This was a first for me. Never rented a boat before haha. Well, actually, my brother rented it for…read moreall of us. We were all home for a small family reunion. Twas the first time all of us were home together since before Covid. My dad passed a few years ago and we all couldn't be home for it bc it was during Covid. So this was actually the first time all 5 of us kids were home at the same time. It's a trip that had to happen for sure. So getting the boat for an afternoon was super nice and a special day for sure. We got a pontoon boat for the afternoon. My brother and his wife rented it for 6 hours. I can't remember the exact price, I wanna say $450 for the6 hours, but don't quote me on that bc I THINK it may have been a tad more expensive. It's definitely a little pricey, but compared to their competitors, German Brothers definitely had the better price. The so-called "inconvenience" of renting from the vs the other(s) is German Bros is located out on West Lake Rd as the other is located in town...which is why I think they can get away with charging more at that place. The guys at German Bros were fantastic. Super friendly, super helpful...honestly don't have one bad thing to say about them or the business. For my first time experiencing one of these boat rental companies back home, I was definitely satisfied and even from my social media posts from that day and the days after our day on the lake, I referred like 5 people to this place and told them how much better it would be to go with them especially if they were worried about cost. You definitely save using German Brothers and these days, who isn't trying to save money any way they can? One thing to point out, you do have to pay for the gas for the boat and that cost is not included in the rental cost. You pay for the gas at the end of your time on the boat and I wanna say it's like a dollar and change more than what we'd pay at the pump ourselves. Then again, wait, haha, not sure what kind of gas these boats use haha! Just know tho, you pay separate for the gas. I recommended this to 5 different people (as mentioned already) and I'd gladly recommend to 5 more, 10 more, etc. They're a fantastic company and they deserve all the business they can get. Happy boating, yelpersailers!! Cheers!

The staff is very helpful and our boat was beautiful. We had a wonderful time renting the boat.read more

The floor on our old 18-ft Four Winns I/O was rotted, from many years of folks climbing in & out of…read morethe boat. FLBR did a fantastic job replacing it including the struts below, replaced the carpet and matched the vinyl to repair the worn seats. The price was reasonable considering all the work they did. Looked like a new boat! We'll get many years out of the old girl yet - thanks!!

Great job painting and polishing my 35 year old sailboat. The dark green hull was chalky and ugly…read more Now she looks like a new boat. Charlie

I had three boat parts that were sent to this business almost 3 weeks ago. My marina selected them…read moreas the repair/sourcing shop to perform the work. For important personal reasons, I needed those parts repaired quickly. They would answer my calls and receive me in a friendly manner but there was no sense of urgency. Their progress reports were vague and lacked specificity One of the parts was outsourced to a third party. That third party also lacked urgency of any kind. I had to initiate all forms of inquiry. We informed that the shaft had been shipped via UPS, the conjectured that would arrive in a couple of days. But no guarantee. When I asked about a tracking number, they stated they knew of none. All UPS pkgs have a tracking number. You just have to ask. After all three parts were returned to the marina, the owner declared I was " a real pain in the ass" My assessment is that he needs to look up the definition of a customer. We're the ones that pay him for his services. We're the element of his business that pay his bills, provide tax money and generate his profits. I would never use this business again and will discourage many of my fellow boaters from engaging them in any instance

From the owner: When it comes to expert boat propeller repair and sales,…read more residents throughout upstate New York turn to Canandaigua-based local business, The Propeller Works, Inc. With an always expanding and frequently updated stock of boat props as well as a team of dedicated mechanics, this is the only stop you will ever need to fulfill all your propeller and engine needs. The experienced staff here does all work on-site and is well-versed in boat parts and propellers; there's no issue they can't fix, and no component they can't install. What kinds of propellers and boat parts can you find here? What sorts of repairs do they specialize in? * Aluminum boat propellers * Bronze propellers * Stainless propellers * Nibral propellers * Shafting (straightening and new) * Marine starters, alternators and power trim motors With 35 years of experience in this highly specialized business, the team at Propeller Works knows that the only way to thrive is to provide nothing but the best and most

Very helpful with buying our Fourwinns HD3 last July and adding accessories. Owners and employees…read morealways kind and helpful.

