Eviction notice posted 5/31/2023. Can't say I'm shocked. Wonder what will happen to the property - unbelievable that there wasn't huge money to be made with this location and the number of boats needing repair in western Long Island Sound. They did great work for me in 2010 but were incorrigibly absent and unmotivated on a recent metalworking job for which they had all the parts on site. read more

Consolidated Yachts - Sheriff's eviction notice dated 5/31/2023. - Boat Repair Near Me - Bronx, New York

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Consolidated Yachts is where rich people put their very expensive racing yachts. If you're not putting everything on an Amex Black card, please keep moving, because they will bleed you for every penny, and/or treat you like you're an incompetent moron. Like a lot of guys in the boating business, the proprietor, Wes Rodstrom, knows everything there is to know about sailing, and when he stands close to you, his massive brain acts as a magnet, erasing your knowledge about sailing, physics, fair price for goods and labor, and self-esteem. He doesn't hesitate to let you know that you're just a giant credit card waiting to swipe, and all his "advice" will end up costing you $700-70,000 dollars. At Consolidated, you're not allowed to do any of your own bottom painting--they would prefer if you would pay them $25/foot plus materials to do it for you. At first I was told that EPA regulations prevented me from doing this, since I haven't taken some 40 hour class. This is of course, total crap, and when I pointed out the real regulation, I was told that I wasn't allowed to do my own bottom paint for "insurance" regulations, something about someone once falling off a ladder. Of course, I don't need a ladder to paint my hull, and it would take anyone doing it all of an hour, so I wasn't about to pay them $500. I was then told that if I didn't paint the bottom I would likely be "not able to sail" the boat, which is just crazy. Anyway, I'll paint it for next season, when the boat will be up on blocks for winter storage at some place far away from Wes's influence. Barron's boatyard looks like a much better option on City Island. Don't give people like Wes the time of day. read more

I kept my boat at Consolidated and used them for repair work. They are expensive for dock fees (especially given how rustic their bathrooms and facilities are), but they are a true rip-off for repairs. I had an expensive insurance claim that I brought to Wes for an estimate. I submitted the estimate with the claim and the insurance company paid up promptly. The repair took literally twice as long to complete as projected (keeping me out of the water for most of a sailing season), and came in about 30% over the estimated amount. I assumed Wes would cover the difference, but he insisted on charging me for his incorrect estimate. So even though my damage was fully covered by my insurance, Wes charged me thousands of dollars more than the insurance paid, and I ended up having to pay out of pocket. The quality of work was poor as well and parts had to be re-done, again, at my expense. I moved my boat out of Consolidated and would never do business with them again. read more

This is a terrible Marina. The facilities suck and the people who work here suck. No one gives a crap about the boats or the docks. Looks like it's more of a crane company then a Marina. They need to change the name to Consolidated Cranes. read more

All I hear on City Island is "Stay AWAY from Consolidated!" I wish I had heard that before they ripped me off: I asked them to make new life-lines for me and asked for an estimated price, after long calculation they said $300-$400. The life-lines were ready for me in a few days, with a bill for something around $750. Since I had no idea that time about what should it cost and the guy who did the work seemed to be nice and honest (and I still believe that he is the only one honest out of the people I have dealt with in that marina). After I tried to install the life-lines on my boat, I found out that all the lines were too long, despite they measured the length at the spot themselves and charged me for that time. (Later a friend explained me that the right length can be inferred just from the length of the old cables after compensating for their stretch; besides you can get all done in West Marine store for a fraction of the price.) Then they kept promising me to fix it and give me free parts from old boats. They would always promise something and then found an excuse to postpone it. They won't call me at arranged time, instead I always needed to come to their marina to hear another excuse. I find their acting very arrogant, instead of trying to be helpful they would make me ignorant. I have heard stories from other people who got ripped off at Consolidated - I recommend to avoid that place unless you want to get a lesson! read more

I brought an old IOR 1 ton racer to have the mast stepped, and found on arrival I fouled a dock line in the prop. 4 years later, I paid $17500 new bottom paint, a bad deck paint job that failed within months secondary to bad / no prep, the keel to be re-mounted off angle, the yard sent the motor for repairs to a shop that lost the motor, and as a nice send off they put the boat in the water and now there are 2 holes in the sides. Sure they talk nice, but wow, my son is now 4 years older without any sailing experience. Simply stay away, any positive feedback comes from someone in the shop... read more

We crawled into Consolidated Yachts mid trip on my yacht (36 ft) with engine trouble, (overheating) in need of assistance, looking to pay for a highly skilled mechanic to get on our way. We were shoved back out into the City Island harbor by the proprietor Wes, who used his docking skiff to push our yacht off the dock, and straight out into harbor traffic One of our party members had to run and jump to make it back on board. We were rudely told their mechanics don't have time for "bullshit boats", that their mechanics couldn't "be bothered" and also that we couldn't pay for dock space for the two hours it took a tow boat to come get us to a different boat yard (we ended up at Barrons, like other review below) I wish i was making this up, but really, that really is what happened. Boat owners, you know how stressful engine trouble always is, and how it always comes at the worst time. The owner amplified that stress by multitudes. The words "freefalling" don't even begin to express the heart attack that being dragged off a dock on an unmanuverable yacht into open water feels like. Wes is the lowest form of subhuman being-- not just arrogant, nasty and greedy, but one that genuinely takes delight in the misfortunes of others. Shame to him and Consolidated, for they are a shame to honest seamen. Yes the "bullshit boat" is alive and well, but it'll only end up back at Consolidated Yachts in my nightmares, or over my dead body. read more

This is the best yard in the NYC Metro area to get work done on your boat. It's a working boat repair yard, not a pretty marina, the guys working there know their stuff and the management is very willing to work with you. Consolidated always gets things cheaper and faster than anywhere else around. read more

$1,000 for a bottom clean and a thermostat change only to find out a half hour sail away the overheating problem still existed. Also changed the new oil in the motor for no reason. Not done on time. The only good part of the experience was that they were friendly. read more

I was on way down south when I hit something and damaged my running gear. I had the boat repaired by Wes and Pip and was impressed with the speed and professionalism of the yard. They got my boat repaired and underway in a Jiffy and for a reasonable price! Wes was able to fix a vibration that we have had for years that no one else could seem to figure out! Consolidated is a working yard where they actually know how to repair your boat. read more

Quirky perhaps, but staffed by people who know - and give a damn - about boats.

We've had our yacht docked for a year now and i really dont have anything negative to say about them except for some of their docks could use a little maintanence. Other then that, Wes(the owner) is Great guy to work with when you need stuff done and Pip(head machanic) is very knowledgeable. They can do just about eveything but, mind you, if your in a rush you will have to get on them a bit. read more

We kept our sail boat at consolidaeted yachts a few years back and had a wonderful experience. We found Wes to be very fair and helpful. At the time we knew nobody in New York and he put us in touch with like minded people to share sailing with. All in all we had great service. We since have moved to California, but will always remember how warm we were treated by Consolidated . read more