Safe Harbor, Dauntless/Essex Island Marina is a legacy marina from the Jack Brewer class. Yes you…read morewill be killing and flushing off spiders for the rest of the season and the currents inside can at times be swift but it remains a destination marina with pretty well maintained grounds and dicks. What I want to talk about is the service facilities and staff there. As a professional Ships Delivery Captain, I've seen my share of marinas. Most of the old Brewers were known for expensive but good work. I am very particular who works on my boat and like many of the southern New England marinas,vthe staff have been severely thinned out and the old timers let go. The same is true here. With one notable exception. The Regiinal Manager and head hanch is still Doug Domini. While we always exchange words and threats I know when Doug personally signs off on a job the work and boat are safe to go. You can't put a value on that type of surety. I know sometimes I'll like to poetically hit him over the head for his arrogance and I am absolutely sure he feels the same way but I've personally witnessed his work and his word and skill levels are rare these days. Sometimes you have to put up with a little arrogance to get good work. Maybe there's a reason he's arrogant.. because he knows what he's doing. I'm sure he find this Captain BullDog a challenge too but tolerates me for the same reason.

While they do good work, prepared yourself for sticker shock and for an attitude if you have any…read morequestions. I had work done and found the manager to be combative when I had questions about which propeller was appropriate for the application. I ended up going with his recommendation but he was very offended when I wanted to get a second opinion. Later, when I asked to be aboard my own boat for sea trials I was told that they did not allow it. Had the manager allowed me to be on the boat and had been able to ask questions, I would have much better understood the functioning of my new propeller. Sadly, I had to talk to other owners and the manufacturer as a sorted though questions. Later, when I approached the manager about hauling the boat for a few weeks, he made it very clear that he wasn't interested in doing business with me, even going as far as saying "I just don't like you." Not a great look.

You will not find a nicer marina on the CT river! The crew is helpful, you are protected from the…read moreweather from almost all points of the compass, and are on an island in a very safe environment. A complementary ferry service is available on demand to take you into downtown Essex where you can visit the iconic Griswold Inn, the Black Seal and a number of other fine restaurants all within easy walking distance. Two marine repair facilities are within 100 feet of their docks. I just finished the Americas Great Loop and have seen a lot of marinas. I really don't know how anyone could want for more than Dauntless Essex Island Marina.

This is the second year in a row they've pulled the bait and switch on us. They over promise and…read moreunder deliver. They totally screwed us with dockage. We were 3 boats suppose to be together on the river side. They threw us in the back of the marina where there's no view and no wind. You literally have to cross over mud piles to get to the pool. They put one boat in front of a launch and promised to move us all to the front of the marina then only moved the one boat only because they needed the launch. Lied. we look at mound of dirt and machinery . It's filled with bugs everywhere and the crew straight up lies to your face. The marina has huge chunks of wood floating everywhere. The restaurant is barely a restaurant and the hours they are actually open are ridiculous. I will never come back again. Ever!!!

Blane, and Julia were awesome today…read more The water was calm and perfect today. Can't believe the weather was so amazing.

Beautiful views and exceptional service! Great location for transients when storms are heading into…read moreLong Island sound. Small, but clean pool and fitness room. Current can rip during tide changes so for safety sake, don't swim in the river.

My cousins and I had the pleasure of visiting Three Belles Marina Café today, and it was an…read moreexperience we'll remember. From the moment we walked in, we were warmly welcomed by two wonderful hostesses, Bree and Rachel. They were friendly, attentive, and truly went above and beyond to make us feel at home. A special thank you to Kendra, the owner, who took the time to stop by our table, introduce herself, and personally welcome us. She even invited us to their upcoming hoedown and shared information about the live entertainment they host throughout the summer. We let her know we were visiting from out of town, but we will definitely keep Three Belles in mind for future trips. The breakfast and brunch menu was outstanding. I enjoyed the salmon on sourdough toast with home fries and a side of bacon, along with hot coffee. It was absolutely delicious. My cousins ordered bacon and eggs with home fries, sourdough toast, iced coffee, and juice, and they thoroughly enjoyed every bite. We had a couple of small hiccups that were actually our own doing, but the staff handled everything with kindness, professionalism, and genuine care. They truly went above and beyond to make sure we had a wonderful experience. Chef Tasha even came out to our table to check on us personally, which was such a thoughtful touch. Chef Tasha, your food was incredible, and your passion for what you do shines through in every bite. Wishing you continued success--only great things are ahead for you! I highly recommend Three Belles Marina Café not only for the delicious food and beautiful marina views but also for the outstanding hospitality. The entire team made us feel like valued guests, and that level of service is hard to find. We can't wait to visit again!

