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D & S Marine Inc Testimonials

Competitive Pricing | Free Consultations | In Business Since 1978

Competitive Pricing
Free Consultations
In Business Since 1978

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77 Five Star Reviews

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Thank you D&S for taking care of the blemishes on my boat. I appreciate the accurate quote and pictures of the procedures taken.

Jeff & Bob treated me great! 


 

Type of Repair: Boat Repair

Rating: 5

Connor Pfeil

Let me just say this it's never any fun when your toys are broken, and you know it's going to cost money, and you just want it back to where it was. Read the reviews... everybody has good things to say and it's all true! They do awesome work, I've seen total rehabs to Crashed boats, three outboards hanging on the back of their work! Being in business that's what you expect.. good work and they bring it. The other thing which is probably just more important. It's great attitude, good spirit, sincere and genuine! Thanks Bob and Jeff!


 

Type of Repair: Boat Repair

Rating: 5

Greg Maurer

My 7 year old boat came back like it was brand new after some major hull damage. I bought it used & it has never looked like it does now. D&S does excellent work & I would tell anyone who is considering fiberglass exterior & upholstery work that they are as good as it gets & worth the wait. The owners (Bob/Jeff) even convinced their staff to come in on a Saturday to finish my boat so I could use it on Memorial weekend. 


Type of Repair: Boat Repair

Rating: 5

Matt Glatz 

Great service and people 

 




Type of Repair: Boat Repair

Rating: 5

Scott Olson

D & S recently replaced our port-side log on our Tritoon. They also replaced the bunks on our trailer and repaired the trailer brakes. They do fantastic work and were a pleasure to deal with. 

 




Type of Repair: Boat Repair & Trailer Repair

Rating: 5

John King 

What a great experience! These guys answered all my questions, got the job done perfectly and on time! One of the best experiences I have had in a LONG TIME with a company. I highly recommend them to anyone!

 




Type of Repair: Boat Repair

Rating: 5

Eric Olson

Went to D&S to recover my 47 year old boat seats. They had a great selection of vinyl to choose from. The seats look great. Thanks for your help. 


Type of Repair: Boat Interior

Rating: 5

John Murphy

Spent a bit of time helping me find a dust cap that fell off my metric trailer. 




Type of Repair: Trailer Repair

Rating: 5

Tom Swanson

The guys did a fantastic job on my 1980 Hydrostream V-king. New transom, stringers, core and floor. Then gel coat and BEAUTIFUL blue metal flake just like back in the day. They also helped me find old school supplies like the larger square metal flake. It looks better than it did in 1980. It’s been two years since they did the work and now I’m ready to finish the complete restoration. D&S will be helping with that as well. 




Type of Repair: Fiberglass Repair

Rating: 5

Tony Scalpelli

D&S put new bunks and carpeted my trailer. Repaired my hydraulic trailer brake. Fast response, outstanding work. 



Type of Repair: Trailer Repair

Rating: 5

Al Wych 

In 2007, I took on a fiberglass boat, partial restoration project. I had no experience working with fiberglass resin, cloth, or gel coat. I was young and dumb. I went and talked with Bob and Jeff about my project. They talked with me and gave me some pointers. In the end, my project turned out well, but I learned a valuable lesson. Don't mess with fiberglass and gel coat. Bring it to the professionals. These guys are not only wonderful people, but their workmanship is the best! They've done work on my boat and it is always turns out beautiful! 


Type of Repair: Exterior Repair

Rating: 5

Ryan Monahan 

D & S Marine provided me with perfect service!  Friendly, professional, honest and on time with the estimates and repairs. Look no further to have your beloved boat fixed up!



Type of Repair: Trailer Repair

Rating: 5

John Smith

This is an amazing shop to take your watercraft. Their work speaks for itself. They keep you so informed and updated on what’s going on. They meet their deadline they set. They look out for their customers and they have friendly, professional staff. I would recommend this shop to anyone.


