Fred & Shay at Parkway Marine are so personable and easy to work with. They’re professional and their inventory is top notch. We are so grateful for the service that was provided to us with every encounter we have ever had with them. Local, family owned, and honest. They will work with you through anything without any stress. We will continue to be loyal to their business - you should too!
I drove from Tampa to buy a 2004 F150 from Chase and could not be happier. The vehicle was as described, super clean, and drives like new. It makes me happy that there are still honest people out there that take pride in their work and provide excellent customer service. Thank you for being who you are :)
Parkway Marine went above and beyond during my 20 hour service visit on my Yamaha 70. They were accommodating during a very busy time, and made sure to get me back out on the water quickly! Very thankful for their professionalism and service, and look forward to doing business with them going forward!
Nowhere else I will ever take my boat. Ive used Parkway several times for both regular maintenance and one repair. On one occasion I planned on having a lot of items taken care of beyond the regular 2 year maintenance. Parkway called me back that afternoon and basically told me my outboard was in great shape and only needed a few of the things I wanted done and asked if I wanted to still have the full list completed. Of course I took their advice and cancelled the unnecessary items. Havent come across too many marine mechanics that would tell a customer they really dont need something in order to SAVE them money. As long as I have a boat or live in the Tallahassee area Ill be a customer of Parkway.
We bought a boat here. Fred and his family made the purchase fun, easy and fast. We bought the boat one day and it was delivered the next. The service was awesome. Fred called the day we had the boat delivered to make sure everything was going well. What a great place to shop for a boat and any accessories.
My husband and I purchased our first boat from Parkway Marine. Fred made our purchase quick and easy. He had our boat ready when we came to pick it up and took the time to show us how everything worked before we brought it home. I highly recommend Parkway Marine if you are looking to buy a boat.
Bought our first boat. The owner was very informative and had an excellent personality. Our experience was amazing. Highly recommended.
Honest dealership/machanics with great service!
Just called to check to see if they have an evinrude part. Was told we dont do parts over the phone! I told the guy I live 2 hours away and just want to see if they have the part and was told nope, we dont do parts over the phone. 3/29 @9:25 (c)
** WORTH THE 2.5 HR DRIVE from Jacksonville!! ** Can’t say enough good things about Fred & the Team at Parkway Marine! My hubbie knocked an item off his Bucket List yesterday with the purchase of his 1st Ranger Bass boat! EVERYTHING was stellar- from the trade in value, selection, purchase price & knowledge & expertise of the staff!! Couldn’t be more pleased & will definitely be back!
I was impressed with this establishment. The staff was extremely helpful and informative!Service was top notch!
Good people repaired the impossible.
I previously posted a 1-star review for this place due to a bad experience I had with them a few weeks ago. This morning, I got a phone call from the owner Fred (whom I did NOT get to deal with the day I visited). He asked what they had done wrong to deserve such a low rating. I explained what had taken place and Fred said he understood my frustration and he said he would follow up with his staff on what we discussed. He also asked if there was anything he could do to make the situation right. I told him that I have since sold the vehicle theyd assessed that day, and even though I am still not happy with what happened, I honestly believe that if given the chance, Fred would at least try to make it right. After talking with him for just a short time, it was clear that he is very knowledgeable so even though I never got to that point, I am sure he does good work (in fact, I went to his shop because a friend of mine raved about how great he was...and again, I want to stress the fact that I did NOT deal with Fred when I came in...and after speaking to him today, I have no doubt that the day would have turned out differently if I had). I wanted to remove the 1-star review, but I was unable to do so...so instead, I am submitting an additional one to offset the previous one and at least give it some context. Even though I cannot personally comment on the quality of his work...I certainly feel good about giving Fred 5 stars for integrity and character for his attempts to understand the issue and make things right.
Where do I start. These guys are by far the Best place I have ever purchased a boat from. The knowledge and professionalism that Mr Fred has is unmatched. Extremely nice and super easy to work with. They steered us to the boat that suited us so well. The customer service is unmatched. I would highly recommend Parkway Marine to anyone looking for a boat. They have definitely earned a lifelong customer. I guarantee you won’t find better customer service anywhere!!!
I would like to say Fred is a very nice person. Hes very professional, I drove over two hrs to have the guys to work on my boat and Im glad that I did because they showed me that they care . Mr Fred is a very nice guy. I will continue to take my boat here for service because I know they will fo a good job.
Fred and his family is professional and very knowledgeable to all your needs
Awesome service on cars and boat engines
All around not so good not that theyre not good its just that if your problem isnt within their purview they dont try to help you.
These folks are very lackadaisical and uncaring. They minimize you and belittle you and have a condensending attitude on the phone. Laughed at me on the phone and even HUNG UP ON ME!!!! These folks are a joke!! The father hung up on me and the daughter thought it was comincal. They could not even help me with a simple prop issue?? Really?? They wonder WHY THEY GET NEGATIVE FEEDBACK......DUH????
