Spicer Marina

If you take your boat to Clayton in the Thousand Islands, NY - and you should! - this is the best…read moreplace to launch it. The launch itself is just outside of town, easy to access and use but, more importantly, the guys who run this place are the best! My husband tore his hamstring just before our vacation in Clayton this year. Nevertheless, he needed to launch his small sailboat or he would have been miserable the whole week. The guys jumped right in, without even being asked, raised the mast and launched the boat for him. As he sailed off, they reassured me they'd be there to help get it back on the trailer at the end of the week. And they were, again with good cheer and great efficiency. I'm betting you couldn't find more helpful, knowledgeable, friendly service anywhere. Oh, and the rates are insanely reasonable! Seriously, these guys made my vacation.

Bayside Marina

2.8

(9 reviews)

DO NOT rent from here! Scammers, horrible boats, taped…read moreseats, dirty, things not working, boat wouldn't go over 11 mph even with only 3 average sized people on it and supposed to be an 8 person boat, prices on website are different then what we were charged They should be ashamed to be in business!!!!

Great business great experience great customer service I had Mike help me out on a day when they…read morewere supposed to be closed he helped me out which made the weekend possible very much appreciated definitely coming back thank you Mike !

Your Wave Tours

We were in Clayton for a wedding and wanted to spend a day on the water. Captain Alex and Your…read moreWave Tours was a great choice. Alex has a wealth of knowledge of the area and provided us with a beautiful trip to and from Singer Castle. We highly recommend spending a day with him!

we just got back to our Air BNB after our sunset cruise with Captain Alex and I had to instantly…read morewrite a review. Alex was incredible! My husband and I are in the thousand islands celebrating our 10 year wedding anniversary and I wanted to surprise him with a just us boat ride for the sunset. After some research and review stalking, i llanded on Your Wave Tours. Alex was so kind and accommodating since our first call all thr way through to the end of the tour. His knowledge and personal touch during the ride was second to none. I absolutely will be contacting Alex again whenever we bring our kids next. If you're even thinking about a personal boat tour, look no further.This is hands down the BEST.

Chalks Marina & Boat Sales

3.2

(5 reviews)

We received very good service from Chalks. My Waverunner would not start last year. We took it to…read moreanother shop that kept it all summer and when it was returned would only go half speed and sounded rough. This year we took it to Chalks. They examined it quickly to determine if parts needed to be ordered. In going through the checklist the mechanic discovered an improperly attached fuel injector....something 'accomplished' by the other shop. Got it back in one day! It is a 2 hour drive but we'll worth it for their service. And it runs better than ever.

A few years ago we barely made it there with a wrecked prop & they replaced it quickly. Three…read moreweeks ago a family member visiting Clayton for 1week had an issue with their boat. A Clayton marina wouldn't even take the time to look at it, & that has happened to us in the past. But Chalks did & replaced a solenoid quickly so they were back on the water. The lack of service by the Clayton marina cost them a potential jet ski sale because none of our family will ever go back there.

Classic Charters

Captain Tom Gillette is the BEST! He is very responsive and we kept in touch via text. Tom even…read morepicked us up right at the dock behind our hotel (1000 Islands Harbor Hotel). It is clear Captain Tom knows fish and where to find them. And boy did we find fish - all kinds of them (Northern Pike, Large and Small Mouth Bass)! Captain Tom was great with our kiddos too and we all felt very comfortable on the boat just hanging out. Captain Tom also went out of his way to clean the largest fish we caught (and he let us watch)! Amazing knife skills. We enjoyed delicious fresh fish for 3 days! Thank you Tom for helping our family create some unforgettable memories!

I've been fishing with Classic Charters for the last 2 years and I have never been disappointed…read more Each trip I fished for multiple days and always caught plenty of fish. The captain, Tom Gillette is a class act and really knows how to have a good time. I have fished all over the world and the St. Lawrence with Captain Tom is by far my favorite. And the shore dinner is something that I will never be able to put into words. Already looking forward to my next trip.

Frink Memorial Park

(2 reviews)

Gorgeous little park in the charming town of Clayton. Located right on the St. Lawrence River this…read moreis a great place to rest after shopping in town or to bring and enjoy a picnic lunch. The park is well maintained and there are picnic tables, Adirondack chairs and a pavilion for some shade if you need. Bonus- if you bring you chair and need something to do on Sunday nights in the summer they offer a sunset series of concerts. Sundays in the summer at 6:30 pm.

We come here on Sundays to play games and to listen to live music here. There are chairs and…read morebenches. The tables are concrete . Not the most comfortable to sit in.

River Custom Canvas

(7 reviews)

They took time to mail me samples for the look and material I wanted. Outstanding craftsmanship, on…read moretime, and they delivered the boat. Terry S

Real nice people to talk to. Great communication with project. Had our boat done ahead of time and…read moreless money than the original quote. No reason to go anywhere else when up on the islands. Would recommend to everyone! John D 2011 Rinker

Phinney's Automotive Center

4.6

(10 reviews)

I was vacationing in Clayton when my car decided to act up. I took it to Phinneys and although the…read moreoffice said they were busy they did diagnose the problem within a day or two.I was very pleased with the service. I would definitely recommend them.

