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Marine Connection of West Palm Beach
2807 S Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415, United States
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Marine Connection of West Palm Beach
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Er
Review №1

I had a great experience purchasing my boat from Marine Connection. Definitely due to the superb customer service that I received from my rep Jess. So much so that in less than a year when I realized I wanted a bigger boat I did not hesitate to call Jess and start the process to purchase my dream boat. He really did a great job keeping me up to date while my boat was being built. I would recommend Marine Connection and Jess to anyone in the market for a boat . I know they have gained a customer for life in me.

St
Review №2

Absolutely awesome experience buying my dream boat from Jess at Marine Connection! Kept me informed the entire way and showed outstanding customer service and made sure I was taken care of through the entire boat buying process! You definitely have a customer for life my friend! Thanks again!

Ch
Review №3

Jess the sales manager was an absolute pleasure to deal with. Extremely honest and customer focused. Probably my best purchase experience for a high ticket item. Would recommend marine connection to anybody I know. Top notch organization.

La
Review №4

These guys are great. Made everything so convenient. The ad for the boat was exactly accurate. They worked with my schedule for a test ride closing the deal and prompt delivery. The captain on the test ride was very helpful and showed and explained every last thing on this great boat. I definitely would recommend these guys.

Da
Review №5

After selling my bow-rider, I spent many months researching an open fisherman, and decided on a Cobia. So I went to West Palms Marine Connection with plenty of questions. From the moment I stepped into the building, Tommy Nolan greeted me and has gone above and beyond to make the whole process easy. Weeks of questions, (and some were silly), over phone calls and text, were all answered with a quick response. Under no pressure to buy, when I did decided on my boat, the process was flawless and easy. Because Tommy was so helpful, I felt more confident in future boat services at this dealership. I highly recommend anyone shopping for a boat to go see Tommy, and the rest of the crew. Enjoying the boat and no regrets!

Je
Review №6

Tommy is the man, everything promised everything delivered. 350 Cobia hell of nice boat for the money.

Ke
Review №7

Marine Connection in West Palm always meets out expectations. From Jess, the sales man to David and Robert. We have purchased 2 boats from them and their customer service is amazing. They take their time explaining every detail, they do not rush you nor make you feel uncomfortable. They are very thorough during the sea trial and delivery day demo. We cant forget Jose in Ft. Lauderdale.

Jo
Review №8

I have owned many boats from all different manufacturers and although some boats are better than others they all have their issues here and there especially when new, there are always a few things to fix to get it right and what really makes the difference is how the dealer will take care of those issues.Marine Connection of west palm is definitely on point when it comes to customer service, they are extremely responsive and will go above and beyond to ensure everything is remedied and that you are satisfied.I am extremely please and satisfied with everyone there.Tommy was our salesman for our Sportsman 26 master OE (an amazing boat by the way) and he is the best, never pushy and always answered our calls or texts and made the ordering process a breeze and thats a plusRobert was our assigned teck and again this guy is awesome went above and beyond to show us the boat and features and really knows his stuff so that makes a big difference.Also Cindy in service is awesome!The whole entire staff is great i don’t remember all their names but big thumbs up to all of youVery impressed! And definitely recommend Marine Connection of west palm …….

Ka
Review №9

Tommy Nolan went above and beyond the call of duty. The customer comes first with him. I was looking to downsize and sell my Hurricane 188 and he helped me sell it the same day we spoke at Marine Connection. Unfortunately, they did not have a Mako 17 for sale which I was looking for, but he still offered to help in a big way. I cannot thank him enough for his kindness.

Je
Review №10

One stop shop for all your boat needs! Buy it and get vinyl wrapped before it gets in the water!!!

Ph
Review №11

Chuck is a very professional individual, taking your boating mechanics extremely serious. He did an excellent job with routine maintenance on my 300 Suzuki and was able to repair wiring issues due to heavy corrosion on my electronics. I will definitely use him again!!!!

Ta
Review №12

We took delivery of our new 28CC Cobia last week and love it! The crew at Marine Connection WPB made the process and the experience from beginning to delivery a seamless pleasure. Their knowledge, responsiveness, service and attention to every detail was impressive, a BIG shout out to Jess Somero, Robert Garcia and Adrienne Friedrich a GREAT TEAM AT MARINE CONNECTION.

Vi
Review №13

This was our first time buying a boat. Jess was our salesman, best there ever was! His knowledge, passion led us directly to the one we need.Great customer service, easy and fast finance.Best place overall!Can’t wait to get the next one here again, will come back and recommend to anyone.

Al
Review №14

Tommy is nice and patient when you’re trying to decide which boat you want so helpful with every single thing that was added to the boat. We really had a terrific experience with Tommy and Marine Connection overall. They are such a pleasure To work with in the boat purchasing process. Then at the end of everything when we picked up our boat we had the pleasure of meeting Robert. Robert took us out on our first ride told us everything from the top to the bottom to the radio to the GPS he was very very helpful. There was not one part of the boat that wasn’t covered very thorough thank you Robert. We have recommended Marine Connection West Palm Beach as having the best service from the start to the finish of purchasing the boat to all of our friends.

