Best Boat Dealer Independence Near Me

Gigi Llerena: I love this place, I don't go fishing, 8 don't go hunting, but the decorations, the lake is fenomenal.

Jake Bakula: Billy Kelly was extremely helpful in arranging multiple video calls, and coordinating delivery for my boat purchase as I am not in the area. Great communication, easy to reach, and highly knowledgeable with any questions that I had!

Brian Clayton: Had a lot of people work on my boat, but these guys were responsive and came out to my dock 2 times after they did multiple repairs at their shop. Old boats are hard to work on and they stood by their work. Got me running good and I’ll always use them.

John Skowronski: Routine maintenance was completed right on schedule & slightly less than the original quote. Staff was very friendly.

Bobbeo Jeffers: Went out of their way to order parts for my boat.

richard fontenot: Great Service

DeWayne Sprous: Always friendly and helpful!

Jack Winter: Got us into the shop quickly.Explained what needed done. Completed the 3 year service and replaced both batteries. We are good to go now.South Bay Pontoon with a 150 Evinrude.

J: Really friendly staff didn’t have what I needed but was able to order it and told me where I could find it same day if I wanted to make the longer drive we’re willing to lose money to help a customer so I went ahead and bought the parts from them customer service is awesome

Cole Oliphant: Great service, great people, the service department diagnosed and repaired our boat motor to perfection. In the past the service department helped me fix a problem over the phone, can't ask for anything better.

Jeremy Masters: Scheduling drop off and pickup was very customer friendly. Turnaround from drop off to troubleshooting was better than anyone else in the area. Technicians were able to diagnose starting issue and informed customer that boat “runs good”. Still needs some fine tuning so will be looking to return to shop when back in town.

Tom McFarlin: The amount charged for labor seems to be extremely high comparatively. My engine has been "diagnosed" and serviced twice and yet I am still having engine troubles.

t myers: Took 2year old Tracker 195tx with motor issue.A couple days later they called and informed me that motor was blown. They called Mercury and was able to get my power head replaced under warranty. Only took a couple weeks and i had my boat back. Will be using Blue Springs Marine on all of my future boat repairs.Also they kept me up to date with text messages. And always responded to my sent texts

Kelly Adkinson: The service girl was very helpful about my boat

michael lowderman: Tina is the best at letting me know what services I needed plus she is a cutie

Tad Heater: Sheila (at the parts counter) is Fun to talk with, goes the extra mile to help find what you need. Old school mentality! Customer comes first! Don’t know what you guys are paying her. But she needs a raise!!

John Love: My 30 year old pontoon boat had not been running well for over a year. Last October I brought it to blue springs marine for repair and prep for winter. They guaranteed that in the spring it would start and run properly with no additional maintenance necessary. Today (in May) it started right up and ran better than it has in years. Thank you for excellent service!

Jaden: The repairmen came out to my boat for a follow up after previous repairs. That really impressed me! No fee. Just really good service. Even better, they quickly fixed the problem. Both guys were friendly, professional and obviously, helpful.

Brad Ashley: I slowly drove around the lot looking at boats, pulled in and walked around the showroom wanting information about both new and used pontoon boats. I also had questions about eccessories. Not one person greated me, asked me if I needed assistance or even noticed I was there. I walked around, walked on the boat platform and throughout parts for at least 10 minutes. There seemed to be only one other customer in the lobby and at least 4 employees. I will not return.

Jeff Backus: Great group of people to work with!

Oz Ardavani: Tina is such a sweetheart!!! Very informative and goes above and beyond to meet your needs.

Chad Frisch: Bought a boat from Summit Boats and Gear a few weeks ago. The whole experience from start to finish was exceptional. It all started with a phone call and a recommendation from Jim on a 2018 Bayliner E18. I didn't have a chance to get out to see the boat for a couple days but did not want to miss the opportunity. Jim hosted a video call and walked through the boat with me over the phone, The time and information he gave went above and beyond what I was expecting. It was quite clear that Jim not only has a passion for boating but really knows his profession. I was able to make an offer and buy the boat quite quickly. I showed up to go through all the paperwork and Hilary was a pleasure to work with. She was thorough and quick and they had me on my way in no time. As a first time boat owner I have had quite a few questions. Jim took me on an initial run in the boat to show me the ropes. He has also been very responsive since the purchase in answering the various questions that have come up since. To put it simply they have made my boat owning experience great from the beginning. Thank you to Jim, Hilary, and staff.

