Great experience with 1-day Pontoon boat rental. We had limited boating experience and Jerry was…read morevery helpful. He gave us a quick boat operation tutorial and we were on our way. Lake is beautiful and Jerry suggested the Naples public docks and lakeside lunch. Whole family had a really memorable day. Would do this all again in heartbeat!

These guys were great ... and getting better. Gotta love an uptrend…read more I have used several different marinas in the Sebago Region for the past decade and these guys had just popped up in Summer 2018 and began to revive what I believe was an existing business that had previously fallen apart. I did not use them 2018 but saw the change start. I had been there in prior years and it was .. not good. Prior to being revitalized this marinas main building was a mess, no one answered the phone and it was frequently locked during business hours. If it was open it was ugly inside. Bring on Summer 2019 and Surprise!!! New owner or new ambition ... whatever it is they are working hard to make a nice place. Literally gutting and rebuilding the main offices and parking. Pricing is in line. They are 100 percent organized which is rare in this region. They are honest. Again a rarity. No mysterious damage charges for pre existing superficial damages or prop dings. They are polite ... uncommon in the regions marinas. They say good morning and smile. Sounds silly ... but they are there ... again not entirely common in the marina business. They pick up the phone and / or answer messages. Docks are nice and solid and location is really nice being nestled into the North end of Long Lake which is inviting and local instead of the South end which is all tourist and ... well ... "touristy." They are my go to place now for rentals and nice perk ... they will deliver to other lakes too if three days plus usage. I think best around the region. Highly recommend reservations. Overall high marks all around.

Great kayaking on the kennebec river day trip. Friendly staff. Easy to book online last minute…read more Fun trip and good experience all around.

For anyone interested in outdoor sports in the Oquossoc/Rangeley area the selection of equipment…read morewill help supply your needs & the staff is knowledgeable about the equipment & the area. They also provide other services too. We have been very appreciative of this business on many occasions.

We've been renting a boat here for the last 20+ years. We are always treated extremely well and the…read moreboats we've rented have been great. The owner, his family, and employees are reliable, professional, and they stand behind their rentals. We had one issue with one of the boats in all the time we've rented here and they took care of it quickly so that our vacation didn't suffer at all. I highly recommend Great Pond Marina if you are looking for a great experience renting a boat in Belgrade Lakes, ME.

awesome staff and inventory. extremely knowledgeable about the lake and all things boatread more

Clark Marine is great! Had purchased our Avalon pontoon boat a couple years ago from them, and have…read moreused them since for service & off-season storage. Always very responsive and super friendly.

I bought a pontoon boat here in September of 2021. I was very impressed with the amount of time…read morethat the owner, Rob Brown, took with me during the sales process. I did not put it in the water until spring of 2022 when they sent me out with Derek from their team to teach me how to run the boat. He spent a whole morning on the water in my boat with me going through all the controls and the details like how to put on the seat cover, how to adjust the engine, how to run the Bluetooth stereo, etc. He was amazing. Now they are going to put the boat in the water for me as soon as I have my mooring ready. They have been so great to work with, so accommodating to my schedule and so friendly. I would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone in the market for a freshwater boat. They are so friendly, helpful, service-oriented and professional.

Brightside Marine -- a poorly managed business with serious cash flow problems. They over promise,…read moreunder deliver, behave abusively and held our boat hostage until we arrived with a Sheriff and $2,200 in cash. This sad story started last summer. We brought our 17' fishing boat to Shawn Grant, owner of Brightside. He was knowledgeable and immediately diagnosed the problem. The transom was rotten. They could store and winterize the boat, and have it fixed by mid June 2022. Red flag #1: November 2021 we receive a call asking us to prepay for the storage/winterization, or they can't meet payroll. $1,189 paid by credit card. Red flag #2: After my husband telephoned several times, Shawn said, "Stop calling and bothering the help. Don't call us! We'll call you!" And then he blocked his calls. Red flag #3: Mid June 2022, the boat hasn't been started yet. They call with a new quote of $6,000 and request a 50% deposit. $3,000 paid by credit card. Red flag #4: Four days before we arrive, text comes in asking for another $2,000. They've "burned" thru the deposit and need more funds. The end's in site, so we again pay by credit card. Arrive in Maine 7/2. Boat not ready until 7/13!! In the meantime, no loaner boat available. Last straw, Shawn calls yelling about our interaction with the staff on why the boat wasn't ready on time. In a loud, threatening voice he said he was closing our account and would no longer accept a credit card. Show up with $2,200 in $100 bills. Pay in cash or NO boat! That's when we called the Sheriff, who thankfully went with us to get the boat. Turns out, this wasn't their first call about Shawn and Brightside Marine. And I suspect, it won't be their last.

