I am a transient boater and my depth finder had stopped working enroute to Gloucester, VA. I…read moredetermined that I would get the depth finder fixed and take the time while at the marina to have a new AIS system installed. I found Tony's/Teal Marine's number at the local West Marine... and wow, professional from the very start! We initially ordered a new transducer, but found that the chartplotters only needed a software update. I called Tony back and he was able to cancel the transducer order at no cost. I still wanted to install the AIS system, and being a transient boater Tony was able to find a gap in his schedule THAT very day due to a foul weather survey cancelation. When he arrived he was courteous, professional and knowledgeable. He got the job done quick and everything works perfectly. I give my highest recommendation to Teal Marine. If you need quality service done fast and done right, give them a call!!!

A little over 2 years ago I commissioned two jibs and an offshore mainsail from Jerry and Justin in…read moreDeltaville. The sails fit perfectly and are well made. The new main has full length battens. On a trip to Maine this year, a cotter ring was snatched out on the lower batten in sloppy offshore conditions and one of the shackles connecting to the slide was lost. I emailed Jerry, and Justin, Jerry and Meghean had new hardware (this time with cotter pins) in my hands within 3 days. Excellent service!

Deltaville. My inmast furler had failed and the rigger recommended modifying the mainsail for slab…read morereefing. As the mainsail was still in good shape, I elected to modify the sail and get a stack pack. Evolution was recommended, by the yard doing my mast work. I was happy with the modifications to the mainsail; but, their communications were pretty poor. The sail technician gave me an attitude when I asked for time frames, for completion. I wasn't told until later, the sailbag (for the stack pack) wouldn't be ready for two weeks after my mast work was done and the mainsail installed. After paying $250 to have the stack pack installed, the installers had shoved the mainsail in the bag and then stomped it down with their feet. They use a different system for easing the lazy jacks, by loosening a knot on top of the sailbag. It's too high for me to reach, so I had to modify it, to longer lines and blocks, running down to cleats at the base of the mast. Additionally, they placed the padeyes so low on the mast (the attachment point for the lazyjacksj, the sail ends falling over the sides of the lazy jacks and sailbag. I ended up moving the lazy Jack padeyes farther up the mast and adding padeyes to attach the front of the sailbag to hold it up (they'd never installed them, just left it hanging down). They also installed the bag too far forward, as there is a large gap at the front. Very poor communications, very poor installation and needless modification on the stackpack.

Just hauled out and simply cannot say enough good things about John and the entire experience at…read moreTrue North. I understand that things may have been "iffy" under PREVIOUS ownership, but I have spent a good amount of time in boatyards working on my 1967 Rawson, and this experience has been Grade A all the way! It's a small and hands-on yard, where you can work on your boat or just leave it with confidence knowing that it will be well cared for. John arranged for me to have a spot to tie off the evening before my haul, and he was involved in every aspect of successfully hauling and blocking my boat. He has answers to resources in town for parts and services. The bathroom was clean and the WiFi worked without any silly hoops to jump through. I am happy to be there now and will be happy to return again in the future!

Friendly service and so far so good on the repair of my Yamaha SHO Jet Ski from a loose bolt that…read morecame off inside engine housing and damaged stator. Price wasn't ideal but seemed fair for the work they needed to do. My brother in law recommended as he always uses them for his 4x4 and appreciates their work.

These guys are awesome. I heard good things about them so I called to see about getting my…read morecarburetor cleaned and they explained that cleaning is ok but they recommend rebuilding and it made a ton of sense. After a few minutes on the call he told me to try another option first and see if it works. They were super friendly and helpful. The option he gave me to try worked perfectly and saved me some money. Good to see there are still shops out there willing to help. My carburetor on my 1974 Monkey is definitely going to be rebuilt by them.

I have used Jim and Color Solutions two different times. Last year, he repaired paint damage on a…read moreused car I purchased and this year he repaired a dented bumper (due to damage from my own driveway and trying to get the car out between other cars) and paint damage on the same car from a shopping cart and a deep scratch car on my truck. He did a great job blending the colors and the results are great. You would never know that any repairs were done. The prices are reasonable and he was quick to return messages and schedule an appointment. I don't leave reviews often but I highly recommend Color Solutions. I cant be happier with the results.

Grid Michal provides travelling/ On Site Outboard Engine and Boat Repair. Excellent service,…read moreknowledgable, and reliable, all of which are a bit unusual in the area. Grid's expertise has been really helpful - I just bought a 20 year old boat, with 2 twenty year old outboards. I've had occasion to deal with a few mechanics in the process, and Grid stands head and shoulders above all of them. He'd be worth bringing my boat to, but even better - he does his repairs at my dock. Perfect. I strongly recommend him for small powerboat repair needs

We have worked with Custom Yacht Service for over a decade now. We feel fortunate to have had…read moreexcellent service from John Friday and his crew. Each time we have needed something done, the work is well done, the boat is tidy, secured and clean. We have always been dealt with professionally and fairly. Consummate professionals.