Richard came in a blizzard and towed my daughter's car, giving her a ride over an hour back to…read moreschool. He saved our day since we were no where nearby and couldn't help. We are so thankful for your help.

FX Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM A-Bay - Service Center

I called first thing this morning, there was a problem with a cover on the bottom of my engine for…read moremy Audi A3. They got me in about three hours after I called. Stopped in had it fixed in 20 minutes no charge. Very impressed. I can't remember the last time I went to have my car fixed and have no charge KeithLaird Canandaigua,NY

French's Auto Repair & Towing

My sister and I broke down a few hours from home on our way to a funeral. Not only did the fit us…read moreright in, make sure we were safe, repair the vehicle quickly; but the cost was reasonable. Thank you very much to everyone at French's Auto Sales and Repair!!

From the owner: family owned business for over 35 years. ny state inspectionsread more

Fred's Quick Lube

4.7

Our car decided it would not shift. Fred went out of this way to help us, and got us back in the…read morecar. I called the KIA dealer in watertown and would be two weeks just to look at it. Small business with amazing work ethic.

i have my inspections done there and really think they are friendly and nice. i always like to add…read morewhat can be improved upon also on my reviews and that would have to be that you cant just go there and ask for service help, they insist you call them and make appt with absolutely no human in person contact. if its a holdover from fakecovid plandemic that may be the case but they should change this policy. im giving them 4 stars because the 2 times ive been there i got something accomplished. quite honestly its not the money cause everything in Clayton NY is overpriced from gas to burgers to cars.

Watertown Auto Repair

3.9

(7 reviews)

I don't think I can say enough nice things about this repair shop. They've been seeing my old Jeep…read morefor a couple years now. Geyer's is both good and trustworthy. Every repair I've had done here was completed correctly the first time, and usually within a day or two. I think the longest I've had to wait was 3 days, but that was because it took that long to get a part. Geyer's provides an estimate up front, but in my experience the estimate tends to be on the higher end. I've always been pleasantly surprised to be charged less than the initial estimate. Speaking of which, they also offer a military discount for soldiers and veterans, which takes a little extra off your total. They've also been really good about communicating, calling with the estimate and again when the job is completed. Everyone is courteous and helpful and takes time to explain what needs to be done or what was done if you have questions.

I should say, first, that I used to do my own auto repairs. Now, I do have the money to pay for…read moresomeone else to do so for me. I have not forgotten, though, to memorize exactly what my car needs when I take it to a repair shop. Before I had my oil change done at Watertown Auto Repair, I asked the guy at the desk how much it would cost for a full synthetic oil change for my 2012 Toyota Yaris sedan. He asked me how much oil my car took. I told him 4 quarts. After the hundreds of oil changes that I have had done on my car over the last ten years, I knew exactly how much oil my car takes. He told me $52 before taxes. After my oil change was done and he gave me the bill, it said $58.95 before taxes. I asked him why it cost more than the original estimate. He pointed to the bill and told me that it took 4.5 quarts. Obviously, I knew that this was not true. I looked in my manual but it did not have the amount of oil needed. It was not a repair manual. So, I went online. Over and over reputable websites stated that my car takes 3.9 quarts or, as I said, 4 quarts. Finally, I found the coup de grâce, the actual manual at Toyota with the oil specifications. Funny, Toyota seems to think that my car only takes 3.9 quarts of oil. Since they manufactured the car, I would think that they know how much oil it takes. Watertown Auto Repair must know something that the manufacturer doesn't or he lied and cheated me. Of course he did. Check out my images. I even provided the URLs. It might seem like a small thing, just a few dollars, but if I can't trust Watertown Auto Repair with a small job, I can't trust them with a large job either. Next time, I could be overcharged $1,000. That will never happen because I will never go back there again. Of course, I already told him that at the time. They lost my business and they should lose yours too. P.S. Service centers/repair shops, I'm the wrong person to cheat.

C & M Auto

3.7

They fixed an oxygen sensor 1 and 2. Charged me 200 dollars which is understandable but they are…read moresupposed to get me a catalytic converter. Ive called them twice and got the bums rush both times. Its been over a month and now i have to get another inspection which failed before. Dont know why they would not help and follow through with the work they promised. They will have costed me hundreds if not more in the long run. I am going to go somewhere else for any repair work. Its a small town not many choices. I only gave them one star because i didnt know it would post without a star. Mike and his crew did not follow through at all. Would not recommend this car repair place.

Honest work at a VERY reasonable price. I got a quote from a dealership for some work to be done on…read moremy truck. I opted not to have the work done at the dealership and went to Mike at C&M instead. I saved over $1000 - not kidding! No overcharging here, and everyone is friendly and honest. This is the place you want to go to get any work done on your vehicle.

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