Not only do they have a wide range of scuba certification classes, but they rent paddle boards as…read morewell! The water is bright blue and absolutely beautiful, it's such a great place to learn how to paddle board (no waves, no current). The rentals are fairly reasonably priced (~$15/hr) but you can also bring your own and just pay the usage fee (~$6). The dock is well maintained and so are the paddle boards, the owner/staff are incredibly nice and welcoming. Note that they're only open on Saturday's and Sunday's. Can't wait to come back and one day get scuba certified here!

Came here with my friend on Saturday (mid-morning) to paddle boat. It was our first time attempting…read moreto do so and also at this site (never would have expected to find this quarry in the middle of an industrial area). We rented our paddleboards for $15/hr and went right for it. They also have life vests available to borrow if you need. Kayaks were also available for rental as well as diving gear etc. This is a well run, organized and very pretty diving area, would definitely recommend for an outdoor adventure!

I love fishing at Lake Purdy. All you need is your fishing gear and fishing license. There's no…read morefee to fish but they do sell bait and all types of fishing supplies. The lake is huge and can be accessed from many places with a lot of bank fishing options as well as boat rentals. Don't forget your fishing license if you're 16 or older. Last time I went fishing here a game warden checked my license so make sure to have one if you go!

Today is Alabama's Free Fishing Day. Worked out for me since I allowed my license to expire…read more Saltwater fishing would have been must more enjoyable to take advantage of this morning, but I still had a good in the wee hours. Got lucky pretty quickly which was good because the humidity and heat was ridiculous even at 6a. lol

The staff at Trident was unbelievably awesome to me this past week. I won't go into details but we…read morehad a major issue with our boat and we were visiting from out of town. They assisted me, gave me options, and treated me like family. This was the manager, the administrator up front, and even the young guys running the fuel island. The bar and grill looked amazing. We ended up renting a jet ski from them and the process could not have been more smooth. I will be a repeat customer.

Melissa is the best- so helpful! Also a breeze to rent from here. We would rather do this than buy…read morea boat at this point, but if we do, we will buy from here.

I've bought several items here. Always friendly staff and willing to help. I also have my boat…read moreserviced here. The service department is friendly and helpful as well.

From the owner: Our Smith Lake boat dealership is your go-to for boats and marine supplies in Equality. With boats…read morefrom industry-leading brands, along with boat repairs and essential marine supplies, you'll have everything you need for an unforgettable boating experience from fishing to fun.

I had my wedding on the Bama Belle in September 2018. I loved being on the river when we said our…read morevows. Craig even officiated the wedding! I could not imagine ever having the wedding anywhere else. I was so pleased with the service and it made life really easy to have everything in one place. He worked with the caterer, the cake delivery folks and the DJ to make sure everything was set up perfectly. All of my guests loved the venue! We had such a good time we didn't realize that we were already back to the dock at the end of the night. Highly recommend this location for a wedding and bonus you can keep your wedding small to medium size so you can invite the folks that mean the most to you. Thanks, Craig!! You are the best!

They only do cruises on the weekends. I got in on memorial day and was supposed to take the tour…read morethat night but I had taken the red eye in and didn't sleep at all on the plane so I didn't make it. Checked into my hotel and crash. A couple days later saw the Belle lit up from my hotel room. Called up the captain and he said the boat isn't running but his bar was open until 9. We dashed through the pouring rain and down to the river from the Indigo and got on board. Captain Dobson was very welcoming. Made us a drink and talked to us for a long time about the Belle and the history of the town and the state of Alabama. He stayed an extra half hour chatting with us. Great guy. I'll be sure to make it for a cruise next time.

Great people who do great service! I'm grateful they are on the lake. I recommend Pier 43.read more

Yes... this is the old Smith's Marina under new ownership. This is the fourth time we've rented a…read morepontoon for the day from this location and they DID NOT DISAPPOINT! We had initially reserved a boat for Monday [5/3], but the weather was so bad and scary that we called and they allowed us to postpone until Friday [5/7]. It was a *beautiful* boat day! Blue skies, not a cloud to be seen, albeit a liiiitle bit chilly [not their fault!] and we'd forgotten our long sleeves! :( Grant checked us in, Jacob helped us with the boat [didn't catch the name of the gentleman who actually put the boat in the water with the giant forklift, but he was awesome, too!]. We did our annual Lake Tuscaloosa jaunt down to Sharpe's Landing and Rock Quarry boat ramp and back up to Tierce Patton Road. Jacob even helped get our cooler out of the boat in into the car!! You often just don't get customer service of that caliber anymore! Granted, they've ramped up the charge [$375 from $250 for the day] from the previous owner... But I *think* they're about to either upgrade the boat(s) OR give them a little more power [from 115HP]. They also have wet AND dry storage and perform maintenance/repairs on engines, but I have no experience with those aspects of this business.

Friends and I were looking for a super-simple, laid-back way to kayak/canoe down the Cahaba one…read moreSaturday afternoon (minimal fuss with coordinating boats/rides, etc but maximal river time) . Canoe the Cahaba was the closest option to downtown Birmingham and offered two routes- 5.0 and 9.9 miles. We elected to do the longer 9.9 mile trip and were not disappointed. Their business model is pretty simple: they offer parking and a shuttle -boats in tow- to the appropriate put-in for your trip. Life vests, paddles and boats are all included and are in good working order. The paddle is easy, rapid-free so even novice outdoors-people will feel comfortable. Our 9.9 mile trip took about 6.5 hours with copious down time picnicking, swimming and rock skipping. We had a really brilliant time and look forward to using this outfitter again. The only caveat keeping this place from 5-stars is the too-casual way in which appointments are made. The number provided is someone's cell phone number and the communication is super casual. We ended up waiting over an hour past our reservation time on the day-of because the guy (possibly the only employee) was held up with a larger group... it would have been nice to sleep in or snag some breakfast if we had known he was going to be behind but 15 minutes turned into 60 without any fanfare. Nonetheless, a great opportunity for canoeing/kayaking in relatively close proximity to downtown.

Took my 9.9 mercury to them for a oil change and foot oil change. Told them it idled rough. They…read morechanged both oils and put all new fuel lines on but that must have been all because it won't even idle now and runs very rough at throttle. I put fresh gas in a clean tank too. $400.00 later and it's worse than before they touched it.

From the owner: Specializing in: - Boat Maintenance & Repair…read more- Boat Dealers - Marine Services

This is a river float that can last all day if you plan your stops out right great place to hangout…read morewith friends and stay cool although not very kid friendly

Excellent trip on the scenic Cahaba River! Charles Williams has always done a great job in hosting…read morepeople from all over.