Type of Repair: Complete Boat Restoration

Rating: 5

Brandon Krabbe

Comments: Returned my 30 year old bass boat to like new Condition with professionalism and integrity. Not cheap, but prime example of you get what you pay for! The most remarkable aspect were the many extras That were performed without asking, just because it was the right thing to do . Outstanding customer service , highly recommended.


Type of Repair: Complete Boat Restoration

Rating: 5

Art Rone

Comments: I bought a 1979 Matercraft stars and stripes (1st boat I learned to ski on) and it was in rough shape. After initially contacting Bob and Jeff we were off and running on a total restoration. Throughout the whole process I was amazed at the amount of communication received regarding updates, costs, any additional items needed (and there were a bunch) etc. There were NEVER any surprises and were always upfront on everything, including always willing to sit down and talk about any questions or concerns I had. I would highly recommend D&S to ANYONE looking to have anything from a small repair, all the way to a total restoration like I did. I now have a brand new 1979 boat that will be around for me to eventually hand down to my kids.  
Couldn't be happier. A big thank you to EVERYONE for their efforts and making this dream come true. 



Type of Repair: Complete Boat Restoration

Rating: 5

Brian Black

Great aluminum welding !!!!! I had A crack on both sides of my bow of my Lowe String 195. It was from the trolling motor. They removed the damage part of the bow, reinforced it, and welded it back together. They also did a fantastic paint job. Looks like new. Can't even tell it was damaged. Thank you D&S marine. It was worth the trip from Beecher ,IL. I'll have them work on my boat again.



Type of Repair: Exterior Repair

Rating: 5

Paul Haemker

Comments: 18 foot Hydrodyne. Along with everything else they did, they replaced my transom with a thicker, stronger transom. They repaired/replaced some of the balsa coring, they added stringers and a floor, then sprayed gel coat to the deck and buffed it out. D&S made the boat look like a new boat, it looks really nice.


Type of Repair: Complete Boat Restoration

Rating: 5

Russell Cole

Comments: My 1989 Stratos looks like new. All the oxidation is gone. My bow hook was replaced and looks perfect. I’m planning more work by D&S. The quote was to the penny, the staff are super to work with, and I won’t take my boat any where else. 


Type of Repair: Fiberglass Repair

Rating: 5

Joe Kreitzmann 

Type of Repair: Exterior Repair

Rating: 5

Jeff Evans

The D & S crew brought my 2017 Lund Crossover back to life after being hit on the water by an inattentive boater. The damage involved the inner and outer aluminum transom skins as well as the riveted rear corner of the boat. They were able to disassemble, straighten and refinish the boat to match what was there from the factory. Bob and Jeff were great from the initial estimate through completion of the repairs as were all other staff that I encountered. In the time of COVID, parts took longer than anticipated to arrive from the manufacturer but D & S kept me updated and complete the repairs in less time than quoted once they had parts in hand. I would recommend D & S to anyone needing professional boat repairs at an honest, fair price. 


Type of Repair: Exterior Repair

Rating: 5

Phil Baumunk

I found my dad's boat and went to Arkansas to pick it up and bring it back to Rockford. I left the boat in D&S Marine's hands and they knocked it out of the park. It was in very bad shape and they brought it back to perfect condition. I'm very happy and will recommend them all the time. Thanks guys for taking care of my dad's boat. 


Type of Repair: Exterior Repair

Rating: 5

Thomas Sanders

No Comments

Rating: 5

Jeff Evans

Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Value Outstanding service and fantastic craftmanship! Highly recommend. I was provided a great reference and they did not disappoint. Absolutely cannot tell that my fiberglass boat used to be scratched.


Type of Repair: Exterior Repair

Rating: 5

Aaron Sands

Our favorite place!!!

Rating: 5

Marvin Rodas

Great service. Quick turnaround. Would highly recommend. I will definitely continue to do business with them.


Rating: 5

Mike Z

No Comment.

Rating: 5
Greg Zimmerman
Dealing with D & S Marine is a pleasure. Bob and Jeff do excellent work at a reasonable price. I have had both my boats serviced by D & S for both mechanical and fiberglass related work and I have been totally satisfied.

