Reviews from Paul Hallman (2)
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Marina Review for Ess-Kay Yards Inc.
Reviewed by:
Paul Hallman
on Sep 15, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 51'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 5
We left Canada late July and were fortunate to find Ess-Kay Marina on our route to the NYC area. It was early August and it so happened, that a storm from the hurricane coming north, was scheduled to pass the New York State area within days so they took precautions to drain a portion of the Erie Canal to prevent flooding along the canal area, so we were slipped at Ess-Kay for a few days. The facilities were great...... dock was excellent and the price of fuel very attractive so we filled up and stayed for a bit. The owners loaned us their car so we could go into town to shop at a Walmart and liquor/beer store. We got caught up with our laundry and stocked up on a number of items from their marine store, which is very well stocked. After a few days we moved onwards through the Erie Canal towards NYC.
On our return to Canada we encountered an engine problem as bearings on the circulation pump on one of our Diesel engines gave way and the fan belt blew. After identifying the parts we needed, I called Kim at Ess-Kay and asked her if she could order the parts and install them when we arrive in a few days. We limped up the rest of the Hudson River and across the Erie Canal to Brewerton to the Ess-Kay Marina where we filled up with fuel again, slipped for one-night and were fortunate that their mechanic was able to install the new pump. They saved us a great deal of time and the cost was not a surprise. What was excellent was their hospitality, friendly attitudes, and family style marina. It felt like we were home.
Thanks to the entire staff and especially to Kim for her commitment to customer satisfaction and down to earth pricing. It's also a great family story on the marina history and "The girls" should be proud to have preserved this business over the past 50+ years. Well done!
Also, if you get there on a Friday the dirt track racing in the town is awesome entertainment.
Again, THANKS !!!!!View location on the Waterway Guide Explorer
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Marina Review for Troy Downtown Marina
Reviewed by:
Paul Hallman
on Aug 18, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 51'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 1
pumpout is not functional and water fill up is only good with a reservation overnight.
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