An
Review №15

We had the best buying experience with Marine Connection and our rep. Jess. We felt the pricing to be honest and straightforward. We purchased a 25 Sportsman Heritage a month ago. They have been extremely helpful from delivery to a minor repair I caused. The parts department has been very good to work with as well. If you are considering purchasing a boat, this is a top notch organization!!! I would highly recommend them.

Ro
Review №16

I can’t say enough positive things about Jess Somero and his team at Marine Connection. They are all just a first-class operation. I had Jess work with me in building my COBIA 320 and the experience was above and beyond excellent. The process was so calm and simple. No pressure. No timeline deadlines. Nothing, but “what can we do for you to make your boat build better than you expected” and that’s exactly how it turned out. I asked for so much additional stuff to be added or modified to the boat and the answer always came back with “we will take care of it” and if the factory would not do it, Marine Connection WILL get it done. I was kept in loop as to the build start date and end date along with progress photos. Jess at Marine Connection offered to purchase items such as the Phantom Radar that the factory will not supply as standard along with FLIR, TACO GSM 500 outriggers with Carbon Fiber Poles and many other items and then had the factory install some of those items for me at no charge and never asked me to pay for those items upfront. When the boat arrived at Marine Connection, they continued to install other items such as additional subwoofers for me and other items such as plumbing both motors to a single water inlet on the stern to flush each motor, 8’ antenna mount, electrical outlets for electric reels and more. Nothing was ever a big deal or too much and I felt like I constantly asked for something hoping they would not tire from my requests and they never did. Jess even arranged to have my boat driven to Riviera Beach to be ceramic coated and then picked it up for me 10 days later. He never even hesitated or charged me. They accommodated other vendors such as Altrax who installed my alarm along with SeaDeck for the decking install that I did after the build. Once I came down for my orientation ride, I met up with Timo, operations, who had done the sea trial with me when I first got serious about the boat purchase and that experience was excellent. He is a book of knowledge and experience and so helpful. Again, even with Timo, nothing was ever rushed or skipped over. He went over everything. He would have stayed on the water with me all day if that’s what made me comfortable. If you are going to buy a boat, do yourself a favor and please give Jess Somero a call at Marine Connection before you sign on the dotted line elsewhere. This dealership is a first-class operation. One of my most important elements of buying a boat and spending a serious amount of money, at least for me, was how I will be treated and taken care of after the sale and specifically warranty items. A couple of items that have popped up already have been taken care of right away with no issues. What a pleasure. Thank you Jess, Timo and the entire marine connection team. You guys and gals are awesome!

Pa
Review №17

Just recently purchased a Blackfin 252 DC from Marine Connection. I was greeted by Tommy Nolan who went over the boat in great detail and was very helpful and informative. From the test drive and delivery from Robert, my experience with Tommy, and Arianne in finance was amazing. I highly recommend!!

An
Review №18

I bought my first boat with Jass. He was a tremendous help when it came to picking a boat. He is very knowledgeable and patient with his clients. We didn’t know much about boats until he explained to them to us. Overall there was very good service and everything went smoothly!

Co
Review №19

Ron and his team at Marine Connection made our boat buying experience the best sales experience we have ever had! We found a boat we loved on the website and contacted Ron. From the beginning, he worked diligently to close the deal and paid attention to all the details to make sure we were taken care of. Timo gave us a great demo on the water and was so nice and knowledgeable about the boat. The service team worked quickly to fix a few minor things and when we got the boat it was SPOTLESS!! We will definitely be back for future boat purchases!

B
Review №20

What a blast - everything was perfect. Love the boat, fishing, scuba diving, etc

To
Review №21

I called about a boat that I saw advertised on Boat Trader. I live about two hours away so I decided to try and negotiate a price before making the trip. I put in an offer and the salesman said he would contact the owner and call me the next day. After a couple of days with no call back, I decided to call. I called back five times in three days, leaving messages and getting no return calls. I finally called and told the person on the phone what I had been through and told him I just wanted to speak with anyone who would sell me the boat. They got me on the phone with the salesman that was supposed to call me back. He sent videos, we negotiated a price, he said it would take two weeks to have the systems checked and have the boat detailed. I gave him a debit card number and he took a $1,000.00 deposit. Im ready for my sea trial this Thursday and to take delivery this Friday as agreed. Yesterday I get a call from the salesman saying the owner of the boat is going through some personal issues and no longer wants to sell the boat. Any responsible company would have had a consignment contract with their consigner. Not only have I wasted my time lining up storage and insurance for this boat, I have gotten my family excited about the boat we were going to be owning. I would recommend anyone interested in any of their boats to run, dont look back! I am certain that Im not getting the real story from these people. The lack of professionalism is staggering and quite honestly disgusting!

Cl
Review №22

The time to review is after you have had your boat long enough to know how the dealer is really going to take care of you. It has been almost 2 years now. Everything I have done with Marine Connection of West Palm Beach has been above any beyond the call of duty. Very good dealer and very good peoble to deal with. I recomend them 100%.