Do not support this place the "NEW " service team is the worst ever!!…read more Ken and Greg are no longer there and the service department has totally fallen apart. No communication with customers!

For the past 12 years I had services my 90hp Yamaha engine at Boats Inc and they were a very…read moretrusted service destination. This year, dealing with the service department became a $1588 nightmare when having to change gas filters. During our first trip of the year our engine (having used Boats Inc, to change oils and winterize the engine) stalled and we had to be towed back to shore. It looked like there was some problem with our gas supply to the engine (most likely clogged gas filters). We made a service appointment on a Monday morning and dropped off the boat, with an understanding that they would diagnose the problem by Tuesday and provide an update. Tuesday, and Wednesday went by without hearing anything. On Thursday afternoon I eventually called back to inquire what was going on. The explanation I received was that the gas filters were indeed clogged and the technician had replaced 2 of the filters. They needed a 3rd one that was not in stock and had been ordered. I was then told that they would provide me with an update. I was not given an estimate for the cost either. On Friday I had to call again and I was told that they had replaced the filters, but the gas tank had some micro openings and that they would not be able to guarantee their work, if I did not replace the tank. They proposed to look up the cost a replacement and let me know. Again, I did not hear back from them. Finally, on Saturday I called them to inquire what was going on, only to hear that they had not found anything. At that point I asked to pick up my boat, only to be told that the gas tank hose was not connected to the engine anymore and that the technician was out. I got frustrated and asked them to reconnect the hose and that I would go by to pick up the boat. when I got there, I was told that I could just put some silicone around the gasket and that could prevent any future issues. I then received an invoice for $1588 that indicated that they had put in 8 hrs of work !!!! on the engine (the price include a 2 hr labor discount)... When checking online the suggested repair price was closer to $ 400- 500 indicating only a couple of hour of work for my particular engine and problem. The whole interaction and charge has completely evaporated any speck of trust that I have for their service at this point.

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.

Great people to deal with, outstanding materials and service. We recently finished a large…read moreexpansion project, using their processed gravel, stone and pipe bedding, plus we utilized their equipment rentals, waste removal and trucking services as well. Their expert service and products kept our project on time and on budget, which is quite a challenge in today's business environment.

Do not order top soil from this place, they end up refunding me 45% on 4 yards for the crap they…read moredelivered. At least 25% of the "top soil" was garbage. Im stuck cleaning up rocks all over my yard, some rocks as big as my fist. Not happy at all. Every day I go outside and pick 50-100 rocks out of different areas of my yard that there soil was spread on by a landscaping company who highly recommended them.

My first review was too long, basically a professional mechanic that's willing to work on outdated…read moreinboards is tough to find so Scott gets credit for taking on the job I bought I bought a boat from a guy based off of phone conversation so I'm lucky I was able to start it and drive away. Barely the boat had major issues was actually in danger of sinking thank good Scott fixed all the bilge pumps and checked everything but there's some issues. They're just too much like a pitted rusted after cooler that eventually linked frozen seacock was never serviced with my fault for not checking service records. If ever buy an old boat make sure those service records are complete. Make sure they change that impellers and the bolts have all been lubricated especially seacock. The saltwater flushing for those engines and if it gets stuck in there the engine could get ruined quickly. This place had a lot of parts and it didn't they'd find it for you. They were very expensive but basically it comes to this : unless your a multi. Multi-millionaire not just a millionaire a multi-millionaire don't buy a boat unless you can fix everything yourself because a million bucks isn't going to save you

Scott and his team at S&S Marine do a great job. Regardless of your issue, type of boat/engine they…read morework quickly and efficiently to resolve whatever problem you have. I've purchased two boats from them, have had them both serviced and stored there and have nothing but praise for their professionalism and care. I would highly recommend S&S Marine for all your boating needs.

Excellent! I'm very fussy about my car…read more A spectacular result! Justin quoted a fee 1/4 of others and it was exactly his quote when finished. Plus, he fixed and updated a few other tweaks with no charge. He even delivered it!

This is one of Meriden's hidden gems! Great work and fair honest pricing for service. I have had…read moremultiple cars serviced here over the years. I would definitely recommend them to anyone.