The food was excellent and the experience was exceptional. We went for the Valentine's Day buffet…read moreand were not disappointed. We had time to walk around the boat and enjoy the view of the river from a calm ride. The boat has a wraparound deck up top and a very unique and interesting interior decor. Thank you all who man the boat and the captain for making this the best Valentine's Day so far!

We were so excited but ended up severely disappointed. The boat was very hot with no A/C. We…read moreordered drinks and they brought us warm cans of soda and glasses of ice, which quickly melted due to the heat. The food was gross. It was buffet style and in the first pan was cut up chicken patties in very dry mac n cheese. Then shrimp mush of some kind, some soggy steamed vegetables and a bowl of lettuce with your choice of two dressings. Rolls with no butter. I ordered a Lemon Drop and I don't know what it was but I couldn't drink it. Then 47 minutes into our cruise, we turned around to go back to the dock to pick up passengers who arrived late. Because of this, I suspect that we didn't get to see as much of the river as we should have. The captain was friendly and we did see a pair of bald eagles.

We called here and they made an appointment to see our neglected…read moreBoat. You have to have an appointment for work. They fixed it in a timely manner and seemed To try and balance quality and cost. Checked every expenditure before doing the work...honest and a pleasure to work with!

Highly competent service from Doug and Dave, founders and owners of this business. Both Doug and…read moreDave are patient and knowleadgeable; they will do the best for your outboard and provide advice if needed.

A real family business that did a super professional install of a new Yamaha outboard on my vintage…read moreboat. These guys know what they're doing and they're very kind and helpful to boot! Thank you CPS!

Went in to inquire about some electrical stuff for my boat. The guy behind the desk, who looked…read morelike the owner was quite indifferent and disinterested. I think he had a problem with me not being his typical white customer. Anwers for my questions was met with a ' don't bother getting anything from here' attitude. Will never go back in there.

We started off with a messy situation on this 1994 Glastron, turned out the entire outdrive was…read morecompletely burned out with shot bearings. We bought the boat last year and it looks a runs great - except the outdrive. Kind of a tough decision, do we try to buy a new one or keep this old bird afloat. With the help of Daves team, we kept her afloat and are give her some new life. Daves Power Automotive & Marine where responsive, understanding of the situation and did everything to keep cost down. We appreciate all the work and work done in a timely manner. We are back to enjoying the water - Thank you.

Stoner Mechanics Warning:…read more A used boat and trailer I'd just bought came off the hitch and (when I tapped the brakes) slammed into the back of my truck ruining the tailgate. When I took it to Dave Powers, I told him,"Do what you have to -just make sure it doesn't happen again". I did note on that first (and subsequen) visits that Powers and most of his employees smelled like pot. Oh well, it's legal, I thought. Powers upsold me over $4,000.00 new trailer parts unrelated to attaching the trailer to the truck promising, "Il'll be like new when you get it back." That was late last fall, I got Covid (long time) then the rain and cold set in and the boat and trailer sat in my barn. Last week, as I was driving it for the first time after Power's "repair", the exact thing happened again. Another tailgate ruined. For the record, I've been attaching trailers to trucks, cars and tractors for about 50 years. It isn't rocket science. When I brought it back, Powers denied any possible responsibility - but did mention that after replacing everything else last fall - he hadn't touched, adjusted or replaced the the business end of the trailer - that attaches to the ball. He and most of his mechanics again smelled like a dirty bong. This time, he changed the hitch - but "forgot (3 times)" to fix the trailer wiring that had been pulled loose when his prior work gave way. Three more wasted round trips. Since most of us operate our machinery in an unimpaired state, you may consider the same criteria when handing your vehicle, boat or trailer over to "Cheech" Powers. BTW, he got one star because "zero" wasn't an option. Greg Smith

Great experience renting from these guys. Great communication the whole way. Made the process…read moresuper simple and was able to rent last minute. Loaded the canoe up and tied it down for us. Came with life jackets and paddles. Would rent again!

Matt was incredible ! Before getting to him, I spent 6 hours of online research and had spoken to 5…read moredifferent stores, trying to find an electrical pump for my Stand Up Paddle Board which had alligator clips, as the one I had was only for cigarette lighters and had already blown my fuse. Due to the time of the year, there was nothing good left online and I was facing the prospect of having to spend an additional $80 on a new pump and having to wait at least a week, or else drive 2 hours out of my way to get a dubious replacement. Matt simply suggested I buy a $10 Adapter (available at any car parts store) to convert the cigarette lighter to one that works off alligator clips - problem solved !! Super grateful to have someone knowledgable and caring solve my problem - who clearly cared more about the solution then making a sale. I highly recommend Matt and Oregon Outdoor Sports !

Great tour! Shannon is a wonderful guide. We had an absolute blast! Initially we wanted to do a…read morefloat kayak on our own, but were we ever happy to proven wrong. A guide on this river is essential for safety - and for fun!! She knows all the great spots for getting out and playing, and her stories will have you in stitches. If you ever get to have Caitlyn along as her volunteer, you'll never want the day to end - I know we didn't. We are ABSOLUTELY going to come back, next time we're in Oregon - at the very least to cuddle with Barbie again!

I would highly recommend this business for any kayaking experience. Shannon is always willing to…read morehelp people out and makes sure they understand what to do and not to do. I have never kayaked before last year and my first experience with her was amazing. She made sure I was safe and had a good time.

I reached out to Mark as my older outboard engine had some shifting and idling problems…read more   He quoted me a very fair price for the repair.  After I dropped it off he said he needed  about a week to complete  the work.  I thought that was a very reasonable repair time for any marine or power-sports facility right now.   After I picked it up, my engine was running and shifting like new.  I have been running outboards most of my life and Mark at Mark's Mercs has my very highest recommendation.

could not of got a better merc man. I will be using his service again.read more

Great customer service! Michael went the extra mile for us to open up the store on his day off to…read moreget us paddleboards. We were in a large group camp and the paddleboards really enhanced our experience. Everyone really enjoyed taking turns paddling around the lake.

From the owner: Our customers love to get on detroit lake by kayak or sup board. We offer swimsuits, beachwear and…read moreexcellent customer service!

We needed some work done and we're in a bit of a jam. These guys helped us out and we are very…read moregrateful. They got us on our way in the time promised and they didn't gouge on the price. They do quality work at a fair price. I wish there were more spots like this.

We came from Redding CA, a six hour drive for us to Salem to buy a trailer that was advertised as…read more"like new", "immaculate" and when we got there, not only was the trailer not clean: shower and sinks dirty, pee (yes, pee) in the toilet, nothing had been cleaned, but there was wear to the upholstered dinette area seating and the back of the seat was so sun damaged, that it was cracked severely! The stove burners showed moderate use and cupboards still had stuff in them. This trailer had received zero attention from this seller on this inside! I was expecting the condition would be as advertised, as this is the picture he painted. Either he openly lied about the condition, or he did not know the actual condition. Either way, it was way beyond disappointing, and I was fuming! I tried my best to be professional and just tell him what I saw without spewing, and he did drop the price for us, but this did not make me see him as a reputable seller. You cannot change first impressions, and ours was and still is, not good. Would not buy from him again or recommend him.