockpit cover touch ups, and got a recommendation for Canvas Concepts. He has done canvas and carpet work for many of my friends at my marina. He does some work at your dock and some work at his shop in Hilton. He fixed some canvas snaps that had broken on my cover, and added some snaps and snap bolts on the rear quarters and on my radar arch, where there should have been anyway. He also added a rubber guide of some sort (I don't remember what he called it) by the radar arch to prevent gaps and keep rain out. I would not have known to ask for this. Genius. Price was very reasonable.

From the owner: Mobile custom fabrication and design of marine enclosures, boat covers, boat tops, cockpit and…read morecabin upholstery, snap in carpet, frame bending, and repairs to enhance your boating lifestyle.

Took my 2005 Yamaha AR230 to a yamaha dealer and was told they were too busy to work on my boat…read more They referred me to CK. Chris was easy to communicate with and once all the parts were in, he had her fixed up and ready for the water. Highly recommend CK Powersports for your Jetski and jet boat repairs.

From the owner: We are your first and last stop for your powersports repair. Specializing in 2 and 4 stroke jet…read moreski repair, four wheelers, dirt bikes, jet boats, etc.

Had a great time at the lake. Very easy to reserve the kayaks. We were running late in the morning,…read moreand it wasn't a problem. They were very accommodating. If you're looking to kayak on a pristine lake when visiting the Finger Lakes, this is the place!

I've been here twice so far and both times we had a good experience. The first time was just my…read moreboyfriend and I. We enjoyed it so much we came back the next week with our kids. They were able to accommodate our large family of 7 with no problem. The staff is extremely friendly. The rental price is very fair, the lake is beautiful and relaxing. It's perfect for kids (or beginners) who are learning to use a kayak.

Barbara was wonderful, Imagine making professional covers…read moreright from her home. You can't get more personal service. The quality is second to none. I really felt comfortable and informed, she communicated with me during the whole process ,and I might add, the price was affordable. You really can't go wrong having Barb make your cover or repair one.

Barbara did a great job on my boat cover repairs. She was courteous and knowledgeable. Very…read morereasonably priced.

We did a online transaction with Oak Orchard for a tiller to put on a tandem kayak. I liked that…read morethey did not assume I knew exactly what I was doing and they asked some pertinent questions to make sure I got the right thing for my boat. It is now on and working well.

Great company, wonderful people, tons of specialty products for the canoeist and kayaker. What a…read morerare find.

Took this tour 2 days ago. Booked it at their office somewhere between Buffalo Airport and Niagara…read morefalls when we got lost driving (I just KNEW my GPS had Canada loaded, but it did not.......) Anyway, Jim, the tour salesguy assured us that the tours would cost more when we got to our hotel. As we were staying at the Marriott Fallsview (which is is not cheap) we had already said we would try and cut down on other "luxuries". Jim was right, the hotel tours were more expensive. We paid $84.97 total pp for a 4 hour tour which included Maid of the Mist, Journey Behind the Falls, and a few other stops. Nick, our tour guide picked us up on time and he was wonderful. Lots of jokes-- some were funny, the ones that weren't were still funny b/c they were cheesy. Overall, a great and informative guy--even told us where to get good, cheap food. Now, why is it cheaper than the other tours? While everyone else is riding around in the comfort of a climate controlled bus or one of those modern mini-bus/vans, we were shoveled into a white (off white due to age) 14 passenger dodge van. Yes, the regular old style dodge van. No climate control -- it was either too hot or when we opened the window to get air, the draft was killing me. I didn't say anything about the draft b/c I had already asked for the window to be opened. Stepping in and out of the van you could see massive rust. Seats were not comfortable b/c remember, you're in an old van. The saving grace of this tour was the great and informative tour guide, who also doubles as the driver, Nick, and the cost.

Awesome driver. He picked us up at our camp site and dropped us off. No hassle. Hit all the spots…read moreat Niagara Falls including the lights at night.