Kim Simmons: Review by Rob Simmons - 2 Boats - Mastercraft Ski Boat - Bass Boat. In August 2020, I took my Mastercraft Ski Boat in for them to sell on consignment - Bass Boat in October 2020 so they could change the prop and it could be adjusted for a plane issue. My Mastercraft ended up in the caves until April and had never been listed - cover still on at pick up.After the bass boat had been there all winter with several follow up calls, I was told in April my prop shaft was bent and needed to be replaced. The price quoted was $900 plus labor, I told them that was a fair price and to fix it. I also ask that they replace the bearings while in the unit and the price quoted was $500 plus labor. As I waited patiently, I got a call a few weeks later and said the boat was ready. During that call, to quote them, my boat “ran like a bat out of hell” when they put in on Blue Springs Lake. Since the boat did not plane out, in my mind, I thought it was fixed! When I went to pick up the boat, I was told they had to fully replace the lower unit and now my bill was $5610.56……. SHOCKED! Talked to the mechanic at that point, when I asked him how it ran when he put it on the lake, he told me he never took it off the trailer!!!! After discussing that the original reason why the boat was brought in due to a plane issue, he said the lower unit had nothing to do with that. Now I am in $5600 and the initial problem was never addressed. At this point, my irritation was starting to show. Hilary told me he would adjust the motor, put the prop on an it would be done by that evening. I left with no more said and planned on picking the boat up the next day. In the middle of the morning, phone rings and it is the owner, Jim. He rudely starts of the conversation with what exactly is it that I want done to this boat. I tell him again the issues and why the boat is there. He immediately began to chastises me and told me I talked to the wrong guy when I dropped the boat off in October and I should only have talked to him or Hilary who were not there at the time it was left. This is the first conversation I have ever had with Jim; he proceeds to tell me he had called me and went over price and why the lower unit needed full replacement. At that point, I told him he had me confused with someone else…I would DEFINTELY remember a $6000 conversation!!!! Now Jim goes off telling me I am calling him a liar. I told him I was lied to by Hilary that my boat had been taken out to Blue Springs Lakes and ran, which was not the case. He really goes off at this point and tells me I am calling his wife and liar and he would put a mechanics lien against my boat. At this point, I just wanted to get my boats back and out of their hands. I told him I would be there to pay the $5600 and get my boats off his property. I immediately went to pick the boats up, wrote a check and asked the girl behind the desk if I could talk to the mechanic about the break in procedure for the lower unit. She informed me he was busy, and I would have to talk to Jim who wasn’t there, again. I told her never mind, I would call a friend who deals with Yamaha. As I am hooking up the bass boat, I looked at the lower unit and discovered the boat skid (attached pics) had been backed into and had damaged what I just paid $5600 for! When I picked the boats up, both trailers had flat tires, dead batteries and the boats were a MESS! The master switch was left on in the Bass Boat and my one-year old battery was shot. This place knows NOTHING about customer service, business, or boats. After further research with my Yamaha Dealer and telling him the story, he informed me they are not a Yamaha dealer and cannot buy individual parts. Yamaha would only sell them the whole unit, that explained a lot! To all my friends, family and neighbors who live on the lake, stay away from this place. Could not post without a 1 star review - would have given them ZERO! Josh and Cody are no longer there, and I know they took such good care of all of us in the past.

Jennifer Lattimer: Tried to buy a boat that Haley was selling on consignment. Had to call and ask for pictures twice needless to say I never saw any pictures of the boat. I wouldn't recommend having these guys sell anything for you or buy anything from them.

Brian Burnell: Summit boats is awesome! Great service, very knowledgeable, very professional. I wouldn't think it taken my boat anywhere else!

Shawn Hartung: What ever you do don't let them work on a Yamaha.

Mat McKitterick: Summit Boats has worked on both of my boats and the services was outstanding

David Tate: Jim and Hillary were amazing! They are helping us with the sale of our boat.

Mary Zion: Great people. They really work hard to accommodate everyone.

Steve Merriman: We picked up our boat from getting all new interior from another shop and went to put it in the water and the boat wouldnt start. It was already late so we did some research and saw Summit Boats was down the road a couple miles. We got up early and drove down hoping to just get an idea maybe of what might be wrong but also assuming they would be too busy since its Friday of Memorial Day weekend. The boss told us to back up the boat to the shop door and they would take a quick look for us. Turns out the other shop hooked up the batteries incorrectly and one of the batteries had a low cell. Taking the time to help us with our issue made all the difference in the world to us and they have gained a new customer. Thank you for your help today and we will be seeing you soon.

