I have used Brian Trekle for years on two different boats, Needs, Wants & Desires and SEA 21…read more Brian knows what he is doing and is very competent. His pricing is fair and a bargain to a lot of others. I highly recommend him.

Best Marina in the Northern Neck, with onsite rentals! After living in the Northern Neck for…read moreseveral years, and having moved back to PA, when I go back to the area this is the place I call home! Billy and Mary, owners, are some of the nicest people you will ever meet. Billy is probably the most knowledgeable fisherman on the bay and has written monthly fishing articles for the Rivah magazine for years. He'll get you on the fish! I've personally stayed in all three of their onsite rental properties and can't say enough how much we enjoy our stays. Having a boat ramp, fuel, and access to some of the best fishing grounds right at your back door, makes for an enjoyable visit that allows us to concentrate on what we love - fishing and boating.... Can't wait to come back - look forward to it every time/

Billie and his wife were incredibly gracious and helpful! Boat arrived with some problems and…read moreBillie offered a hand to problem solve and had the tools we needed. They lent us a car to head out to dinner. Cottage was darling with a view of marina and space for four of us to sleep. We will be back on future trips! Thank you so much for your kindness and hospitality!

In late June, while in Deltaville on our Catalina 445 sailboat, we experienced a troubling head…read moreholding tank indicator failure. Chris did a thorough trouble shooting and figured out what the problem was and advised us on what to do. Not only did he fix the problem but he took extra time to give us valuable advice on how to maintain the system long-term. This is the second time Chris and the team at Jolly Skipper has helped us get back on the water. The boatyard is impressive.

The new Yankee Point Marina is something to check out. I took my boat in for some repair work and…read morethe yard master worked with me on finding an economic solution. (My original ideas would have cost thousands of dollars, his suggestion put it at less than $800.) I appreciate his willingness to work with me and explain the reasons behind the costs. The new restaurant, The Captains Lounge, is so much better. I recommend both the grilled wings and the steamed shrimp. They also have new pizza oven. And, they were really accomodating, adding NA Beers to their supply for those us that are looking for a healthier alternative. It really is nice having a place to eat on this part of the Northern Neck and you cant beat the view.

We joined friends for dinner Saturday evening with mixed results. The owners are trying hard but…read moresometimes miss the mark. Much is easily to remedy. Live entertainment was greatly appreciated; the singer was good but way too loud. We had to shout to be heard at our table near the back. When asked to turn down the volume, it appeared to increase. We question why in such a small room any amplification is needed. The food was good but uneven. The puppy drum was the hit of the evening. The pecan pie suffered from lack of pecans. The chef's rendition of French onion soup was puny and missed the mark. The carrot side dish was heavenly. Service was attentive and professional. Dishes were removed promptly. It was unclear why no effort was made to bus the other tables. After guests deparated, we were left sitting in a sea of messy tables. We will give them a few months to get established and try again.

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.

Very shady dishonest people. They asked my husband and I to do work for them with an agreed…read morehandshake. We completed the work as we promised. They refused to pay for the completed work because MS. Pat said we should have given her a contract. She never asked for one while we were working in their home with no electricity. And no permit. They received top quality work so they can sell the home. Very wrong and dishonest business people.

Wow, what a great service and boat buying experience Bouy 8 and Wally provided for me. After…read moreleaving a bad boat buying experience, I found another boat and made the decision to buy it that was up for sale at Bouy 8. Right off, Wally insisted we go out for a sea trial at no expense to me. Additionally, Wally emphasized that if I wasn't satisfied, I could easily get my deposit back. There were some issues at the sea trial, though Wally took the boat to a well-known shop in Deltaville to get everything fixed at no expense to me. We have the boat now and couldn't be more satisfied. Wally went above and beyond my expectations. For 1, he drove to my house to pick up the deposit on the boat. 2, he arranged for a sea trial on Sunday. 3, He took the boat to the shop and arranged to fix all the issues. 4, on the day of purchase, we accidentally left the key at Bouy 8 and Wally offered to bring that key to our house in Kilmarnock. It just don't get better than this when purchasing anything! Thank you, Wally and we wish you the very best in your endeavors!

Very easy to work with, great prices! Great bunch of folks to buy a couple jet skis from! HIGHLY…read moreRECCOMENDED!!!!

Do NOT shop here. Bought a golf cart that was a complete of money. The owner is crooked. They were…read moresupposed to deliver our golf cart the. Cash our check. They cashed it immediately and would not deliver. I fully believe they pulled all the batteries out and gave us defective ones because we complained about their horrific customer. 2 months later the 6k golf cart is completely dead and we're selling off for parts. Again. DO NOT BUY FEOM HERE. I never write reviews like this , but these people should be put out of business. Look at the other reviews. Seems like there is a pattern of bad business and crooked dealings. Everyone can't be wrong.

I did a 2 day all women's sailing clinic with Arabella which was outstanding. The clinic was for 10…read moresailors, some beginners & some who wanted to improve their racing skills. She is very knowledgeable & encouraging, adding lots of first hand sailing experiences. Looking forward to more sailing instruction with Arabella !