I purchased a new boat from Parkway Marine and the experience was wonderful. They answered all my questions, did a great job on installation of accessories on the boat and took ample time to explain the boat operation (including accessories).
As with all companies right now inventory.low but staff is friendly.
Parkway Marine has an absolute wonderful employee in Fred Jones. He offered exceptional advice and assistance to us and went out of his way to help us understand a boat motor issue. We are now lifetime Parkway Marine customers because of Fred. Thank you for hiring employees who truly care about your customers!
The service here is terrific! The staff at this family-owned business is professional, knowledgeable, honest and considerate. The work that theyve done on my flats boat is first class in every respect and Im completely satisfied.
Super nice
The owner, Fred, and his daughter, Shay, were great to work with. I bought a used boat sight unseen from Wisconsin. Fred was up front and a man of his word. Everything on the boat was as he said. We agreed on a price and Fred pulled the listing before even receiving my check. Shay provided 40 photos of the boat so I guess it wasnt sight unseen. Shays communication was great and she was prompt with all the documents, etc... The boat was ready when I arrived. Not a single issue. Classy family business!
Very clean and professional. Lead times are great. Fred is a straight shooter, no non-sense kind of guy. I enjoyed that. He and his staff explained everything thoroughly. Fair prices. Highly recommend bringing your boat here for repairs or picking up supplies.
Just bought a boat from Quinn. If your looking for family owned and run boat sales, I highly recommend them. I drove over 2000 miles to buy a new Pro-Drive from them and would do it again. Thanks guys for the fantastic service!
Caring family that always goes above and beyond for me and my vehicles. Fred has spent a lot of time talking to me about specific problems and what they do to repair. The front office is helpful on the phone and in person. Sorry for the cliche, but they make you feel like family :)
Very good buying experience!! Fred is very nice, professional in all aspects of selling and knows his products. We bought a Carolina Skiff 16JVX, from him and we are happy with it. He will spend lots of time with his customers,to make sure they understand everything from purchasing, paperwork and learning about the boat. He has a good crew as well - its a family owned business. We recommend Parkway Marine highly!Thanks, Fred and family!
Could not of had a better experience working with Shay and Fred to buy my first boat. Shay went above and beyond to find answers for us and help with every aspect of getting the boat. She is so sweet, smart and has some of the best customer service Ive ever seen. We went on a test drive with Fred. Fred took his time with everything to make sure we knew what to do. He made sure we were comfortable driving the boat, answered any and every question. He took his time explaining things to us, showed us step by step tricks to load and unload the boat. Shay and Fred are both wonderful people and run a great shop. Nothing but praise to them both.
I have used Parkway for many years to repair vehicles and boats. I bring my bass boat to them now for yearly preventative maintenance and repair. I have always been satisfied with there work.
Boat buying for a novice is a trying experience. What kind of boat? How big? How much HP?When you finally figure that out, you go boat shopping and every salesman will tell you something different and try to sell you a boat that they want to get rid of. NOT the boat you need.That is NOT the case at Parkway Marine. Fred had the boat I wanted and he made sure that it was ready to go. At the time, I was in NJ and he was in FL. We negotiated price and the add ons over the phone. He didnt cut corners on the setup to try to attract a buyer looking for the lowest price. I got a fair deal for a great boat that will serve my family well for years to come. When I got to Tallahassee, the Fun Chaser was ready to go and I pulled it all the way to Big Pine Key.In the past month, we have been out on the water many times and boat has been excellent. When the raw water wash down pump died, Fred was very responsive in getting Caroline Skiff to send us a new one.I highly recommend that you visit Fred and his boys at Parkway Marine for your boating needs!
Parkway Marine far exceeded my expectations for my marine repair. I dropped my boat off on a Monday, with an timeline of around 7 to 10 days for turnaround. I had my boat the next day; thankfully it was a simple fix. Fred and the staff were friendly, knowledgeable and explained the situation very thoroughly. I would recommend this shop to anyone needing marine repairs.
Best guys i know. They are meticulous. Its marine stuff but you get what you pay for.
Great Business with knowledgeable staff! They are on top of everything, and want to ensure they provide a quality job. I will continue to go here.
I had parkway marine install trim tabs on my boat. Ok thanks Fred was great to work with. He took time to go over every detail with me when I dropped my boat off. The work was done in less time than he originally told me and the job looked awesome, the trim tabs looked like they were factory installed.
Professional services and sales, concerned about your investment, satisfaction, and safety. They can get anything you want for your boat. They know what they are doing and explain more to me than I can graspGit er done here
If I could give Fred and Parkway Marine more stars I would! What a fantastic guy. So friendly and helpful, him and the whole place. Had the very best experience with him from the initial phone call until we left the establishment. Do not buy anything without trying him first! He is honest and just a great person! Thank you Fred and everyone at Parkway Marine! You really made our day!
