Reviews: Ess-Kay Yards Inc.

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Ess-Kay Yards Inc.

5307 Guy Young Road
Brewerton, NY 13029
Erie Canal, Oneida Lake 150.5
fetured-marina featured-service

  • Lat / Lon: N 43° 14.360' / W 076° 09.070'
  • Hours: 9am to 7:30pm
  • Contact: Kim Vorchheimer
  • VHF Monitored: 16
  • VHF Working: 9
  • Phone: (315) 676-2711
  • Fax: (315) 676-7064
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website: http://www.ess-kayyards.com

4.96
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4.96 out of 5 stars

  • Review for Ess-Kay Yards Inc.

    Reviewed by: Gary Miller on Sep 23, 2023
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 76'
    Draft: 5.0'

    Rating: 5

    One of my favorite stops on the whole loop, been coming here for years, Kim is the best for everything, knew her dad. 10 amp power plus 50 & 30 amp power available. Great location & good people.

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  • Review for Ess-Kay Yards Inc.

    Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Jul 21, 2023
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 43'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Kim is certainly concerned about customer service. The yard has a pretty well stocked parts and accessories inventory. Fuel and pumpout ($10). Travel lift. Service techs good communicators. Loaner car. No pool and the bath rooms could use updating, but hey, it's a Yard, not a resort marina.

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  • Review for Ess-Kay Yards Inc.

    Reviewed by: John Newman on Jul 17, 2023
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 50'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Ess-Kay

    Fuel and pump out
    Courtesy car is nice.
    Marina staff is great! The ship's store is stocked well and Kim really knows the inventory and recommends solutions to any problem you have. Ethan is knowledgeable and is also willing to help. Bathrooms consist of men and women in the front with 1 shower and small stalls. The 2 newer ones are in the back and are large with a single shower and toilet.

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  • Review for Ess-Kay Yards Inc.

    Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Jul 10, 2023
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 54'
    Draft: 4.0'

    Rating: 5

    Great ships store, helpful and friendly staff, courtesy car, cheap diesel.

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  • Review for Ess-Kay Yards Inc.

    Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow on Jul 5, 2023
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 39'
    Draft: 14.0'

    Rating: 5

    This is a great stop! There are courtesy cars to borrow to get into town. For a nominal fee they make airport runs too! The ship store has lots of parts as well as gifts and T shirts. The outdoor area with picnic tables is wonderful. The restrooms need a little TLC. Kim and her sisters who own the marina are great!

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  • Review for Ess-Kay Yards Inc.

    Reviewed by: James Cowher on Jun 10, 2023
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 37'
    Draft: 3.0'

    Rating: 5

    Best stop on the canal. If you need it, they got it, if it's broken, they can fix it . Very impressive facilities. Nice staff and good prices.

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  • Review for Ess-Kay Yards Inc.

    Reviewed by: Gary Miller on Jun 6, 2023
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 76'
    Draft: 5.0'

    Rating: 5

    First class operation, been staying here twice a year for 30 years. Family owned, 100 amp power, excellent pump out, great fuel price, good water depth at dock, great staff. Kim is outstanding and can procure anything you need.

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  • Review for Ess-Kay Yards Inc.

    Reviewed by: Mark Dawes , Baret, on Jan 26, 2023
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 42'
    Draft: 3.5'

    Rating: 5

    Other reviews cover the facility and mention how wonderful Kim, Evan and their staff is. This is an above-and-beyond-the-call-of-duty marina. Evan was dogged at not only winterizing the boat but calling and suggesting an upgrade that would simplify the process. Jack, while young, is a seasoned repair and maintenance man and does much the same, ie, look for the simple improvement that can make life on your boat easier and more enjoyable.

    Folks, happiness in this endeavor is important. The staff at Ess-Kay are on that vibe with you. My advice take advantage of that whenever you can ... and give a little back.

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  • Review for Ess-Kay Yards Inc.

    Reviewed by: Gary Miller on Oct 8, 2022
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 76'
    Draft: 5.0'

    Rating: 5

    One of my favorite stops, can do almost all repairs, great setting, Kim can get any part you need, staff is great, best diesel price in New York state.

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  • Review for Ess-Kay Yards Inc.

    Reviewed by: Gary Miller on Jun 21, 2022
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 76'
    Draft: 5.0'

    Rating: 5

    First class operation, they will do anything you need. Good electric, good WIFI, good people, 75 ton lift, great ships store. Stayed here each direction for 35 years.

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  • Review for Ess-Kay Yards Inc.

    Reviewed by: Gary Miller on Sep 19, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 76'
    Draft: 5.0'

    Rating: 5

    What a great Marina, facility is first class, gorgeous and Kim is terrific. She will serve all of your needs. Great grassy area & picnic benches, 100 amp power, great water pressure, the WIFI works well and the docks are super. I am in the well next to the fuel dock and I am showing 10-11' of water. Every store and restaurant you need is within a couple mile distance.

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  • Review for Ess-Kay Yards Inc.

    Reviewed by: Wade A. on Jul 4, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 45'
    Draft: 4.0'

    Rating: 4

    Pro: Excellent fixed docks, with good water and power. Good fuel price. VERY helpful dock and boatyard staff. Grounds well maintained. Excellent marine store. Courtesy cars.

    Con: No laundry. Limited bath/shower facilities. $12 per tank for a pumpout (even after a $900+ fuel purchase,. Sheesh)

    Conclusion: Definitely worth a stop, especially if you need fuel or parts and repair assistance.

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  • Review for Ess-Kay Yards Inc.

