Met Jeff the owner out on the water around July while boating. After chatting I found out about…read morehis marina. Fast forward to early part of Oct and I took my boat in to get a quote on a spider crack on the gel coat above the water line that popped up Al end of the season '24. After we discussed his pricing etc for that fix and I found his pricing very reasonable I went through a laundry list of stuff, fix a gel coat chip, 2 more on the interior, wash/buff/wax the boat, replace the scupper valve, repair the trailer turn signal lighting, and replace the winch strap. I figured it'd take weeks, maybe a month, wasn't in a rush to get it done as it's the end of the season. Well, as Jeff quoted me 10days, on the 8th day I got the call everything done! Went and picked the boat up today...absolute perfection. Although cloudy out, cannot tell any repairs made, looks factory. Everything fixed/repaired with no issues! Highly recommend!

Jeff is an amazing person and makes you feel like family when your at his business. He has a great…read moreteam working with him as well.

We contacted Persimmon Point Marine last spring about some maintenance for our smaller Tahoe 450 TS…read morepowerboat. It was our first spring season since we had purchased the boat, and we needed routine seasonal maintenance, impeller replacement, and to have a dented propeller swapped out. There are so many marinas near our home off the South River that it can be difficult to know who to trust with repairs. We were very glad that we found the folks at Persimmon Point. They were very professional and efficient, and very patient about explaining all we needed to know as new boat owners. It is a family-run business. They are very easy to work with, and they run an honest shop.

Our experience with Alex and his team at Persimmon Point Marine has been unbelievably positive…read more They are responsive, honest, and genuinely interested in their customers being educated on the repairs the boat needs, why if needs them, and doing good work. I learned more working with Alex over the phone about good boat maintenance than I could have hoped for. We had them pick up a used boat that we were thinking of buying and take it into the shop to get checked out. Alex gave us an honest assessment of the boat, a three very reasonable quotes for good, better, and top-tier options to fix it so that we could make the best decision for our self's. While we did not end up buying this boat, we have worked with a lot of mechanics over the years, and will keep making the drive to Persimmon Point because our experience was that good. Highly recommended 10/10

Fawcett was my go to marine store. No More. Be very careful what you buy. It is not clear what…read moreis returnable. I made a purchase assuming it would be returnable if not correct. Not the case. Thanks a lot Fawcett. I will not return either. Shop Fawcett - but buy online.

Absolutely horrible. They sold me a used dinghy with the wrong title. After 9 months of hell, I was…read moreable to find the original owner and get the title in my name. I also purchased a new Tohatsu outboard that had a terrible vibration. It took months and countless trips to the shop in order to get them to replace the motor.

Serviced several outboard motors for me. Did a fantastic job! Trustworthy, timely service.read more

we needed an emergency repair on our boat and I just googled and found eastern Bay Marine. I knew…read morenothing about them. I wasn't from the area but from the time we called, the service was extraordinary the owner Dave was able to help us the next day he fixed the issue with the boat and not only that he drove the boat back to us and helped put it in the slip, it truly felt like a family and he made us feel a part of the family if you need any boat repairs anything to do with your boat you need to reach out to this company. I wouldn't look at any other company you will not be disappointed, and lastly, but not certainly the most important the price was incredible, Dave works with his son and has the small business but his professionalism kindness and generosity will forever remain in our hearts. We love you, Dave, Mel, and Kim.

I used Chesapeake Dockside Services in Annapolis, Maryland for many years for maintenance on my…read moreboat. I had a great relationship with Chris (the owner) and Rob over the years. For most of that time, service was solid -- they generally showed up on time, were helpful, and I paid every bill promptly. We had a good relationship for a long time. Over the last year or two, though, things slipped noticeably. They started showing up haphazardly, often not on the days they promised, and it would take a week to a few weeks to get any email confirmation or follow-up. Communication became very spotty. That came to a head when I was selling my boat and needed a tachometer issue fixed -- the engine was over-revving. I contacted Chris directly, explained it was time-sensitive because the boat was being surveyed for sale, and was told I'd be added to the list and taken care of quickly. Instead, I waited five weeks with no update, emailed twice with no response, and finally had to call the office myself to ask what the delay was. That's when Austin told me Chris and Rob were both out on vacation at the same time, leaving him as the only guy handling everything -- with zero communication to me beforehand that there'd be any delay. I was told a tech would come out that Monday. Austin confirmed he'd be there. He never showed. When I followed up Thursday, he said he'd just gotten busy and never made it out -- his response was basically, "good luck, I hope it turns out okay for you." The pre-sale survey happened before the tachometer was ever fixed. As a direct result, I had to lower the overall price of the boat and create a $2,000 seller's allowance during negotiations. I lost several thousand dollars because they didn't show up and fix the problem like they said they would. Despite a decade of loyalty and on-time payments, the lack of communication and missed commitments during a time-sensitive repair left me feeling like I was no priority whatsoever, and that our long-standing relationship didn't matter at all. I felt betrayed, and this growing pattern of unprofessionalism and lack of caring has reached a point where I would not recommend them, nor would I ever use their services again if I get another boat. You're paying a premium and getting low-budget service.

Very accommodating. Helpful, sincere. Haven't seen a bill yet, tho. I like em! Rob was a great guy…read morewho was generous w his time & expertise. All good so far!

Cool, It's a good fishing spot and they are nice. Also, it's a good place to keep your boatread more

The operator of this business has very little mechanical experience and is easily overwelmed by…read morelack of competent employees. He attempts to run a travel lift by himself and damaged my boat trailer by dropping my boat on it. He doesn't write job orders down and argues about what you have asked him to do. He has no quality control, sending out work without clean up or successful completion. I have maintained a fair sized yacht on South River for nearly fifty years, and this place has done the worst work.

I cannot say enough about Miles River Marine! Their customer service is second to none. Matt…read moreKealy is super responsive, flexible in working my needs into the shop's schedule, and is helpful in offering guidance with any issue. His staff always delivers the highest quality of service and I am never disappointed with the result. I have attached a few photos to show the quality of their work with my recent boat winterization. I highly recommend using Miles River Marine for your boat servicing needs!

I dealt directly with Peter Seckinger. He was very…read moreknowledgeable and never wavered. He actually kept the rudder straight and brought us into shore with a good deal for buyer and for myself. The Brokerage and the Closing was smooth sailing from start to finish.

Sellers Beware..... Integrity does not have a seat at the table with this business. When I…read morecomplained about the broker (Peter) lying to me, I was told by the Owner (Walt) that they can tell me anything since the legal truth is in the contract. The Broker (Peter) snuck down to the marina early one morning, before the marina opened, and attempted to take my yacht out for a ride without notifying me (the owner) or the marina (who was safe guarding my boat). I only found out when I got a call from the broker later stating the cabin had filled with smoke and I needed to go clear out the cabin and get a mechanic to look at the boat. They appear to have a "back alley" mentality to business, just tell the seller anything and don't let truth, business ethics or integrity get in the way of a sale. I thoroughly regret having sold my boat through Carpe Diem Yacht Sales.