Go
Review №23

RON AND HIS TEAM WERE GREAT. Full stop. They treated us like we were spending millions. My wife and I were looking to buy our first boat and it would have been so easy to have taken advantage of our lack of familiarity with new/used boats. The boat we aoriginally wanted was sold before we could move o. It so we asked Ron to show us so.ethi g I. Our price range. We fell in Love with the first boat he showed us. A gently used 22 foot Hurricane Sundeck. We were ready to take the boat right then and there but Ron insisted on letting him clean it up first. Apparently it had just been traded in that morning. Ron Replaced all the speakers and lights. The boat was cleaned and waxed and on the day of delivery they went down to the boat ramp with us and gave us a live walk through. They even went out with us to make sure we had a good understanding how she handles. I would never buy a boat from anywhere else. These guys were the best. Ron even answers text messages on Labor dayweekend (as I write this review from the captains chair off Peanut Island).

Dr
Review №24

I saw a couple preowned boats Marine Connection had listed on their website. We stopped by not knowing that the boat yard was closed on a Monday. Timo was kind enough to show us the boats we had seen on their website and then suggested one other boat they had just got in. That was the exact boat I had been looking for. By Thursday afternoon, I was driving off the lot with my new boat. Everyone we worked with was fantastic. Great place - great people. Highly recommend.

Aa
Review №25

I cant speak highly enough of Marine Connection and my experience with Jess Somero and his team. I found Jess listing for a 2021 Cobia 280 cc online while I was in Marathon with my 2014 Cobia 217. I called him, found out it was Jess personal boat, and after 10 minutes we worked out a plan for me to trailer my 217 to MC in West Palm with the intent of trading-in for the 280.The sales and negotiation process could not have been more seamless. The price Jess offered me for my 217 was exactly what I was looking for. There was one back and forth on the price for his 280 and we had a deal subject to a short sea trial and overview of the 280s systems with Timo (who also could not have been better to work with btw as he was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable).The thing that speaks to the level of customer service and care MC provided however came after my purchase. I enjoyed the boat back in Marathon for the next two weeks.Then, as I was trailering back to Orlando, the trailer had a blowout at 3pm on a Sunday while driving through construction on the Turnpike in Miami.Neither BoatUS or the Highway Patrol could locate a roadside service who could deliver a tire to me or tow it off the side of the Turnpike on a Sunday afternoon. After sitting on the side of the road for 4 hours and exhausting all options, I reached out to Jess to see if he had any ideas for me.Jess knew they had spare tires of this size in their shop in West Palm. He had one of his team members go pick one up, drive an hour and 15 minutes to me and change the tires out. At this point it was 8:30 on a Sunday night. I was then and am still blown away that they did that. They were a godsend b/c both BoatUS and the FL HWP had told me my only option was to leave it by the side of the TP until morning when more tire shops would be open that might have the size I needed.B/c of Marine Connection, I didnt have to leave my brand new to me 2021 280 on the side of the highway in the middle of Miami.

SH
Review №26

Tommy Nolan and his team there are super helpful! I actually had been trying to buy a boat and it was like pulling teeth everywhere . No one was willing even at other MC locations. Tommy not only handled the call professionally but walked me through the order process and is always there no matter what I need. Keep up the great work!

WI
Review №27

Great experience purchasing a boat from Tommy at Marine connection in West palm.Tommy was straight forward an fair throughout the whole process will be back in 2021 to get another boat from Tommy. Robert was also terrific!

Ke
Review №28

Outstanding experience purchasing a boat from Marine Connection of West Palm Beach. From the minute I was greeted by Tommy Noland to the day I took delivery, I received first class treatment. Tommy went over and beyond my expectations, making sure everything was perfect. I will definitely be back when Im ready for another boat.

Sh
Review №29

We had THE BEST experience working with Tommy and his team! He helped us find the perfect boat for our needs and guided us through the process beautifully. As we anxiously awaited its arrival he kept us in the loop and made it a smooth transition from financing to delivery. Timo (?) escorted us to our ramp to get it in the water and spent so much time going over ever detail even down to helping us get it on our lift. I would highly recommend these guys for anyone’s boating needs.

Da
Review №30

On Friday saw a Sportsmen 241 advertised in Boat Trader. I called and spoke with Tommy Nolan. Tommy invited us to come the next day and look at the boat. We live near Sarasota so it was a 4 hour drive. Even with (8) sea trials they were able to squeeze us in. Needless to say we loved the boat and Tommy was very helpful during the sales process. I would definitely recommend Tommy Nolan and Marine Connection. I would also like to thank Robert - our Sea Trail Captain who also delivered the boat to us.

La
Review №31

Ron Lees at Marine Connection helped us select and buy our SECOND boat from their location in West Palm Beach. We are very pleased with our new Cobia 280DC!! Top notch sales and parts departments - friendly and courteous staff. Appreciate all of the time the team took with us including test drives and delivery day tutoring. Great experience!

ra
Review №32

My Experience with Marine connection was great. Unfortunately, I did not purchase a boat, but the help and immediate assistance I got during my shopping experience from Ron was great. The team at marine connection was very helpful with finding a boat that would best fit me. Great experience. Thank you Ron.

Ra
Review №33

First time boat purchase and the entire process could not have been any smoother. Tommy and the team assisted through the whole process all the way down to the 20 hour service. I can rely on Marine Connection and know that I am in good hands.