Ryan Kennedy and the team at Morgan Marine are top notch! I have been a boater all my life and…read morewas looking to upgrade to a Whaler and found the one I wanted at Morgan Marine. Ryan answered all of my questions and did not pressure me to buy. Delivery day was great, Ryan dedicated a few hours to showing me the boat and the service staff helped with the trailer and other items I requested. Highly recommend these guys, they are professionals!

Outstanding service for many years now. Putting in all docks and hoists and boats each spring and…read moreremoval each fall. They even sold a boat. Todd Herbik the owner, his sons and staff really care and always "do what they said they're going do" which is a really rare thing in today's world. It's about time. I wrote a brief review for one of the few businesses that I think is really worth it! Been in Canandaigua's lake for many decades and with Marine Blue the past 12 years. I've been very happy since moving to them. When one gets older, one tends to take the Longview of things or put them in the big picture. I hear good and bad about everybody. I no longer allow one employee, or single action affect my opinion of a business at all. That said Marine Blue has always been there for us. They can be there for you too! These days I usually get a hold of Crystal or Stephanie on the phone almost immediately. They too, are extremely helpful!

Marine blue I bought…read morean engine from Marine Blue and installed it on my new boat. I did all the hooks ups for the remote controls and asked them to: Connect the engine to the smg4 multi-gauge Connect the permanent fuel tank sender to the smg4. Several estimates later they proposed $170 each for the two tasks and added a $250 charge to verify that my remote hookups were correct, because "It's a liability issue for us'(*). I took the engine in on a Wednesday. When I called to check Thursday they said they had identified a warranty issue with the engine: "the pre-ignition engine gas reservoir". They also said they could not hook up the smg4 and had called the manufacturer to discuss. The conclusion was that they had order a new diagnostic cable which arrived Friday but the tech was out. On Monday I spoke to a sales rep twice about status. The first time he said the tech was working on it and he "wasn't gong to interrupt him". The second time he said "we are in negotiations with the manufacturer about warranty and we can't give you any information" So I called the manufacturer. Their advice, after hearing the above litany, was to take the boat out of there and take it to another shop; they gave me three suggested shops. They denied that there had been any discussion about warranty issues Tuesday I spoke to the shop owner who reiterated the warranty claim, I told him the manufacturer had said there had been no communication, except on one call last Thursday where they were asked about how to hook up their diagnostic cable. The owner blamed the oversight on his staff. He then informed me that the tech was busy at work building a "new cable to connect the engine to the smg4." I told him to stop work; the cable he referenced had already been installed by me. I told him the manufacturer had advised me to take the boat to another shop. Marine Blue refused to release the boat until I paid a bill of $1060. The manufacturer offered to pay half the bill. My impression is the Martine Blue is either incompetent and/or dishonest I agree to this solution although I felt like was paying for nothing. When I took the boat to another shop the tech there said he could not see that the original shop had actually done anything, and there was no warranty issue with the engine. He completed the job in a timely manner with a fair charge. He spoke with me afterward about various questions I had in an open and friendly manner (see RS motorsports in Canadaigua- highly recommended). If you are in the need of engine work I would suggest you call you engine's manufacturer and have them recommend a shop they trust. (* the manufacturer said the tasks I had requested were a 15" job. He added that he saw no reason to charge me for the remote cable re-do.")

If you decide to rent a boat from this place. Make sure they send you a picture of the boat. We…read morewere promised a "nice" boat and got an absolute piece of crap with ripped seats and a broken door! No discount! They took advantage of us because we were with 4 kids and knew we weren't going to cancel!

I rented a pontoon boat for two days on honeoye lake on July 17th and 18th of 2025. I was not…read moredisappointed at all with the pontoon boat even though it was older and I was told when I booked it, that it was an older boat, the engine ran perfectly for the two full days! I have to give a shout out to there mechanics because I have rented newer boats elsewhere that did not run half the time I had Them!!! Thanks again, Sean McGarry

Rented a boat with friends to do some fishing. We had the boat for 4 hours. The staff was great…read moreand went over all the safety procedures and guided us out of the marina to the bay. The condition of the boat was great. I would definitely rent again from them. The process was easy and we never drove a boat before and they showed us so we can enjoy a nice sunny day on the bay

Above and Beyond expectations. Absolutely amazing, attentive and caring service with an exceptional…read moreteam. When boat work is completed ahead of schedule and below estimated costs its nothing short of miraculous. Trusted business and definitely recommend!