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January 2024 by Scott Webb
Recently purchased a boat from F.R. smith. I looked at boats across NY state at countless marinas. Including marinas on lake George. My salesman was David, he was excellent. Had a chance to meet the owner, the service manager and a few guys that work there. Everyone bent over backwards to make our experience stellar. They put boats in the water on 12/29/23 for us to water test. No other marina would even entertain that idea. I should mention that the boat I purchased was under 20k. They treated us like we were buying a boat worth much more. If you’re in the market give them a chance you won’t be disappointed. These guys are first class.
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October 2023 by E Suds
We had a great day on the beautiful waters of Lake George. We're so grateful to Scott and all the staff. We had never been boating before, and the information and assistance Scott provided allowed us truly enjoy the experience. We will definitely be visiting and renting a boat in the future. Thank you.
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September 2023 by Allie Vilardi
Rented a boat from FR Smith & Sons for 3 days during Labor Day weekend. The online rental system convenient and easy to use. The staff was EXTREMELY friendly and helpful when we arrived. They made sure to explain the lake, rules, fun activities and answer any questions. Everyone greeted us with a smile each morning and night. The boat was beautiful and in perfect condition. I have rented from many other places in the area and this was the best experience.
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September 2023 by Andy Johnson
Awesome experience. Do yourself a favor and drive right past the "Rental Row" in the Village with their restrictions and huge deposits and older boats and head up to Bolton for FR Smith & Sons. It looks like they're just as much a Shipwright/Dealer as they are a Rental agency. I liked this because it means they'll be knowledgeable and all the boats would be in great condition. They were our First call Labor day morning and as I suspected they were nearly completely booked! They had one boat left and I asked if they could take a res for an hour from now and they were more than happy to accommodate. The owner gave us a brief but informative rundown on the Lake and any hazards we might run into and we were off! In Summation its all awesome staff and awesome boats!
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September 2023 by karen miller
Wonderful experience! Called a week before our trip to inquire about process and Scott was very helpful and informative. When we arrived the morning of our reservation we were greeted warmly, watched a short video on safety, signed the necessary forms and then we were on our way! The pontoon boat was clean and a lot of fun! Lake George is absolutely beautiful and has so much to offer. We included a tube rental and the kids had so much fun. We explored several of the islands and had lunch while admiring the awesome views. We can’t wait to return and will absolutely rent another boat from FR Smith - exceptional customer service. Thank you!
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September 2023 by Margie DiLollo
First time renters, we would highly recommend! Scott and everyone at FR Smith made the experience easy and enjoyable. Arrived 7:45 am and watched the safety video and got the kids fitted into life jackets. We rented a pontoon boat and it was in great condition; all ready for us. Plenty of room for our party of 6 as well as room to store our towels, duffel bags, backpack cooler. We toured all around the lake and stopped in Paradise Bay for a swim. We enjoyed a great time and had great weather. Staff was great helping us dock. Would come again!
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September 2023 by AJ Servidio
We had a great experience!!! Scott was so helpful setting up the day. The staff checking us in and out were very informative and friendly. Carl who helped us with the boat and where to go was fantastic. We will definitely be renting again next year. Thank you for a great day on a beautiful lake.
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September 2023 by amanda demaio
So happy we were able to find a boat on this busy summer day at the lake . And LUCKY that it was with Scott and crew at FR Smith and Sons Marina . Fast , super friendly , and accommodating. We really appreciate making our day perfect ! Coming back next summer .
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September 2023 by F Train
We had an amazing day during our August boat rental at FR Smith & Sons. Our boat was practically brand new, and much nicer than those offered by other rental companies. From Scott running the show, to all the kids on the docks helping to get the boats in and out, everyone we dealt with was kind and accommodating. The icing on the cake was Milo, who greeted us with his tennis ball and much love. We usually rent a boat each summer, and FR Smith will be our go-to from now on.
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September 2023 by Mahlagha ARABANI
We had a great experience with this company. Honest, personable and accommodating staff! Our travel plans changed and Scott did his best to work with us and accommodate us. The boat was not only brand new, but beautiful! Would absolutely use them again!
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September 2023 by brett mcdonald
An incredible experience! Scott set us up with a brand new 19 foot Sea Ray that was cheaper than other boat rentals on the lake.To top it off, Scott and crew could not have have been nicer. Thank you Scott. We will be back. I’d give 10 stars if that were possible. Our day on the water in your boat was the highlight of the week. ?️??
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September 2023 by Alexis Connor
Highly recommend F.R. Smith and Sons Marina! Scott and the staff at the marina could not have been more friendly, helpful, and accommodating!! The docking process was a breeze and we loved our rental boat! This was our first rental from them but we will definitely be back!
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July 2023 by Jill Wise
Wonderful, boat, rental company, very personalized service! Scott went out of his way to make us feel comfortable and valued as customers. The boat was top-notch, and our time together on Lake George was a memory for a lifetime! I highly recommend this company.
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July 2023 by Prescilla Ferri
such a nice time, boats were really fun! owner was really nice and had a cute dog. scared of dogs but this one was really nice :)
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July 2023 by Emma Larson
Our family has been coming to FR Smith for years and it’s always been a great experience!! The staff is very nice and always extremely helpful with all of our loading/unloading and boat rentals! They are responsive and organized. Will continue to come back! And we love seeing Sgt Milo!!!!