La
Review №34

We cannot say enough good things about the team at Marine Connection. They were highly recommended by a friend and they exceeded all expectations. From sales to delivery to service, Timo and Jess and the team were outstanding. They are as knowledgeable and professional as they are friendly and easy to work with. We appreciate their support for military and all they do ❤

Ma
Review №35

Thanks Ron for getting me set up in my new 320CC. Its been a life changer. The boat is phenomenal and thanks Ron for the follow up on my continued questions. Cindy in service was responsive and detail oriented and Jason did a great job on pick up and delivery on the first service!!

Ta
Review №36

Jess and Marine Connection in WP was a pleasure to work with and buy a boat from earlier this year. Jess was nothing shy of what a professional salesman ought-to be - straightforward and to the point. I would recommended these guys in the future. Thanks Jess and Marine Connection for a quality vessel.

Ba
Review №37

GREAT DEALERSHIP THAT I CAN WHOLEHEARTEDLY RECOMMEND !!!From the first time, I had called them, upuntil now; Marine Connection team have continued to impressed me with their dedication to customer service. I so much appreciate that they actually helped me to choose the boat that is much more suitable to my needs and type of use, then my original choice. I am now a proud owner of a Cobia 330 DC, which is an incredible boat, Marine Connection is the largest volume Cobia dealer, as well as largest volume dealer of center consoles in South Florida, with an impeccable reputation of providing ongoing support to their customers after their purchase . Their General Manager Mr. Timo Turkki is a very dedicated, kind and soft-spoken man; with incredible skills as a captain. He loves boating; his passion and commitment to boating profession and his customers is truly commendable. His company is well aware of this “MVP” quality of their manager, Timo is a gift of a friend for his customers It is hard to put him into one word but “dependable” is probably going to be the one that describes him the best. Mr. Jani Glennberg is not only their marketing manager, but was able to put all the documentation together with ease and made the process painless. This made me think about adding on to his creative logo “ Life is better on your boat” ; three other words: “ with Marine Connection” .I joined “Cobia Boat Owners Group”, and found a very happy and connected customer group; because Maverick company makes boats right in South Florida and makes them durable to the harshest environment a boat can ever be kept. What I have noticed however, is that not every Cobia boat owner is as lucky as me, because they have different dealerships elsewhere, which may not be up to the standards of the Marine Connection. To my surprise, other boats that MC sells (like Cobalt and Sportsman) also had very happy customer group who had purchased their boats from this company.I am very proud of my new boat, where life is truly better, and I am grateful to join the “Marine Connection Family” with their commitment to support all the warranties that are given by Cobia and Yamaha. This allows me to feel confident that that I not only got the best boat for me, but I also got the best support after my purchase. I wholeheartedly recommend this company to any fellow boater who is interested in buying a new boat.

Le
Review №38

We met Ron and his wife in the middle of the Intracoastal with our broke boat. He stopped to ask us what went wrong. And even though he had commitments he took the time to tow our boat to our Marina. What a gentleman! We are so thankful and appreciative of what him and his wife did. We definitely are going to Marine Connection to trade our boat. Thanks again Ron!! 👍

Al
Review №39

I purchased a Cobia from Tommy Nolan and he made the entire experience exceptional! From the day I placed a custom boat order to the day I accepted delivery Tommy provided excellent customer service. Highly recommend this dealership as everyone involved in the process is great.

Jo
Review №40

What a great experience with our salesman Ron Lees. He was very informative and always willing to go out of his way to help. We will definitely recommend them. Everyone was so helpful on making this process easy. Thank you Ron Lees, Freddy in parts, Alex in service, and Arianne in finance for all that you guys did to help us get our dream boat.

To
Review №41

Love my new boat from Marine Connection. Jess made the buying experience so easy. Robert showed me all the features. Thank you!!!

To
Review №42

Recently purchased a new 26 Cobia 262 from the Ron Lees at Marine Connection. I was very satisfied with the level of service and knowledge provided. The transaction was seamless and hassle free. Everything Ron promised was delivered and found to be honest and truthful. The design and performance of the boat worked perfectly for my needs, as I was able to fish and pleasure cruise.I was originally referred to Marine Connection and I would certainly refer Ron to anyone in the market for a boat..

Ly
Review №43

My husband and I are first time boat owners and I must say we never expected to have such a great experience buying a new boat. Tommy, our sales rep, was so knowledgable and helpful and always made us feel welcome and comfortable . He was never pushy, and spent a considerable amount of time with us as we decided on a boat. We feel that he really wanted to give us what we wanted, not just sell us a boat. We really appreciated being able to test drive the boat we were interested in. Timo provided us with an excellent demo and then a detailed orientation after our purchase. Keith, not only delivered our boat, but also helped us navigate through a tight canal to our boat lift for the first time. We highly recommend Marine Connection of West Palm Beach. Tommy will take good care of you!

Fr
Review №44

Bought my Tidewater boat back in May and I couldn’t be happier with the services Mr. Ron offered as my sales person. He was on top of everything and responded to all my questions and needs. I’m remarkably pleased with Mr. Ron’s services and Marine Connection in general. I would definitely recommend him and the store to any of my friends and I would go back anytime for another boat!Thank you very much to the whole Marine Connection team !

An
Review №45

Tommy Nolan was great to work with. Our new Sportsman was delivered on time and the entire process was a breeze. We are now on the water enjoying our boat!

