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    Echo Bay Marina

    3.5 (28 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    This is Chicken Rock North on the lake right side. With a rope swing. Fantastic. Anchor and hang with young and old.

    I cannot express how East it was to do business with Echo Bay Marina. The parking lot is next to the water and then walk down the stairs to sock under first tent on left is the check in. A bunch of young folk have pads and check you in - check the boat - explain basics - and provide other tidbits so don't hesitate to ask them they are all locals. Sure they look 12 but their professionalism is better than most adults. We were loaded and going from the dock in fifteen minutes. Best thing to do is familiarize yourself with where your anchor is, the first aid kit, the ladder, and the cell number of you need to call for tow or help. We rented the 7 person ski boat with tube and knee board. Tube holds two adults. It worked well. The knee board was bad don't waste your money. The boat was great power, excellent steering, easy to use though you will stand most of the time to get a better view. Tying off the tube for pulling was easy their is a center hook. We brought a cooler and a box for music. Also we brought our own life jackets but they have ones you can borrow. Rented from 1 to 4:30. We left chicken rock at 4. Took one tube soon and ended back at the marina by 4:25. Get there with ten min to spare as everyone is coning back that rented the boats and the parking lot gets busy. Overall $300 with tax. $30 for drinks and ice. $20 for snacks and sandwiches. $350 for 3 1/2 hours of the lake? It's well worth it. Echo Bay. Well done.

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    Amazing service. Great rentals. Always fast and nice. Beautiful lake!

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    The owners are great and the renting experience is incredible. I will be returning.

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    I've been a boat owner for 25 years, have had 4 boats three of them wakeboard/wakesurf. Two…read moreMalibu's and a Mastercraft. I bought my 2019 Malibu M235 at the end of the season never taking ownership until spring of 2021. I knew nothing about this marina as they didn't have it when I had my last Malibu. My friend had owned this particular boat I was about to purchase so I knew its history. While in negotiation on the price I'm told to transfer the warranty was $1,500, during the negotiation the owner Jim Virgintino told his sales guy to just keep the warranty under my friend who was the previous owner and any repairs needed would be run that way. Shady but ok, as long as he put that in the sale paperwork which he did I had no issues with this. Storage was of course included since I was not taking ownership until next spring. When spring came around I'm told my boat will need two batteries. My friend had told me the boat was having an issue draining the batteries and upon buying it I was told the issue was taken care of and new batteries were put in the boat. After discussing this with the service manager I'm told Jim Virgintino would speak to me. I came to the marina to detail my boat and was approached by Jim. He said to me that he never said new batteries were put in the boat and that "I bought a used boat" Now, I never even took possession of this so he sold me a boat that didn't run. I explained to him I was not happy with how this relationship was starting out and started to walk away when he agreed to pay for one of the two batteries. (so kind) Considering this was well over a $100K purchase I was really dumbfounded by his snark attitude. A few weeks after being on the lake the boat stopped working, and we were stranded. Guess what, battery issue. Called the marina and was told, "bring it over and they will take a look at it, not we will come to get you. I have a disabled boat with something they were supposed to have fixed and they don't come out and service? Their mechanic even lives in my community! "Our insurance does not allow us to do that I'm told" This marina is selling $250K boats and provide no service should you break down on a lake they are on. Unheard of. When I bought my boat previous boat from Eco Bay they came to my dock picked up and dropped off, that's what you expect when you buy a $100K plus boat. Unfortunately, my nightmare didn't end there. Since my boat needed service and my friend that bought his new Malibu boat was having major issues Malibu corporate was asking Brookfield Bay why there was two warranty work on two separate boats still owned by the same person and they tried to make me now pay to put the warranty in my name. Are you kidding me? It was part of my contract! They had to bite to bullet and transfer it at their cost. My last straw was when I dropped my boat off for winter storage on Oct 15, 2020, There were a few small things that needed to be fixed that was under warranty, their service manager walked around the boat with me and had me pull it into a slip. 3 months later I get a call from the service manager that the bow of the boat had been damaged. The damage was caused because they failed to move the boat and left it there most likely for months and over time the bow was hitting the dock. Of course, they would not take the blame, even though when it was dropped off their service manager walked around the boat with me. Clearly, they were negligent. Over $7K in damage. My insurance went up $400 because of their negligence. Jim Virgintino likes to boast how successful he is, in many cases loves to hear himself talk as pointed out by another review here, his ego is that of Donald Trump and in a flutter of emails we have exchanged over the year he knows little about customer service. Jim is right and you as a customer are wrong on every level. I have since sold my boat and moved back to Eco Bay which knows how to serve its customers. I feel sorry for the rest of the staff that works at Brookfield Bay because they seem like nice people but when directed by Jim Virgintino they have to follow his swindling guidance and customers get screwed. Photos show damage to boat and their dock which is claimed never happened there.