Rating: 5
Thomas Hartmann
Awesome awesome guys they put fenders on my trailer and was not expecting anything like what the guys at d&s did, they definitely went above and beyond with the fenders they did on my boat, bob and Jeff are very trustworthy and I feel very comfortable every time I need a repair to my boat thank you d&s

Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Value
Rating: 5
Brandon Simonson
Great fiberglass work!

Type of repair: Other Fiberglass Repair
Rating: 5
LORI FRY
No Comment.

Rating: 5
Scott Liebert
The leaf spring on my boat trailer broke while traveling on I-90. My trip was immediately halted to the roadside where I sat for 3.5 hours waiting for a tow. After a few phone calls to find the right place for the emergency repairs on the trailer I was fortunate to meet some of the most incredible people at D&S Marine. From reassuring me on the phone that they could fix the issue to the quick turn around once the boat finally arrived, they were beyond accomodating. Great people, great customer. 5 stars isn't enough!

Rating: 5
Mike Putnam
Bought our 1998 Parker 1800 center console "new to us" several years ago while I was stationed in NC. Somewhere along the way I noticed a crack along the transom. I had it "repaired" while in NC and it held up "well." Just a few weeks ago the same crack in the transom reappeared. I did my research and found out that D & S Marine, Inc was the place to go if fiberglass repairs were needed. I took our boat there and I was informed that it may be worse than it seemed but further investigation had to be done. Upon that investigation, I was called and asked to visit the shop for them to show me what they found (I had NEVER had that happen, VERY PROFESSIONAL in my opinion.) They showed me that the transom laminate is beginning to pull away from itself. After a few possible options were given, the BEST option was to fully replace the transom. With that in mind, the transom was replaced and better than I expected. The professional, personal demeanor is beyond reproach. The work performed was above the done exceptionally well and in a timely manner. I will HIGHLY recommend to ANYONE wanting any fiberglass boat work done, to have it done by D & S Marine.

Type of repair: Other Fiberglass Repair
Rating: 5
Ty B.
First boat. We had lots of rookie questions which were answered with professional patience.
These two are brothers. I always prefer a family business local to the area.
Hard to do that these days and if you find a place the poor customer service makes
you wish you had used the internet. You will not experience that here.
They know what they're doing and they do it quickly, with a smile.

Type of repair: Boat Repair
Rating: 5
Joe S.
D S Marine is Top Notch. Very thorough professional and know how to get the job done.
They have a great team and are very detail oriented. D & S Marine is my go to for any type of boat repair.
Type of repair: Boat Repair
Rating: 5
Maskey Heath
Bob and Jeff were great to deal with and did a fantastic job repairing my boat after a tree fell on it and smashed the fiberglass!  They even stayed late to complete the job when I needed it done!
Type of repair: Boat Exterior
Rating: 5
Tom Drendel
This place is the real deal! If you're looking for a full service marine repair shop, this is it!
Type of repair: Exterior repair
Rating: 5
Michael Philipps
"Cannot say enough good things about D&S Marine. We had them rehab our 15 year old pontoon and it looks awesome. Bob and Jeff are so easy to work with and very accommodating. We need some body work done on our Mastercraft and will definitely be taking it to D&S!"

Type of repair: Exterior repair
Rating: 5
Peggy S.
"After my new Ranger had an unfortunate meeting with a bolt on a dock, I took a picture of the damage to D&S and was given an estimate on the spot. I had heard great things about Jeff, Bob, and the crew at D&S so I took my boat in on Saturday morning to be repaired. They honored the estimate after seeing the damage in person and had my boat back to me 4 days later. I couldn't be happier with the work that was done. There is no way anyone can tell there was ever a repair made to my boat. D&S offers great repair work at fair price with very fast turn around times. They are very friendly and will explain everything they need to do an why. I recommended them highly."

Type of repair: Boat exterior
Rating: 5
Jerome J.
"So after one of my senior moments, as my wife would say, I managed to damage the side of a two-year-old pontoon boat. It is not easy finding body repair companies BTW. D & S is awesome, to say the least. I am an Economic Development professional and know a good business (most of the time) when I see one. Friendly guys that make you feel comfortable and at ease and do a great job talking through the issues. I would not hesitate to take anything there. Thanks again, guys.