Taylor Christensen: I have never trusted a boat shop until now. They were very knowledgeable and did amazing work. My job turned into a bigger mess than I expected and they treated my boat as it was their own. The best part was even with all of the work they had to do my boat was put back together and clean just like it was the day I took it in. I will be taking it to Summit Boats from now on. Great owners and great service!

ken kidd: Jim and Hillary are very personal. Excellent service. They make you feel like part family. I wouldn't go anywhere else.

Eric Cole: Love these guys!!!

Brett Cox: GREAT PLACE. Called yesterday about a wakeboard part that got lost in the lake. They where happy to take one screw and binding washer from a new board in stock. Thanks! We can hit the lake tonight instead of waiting a shipment of the part!

James Monteleone: The people at Summit boats we're very friendly helpful courteous and attention to detail. Got in and got out in a very short amount of time. I would recommend Summit boats and gear. Especially if you need to get your boat fixed I'll pick up some new gear a lot to choose from.

Dan Phillips: Purchased an Aqua Stack Mat from Summit Boats & Gear recently. Owner was friendly and knowledgeable. After using it today I highly recommend it to anybody.

Tim Karl: Good people, used boat prices are very fair. Service is good.

Michael Cothern: Wonderful friendly staff very knowledgable Will work with you to get your business.

Joel: Josh and Paige are incredible people. They are honest, patient, and fair. If you're looking for a boat (particularly a ski, wakeboard, or wakesurf boat), this is the place to go. This is a zero pressure environment. If you already have a boat, their service department is exceptional and it's one of the few places in KC that services inboards. They offered me so much on my trade-in, I don't think they made any profit at all. I felt guilty when I saw them post it for sale at that price. They are the KC Nautique dealer, but they have quite a few trade-ins for sale too. Not that it matters, if you ever drive a Nautique, you will never go back to another boat. The wake behind mine is scary.

Laurie Annis: Nice place, very friendly, honest owners!

chase: Awesome place, I love it

Kevin Everett: Great part's department! Great prices!

Matt Dyer: My son had a flat tire on a popup camper and needed some assistance. This place went out of their way to help him and repaired the tire. My son tried to pay but they refused. I highly recommend this place and when I buy a boat soon it will definitely be here. Thank you!

Chris Hagle: Absolutely terrible. Tried a bait and switch scam that resulted in a lot of hassle. Then added over 4k in accessories to title receipt for annually assessed property tax. I am paying annual property tax on labor. I asked them to rectify the problem, more argument.Don't do it, they are dishonest.Edit 10/18/22 trying to renew my plates and due to everything being on one recipient having a terrible time tracking everything down.This dealer is garbage. I'm amazed they are still open.

Don Muhle: I appreciate Brad being able to accommodate my travel arrangements. Thanks very much.

Alex Moyer: Smithville Marine is unbelievable! I’ve been there multiple times and they always take care of me when I need it most! I’ll never take my boat anywhere else

A S: My husband took his pontoon in for repair and they told him they would get back with him in a week and did not notify him until a month later when he called them. They said they were waiting on a welder to come and informed him the welder said it needed new logs so he picked it up and took it to another shop where they repaired it and he’s back on the water for $300 instead of the $9,000 Smithville marina was talking about! Bad, bad business!!

Scott Jones: Once again Smithville Marine came thru with flying colors for me. Brad and team are without a question the best service team in the Midwest. On time, fair price, correct and professional.

Jeff Downing: First ever visit today for some oil. The building layout and where to park is a little tricky. Everyone I interacted with was nice and helpful. Hope to continue coming here, build a relationship and support local.

Mark Murray: Took my boat in. It had several issues. They gave me a fair price to fix it and were very detailed in explaining the issues. It runs so great now. It took them several weeks, but they set that expectation from the start. It was the beginning of boating season so they were very backed up. They are a certified Mercrusiser repair shop so they know quite a bit about them.I did have less than a stellar experience in the parts department. They werent that helpful, but overall it was a good experience with the repair.

Stan Boyd (Sboyd4): Thanks to Brad the Service Manager for taking care of our Gas Tank fill nozzle and cover.

Jason O: Brad and the Smithville Marine team have helped me 3 years in a row on short notice prior to a tournament. They are responsive and show genuine care for the customers and act with a tremendous sense of urgency to help us get back in the water quickly and at a fair price, I will be forever loyal to Smithville because they truly care about the Customer Experience

S Huff: They know what they are talking about when it comes down to it. They have almost all the part you could need on the spot. They can give fix your boot for you.

Stacey Holcomb: Great place to visit with family or date night!

Charles Goetz: To dam High..do it my self..

Bob Zahnter: Slow getting answers

ryan heinlein: Awesome one stop shop for all your marine needs!!! Talk to Brad

David Bricker: My family and I love smithville marine.we have been going there are inter life. It's lots of fun you can rent boats for really cheap. And it's perfect for the family.