Fe
Review №46

We bought our first new boat from Marine Connection in June. They were extremely helpful and made the transaction as easy as can be expected.Ron is not the kind of salesman who gets to know you for 30 seconds, sells you something, and then forgets who you are. Ron is the kind of guy that makes sure you’re happy with your purchase. He points you in the right direction with regard to gear. He advocates for you when you’re asking for something to be done.Marine Connection is a great place to buy a boat, and they’ve just made a customer for life.

Fr
Review №47

The Marine Connection team were very helpful and good to work with when we purchased our new Cobia 262 in November. Special thanks to Jess and Timo for all they did to make the purchase of our new boat go smoothly.

Ch
Review №48

Marine Connection is the place to go if you’re looking for a brand new quality boat or use boat. Jess made my experience just wonderful. He was always there when I called and answered all my questions and when it came to financing it was one of the smoothest processes that I have ever been part of. Was easier than buying a car. I am now totally enjoying my brand new sportsman heritage 251 On the open water.I’ve already had my 20 hour service done and Cindy in the service department is one of the best service managers I have ever dealt with. Her attention to detail and having my boat in and out quickly was way beyond my expectations thank you all for a great experience when I came to buying my boat and keeping my boat serviced. Merry Christmas!

al
Review №49

Tommy Nolan was awesome-he was patient with us as first time boat buyers and helped us navigate the process, we ended up with a beautiful Sportsman 232 Open and it’s perfect for us!!

Gr
Review №50

Jess was great, I highly recommend!

Ke
Review №51

My wife and I are currently in the process of working with Tommy Nolan on the purchase of a 31 Tiara. Tommy has been great to work with and we feel that he is a great asset to the Marine Connection Team.Keith and Linda Wheeler

Tj
Review №52

Marine Connection is a outstanding company I highly recommend them when purchasing a boat.Ask for Tommy he will take care of you!Also Robert is the man!He will show and tell you everything about the boat.Thanks guys for everything!

hj
Review №53

Jess Somero and the Marine connection crew is truly first class! From start to finish all involved parties from Jess in sales, Arianne in finance, to Dan the service manager, Marine Connection has hit customer service out of the park.When I met Jess for the first time he listened to what I said I wanted. There was no up-sale pressure or pushy salesmen tactics. He looked me in the eye and had a positive patient way about him. I really appreciated that. We bought a Sportsman and the boat was everything Jess said it would be. We were thrilled with our decision.My family and I had unusual circumstances when our newly bought boat was stolen only 6 weeks after purchase. We were devastated. Marine Connection helped us every step of the way. They even let me bring our recovered boat and damaged trailer back to their dealership. Jess reached out to us several times with a helping hand and assured us that things would pan out fine.Fast forward 8 weeks. My family and I are back on the water! Jess, Marine Connection and the people at Sportsman really pulled out all the stops and helped us in every way possible. We even got reassuring photos direct from the factory of our boat being built! This team really cares.We went to Marine Connection (and more specifically, Jess Somero) on a trusted friends referral. We are incredibly grateful that we bought our boat here and went through this ordeal with these people. They made an awful situation bearable. The final day they sent us home with our new boat, some very thoughtful financial considerations and even a beach bag filled with goodies!Hands down, FIVE STAR SERVICE. Could not have asked for better people.THANK YOU JESS SOMERO, THE MARINE CONNECTION CREW AND SPORTSMAN BOATS!!!!!! YOU HAVE A CUSTOMER FOR LIFE.

Aa
Review №54

Awesome boat dealership!!! Jess Somero truly made our experience effortless! His knowledge and guidance is unmatched

Ma
Review №55

I highly recommended Tommy at Marine connection and the whole team. I recently purchased a Cobia 32 and they exceeded all expectations. Call Tommy for your next boat.

ro
Review №56

Bought a Cobia there with Tommy Nolan. It was a seamless experience from start to finish. Amazing service! Thank you Tommy

Er
Review №57

Thanks to Jess Somero at Marine Connection for helping find and build the best possible boat for our family! Jess walked us through multiple brands and sizes until finding exactly what we wanted. Could not be happier and have many many years of boating enjoyment ahead!

St
Review №58

Had a wonderful experience thanks to Jess’s great customer service. There was no BS and no sale pressure. Jess gave me straight forward, honest advice, which guided me towards making the right purchase decision. I love the boat. The whole family loves it. His service continued beyond the sale date and I can only recommend Marine Connection!! Go in and see for yourself...

Wa
Review №59

My experience with Jess and his team was awesome. They are customer service oriented with competitive pricing. I would highly recommend buying a boat from them.

Ir
Review №60

Top notch service!!! Ron less is a great sales man from the start to the end. Offer a great boat deal, forward pics of my boat when it was in production, communicated well with me by phone and/or text, went out of his way when I requested something from him and communicated with the lender when needed. Not to mentioned his colleagues, Timo was great when answering my questions during the sea trial, Rob was very knowledgeable when it came to the boat orientation and Freddie made sure to ship my boat package that was left behind. I would Recommend Marine Connection if you’re in the market to purchase a boat.

