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FR Smith & Sons Marina

36 Sagamore Road, Bolton Landing, NY 12814
518-644-5181
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Type: Marinas, Boat Tours
Owner description: FR Smith & Sons is celebrating its' 90th year in business! We are the oldest marina on Lake George to be owned and operated by the same family. We... more » Owner description: FR Smith & Sons is celebrating its' 90th year in business! We are the oldest marina on Lake George to be owned and operated by the same family. We offer boat rentals, canoe & kayak rentals, marine service, boat sales, water taxi, and we have a well stocked marine store. Check out our antique boat charters! « less
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Glens Falls, New York
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed October 26, 2012

I called and inquired about winter storage for a 16 foot boat 1/10 of a mile down the road to be picked up and stored. Was quoted by service manager 545.00......Called back and got owner Scott on the phone a week later to discuss pick up. Owner told me it would be 864.00. I guess because I need it done... More

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gracielouny, Owner at FR Smith & Sons Marina, responded to this review
October 29, 2012

I was sorry to read the review of FR Smith & Sons by reviewer Patty K - the issues cited by her were due to a complete misunderstanding. Let me explain. Patty K called my marina last week to discuss storage and winterization options with my Service Manager, Adam. Adam outlined a set of options to Patty which included: shrink... More

STAMFORD
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28 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 26, 2012

We just returned from a 4 day camping trip in the Lake George islands. The folks at FR Smith were very accommodating when we had to change our reservation details at the last minute. At the marina they processed our rental info quickly, & with no bother. The boat was brand new, & in excellent condition. When we returned the... More

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gracielouny, Owner at FR Smith & Sons Marina, responded to this review
October 29, 2012

We are delighted that you had a wonderful camping experience on Lake George and that we added to the experience. We hope you return to our beautiful lake and our marina again! More

Poughquag, New York, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 11, 2012

These guys helped me out a few years ago when I brought my boat up on vacation. They made time to fix my boat and get me back out on the water ASAP. I never did forget how they bent over backwards to help me. When ever I need gas or supplies I always go here first. Seems to me... More

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gracielouny, Owner at FR Smith & Sons Marina, responded to this review
October 29, 2012

We thank you for your kind words and look forward to working with you in the future! More

Cherry Hill, NJ
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 4, 2012

WOnderful place. The staff was friendsly and helpful and the 18' boat we rented was practically brand new! Hope to rent again from them next summer.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed August 3, 2012 via mobile

I bought a part from them that was defective an they refused to take it back. I took the part to another marina and they confirmed the worst not only was the part detective but it was used. my boats engine and fuel system. It never ever ran again . Because they refused to take it back I lost 8000... More

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gracielouny, Owner at FR Smith & Sons Marina, responded to this review
September 12, 2012

We are sorry to hear of your experience. The policy of FR Smith & Sons Marina is to accept all parts unused and with the original packaging in tact with the exception of electrical parts including but not limited to power packs, ECM Modules and software. The reason is that these parts can be damaged when used by a non-certified... More

Bali, Indonesia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 23, 2012

Stop by to check out some of the classic old wooden boats, or rent a new boat for getting out on the incredible Lake George.

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Ma
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 21, 2012

Great prices for the rental and they were helpful showing us great spots to go. Had a new boat.

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TN
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 10, 2012

We checked the price of a pontoon boat rental at FR Smith and at Sagamore Resort. Since it was $100 cheaper, we chose FR Smith & Sons Marina. Bathroom faciities at FR Smith are porta potties across the street. Really? The Sagamore restrooms were spotless and they had a sandy beach with a lifeguard if you chose to relax before... More

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July 16, 2012

This is in response to TnPeaches review regarding the bathrooms. I am certain that this review was not for FR Smith Sons Marina as we do not have and never have had port-potties. We have two perfectly functional indoor bathrooms (although I am sure the Sagamore's are quite lovelier!). My guess is that the review visited our neighbors marina on... More

New Yor
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3 attraction reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 5, 2012

I visited Lake George with 15 friends for our annual summer vacation, all of us about 25 yrs old and mildly price sensitive. The sales staff was very knowledgeable, had the perfect recommendation, and as the person coordinating the trip, the entire office was EXTREMELY helpful with the entire rental process, and assured me that we would have a great... More

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New York, New York, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2012

This was a great place to rent a boat there was six of us three couples and we all got to drive all you need is a license !!

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