Karen Vice: Clean. Organized. Friendly

Brian Coburn: Great shop, they have a lot of items from new boats to a real good service department and everything inbetween.

Brian Acord: Bought a small outboard motor from them . Fast and curious sales staff.

LINN WANBAUGH: Service department pays attention to smallest details. Highly recommend.

justin russell: They got boats

Mike Wirth: My whole life I dreamed of being a boat person. Grew up not having the opportunity, as I got older I focused more on so many things and just simply figured I would never make the leap. My wife and I treated ourselves to celebrate our 20th anniversary - the first, and the only place we will ever go is Sportsman’s.Josh Smith is my kind of salesperson - he is patient, he listens, he doesn’t judge one bit and he simply is passionate about what he does for a living. He listened to us, gently encouraged us to make the right decision but made very clear the pros and cons of the decisions we were weighing.We absolutely love our Harris Solstice and already have priceless and countless memories for my family because of it.On top of that - as any boat owner is suspect to have - there was a unique issue when we first got the boat. The owners went above and beyond to make it right, operating with class and positivity in helping us rectify the situation. Again - impressed with their commitment to customers as they didn’t have a contractual obligation, but wanted to do the right thing and made sure things were made right.The over the top assistance came by way of their shop - Scott is as good as they make ‘em. Detailed, on top of his game and so on point with all of our needs big and small. From making that original emergency runs to support us to simply being the only place I trust for off-season care, it is the peace of mind that most of my boating friends wish they had. Scott - you are one of the good guys.I count myself lucky to have met this group - it’s great to have people that you trust looking out for your big investments, but more so as their purpose is to help you realize the dream that you’ve always had.Also - this review comes a full two years + after I bought the boat. And Josh full-well knows I’m not buying another one in the next few years… he has just maintained an outstanding relationship with me and my family. That’s authentic.Thank you gentlemen.

Tracey Wiley: We ordered a new Tritoon from Sportman’s. The process from start to finish was was great. Josh Smith our representative was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the entire process! Highly recommend!

Daniel Steiner: Purchased a Lund 1875 crossover. I have never purchased from them before but I knew a lot of friends who had. It was a super expierence as they gave me advice that was accurate. Since then I’ve gone back to them to have Garmin nav and fishing sonars installed along with live view. Couldn’t be happier as their shop does solid work. That’s kinda hard to find anymore. Josh was our sales person who dutifully answered our many questions. Both before and after the sale. The service persons name is Joe and he’s great to work with as I had a lot of questions about the electronics packages. What can I say he gave it to us straight. Highly recommend as a trustworthy dealership.

Troy Terry: I can’t thank these guys enough! My son fishes for the high school team and I had an issue with my power steering last weekend and no one could get me in to get it fixed. We have his state tournament next weekend and they fit me in so that he would not miss his high school tournament. They did a great job at a fair price and went above and beyond to get us back on the water. Will definitely be taking my boat back there in the future.

Lucas Ingala: Had a pretty intense fishing boat build and they nailed it! Very professional! If you have complex pro level rigging don’t be nervous these guys can get it done!

Malinda Sides: We just purchased a boat from these fine people. Carl Johnson showed us all the features on the boat, and took us out on the lake to see it in action. Exceptional service, friendly staff. Highly recommend.

Brett Harmer: Great staff. Friendly, very helpful. Great experience.

Jen Hunter: Wow!! Is all I can say! We had been searching for the perfect boat ... and Carl made it happen!! He even knew a guy to get the graphics done before I picked it up!! Carl is very knowledgeable and super nice!! We will buy our next boat from him!!! Go see Carl for your boat needs! You will not be disappointed!! Thank you Carl!!!!

Kent Lawson: Had every parts except 1 for my spring tune up.

Frank Schveninger: We just purchased a boat and named it "Our Dream"This is our first boat so during the sales process we have a lot of questions, and was not sure if boating is right for us. Josh Smith, our sales agent made us feel at home with his personality, boat knowledge, willing to be there when wanted to be there. I do recommend Sportsman's Marine because of their selection, items to add on and especially Josh. So when Josh delivered the boat, he took the time to make sure I understand the workings of the boat, and he rode around with us for an hour to assist in breaking in the engine. What a guy. Thank you, Josh and Sportsman's Outfitter and Marine. Class Act!P.S Also included the new Skipper of our Boat

Asa Van Trump: Absolutely awesome service from Josh. He is extremely helpful and straight forward. I bought an Adventure 1775 and I couldn’t be more satisfied with his advice and service while helping me with the decision. Thank you Josh!

