vmorgante31

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When I decided to store my boat at south river initially I was thrilled with my experience- it seemed as though I was working with a family owned, honest, group of individuals and the facilities were clean, with pleasant staff who responded quickly to inquiries. Around Memorial Day I was having a few issues with my boat and requested south rivers facilities Skip Bennett marina handle the job. I asked, as is industry standard, for a quote prior to the work being conducted via which Skip called me, verbally quoted me “no more than $250” and I gave the go ahead. I just recently received the invoice over two months later, for almost $1300. Multiple billed lines include work I did not ever authorize and the work done that I did authorize was obviously verbally quoted incorrectly. I have requested several times that Skip call me, as he was who quoted me the price, so we can work together to come to an agreement, yet it has been over three weeks and he has not returned any emails or my request for a call at any instance. Now they are refusing to launch my boat even though I paid for my marina storage and launch fees IN FULL for the year, unless I agree to pay this invoice including the exorbitant unauthorized charges. Absolutely do not store your boat here unless you want to potentially face legal fees in order for them to fulfill contractual obligations, which is what it seems I will need to resort to considering Skip has completely avoided addressing this issue.

Marina Response:
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We understand your frustration and appreciate hearing about your experience. Since this review was posted, South River Marina has come under new ownership as part of Stella Marinas in September 2025. Our team has been hard at work investing in the property, strengthening our staff, and enhancing the overall experience for our boaters and service customers. We are committed to providing exceptional customer service, quality marine care, and a welcoming atmosphere both on and off the water. While we can't change past experiences, we are optimistic about the future and dedicated to earning the trust and confidence of everyone who chooses South River Marina. We hope you'll give us an opportunity to show you the positive changes that are underway. Thank you again for your feedback, and we wish you many great days on the water ahead.
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