Re
Review №61

We just purchased our new 2021 320 Cobia with the help of Ron. He made the entire process so smooth and easy. He’s helped us purchase boats in the past as well & I will always be a returning customer to him and Marine Connection ! Great place. Great boats. Definitely recommend

Ma
Review №62

I bought my Sportsman 212 back in December and the salesman Jess made the process super easy and fun. It was time to take the boat in for its standard 20hr service and I wanted to add a power outlet for a swordfish setup. I was really impressed with Alex’s attention to detail. He called me 3-4 times to let me know where and how they were going to install it and if I approved. It’s nice to know that everything is being done right and how I would like it. Whenever I need anything added to my boat or service to my engines I always take it to Marine Connection.

Si
Review №63

Great experience. Jess in sales was the best! Very helpfull and knowledgeable.

St
Review №64

While our appointment time was not well communicated, Robert and Tommy stepped up and did a great job of accommodating us with our boat purchase. Robert was especially helpful in answering all our questions out on the water. Once again thank you for your help!

Mi
Review №65

Working with Jess and his team was really good, especially during the Covid period... in fact with the Covid delay I went from the 280 to the 301!!! Awesome 👍

Bo
Review №66

I want to Thank Marine Connection’s West Palm Beach location.Tommy Nolan (Sales)Cindy Fujiwara (Service)Freddy Moffitt (Parts)For all of there help on us Purchasing our 2021 Cobia CC 280CCI would recommend these 3 to Everyone, it’s been an Awesome Experience.Bob & Jennifer Kirek

Ma
Review №67

Jess is a great salesman. I highly recommend him. Straight forward no pressure guy. Great to answer all my questions day or night. Delivery guy was also very helpful. After tons of research and many many boat shows and other salesman Im so happy with Jess and my Sportsman.

Tr
Review №68

Highly recommended! The salesman Tommy was in constant contact with me about how the boat was coming along. Arienne the finance girl helped me out tremendously to get my financing lined up, and Robert found everything that he possible could to fix on the USED boat before letting it leave the lot. Couldn’t be happier with them, and would buy another boat in a heartbeat from them!

Cl
Review №69

Letter to Owner of the Palm Beach Marine Connection:Hi DannyIt was a pleasure to meet you today when I was picking up our boat (280DC), thank you for taking the time to talk to me.I’d like to Shout out to the outstanding team at the Palm Beach Marine Connection team. I work for one of the largest software/engineered systems company in the world. My role is to assure one of our largest key accounts is successful with our products and service. My point is, in this role I understand how to make sure our customers are successful with our products and services.We purchased our 280DC from Ron Lees at the Palm Beach Marine Connection. (Via Miami Boat show)Starting with Ron, the boater first guy, sales guy later. Ron is great to work with and able to help/answer a boaters questions/concerns, with no hesitation. I know I have bugged him several times when he is on the water himself with family and friends. He does not hesitate to respond, whether to tell me he is out and will get back to me or he answers a question.Then there is the service Dept. and I have not met them all yet, but Cindy & Dan who manage the service Dept. are just awesome and extremely nice to say the least to work with. This past week I was working Alex and Timo who too are just awesome to work with. I send them questions via text and boom they respond, you don’t get this response in allot of cases, well maybe in a day or 2 you might, but these guys respond quickly.This past week, I took the boat down to have some warranty work done and just more new boat questions. This whole team goes above and beyond to help look at things, answer questions and make sure we are comfortable and successful with our boating investment. I have been boating for over 45 years and to give an idea how much we like working with them, we live in Orlando, and I would rather trailer my boat down Palm Beach (3hrs drive) to have work done there under Dan and Cindy direction then go anywhere else. I know when I drop it off its in good hands and when I pick it up the work is solid and complete and if I have any questions they are there to answer.I picked up the boat today, not only did they do the work I was looking for, but Dan took the extra time to not only wash, but he waxed the boat for me. As I stated in the beginning, I understand customer success for a products and services. These guys go way above and beyond what Customer Success means, just an amazing team.Thank you to the whole team at Marine Connection Palm Beach making our boating Investment successful and enjoyable and as stated in your video you “Deliver Happiness”

Ma
Review №70

I met Tommy Nolan at the last Fort Lauderdale boat show. I was looking for a pre owned center console. He and his team were very nice and helpful.A couple of weeks later, I had a couple of used boats in sight and asked Tommy for advice, so I visited him at Marine Connection in West Palm Beach.He was veeery helpful, knowledgeable and friendly, I felt so comfortable working with him that I decided to buy a new boat from them. He walked me through several models and options and finally we agreed on a good deal for a Cobia 32CCI am very very satisfied with the experience and the service and attentions received by Tommy and ALL the team at Marine Connection.THANKS FOR A GREAT EXPERIENCE!!!

M.
Review №71

These folks are great. We purchased our boat from Tommy. He was patient and helpful during the sales process. He continued to answer questions and provide assistance even after the purchase. These folks care about their boats AND customers!