    Reviewed by: Tom Anderson on Jul 2, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 43'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    I am writing this after a one night reservation turned into a six night stay. To say that Kim and her staff were helpful and accommodating would be a gross injustice. These folks are fantastic and caring. We raced into the marina and then to a veterinarian for emergency surgery on a pet. Staying here removed all of our "boat stress." The marina is easy in / easy out with large finger docks right off the river for about a dozen transients. This is a working full service marina. That said, the grounds are a well maintained peaceful setting. There is a very well stocked marine store on premises and a courtesy vehicle to access just about anything you need a few miles away. There are several restaurants a short walk or dinghy ride away. What makes this marina so special is Kim who puts her kind words into action.

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  • Review for Ess-Kay Yards Inc.

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Jun 20, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Great boat yard. Quickly accomplished a few maintenance issues. Kim and Ethan are super friendly and run a great operation. Docks are wide and in great shape. The ship’s store is very well stocked. Lots of grass to walk a dog.

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  • Review for Ess-Kay Yards Inc.

    Reviewed by: Brian Chapin , Tug Life, on Jun 17, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 25'
    Draft: 2.0'

    Rating: 5

    Great parts store, best diesel price and excellent customer service. We stopped in for fuel and pump out and they arranged for some needed service on the spot. They even lent us the courtesy car for a quick run into town while we waited. We also got the AGLCA discount for store purchases.

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  • Review for Ess-Kay Yards Inc.

    Reviewed by: Michael Debettencourt on Jun 13, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 25'
    Draft: 2.0'

    Rating: 5

    Put my small boat in the back for 2 nights. Very cozy and well protected. Plus Kim is a delight to work with. Used the courtesy car to go into town and do my laundry. Pretty well stocked chandlery, too.

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  • Review for Ess-Kay Yards Inc.

    Reviewed by: Capt Dave , Knot Fast, on Jun 9, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 37'
    Draft: 3.0'

    Rating: 5

    Nice people, good prices, courtesy car!
    Best diesel price in NY? $2.999

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  • Review for Ess-Kay Yards Inc.

    Reviewed by: Gary Miller on May 30, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 76'
    Draft: 5.0'

    Rating: 5

    First class family operation. Been staying here each direction for 30 years. Kim and Ethan are great folks and will take care of all of your boating needs, great marine store with every item imaginable. Fuel is best price since Carolinas. 100 amp power and great facilities.

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  • Review for Ess-Kay Yards Inc.

    Reviewed by: Dave Lyga on Sep 17, 2020
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 39'
    Draft: 4.0'

    Rating: 5

    Best marina on the Erie Canal. Kim and Ethan are great hosts and make sure all their guest are comfortable and with fully stocked ship store you can find just about anything you need. Highly recommend this marina!

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  • Review for Ess-Kay Yards Inc.

    Reviewed by: Peter Buckley , Puffin, on Jul 17, 2020
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 42'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Kim and Ethan provide the best, and friendliest service you will find anywhere. Stayed 5 days while Ethan helped us replace our windless.

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  • Review for Ess-Kay Yards Inc.

    Reviewed by: Pete Stott , Salsa, on Sep 19, 2019
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 44'
    Draft: 3.5'

    Rating: 5

    Where else can you get such service! We called ahead to request dockage and an oil change...within 45 minutes of landing Ethan was in the engine room changing the oil...not a drop spilled! During the course of conversation we mentioned that we were out of our favorite Trader Joe's coffee...later that day 2 containers of TJ's coffee showed up! Can't beat this place for customer satisfaction...and great fuel prices! Keep up the great work!

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  • Review for Ess-Kay Yards Inc.

    Reviewed by: Docford on May 30, 2019
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 40'
    Draft: 4.4'

    Rating: 5

    We are sitting on the boat enjoying the quiet surroundings. The dock surfaces are all new or recent, the grounds green, and the staff most hospitable. We always enjoy our stays at Ess-Kay. This marina is a long-time family enterprise with attention to treating every customer like family. Best stocked ships store along the Erie with a wide assortment of charts and guides. Tell Kim where you are headed and she will give you the best options. And, it always helps that they seem to have the best prices on fuel anywhere. If you have a mechanical issue, this is the best place to find help. Do yourself a favor and plan a couple of days to stay at Ess-Kay.

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  • Review for Ess-Kay Yards Inc.

    Reviewed by: Sally Miller , One Oliver II, on Jun 20, 2018
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 48'
    Draft: 5.0'

    Rating: 5

    This is a wonderful full service marina in a great location! They have, or will get, everything you might need. We stopped here several times and we were 100% pleased with every visit! We shared meals with Kim and Ethan, enjoyed lying in the hammock watching the boats go by, and appreciated the courtesy car for shopping. Kim's Dad was a great man and Kim and Ethan have continued to operate the marina in his high standards.

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  • Review for Ess-Kay Yards Inc.

    Reviewed by: Laura Borchert , Bayou Gypsy, on Jun 19, 2018
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 52'
    Draft: 4.0'

    Rating: 5

    We love Ess-Kay! They were our oasis, our shelter from the storm! They patched up our boat beautifully, and fixed all the things that had been destroyed when it had been stored indoors at that other place across the canal. The Ess-Kay staff is SO professional and SO friendly. After boating 8,044 miles along the Great Loop, I can say that Ess-Kay is one of the absolute best marina / repair facilities you’ll ever find!

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  • Review for Ess-Kay Yards Inc.

    Reviewed by: Ronald , Kara Mia 2, on Jun 15, 2018
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 43'
    Draft: 4.0'

    Rating: 5

    Just leaving Ess Kay Yard this morning (6/15/18) having one of my best marina experiences. Kim and Tammy were very helpful, responsive, and friendly. While the facilities are not the newest, everything was well cared for. The shop and store were stocked with items you don't find everywhere. The fuel prices were the best ($2.99 diesel). And the loaner car was invaluable when weather extended our stay. Great setting on the river.

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