    Was disappointed that after 15 years of bringing my boat to this marina, I had a bad experience…read morewith the owner. He went on and on about how inconvenient it was for me to bring my boat down unannounced, like I did every year, to the "Yacht Club." I only wanted it de-winterized, but after his long lecture, we parted ways. The trouble with giving long-term customers a reason to defect is that they learn what else is out there. After a 3-minute google search, I found someone who was happy to come to service my boat both better and cheaper. Jim Mac in service was always polite and professional. Kath behind the desk was always cheerful and efficient. Sorry to go, but I won't be treated that way.

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    My boyfriend and I went for a mini vacation in Norwalk, CT and I booked the Sunset Harbor…read moreLighthouse Tour which we went on this past Sunday evening from 6:30-8:30, on 8/10/25. This tour was definitely a highlight of our trip! Captain John and Charlie were great and all the passengers aboard had a great time! We passed three lighthouses-Peck Ledge LH, Sheffield Island LH and Green's Ledge LH. Charlie, co-captain of Captain John, had just toured the inside of Green's Ledge LH the day before which is listed on Airbnb for $6,000! He went around the ship showing everyone the floor plan. It especially exciting to be on the Long Island Sound and to see the red and white towers from Northport, since I live on Long Island!! We were able to see several different viewpoints of the sunset and osprey nests as well. Definitely recommend to residents of Norwalk AND tourists alike!

    What a treat! If you live in the area, you need to put this on your summer to-do list. I've lived…read morein the area for five years but didn't learn about this cruise until this summer. Be warned, book tickets online and in advance. They sold out for day/time we wanted to take the cruise, but there were 20 tickets still available the night before. Plan accordingly. We arrived for a 3:30 cruise on a beautiful August afternoon. The cruise seemed to be full, and there was a mix of couples and families on the boat. The boat ride is smooth and relaxing. The boat staff was offering a "guided" tour, but it was tough to hear, so I gave up trying and just enjoyed the experience of being out on the water. The boat ride is about 30 - 40 minutes each way. You won't get wet, at least we didn't, and there are enough seats/room for everyone. Once you arrive at the island, you have about 1.5 hours to explore. They have a guided lighthouse tour, a small concession stand, a small beach (not one that you would lay out at, so no need to bring a suit), volleyball courts, nature trails, etc. This entire experience is set up to be calm and relaxing. There isn't too much to do on the island, but that's kind of the point. You are only there for 1.5 hours, and there's no way you can get that bored in that period. Just unwind and take in the scenery for a few minutes, it will clear your mind. They offer limited food at the concession stand, but you can always bring your own snacks as well. Next time, I will bring a few snacks for us, especially since our trip was over dinner time. The bugs - BEWARE. They don't spray for mosquitos, and as a result, they are everywhere. I didn't know bugs would be a problem in advance, but the cruise provides spray upon arrival for free! I brought my own SPF, but they also provided that as well. The staff is lovely and do anything they can to make your experience as pleasant as possible. This is the perfect low-key day trip, and I highly recommend it to anyone in the area.

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