This is my first stop every time I head out on the boat ...Definitely the best spot on the chain to…read morestop in for gas, ice and refreshments. Boat missing this or that? They got it. Need a tube, skis, tow rope? They got that too. Plenty of room to maneuver and always a helpful staff to get you on your way! Bonus: "Bald knob" gets a chuckle from the ladies ...

I won't go into great detail but am spending time to write to FOREWARN EVERYONE to NEVER use this…read moreplace for ANYTHING. The customer service is the WORST we have ever had in my life (and we have owned a business for 40 years ourselves). I think there only reason there are not more reviews is that this marina has no yearly customers - the slips all empty. They don't return phone calls and add charges on for EVERTYHING. Anytime we have asked them something it was like we were bothering them. TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE!!!!!!!!

Best place around for service. Weather it be water of snow the staff here will take care of your…read moreevery need. Todd is the most honest mechanic in all of Illinois. Thank you Todd, Dick and Kitty cat for always taking such great care of us. Brian Michael

Just had a fantastic experience with Light House!! I've used four different marinas on the chain…read morefor service over the past 18 years, and this Marina stands out for the friendliness, professionalism, honesty, and great work. Light House Marina, a family business, will get my business in the future. Todd, the owner and chief mechanic was thorough and explained in detail all that needed to be done, including some custom body work, and mechanicals. They also sell valvetech gas, which has the additives in it for extended fuel life. The cost for parts was spot on with what I could purchase on my own, which I appreciate the minimal markup, if any. I got very lucky, and they were able to get me in the same day for the mechanicals, and done quickly. The price for labor seemed reasonable to me, as my work required two people. They were also able to accommodate me bringing the boat in off the water, and on to one of their trailers for the work. Just a really nice experience all the way around. And sadly, there are some bad marinas on the chain. Thank you to Todd Scott and Dick.

Top notch experience from initial web site inquiry on a Used Boat to the first cruise on the lake…read more After reviewing the boat online and talking to Don at the Boathouse I decided to pull the trigger. Shortly after I agreed to this boat I received a call from Susan the Business Manager, she had everything lined up for me within minutes, all the way down to insurance options. The customer service from both her and Don was excellent. I arrived to sign docs and take possession, quick and easy. Introduced to the rest of the staff (Service, Parts, Dock attendants, etc...) Susan covered everything like a pro and Don even took the inaugural cruise on the lake with us to make sure the boat was perfect. New ownership and the place looks outstanding. The entire staff is amazing, with an awesome focus on customer service. 10/10 will be doing business with the Boathouse Chicago all summer!

They probably do a nice job on repairs. Unfortunately, I'll never know as long as I own a boat…read more"that's too old" as per their response when I called and asked about repair work. I was pretty disappointed.

As far my experience, having kept my boat here for the last four years, this is a great place for…read morean annual slip as well as over the winter. I think there were some updates in management and they have been treating me really great. I always have something small that I need or requests or whatever it is, it gets handled. I appreciate their attention and care for my boat.

John has always treated his customers with kindness and respect He always would explain what he was…read moreselling and would back it up

Friendly and respectful , very knowledgeable and helpful . Can't wait to get the boat backread more

five star converted our shoremaster lift from V hull to pontoon rails did a great job showed up…read morewhen they said they would.

If you have a boat and need to get it fixed, do it here. They will take care of all your needs.read more

Mike and the team are knowledgeable, precise, meticulous and punctual…read more I came to them with a problem, which another shop could not get resolved for weeks. Here the problem was solved in one day and I was back on the water. Highly recommend.

Told me I could park my boat in the lot for 500 bucks during last season. Once I got the boat out…read moreof storage there was nowhere to park because the lot was full. I reached out to discuss or a prorated refund and no response at all. Nothing, took the loss. Just got a text asking me for a favorable review. No chance of that. Zero stars if I could.

From the owner: If you are looking for that special place to keep your boat, we would love for you to make Pistakee…read moreMarina in Fox Lake your home! Our protected floating dock system of 96 slips can accommodate boats as small as 10’ to boats up to 40’ in length, with JetPorts for PWCs. Summer slips are available from May 1st to October 31st, and all customers will be provided with a marina access keys, private secure parking, and a members only access to the grounds.

i am a doctor from chicago and a patient recommended ed fox to me as i was having a vibration in my…read moresterndrive and mr. fox disassembled the unit in front of me and showed me the defective components [i.e. bent prop shaft and a twisted vertical shaft] and ask if i was using a stainless prop and i was ! he rebuilt the unit and fitted me with a new style vortex prop [alum] and did a tune up and shift adjustment the boat never started and ran as good as this not even when they put it new in the water for me as i am the original owner this man is a real pro ! and is more reasonable than any marina in the chain-o-lakes area he is a true marine surgeon i recommend him to all in need of a professonal marine mechanic his tools are to him as my surgical instruments are to me the doc