Lo
Review №72

I recently bought a boat from Marine Connection, the experience could not have been better. Ronnie and his team went overboard (no pun intended) taking care of all my needs. I highly recommend this dealership for your next boat purchase.Thanks Ronnie for everything Lonnie Mandel

je
Review №73

I Purchased a new 2020 Cobia 320 center consul with a pair of Yamaha 425XTO engines from Jani at Marine connection. I have had The boat for about one year, and have 425 hours on it already, the boat Has performed flawlessly and I have had zero problems with it. I am very impressed with the build quality from Cobia. Jani special ordered this boat for me, we received it very quickly, Jani‘s customer service was over the top. We thank you very much Jerry

Tr
Review №74

Our salesman, Tommy, hooked us up and took care of us in a timely manner. This place is very organized, the employees work well together and are a great team. They honor their word and went above and beyond to make sure we were happy and got everything necessary to be out on the water in our new boat. The buying process was a breeze! They were even able to get us extended warranties on our boat and motor without any extra cost. Would recommend marine connection to anyone I know buying a new boat.

Do
Review №75

Ron’s knowledge of the boating industry and customer service are second to none! He guided us attentively through what has been an amazing and special experience purchasing our first boat. He is upfront, honest and extremely accommodating!TRULY 5 STAR !Thank you Ron!

Du
Review №76

Dan,Id like to start off by saying that this Email is way overdue. In May of 2019 I purchased a Blackfin 272 CC from another dealer. At least It started off well but that ended quickly. Without further details, shortly after the sale, I approached Marine Connection of WPB that happened to sell Blackfin Boats also. I had explained to the staff my experience and asked if I could use Marine Connection for warranty and service. I received a phone call in a few days and was told that Marine Connection would be happy to service my needs.During my numerous trips to Marine Connection for no other reason but to get acquainted, I was always treated with respect from the entire staff. We recently had an issue with our boat and Marine Connection was there for us immediately. Cindy and Dan went the extra mile for us to notify Blackfin of our issue.My wife and I finally got to meet the owner Danny Goldenberg, and will say this guy is kind, generous, and willing to listen. Do not hesitate to visit Marine Connection of WPB for any of your needs. Danny Kudos to your entire staff especially to Cindy and Dan from service, and Fredie in parts. Keep up the good work team.Very Pleased CustomerDuane & Deb BonarBoynton Beach Fl.

Al
Review №77

Jesse is very knowledgeable and made the whole boat buying experience smooth and enjoyable.

Jo
Review №78

Fantastic experience with Jess our salesman. He answered all of our questions and even answered his phone while on vacation! Great customer service from the whole team... delivery guy went out of his way and took extra time to go over everything with us even at 8pm. Finance team worked hard to get everything done smoothly and even helped with insurance quotes! Cant say enough about these people... Thank you all!!

ri
Review №79

Ron is a super star sales man. He handled everything and got me and the family into the perfect boat. We ate so glad we decided to walk into marine connection. If you are looking to buy a boat go see Ron, you wont be disappointed.

Gr
Review №80

Great people, great service and a great boat. Ron Lees is great to deal with. Unlike most people in todays world Ron is responsive, attentive and does what he says he will do. Throughout my boat buying experience he was on top of everything and would even come back to me after hours and on his days off. The great experience did not end with Ron. Timo demoed the boat, went over every single item and was sure that every little detail was taken care of. Lastly, Nick drove the boat across the state, showed up right on time, was sure that everything was good before he heading back to the store. Every business should try and create a customer service experience like Marine Connection did.

Oz
Review №81

So happy with our new 2018 Cobia 301 we purchased at Marine Connection in Lake Worth. What a great boat and already crossed the gulf to West End and through the Abacos to Hopetown, Bahamas. could not be happier to have met Ron, Timo and Freddie who have been nothing short of friendly, helpful and most importantly professional. Great experience and highly recommend them. Drake and Karina

Da
Review №82

2 months in really happy with my boat purchase experience, 231 sportsman. All kudos go to Ron Lees, the sales associate. He was no pressure sales, always easy to get a hold of, and delivered on everything he said he would. They held the boat for me for a few weeks until I moved down. Thank you

Di
Review №83

Jess is a pleasure to work with! Very happy with our experiences at Marine Connection.

DA
Review №84

Tommy & Timmo were fantastic during the sale and delivery of my family’s new 214 Sportsman! Very easy to deal with and the boat is awesome!

Ry
Review №85

Our boat buying experience first started at the Palm Beach boat show and right away Tommy and the whole marine connection staff made us feel like family. We were first intimated by the boat buying process however the process was so easy from start to finish. Our 5 star experience continued at the service department where Cindy and Robert both go above and beyond to accommodate our needs. Marine connection truly values their customers. Highly recommend marine connection for your boat buying and service needs.

DA
Review №86

I purchased our Sportsman Masters 247 from Tommy Nolan at Marine connection. This is our second boat purchase from MC and our first from Tommy. Tommy made the buying experience so pleasurable always listening to what we needed and providing his advice with a no pressure boat Buying/building experience.If you are in the market for a new boat make sure to reach out to Tommy he will make sure that you get the right boat for your family and needs. During the whole shopping, ordering, purchasing and even after delivery Tommy has always been in contact with us . Thank You Tommy and Marine Connection we love our boat and get compliments everywhere we take it.

Br
Review №87

Tommy never pressured me in the sale! He is great as a person, father, and sales person

St
Review №88

I drove 15 hours to pickup a boat that I had yet to see and Jess Somero and his team delivered. The boat was exactly as described and they got me right for the drive home! I would not hesitate to purchase from them again! Highly recommended!