Charles Swank: Great place and people are willing go the extra mile.

Brian Keller: Experience, friendly, and very helpful.

Ralph Millard: Outstanding team throughout entire process. Carl & Josh very knowledgeable. Joe excellent in-service dept.

Jim Snow: Bought a new boat in Feb 2021 and they were very patient with me and kept me focused on the right boat for my needs. Good experience.

Francine Steiner: They are the best to work with. Awsome people

Mark Vanderpool: These guys are really great. They have taken care of my boat on 2 different occasions and I test ran it last weekend and it performed flawlessly as always. They got me in quickly and I think their prices are fair. They always do a great job of looking my boat over to make sure there aren't other items that need attention. Thanks again for taking care of my boat!

T_N Hofs: Carl and the crew at Sportsman's are the perfect mix of honest, knowledgeable, and fair in everything they do! So happy with our purchase of their last 2020 model Lund 1875 Crossover XS!Extremely responsive with questions before and after purchase. Unlike other dealers that are so focused on whatever sale they need, Carl's focus is on getting you in the right boat for YOU. He takes the time to listen, let you really look things over, get in touch with other customers or resources that may be helpful for specific details, and isn't pushy at all. Great job with the selection and installation process of electronics also.Anyone looking for a perfect mix of a boat that's a true Fish & Ski, I highly recommend going with either the Crossover or Impact models from Lund. We choose the Crossover and couldn't be happier! Pick whichever hits all your marks, go to Sportsman's, and have no worries but which lake you're going to go to tomorrow. :-)

Marie Cooper: The staff was helpful and friendly.

C Coe: not busy

Les Bratton: Grat place to shop for outdoor gear and sporting goods.

Marcus Pratt: The for sale box of ammunition I wanted to purchase was not marked with the price, forcing me to buy a more expensive box that I really could not afford. It was only after I purchased my ammunition that a salesman put the correct price on the ammunition. When I brought this to their attention, they inform me that I would have to go up to the refund counter and go through the whole process of getting a refund and then purchasing the ammunition that was on sale! I felt that they could have easily avoided this by simply advising me of the sales price in the first place. Normally I have very good purchasing experiences with Bass pro, but this time I was a little inconvenienced with the purchase in this particular case.

Dj Kappa: Great place to shop for a variety of things.

Michael Woodard: Put a lot of trust in Dons advice. Really steered us down the wrong path for the fishing tournament. Out of hundreds of dollars in possibly the worst bass lures ever recommended. The fish absolutely hated the color schemes that don swore by. Kinda thinking he just made it all up.

Evelin Carrasco: Great staff! Always friendly and welcoming! Always clean and organized. Love it!

Danny Bland: Good

Henry Joyce: IT WAS SO LIT!

Sara Beth Prideaux: If you are a woman who is looking for hiking gear and/or shoes do yourself a favor and go somewhere else. The women's clothing section doesn't offer any real attire fit for doing any serious hiking yet the men's section does. I went to try on hiking boots and Bass Pro apparently does not cater to wide sized feet. Bass Pro definitely needs to step up their game.

Tim Smith: Check out was very slow. There was only one person ahead of me and it took 10 minutes to get through the line. The cashier seemed very interested in chatting with the lady ahead of me. The customer service area had 2 people standing around doing nothing. I understand customer service representatives are not allowed to take customers money for purchase. The credit card reader is an older slower version that keeps popping up messages to leave your card in the reader. These machines need to be updated.

Tyler Lynch: Don’t even say hi when you walk in they just want you to apply for a credit card

ronald jones: Favorite place.

Brett Coulson: Why did you cheapen up the red head pocket tee shirt.I won't be buying these anymore.

Jason Gibson: I ordered online for instore pickup. It would have been faster for me to come in myself. While I am always satisfied with the selection, there is always a lot of people around, but onky a few allowed to work customer service.

Shea R.: Had the best customer service at the gun counter with Mike! We came in close to closing time and he helped us right away, didn’t rush us and answered all the questions we had. Walked away with a great handgun & a happy experience. We will definitely be back! Go ask for Mike!

Deborah Anderson: Nice clothes at a good price. Good sales at Christmas.

Sara LaMastres: I have been visiting this Bass Pro since I was a child. I have many memories here and I'm glad I get to make memories with my children here too! My son and I visited the other day and he loves to see the animals. The store is always clean and well organized and the animals are obviously well taken care of! I just wish the restaurant was still open. The food was great and again, great memories there! Hopefully it comes back in the future!

Jason Stidham: All your fish

Ddarkest Knight: Very helpful and professional staff overall in my experience. Gold star for sure.