P.S. - They do drive Ford trucks but I can't hold that against them!!"


Type of repair: Boat exterior
Rating: 5
Larry & Lynda Hewitt
"I had some hull issues that I took to a variety of companies in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. I won't go into detail but they either had poor customer service or made the issue worse. My motor mechanic, Mike Lee, has done great work for me for over 20 years, recommended D & S Marine. All I can say is Bob and Jeff are two of the most professional guys I have worked with. They fixed my hull and re-carpeted my interior while they were at it, now my boat looks like brand new. It took a while to get me in because it was peak season but once I was scheduled the turnaround time was quick. The final bill was a little under the estimate and they worked very well with my insurance company. I am telling all my friends to take their boat to Bob and Jeff if they have any boating needs."

Type of repair: Boat Interior
Rating: 5
Steven Krupke
"They did a very good job re-carpeting the boat, minor fiberglass repair, trailer bearings and seals, and anything I asked them to do. There's not much they are unable to do. Exceptional service and quality of work!"

Type of repair: Boat exterior
Rating: 5
Jerry Quinton
"GREAT TRANSOM REPLACEMENT JOB!!! I picked up an 18' Sylvan Rodmaster Boat early 1980's model last summer. The deck and transom were shot. After replacing the deck myself, I checked around in town and was told this was the place to get the transom done. I brought the boat up there and was given an on the spot written estimate. I liked the price and left the boat there. The next day I purchased a tarp to cover the boat, brought it there, and one of the employees dropped what he was doing and helped me cover the boat. Prior to the purchase, they told me over the phone what size tarp to get, AFTER STOPPING WHAT THEY WERE DOING WHEN I CALLED AND GOING OUTSIDE TO MEASURE THE BOAT. The replacement was done quickly and I am VERY SATISFIED with how solid and professionally the work turned out. Great, friendly people running this place and the work they do is THE BEST! I saw several other boats inside in various stages of repair/restoration, as they DO IT ALL IN BOAT REPAIRS. (see their website!). If you need ANYTHING done on a boat, TAKE IT HERE. Thank you guys for the great and fast work!!!"

Type of repair: Boat exterior
Rating: 5
Gary Dienhart
"This review is long overdue. I own a 2015 Lund 1775 Impact that had paint issues. The paint was soft. My local dealer arranged through Lund to have D & S to repaint my boat from the bottom up. New decals - the whole nine yards. I was very skeptical at first because it was not going back to the factory for this. 

Well, let me tell you. These guys did a great job. The boat looked new again. They did a better job than the factory. And actually wanted to make sure I was completely satisfied. Quality's not found in too many businesses today. Thanks, guys, for a great job."

Type of repair: Boat exterior
Rating: 5
Joe Draffkorn
"Very pleased with the repairs done to my boat! Would highly recommend them! Thank you for an outstanding job!"

Type of repair: Boat exterior
Rating: 5
Don Jarvis
"My 1997 Ranger 681vs and I had a very, very bad 2015 and got to know D & S very well. Suffice to say they've done extensive trailer and hull work for me. I probably own the best-looking Ranger 681VS in the country. These guys are why. Their work is superb."

Type of repair: Boat exterior
Rating: 5
Craig Shaver
"I had Bob and Jeff rebuild the interior and exterior of my 1995 Mirrocraft boat. They installed a new fish finder, trolling motor, new batteries and recharger, new led trailer lights, new boat cover, new seats, rebuilt the floor and new carpet. The boat is like new. They did an awesome job. I highly recommend them! Thank you for restoring my father' s boat!"

Type of repair: Boat exterior
Rating: 5
Steve Freeman
"Bob and Jeff did a first-class job replacing the transom on my 2000 Crestliner SuperHawk. They clearly explained the repair and timeline for completion. They finished sooner than expected. I couldn't be happier with the result. I would highly recommend them for repair."

