My buddy picked up a used 15 foot Fletcher boat off Facebook marketplace earlier this summer and he…read morefinally took me out the other day to explore the inlets around Jones Beach. We had a great time for about an hour or so but about half way back the engine started sputtering and then died. We tried a few things but admittingly while we can both turn a wrench, neither of us are all that handy when it come to boats. While he was trying to access the carb (it's a pretty old but cool boat), I was already on Yelp looking for help. The fellas at Kehl's were as cool as a cucumber and as nice as my uncles. We tried a few more things but to no avail. We simply cracked a couple colds ones and waited a short while for them to arrive and tow us back to their marina. While I didn't ask him how much they charged for their work, I do know they were able to get her fired up the next day and he was pretty pleased with it all. I don't own my own boat yet (aside from canoes/kayaks), but when I do, I'm surely glad I now know of a friendly, reliable and honest boat mechanic/ marina nearby!

Brand new boater here. Just purchased a 26' Crownline Bowrider from Kehls. I originally met Tom…read moreKehl at the Covid Boat Show at Jacob Javits back in 2020? Left that day saying what a genuinely nice guy. Took me a few years and tons of research as to what make and model boat I wanted, settling on Crownline and I finally pulled the trigger, frequently entering the showroom numerous times picking his brain about all things bowrider and as I said, finally pulled the trigger. Coincidentally, unknown to me a friend told me he also uses Kehls for winter storage and couldn't be happier. Anyways, throughout the process I came to know his 2 brothers Mike and Joe as well as Joe's wife Anne whom handled the closing. From 2020 on, I have had only an excellent experience with the ENTIRE Kehl family. They sell family boats as well as fishing boats. You would be making a huge mistake if you didn't at least pay them at least one visit; I'm pretty certain you'll be happy you did!

Great Marina, super nice owners , excellent facility all factory trained technicians, family…read moreoriented been there 13 seasons . Jerry T

PLEASE SAVE YOUR SELF AND DO NOT USE CHARLIE AND DONNA FOR YOUR BOAT REPAIR NEEDS…read more Donna is a flat out BS artist. She lies straight through her teeth and Charlie backs her up on it. I brought my boat in for a simple repair and it took WEEKS for them to "fix it" and when I was finally able to pick it up my bill was over 3,000. I asked what was wrong with it and Charlie couldn't even form one sentence to explain what it was. Mind you they did work I didn't approve of them doing. Whatever I paid and left.... but could not make it home because my boat broke down in their canal. Unbelievable. Brought it right back and they told me it's been bay tested and someone would look at it because they don't know why it happened. Charlie then proceeded to tell me if I can't afford to fix the boat I should not own one. Who the hell are you to say that to someone? Waited another 3 weeks for my boat and it still never ran right. Brought it to a different place and it was fixed within 3 days, only 600 to fix and it's been running GREAT ever since. All they care about is money. They do not care about fixing your boat. And will charge OVERLY charge you and get confrontational when you ask them about the prices they're charging. They're rude, lying, good for nothing pos! I even spoke with people who dock with them who say they are leaving after this season because they are horrible! Please save your self from this less than HALF A** marina.

I recently moved out to Holbrook and was looking for a good marine repair company in the area. I…read morefound Whitewater Marine Service in East Patchogue. My Etec outboard would not start. I brought it to them, late Saturday afternoon of Memorial Day weekend.......The place was loaded with boats, top to bottom....Yet the owner Tom was gracious enough to shoe horn me in. Have a brand new fuel pump brought over. Then himself and his brother Jeffrey . Tag teamed the install and had me out of there in 45 minutes!!!! THERE IS NOT ANOTHER MARINE REPAIR COMPANY ON THE ENTIRE ISLAND THAT WOULD DONE THAT FOR ME!!!!!!!! From Tom the owner, to the entire staff . All treated me great and made me feel totally comfortable . Like I was a customer for years!!!!! Definitely would highly recommend them!!!! I am going back to them in a few weeks. I have another boat with a 135 hp etec I would like to get ready for the water.. Enjoy your boating season. John

I took my boat out last Thursday after launching the boat realized I had no steering, made it back…read moreto the dock brought the boat over to Whitewater Marine at 9:01 in the morning as they were just opening. I explained to Jeff who I just met what my problem was. He told me he would do his best to get it repaired and it would take a couple of days instead I received a call an hour later saying that the parts were on its way. that was Thursday Friday morning I received a call saying the boat was finished. They went out of their way. Got the part. Got me back in the water roughly 24 hours between Jeff and Tom. Their service is amazing such nice guys a great place to deal with. they replaced a helm bled the system got me on my way. thank you, Tom. Thank you, Jeff.

Best fisherman on LI Sound fish with the best forget about the rest . Open boat or charter they are…read morethe way to go for a great day of fishing

We did a family fishing trip yesterday for my cousin's 50th birthday. There were 16 of us in total…read more We had 3-4 coolers filled with drinks, food, etc and the boat was able to accommodate all of it. The staff were great with showing how to place bait on the hooks. They were also helpful whenever our lines got tangled.The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because the fishing rods could be spaced out more so the lines don't get tangled as much. Great outing. Highly recommend.

Great Bay has serviced my boat now for 3years. Anything I…read moreask of the them. We'll take care of it is there response. I also bought my Steiger they installed all electronics. Nice clean work and they stand behind everything. Craig Kelly was my sales person Mike did the electronics. I worked with a few boat dealers in the past. Once you leave with your boat they don't even want to talk to you. At Great Bay all questions are answered if not they will get back to me. Thanks for a great experience Love my boat!!!!

Can't begin to convey what a positive experience we had dealing with Gary Klopfer at Great Bay…read moreMarine! Very VERY happy with our interaction and look forward to repeat business in the future!

The crew is very helpful and polite. I aways go on the Laura lee express or the Laura Lee. It's…read morealot of fun on these boats. Going again tomorrow !

Clean and powerful vessel! Attentive crew! 1.5 hours out we anchored and we're immediately in the…read morethick of it. Mostly sea bass with a few porgies and mackerel mixed in. Looking forward to dinner.

Very friendly crew and who are very helpful. Had great time with the family on the boat.read more

Amazing experience! I've done the daytime charter a few times but last night we did the nighttime…read morecharter and had the best time ever! The guys were extremely helpful and the 7pm departure time was perfect!! Beautiful sunset views, calm waters, and good catches!

What a gem of a marina! The facilities are spotless. The slips are immaculately maintained. The…read morepeople who work there are so very helpful. Johnny, especially, is the nicest guy. The owner, Cliff, is truly a class act. And the location is very convenient whether you're going out to a restaurant, fishing, cruising around or going off shore. Finally, the view of the bay is amazing.

I have been boating for over 20 years, the norm in the industry, in the area, has become, "go…read morewhere you get ripped off the least". That is not the case at Open Bay Marina. Chris runs an uber professional outfit: I was basically deciding whether or not I would be getting out of boating. I had tried out numerous marinas on the same BLOCK. All of which, I was inherently dissatisfied with the sercice. Not only does Chris GO OUT of his way to satisfy his customers, he goes above and beyond. I am the only small boat on a jetski dock, Chris is ALWAYS ensuring I am satisfied with my service at Open Bay. I have never ever felt like a customer here. He truly has his marina members best interests at heart. If I even think my motor is running rough, I hardly have to mention it. All of the other marinas in the area are truly a waste of time. I strongly suggest NOT trying out your hard earned money anywhere else. This marina is owned by a stand up, /true to their word family, Open Bay Marina is a great addition to the south shore boating community. I will continue to give them my business and recommend their services to others.