Unless you have months to wait for your boat and have no regard for your money go someplace else…read more There are many boaters who do drop off their boats for six months and are happy to spend excessively on boat maintenance but if this is not what you want do not go to this business. There is not much competition in the area and I have gone here twice. Both times were for 2 week or less jobs that ended up being over 2 months. Rain, holidays, sick employees are all excuses for delayed work. This is an hourly business and a task that should take one or two hours will appear on the invoice as a ten or twelve, or more, hour tasks. Tasks where a power tool could be used will be done with a hand tool. Think hack saw instead of reciprocating saw and picture two employees operating the hacksaw at one time. It really happened! Your boat will be dirty, inside and out, when you finally get it back. Vendors who come in to do wax and bottom jobs are good and work very quickly and use time saving electric and pneumatic tools. Check everything before leaving. Look for tools and parts in the bilge. Check that everything works correctly like bow thruster pushes in the right direction and not rigged backwards. The invoice has been a jaw dropper both times. About a 30% charge above whatever a generous estimate would be for the work. The hour totals are unbelievable, if true then there is a very serious time management issue or there are integrity issues. I checked progress on the boat every other day based on my first experience and did not see the effort match the hours on the invoice. Little to no communication re the pace or work unless you initiate it. The yard is organized and customers are allowed to work on their boats while here, which is nice, but your boat will be there for a long time. Address every issue, delay, or questionable time management and status of your invoice frequently during the process because once the invoice is written the owner is not open to a discussion and will resort to the old chestnut "if I give you a discount, then do I have to give everyone a discount" as a response to a question about charging 24 hours of work to remove one part. Avoid this business if you plan to boat in the same year you want to get work done.

Had a marine transmission go out in the Bahamas and Mack Boring suggested Ellis for a conversion to…read morea ZF12 transmission. His conversion worked great and his service a quickness in my time of need were greatly appreciated. Definitely a go to person when you need help.

CORINNE G. I have been in this business for over 50 years…read more I did alot of work on the Hull and Dagger board as wel as paint work ,repaired your trailer and thought you were one of the better slip holders. Last December you were in my Office and said c would I get you an I 40 depth instrument an I called West Marine Pro and ordered an I-40 Depth sounder ​and I told you then that you were in luck it was on clearance and ga e you the discount. At that time I told you it would be there the next day. YOU CAME IN THE OFFICE AND SAID YOU WERE GOING TO INSTALL THE HEAD UNIT YOURSELF I handed you the I-40 that was never taken out of the box in my presence snd you handed me the transducer and said you weren't comfortable doing the transducer install but you were going to wire everything your self. 8 months later i get a call with a man calling me a idiot, incompetent and cuasing me.I let him that Mulligan a d called my West Marine Pro Rep . To see if he would help with this deal and he laughed and said and you want help on an electronic instrument that the customer installed 8 months ago. When the Customer not read when he turned it on it would have said Speed. Talking to the Riggers that did not show up to help this man they said he was too hard to deal with and the internet junk rigging the boat owner had was dangerous and I said the same when I saw it. I ask my West Marine Representative if he would help get this straight and said no way due to 8 months time gone by. I had West Marine Pro to send me the right Instrument and it was $300.00 more dollars than the speed that the Customer installed himself 8 months ago. I told the boat owner West Marine Pro would not Participate but they had the correct I40 depth was in stock and I would.have it mid week. The Boat owner said Bullshit he could get one the next day and called me a F'n liarat that point I hung the phone up. This man text me for several hours a day. I gave this gentleman 4 dates to hull the boat and install the correct Instrument. I told the customer to keep the speed instrument as it really is needed his boat and as is the depth instrument. The dates I gave him none was good for his schedule.At that point I realized nothing was going to please him. This man wrote a nasty email to Bill the owner of the marina a nasty letter and said my incompetence and other insults about my inexperience. 50 YEARS IN THIS BUSINESS i Love lead me to believe that nothing I would do to help these people would do would satisfy them. So after the insults almost fist fights and he swinging his cane at my wife he is a lucky man. I told him fair Weather and Following Sea's a d good luck at what ever Marina he was headed to. I would do for him what West Marine would do for a Company that spends tbousands of dollars a year with them and tha was nothing.

We stopped here overnight as a transient boater after being battered on the Chesapeake for several…read morehours in bad weather. From the moment I called on the radio for our slip assignment the experience with the staff was prompt, friendly and professional. The price is competitive as well. The owners make the experience personal and assist in any way possible to make your stay comfortable. I would highly recommend Doziers and would return again.