Type of repair: Boat exterior
Rating: 5
Leo Plese
"I had my transom replaced on a 2006 Crestliner 1850 Fish Hawk. We agreed on the date to drop the boat off and the date for pick up. Jeff and Bob did a great job on replacing the transom wood and repair and on time frame discussed.
 
Excellent job, the boat is better than new, very personable, professional and courteous.
 
I would highly recommend taking your boat for repair to D & S Marine if you need repair. You will not be disappointed."

Type of repair: Boat exterior
Rating: 5
Lane Donati
"Our new-to-us 2000 Supra Legacy was badly faded and had multiple gouges in the gel coat. D & S buffed out the oxidation and repaired/color matched the gouges. If you didn't know where to look, you'd never know that they repaired the damage to the gel. The purple gel coat came back extremely well considering it was very faded to start. We are very pleased with the work and will be back this fall to have gel coat repair performed on the keel/chines."

Type of repair: Boat exterior
Rating: 5
Dan Miller
"I dented the bottom of my Crestliner transom on a boat ramp. D & S had to remove the motor and transom and weld everything back together. Finished by matching the exterior paint. Top-notch outfit, very professional, the job was done on time and per estimate. On top of that, I got 8 mph back on the top end."

Type of repair: Boat exterior
Rating: 5
David McParlane
"We were traveling on our way back to Michigan from Minnesota when we noticed that the coupler on our boat trailer was on the verge of failing. We called D & S and spoke to Jeff who made time for us and did a "while you wait" repair on the trailer and had us back on the road in no time.
 
Their service was extraordinary. They cleared their schedule to take care of us and were extremely kind and courteous and went out of their way to make the repair.
 
They went the extra mile and helped us out by doing those little extras like changing out my trailer ball and helped me with some wiring issues on the trailer.
 
Thanks so much to Jeff and his guys!"

Type of repair: Trailer service
Rating: 5
Tim and Jennifer
"This summer on the first evening of our vacation we were hit by another boat which then left the scene. After a very stressful couple of days, the owner was caught and took full responsibility. The accident left major damage to our boat and when we worked it out with the insurance company, I immediately brought it into D & S for an estimate. 

Once the insurance company reviewed the details, they gave the approval. I just picked our boat up and I am extremely pleased with how it turned out. For a 19-year-old boat, it looks brand new! Bob and Jeff have a top-notch business and great customer service. I have always heard positive feedback and after my experience, I understand why. Thanks, D & S!"

Type of repair: Boat exterior
Rating: 5
Marshall Barkley
"My aluminum Crestliner had damage from vandalism. The dealer recommended D & S for painting and graphics.
 
The completed repairs made the boat look better than new.
 
Jeff & Bob were great to work with and their workmanship is outstanding."

Type of repair: Boat exterior
Rating: 5
Jim E.
"These fellows are the greatest. They repaired my boat in the time they said they would and the repair cost was less than the original estimate.
 
These guys were very customer oriented and appreciated my business.
 
If ever I needed work on my boat in the future, they would definitely get my business."

Type of repair: Boat exterior
Rating: 5
A Pipitone
"I had cracks in the fiberglass from another boat impacting mine. Jeff and Bob were amazing and had me back and going in a short time. The boat looks amazing and everything matched perfectly! I would not take my boat anywhere else for repair work.
 
Thank you, and you earned my business."

Type of repair: Boat exterior
Rating: 5
Ryan Amendt
"Our 73 Tahiti Jet boat is a family heirloom that has been neglected for years. It needed a complete rebuild of the floor, stringers, and transom. Multiple repairs to the hull along with stripping the paint that had been applied to cover the original gel coat and then an entirely new gel coat. 

We wanted the old-school heavy metal flake from the '70s. D & S did it all, the boat is better than new and the gel coat and metal flake are top-notch. We can't say enough about how happy we are with the entire process and results.
 
Thank you."

Type of repair: Boat exterior
Rating: 5
The Cutters
"Jeff & Bob at D & S recently installed our sonar electronics on our new 2015 Legend 191 "Alpha" bass boat. The install was completed in a very timely manner and the quality of the install was superb. When it comes to drilling holes in a new boat... we wouldn't feel comfortable with anybody except D & S Marine!"

