Beware of Hidden Harbor Marina (Pompano)

[Steve David]

Hi, I had these folks paint the bottom of my 54' Sea Ray in mid May. They offered a "special" primer and paint on the running gear that was supposed to work better than prop speed. (I've had prop speed applied for the previous 4 years and was happy, but thought I'd try their recommendation).
The short of it is we went to Lucaya the week after I got the boat back from Hidden Harbor. While snorkeling in Lucaya, I noticed that most if not all of the primer and paint on the rudders and props had peeled away as though it was never there.
I have since called Thomas, (The manager) twice and left messages and an e-mail with no response. Today as I drove past I noticed the property is now for sale.
I think I was duped by their BS
BTW, I've had good experiences with Cable Marine and Pompano Marine Max, it's just that Hidden Harbor was so close to my home.

I hope this was a fluke and if you use them you'll have a better outcome. To me, it's just a distasteful experience of lousy service.

Steve

 

[footloose]

thanks for posting this warning

 

[jmas]

Steve, I had my bottom cleaned and painted at Hidden Harbor Jan.2007. Lots of growth and Barnicles on metal parts now. Was able to get 2/3 years when work done at Cable or PlayBoy.
To bad, as you said HH is close to home. Im on 14th st canal.

 

[PascalG]

joe

in all fairness, your boat has been sitting which makes growth worst, especially in a canal...

We had work done at Harbor Towne in Dania, on the Johnson 70 before i took her north last month, I was very impressed by that yard. They did a good job, price was fair and on time. Yard managers were really on top of things and their crew. I spent a lot of time there during the week the boat was on the hard and i could tell it's a well managed place.