Co
Review №89

Ron was great! This was the easiest buying process of anything I have ever bought. Robert was super knowledgeable and friendly for the boat orientation. Would definitely recommend Marine Connection.

Ke
Review №90

I recently purchased a 2019 Cobia 280 Center console from marine connection in west palm beach. Tommy was my salesman. From our first meeting, to the day of delivery, everything was first class and I know a got a great deal after researching extensively online for what others were paying for the exact boat at other dealerships. Tommy is very knowledgeable, helpful and was patient with my many questions. I would highly recommend The Marine Connection and Tommy before you buy anywhere else.

Ti
Review №91

In August 2018 we bought our 232 Sportsman Platinum from Marine Connection of West Palm Beach. We met our salesman Tommy Nolan the first time we visited Marine Connection. We had visited Marine Connection several times before we actually purchased our boat. Every time we visited Marine Connection we spoke with Tommy and he was always very cordial and knowledgeable about the boats. He took his time with us and helped us in making sure that we picked out the proper boat. He gave us his cell number and advised we could call anytime. He wasn’t kidding. I spoke to him several times when he wasn’t even at work but he still took the time to answer our questions. Tommy,s dedication to his work and Marine Connection made buying our boat a pleasant experience and when it’s time to upgrade Tommy will be the one we speak to.

Mi
Review №92

We had a great experience with Tommy. He treated us like five star clients, I would highly recommend him. He was very personable and professional, when working with us. We deeply appreciated it! Thank you, Tommy Nolan!

Br
Review №93

I had the pleasure of working with Tommy Nolan over the past month wile purchasing my 24 Sportsman. Although we knew the boat we wanted, Tommy helped guide us through the whole process. Unlike most boat salesmen he was not salesy nor pushy, but extremely personable. Hes also been readily available to answer any questions weve had. I would highly recommend his service to anyone thats looking to buy a new boat.

Ja
Review №94

From the first time I spoke to Ron I was impressed with how easy he made finding our new boat. The staff are great. I wouldnt hesitate to recommend Marine connection in West Palm.

Ju
Review №95

Tommy with Marine Connections made the boat purchase an enjoyable and easy experience. Would Highly recommend Marine Connection as your choice for your boat purchase!!!

Je
Review №96

Marine Connection was the only place that had the boat we wanted. Tommy was awesome and got us just what we were looking for at a great price. We will definitely be back when ready to upgrade!

RN
Review №97

Marine Connection and especially Tommy Nolan made the purchase of my new boat a very stress free process. They handled all aspects of the sale very professionally without the high pressure sell that you get at many dealers. Ask for Tommy and you will be treated like family. I highly recommend this Dealership.

An
Review №98

Great service and prices. Highly recommend Marine connection and especially the salesman I worked with, Jess. Made the buying process very easy on my Cobia 217. Hopefully looking up upgrade soon and I wouldnt go or work with anyone else!!

Ch
Review №99

I just purchased my boat from the West Palm location. They had a good selection of boats and everything was kept neat and clean. I dealt with Tommy who was great from start to finish in the buying process. He was very knowledgeable, straight up, and friendly to deal with. I also had a seatrial with Robert, which was also a good experience. If youre in the market to buy a boat, I would definitely check out Marine Connection.

Da
Review №100

Buying a boat can be a daunting task. We knew we wanted a sportsman in the 23-25 foot range but hadn’t settled on any particular model. We went to West Palm Marine connection for a general inquiry and spoke with Mr. Ron Lees. Ron asked about our experience with boats (several years but decades ago) and how we would be using the boat (combination of pleasure boating and fishing). He suggested we set up an appointment to take one on the water to get a better idea and recommended an Open 242. We made the appointment and over the next few weeks considered our conversation with Ron.During the test ride it was even more evident that we were on the right track, thanks to Ron. Since then my wife and I have both commented on how Ron’s knowledge and experience with boats and customers guided us to choose the boat that is right for us. There was never any pressure to buy, only sound advice about considering what we were looking for and how that translated to a watercraft that was perfect for us.We ordered the boat in the midst of the COVID situation and, despite interruption in manufacture due to a brief shutdown, things went extremely smooth and Ron kept us informed throughout the whole process. When questions would pop up either about adding an accessory or about the delivery process, Ron was quick to respond with accurate information. When we picked up the boat several weeks later, Ron hooked us up! We had anticipated having to purchase several hundred dollars worth of gear but that was unnecessary as he had already arranged for all that was needed. He got us a deep discount on a new trailer that was perfect for the boat.The familiarization run and information session with the captain, Timo, was an equally outstanding experience. When he left us for the day we had confidence that we knew the boat and engine. Again, even with follow up phone calls with various questions, Timo was responsive and informative.My wife and I highly recommend Ron Lees from Marine Connection for all your boating needs, from the initial inquiry to delivery, to follow-up, he and his team were incredible!

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  • Address:2807 S Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415, United States
  • Site:http://marineconnection.com/
  • Phone:+1 561-582-7411
Categories
  • Boat dealer
  • Boat repair shop
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:9AM–6PM
  • Thursday:9AM–6PM
  • Friday:9AM–6PM
  • Saturday:9AM–6PM
  • Sunday:9AM–6PM
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
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