Type of repair: Boat exterior
Rating: 5
Franz Olson
"My boat looks brand new. I ripped the side of my Lund 2025 Pro V Aluminum Boat. Also had multiple dents. D & S repaired and painted it to look like it never happened."

Type of repair: Boat exterior
Rating: 5
Todd Crull
"D & S has detailed and done fiberglass repairs on my Crownline for 14 years and my boat still looks like new. I would highly recommend them."

Type of repair: Boat exterior
Rating: 5
Jim Sszymanski
"Had the guys at D & S replace the rub rail on my 1700 Lund as well as replacing the aerator and bilge pumps. The work was done very timely and reasonably and they are good people to work with. I would highly recommend them!"

Type of repair: Boat exterior
Rating: 5
Craig Peterson
"I've had my Ranger 620 into Bob and Jeff a couple times now. From exterior repairs to changing out the hubs on the trailer, their pride in workmanship shows. Great guys, great work, very timely. D & S Marine is the only place I'll go!"

Type of repair: Boat exterior
Rating: 5
Gary Finley
"Had a complete detail done. Repaired some cracks and gouges in the fiberglass. Replaced the snaps and some pinstripes. Took a little longer than expected but overall a good experience. Bob and Jeff were very friendly and helpful. Thanks, guys."

Type of repair: Boat exterior
Rating: 4
Cal Callaway
"D & S has done fiberglass work on my boats for 18 years. I've always been very happy with the work. I highly recommend them."

Type of repair: Boat exterior
Rating: 5
Mark Belter
"I had the guys cut down the transom on my Lowe 1652 to accommodate my short-shaft Honda. They did a GREAT JOB! Looks like a Lowe factory job. Thanks, guys!"

Type of repair: Boat exterior
Rating: 5
Les Fritz
"D & S was recommended by Millers Sport Center in Lanark for some damage to the bow. The boat was delivered to D & S and the estimate and conversations were all done by phone and email. The estimate was reasonable and I agreed to it over the phone. 

The work was completed and I didn't get to see the results for a few weeks. When I did get to see it, the results were awesome. It was done so well that I could not tell it was even damaged! Thank you!"

Type of repair: Boat exterior
Rating: 5
Glenn Nelson
"Aluminum damage to the port side of my Lund. Staff was professional and friendly. Excellent work! Boat back to new."

Type of repair: Boat exterior
Rating: 5
Chris Whelan
"We row skinny, fragile boats at the Rockford Rowing Crew and have repairs done on a seasonal basis. From repainting to complete fiberglass repairs, we have had A-1 service and work products."

Type of repair: Boat exterior
Rating: 5
Tom Graceffa
"Had them repair two puncture wounds in my Ranger 690VS. Also had them repair other nicks and scratches in the gel coat while doing a detail. Trailer carpet was replaced, too. Work was completed in the time frame specified and they were much less expensive than a buddy (?) of mine in the fiberglass boat repair business. Great work."

Type of repair: Boat exterior
Rating: 5
Mark Boettcher
"I just recently had the floor and carpet done on my 1995 Tuffy Renegade. Bob and Jeff are awesome guys. Earlier last year I also had them do the transom as well. That is when we found out the floor was not done correctly by the previous owner. And as a result, needed to be redone. 

If anyone is looking to get any fiberglass work done or interior work done, I highly recommend the guys at D & S Marine. Their work is amazing and they make it as affordable as you can get and make sure the job is done right the first time so you don't have to worry about it in the future. THANKS AGAIN GUYS! I will be back hopefully next year to have the gel coat redone so than my boat will look brand new."

Type of repair: Boat exterior
Rating: 5
Tom Nelson
"D & S Marine did a fabulous job on my Nitro Bass Boat. It's like having a new boat. Thanks, Bob, I'm more than pleased and then some. You guys went above and beyond my expectations Thanks."

Type of repair: Other fiberglass repairs
Rating: 5
Tony LaMarca
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