Done business with Hank for maybe 15 years. Laid back, honest, thorough, listed my boat with him…read more Spoke to atleast 6 satisfied customers. He knows how to buy and sell boats which is what you want in a broker. And a genuinely nice guy.

Nice, professional staff but watch out!...bought a boat from them and motor wasn't working within a…read moreday of picking up the boat. DO NOT LET SALES STAFF TALK YOU OUT OF GETTING BOAT INSPECTED regardless of the size...get the boat and motor inspected!! We were first time boat buyers so big mistake on our part, we listened when salesperson told us only "yachts" needed to be inspected or it is a waste of money...still waiting to get boat repaired and all cost is on us.

I just want to say that these brokers are the most professional people that i was glad to meet, in…read moremy search for the perfect boat. I was able to meet with John in the deep river location and he helped us through the whole process of purchasing a new boat, without the stress from sales to service. Awesome people.

The guy Scott's a good mechanic and if you're in that area of the Connecticut River base around Old…read moresaybrook or Essex you can get both parts there. The guy probably has everything. I bought a boat as Marina from a customer It was an old boat that I was unrealistically and ridiculously underqualified to do the maintenance on the guy that sold me. The boat failed to tell me that there was no access to the engines without four guys and an hour labor to take entire top of the boat off. I bought the boats because them rings in Montauk are incredibly expensive and I thought I could get a better deal storing it in Connecticut. I also have had very good friend or a few friends over there that I thought could help me do some basic stuff like the oil change change and things de-winterize it. Do some teak work. Paint the bottom and splash Turns out that area of the Connecticut River is brackish water. I need a massive barnacle problem. The black fin that the owner failed to mention was infested with Barnacles up into the housing unit stuffing unit. I made a mistake of telling Scott to go ahead and remove the Barnacles but I forgot to tell my partner/friend about it and he went ahead and did it anyway. Apparently he didn't leave tarps down and caused massive environmental damage with the barnacle shells and the internet $500 cleanup. So now it started as a good thing. Me doing a favor for a friend ended up with us. Bickering and yelling and a friend fit dissolving and now I'm stuck with a boat that I really can't get rid of cuz they're real dinosaurs. Nevertheless, I'm glad that Scott and places like S&S Marina exist that very few mechanics that can work on inboards anymore, Montauk could use a mechanic like Scott. They're a dying breed. It's a very tough job where you're always at a weird angle and four bolts. Three bolts can come out perfectly. And the third one you got to spend the 3 hours on because it's corroded and the spreads are not coming out and you have And you can burn it off. Sometimes one little simple set like set back like that can take 3 hours and that ends up on your bill and people freak out. I used to be the type of guy that would freak out about Marina bills until I worked at a marina. I've worked side by side with some great mechanics and I see what happens. The hardest job there is doing discussing mildew areas and gross holes and billages your breathing and dangerous stuff. The hard job they deserve the money. I just got into a bolt that I couldn't handle and when you do that you better be a multi-millionaire and I'm not. Scott's assistant Caroline was very pleasant and professional I was hoping she would send me an invoice for some of that commissioning work they did I'm still not sure of what it cost for a short haul. That's why it's not a 5 but other than that the place is clean. The docks are beautiful right there on the river. It's a great place for transient to stay and again he is parked for just about every engine and if not he'll work hard to find them. God's probably wanting few professional Marine mechanics that'll get the job done. Not cheap but if you want cheap do it yourself

Scott is the absolute best. He has saved my bacon not once but twice, when I encountered serious…read moreissues on each of my two engines, two years apart, in two different locations, each one many miles away from my home port in Norwalk CT. In each instance he went way above and beyond the call of duty, having key parts shipped overnight from the factory and, in one instance, having one of his team install the part immediately at his facility, and in the other, many miles away, finding the right guy to do it and arranging for him to do it promptly where I was. In each of these two instances Scott was utterly responsive, fair in his pricing, and easy to work with. I'm grateful for how he helped me in tough spots, and I recommend him highly.

Five plus five stars for service and expertise. If you have a Yamaha outboard, this is the place…read morefor repairs and new purchases. Beautiful marina and outstanding customer service. Highly recommend if you seeking a new or used boat. They also have a large marina with a pool. Location is perfect for the serious fisherman.

From the owner: Experience Our "Turn Key" Approach to Boat Ownership…read more Full service boat dealership, 176 slip marina, in business since 1959.

We met Tim at the NY Boat show and wanted to come see one of his boats for sale in Clinton, CT. He…read moretook all the time in the world to let us do a deep-dive on the boat, showing us all the features and highlights. We came back a different weekend for an on the water test and I felt like we got a very thorough experience. At no point did we feel any pressure, just a lot of enthusiasm for his product and a high level of engagement with us as a family. He walked us through various options he has seen other buyers take and offered great ideas about certain customization options we asked about. We ended up buying a boat from Tim and we seriously look forward to picketing it up this spring. Overall a great experience so far!! *side note, his restaurant recommendation in town was also very good :-)

The owner is knowledgeable and helpful. Tim was able to answer all of my questions and concerns…read moreand steer me in the right direction for my purchase. Personable and real not a salesman. I recommend anyone looking to purchase a boat, winter storage, slips, parts, trailers, or Yamaha engine work you stop by and meet Tim.

Well kept yard, docks in good repair, friendly owners and staff, excellent service. Ships store and…read moregas dock. Best marina on the lower CT River.

Found another boat for the spring, so I am running back here, as it is the place to be. Friendly…read moreservice. Well stocked ship's store. Fuel dock.

The Riverquest previously operated by Captain Mark & his side kick Mindy is now operated by the…read moreConnecticut River Museum in Essex CT. But have no fear, the operation is run flawlessly by professionals that love what they do & it shows. We have been enjoying the Connecticut river journeys on the Riverquest for several years now & learn something new every trip. Any cruise is a fun outing but we give high marks to the Old Saybrook lighthouse cruise & the Swallow migration cruises offered late summer, early fall. Several cruises do have tables set up where you can bring food & libations on board for a DIY onboard picnic while you cast a keen eye for vultures, osprey, eagles, cormorants & other water fowl, nesting hunting & feeding on the river. The scenery is wonderful. The ship is comfortable. 5 well earned stars.

My wife, a friend, and I partook the sunset cruise. It was a more personalized experience because…read moreit was small. We went on a steamboat ride and it felt like a ferry ride, crowded and loud. We were only 18 people in the riverboat so each group had our own table where we brought our own food. They provided binoculars for us to see things. We saw bald eagles, swallows, egrets, swan, etc. The crew was really knowledgeable. He taught us why the mute swan is an invasive species and how they damage the ecosystem. The ride was quite smooth and the breeze at the end of the day was really soothing. We didn't see the sunset unfortunately. The neighborhood in the area is very quaint and cute. People are extremely nice when compared to NYC. They say hi all the time. There is parking nearby but you had to pay attention to the signs. I didn't so I had to look further which I didn't revert because we got to explore the neighborhood.