I have read some favorable reviews by folks that use Brightside to store and repair their own…read moreboats. Perhaps that side of the business is conducted professionally and reliably. But, it is an entirely different matter if one is contemplating a boat rental. Suffice it to say we strongly recommend NOT doing business with Brightside Marina. Please read the story of our recent sad saga below... My brother and I rented a motorboat from Brightside Marina in Belgrade, Maine for a few days in late June - early July of 2021. Our experience with the owner, Shawn, was disappointing from beginning to end. First, Shawn had difficulty finding the reservation which he blamed on a new reservation system he was using. The boat we got had seen better days. Admittedly, this may have been due to a COVID induced shortage which may have been out of his control. We were told there was a full tank of gasoline, which was confirmed by the gas gauge. We started off on our exploration of Great Pond confident that we had plenty of fuel. Unfortunately, it turned out the gauge was broken and suddenly the indicator dropped to almost empty. Fortunately, we were able to get to another marina and fill up before running dry. The following day, while boating around the lake, the engine starting making unusual noises and gave out. It was then that we realized there was no fire extinguisher on the boat. Nor were there any paddles or anchor. We called Brightside and they eventually sent out a boat to tow us in. We had drifted from our original location, being "up the creek without a paddle" so to speak, so the rescue boat had a little difficulty in finding us. Back at the dock, the mechanic determined that we had almost run out of engine oil. Apparently the oil reservoir had not been checked or filled before our rental. When we pointed out that the boat had no fire extinguisher, anchor or paddles, Shawn stated that "someone must have stolen the fire extinguisher" and that "I don't like to put an anchor on my rental boats because people don't know how to use them and damage my boats" and "I don't want people paddling my boats". We were finally able to secure a fire extinguisher and get back to enjoying our holiday. This episode cost us about half a day of lost time and we pointed this out to Shawn. He acted is if we were trying to cheat him and got hot under the collar. My brother called Shawn later to discuss a discount but Shawn refused, saying he would decide what he felt like when we returned the boat. The following day was the last day of the rental. We called to ask for another half day as compensation for the lost time. He said no and that we had to return the boat by 4pm that afternoon. My brother drove the boat back to the marina as Shawn demanded. The unfortunately coincided with a sudden storm which soaked my brother and did some damage in the town. I forgot to mention this next part in a previous review but since Shawn made such a big deal about that omission in his reply, I am including it here. This doesn't help Shawn's case but he asked for this. My brother asked to get a discount for all the lost time, which was at least half a day, and defects of the boat. Shawn then proposed $15 based on 72 hours of theoretical time. We pointed out that actually, the time was only 8 hours per day (rentals start at 8 am and end at 4 pm, so it's not a 24 hour day as with car rentals) so that half a day should be at least $100. Shawn dismissively said to his assistant, "Give him $50 back and get him off my property". This was during a heavy rain and forced my brother to walk back to the town in the rain while already soaking wet. We will never forget the ugly treatment we received at Brightside Marine or Shawn's sheer nastiness. We cannot recommend this place for boat rentals at any time.

The essential source of boating expertise on Moosehead Lake. The Gilbert family are attentive and…read morefocused not he needs of customers - always ensuring highest quality, responsiveness, and service excellence.

My family has been renting at Kezar Lake Marina for many summers, usually a pontoon once or twice…read moreduring our summer trip to Kezar. Yesterday we had our second rental this summer and we felt that the customer service could have been much more pleasant and accommodating. We waited 30 minutes for our pontoon to be ready and were told by Lee Conary that he would not take anything off our rental. 'I don't do discounts'. He also was trying to tell us we had only been there a few minutes when we knew exactly when we arrived, and just generally was rude and short. As lovers of Kezar Lake and regular customers out of necessity, we simply want to state how disappointing it is, once again, that there is not more kindness and care consistently.

Reviews by people who don't use their real names are not credible. I've have rented for a week a…read moreyear here for 7 years. Never had a problem. The guy who runs it is a straight shooter and he backs his work. I am a pain in the ass client who's had to have them come out on the lake twice over the years to jump me. No issue. Pain in the ass? Thinks he's too smart? Dude, this is Maine, not the Jersey Shore, take in a little Yankee color and relax. I grew up in Cape Cod and we wish they had this kind of place there. All the staff are local high school and college kids who are polite and hustle.

I had a great experience with YBY. I contacted them in early spring looking to repower my old…read moreMaritime Skiff 1890. Jon worked with my budget and got me into a new Yamaha. The install was quick and got me into the water before Memorial Day. I've had the boat out upwards of 15 times and she's running flawlessly - powerful and quiet. I 100% recommend Yarmouth Boat Yard

Wow! What a Great crew they have at Yarmouth Boat Yard! Always proactive in taking great care of…read moretheir customers and marina.

Day 1 of our family trip to Rangeley and we were struck with boat troubles. I went in to Oquossoc…read moreMarine and they provided me with literally every resource they were able to to get me through my problem and get me back on the water. The level of assistance and courtesy they offered me is something you won't find many places if anywhere in this Country these days. I could not thank them enough. These people are truly top notch. Oquossoc Marine, THANK YOU.

Anything to do with boats Oquossoc Marine is the place to visit. They have equipment, repairs, &…read morestorage facility. The staff is courteous & knowledgeable even when very busy. When visiting Rangeley area for boating & need assistance this is the place to visit!!!!!!!