It is worth it and always remember you get what you pay for! I have taken my boat here for the past two years. They are very detailed and make sure to get to the bottom of the issue. They keep me informed of the progress and any changes regarding the repair or service. They also deal with the manufacturers regarding warrantied parts so you dont have to. They are definitely a place I would recommend and will always go to. Thanks
This third time I have taken my boat to Fred and his guys at Parkway Marine. Again for the third time they did a great job they went over and beyond. Gave me in detail what was wrong and told me how to fix it and the right way to fix it. Even went as far as giving it a light scrub and scrubbing my seat to get the mildew off that I have failed to do. I would recommend Fred and his guys to anybody I know with a boat.
Good work, fair prices, accommodating and they seem like an honest bunch. Customer interaction is a little aloof would be my only critique. If you dont need service with a smile these guys have been good to me and I recommend them regularly.
Bought a Carolina Skiff and Fred and his family took great care of us. Fast and friendly service from a great family business.Honest and true service provided from the first phone call.This should be your first and only stop for all things boating.Thanks!
Great and honest people. I drive 2 hours one way because they are the only people that I allow to work on my boat. They keep me informed during the whole process and give me an estimate before I leave every time. If your looking for honest mechanics and good hearted folks definitely give them a try.
Fantastic place for OEM or Quality aftermarket parts for boats . Great price and top notch service . I can always count on them when I need it .
Professional helped us right away when we walked in . The owner and his son are stand up guys we bought our pontoon boat from them with 💯satisfaction and boat was ready when they said it would be. Good prices compared to other places we went. Thanks for everything Parkway MarineThe Diaz Family
Very reliable mechanics. I send my friends there whenever I can.
Just wrapped up our 2nd purchase from Fred and his team. Top notch! Great products at a fair price and rigged with care. #SkiffLife
Great business and love the boat we purchased. Excellent selection and variety of boats.
Purchased our first boat--18 ft bass boat--through Freds Business. Fred made it about as easy a you can get...if you havent bought a boat before, its just not like a car/truck buying experience at all, particularly if what you want isnt on the lot. Fred steered me through the weeds and knowing i was a first time owner/operator of this minigo-fast boat, he offered his time to take me out to Lake Jackson to get me a bit comfortable with the machine. This was an invaluable service for me and i truly cant thank him enough. There arent enough bass boat showrooms (for me anyway) in the southeast...and Fred is a long time bass fisherman...so i would recommend him and his family-run business if you are looking to buy your first or that next boat.
Repowered my motor here. Got a very fair price and they finished the work as planned. Tried it today and all worked perfectly. Good job Fred and Quinn.
They do good work at good prices.
They fixed my boy friends 18 years old car for a fair price. They did a miracle on that old machine. I visited their shop three times in last month, and they were always nice. On Thursday, I went to their shop without an appointment. The guy just tried to help me instead of telling me to wait for two hours for a five-min fix. As long as I live in Tallahassee, I will go to this shop for any car-related problem or regular car check-up. I highly recommend this shop.
Absolutely fantastic place. Work was well done and at a fair price. Good people.
My boyfriend and I recently purchased a used boat from Parkway Marine & we could not have asked for better customer service from start to finish! We bought the boat on a Tuesday and wanted a few things done/added to the boat and trailer before we picked it up. A couple of those items even had to be ordered and shipped and we were still able to pick the boat up on the following Thursday! Fred and his son Quinn went above what we expected! Thanks again!- Jake and Hannah
My friend and decided to but a boat on monday and the guys had it ready to go on Friday midday. Great to work with and great on price. Thanks guys!
I have done business with this business for over 25 years. They are very professional and only correct problems that need to be taken care of. If your brakes are only 50% worn they will let you know that you have many more miles on them and will not charge for bogus problems that do not exist. One of the few honest repair shops left in town.
I only talked to them on the phone, but nice people.
Turned to Parkway Marine during the hurricane scare of 2017. The owner and his staff sold me and many others in the area, a new 3.7 kw generator made by Kohler. When people found out the price ($1,000) the false accusations began; Price Gouging! But, instead of becoming upset and shutting down like many businesses in the area had. Parkway Marine ordered more generators to help the community, not himself! I dont know if he ever got them sold because of the accusations online or not. But, I do know he didnt even make a decent profit on the generators. He wasnt selling them for big profits. I know because the manufacturer quoted my new generator a whole $20.00 less than I paid at PM. Oh yeah, shipping alone would have put it way over what I actually paid. I am totally against price gouging just like any other consumer.My point is to check things out properly before accusing someone of something you know very little about. Some people out there still conduct business the right way.Thanks again Parkway Marine, my Kohler rocks!
These great people were working, with no power, selling generators, oil, expert instructions. What a service to the community!!
Great family owned and operated business. With awesome service and will do anything possible to help get you going.
Very knowledgeable staff, quick turnaround and fair prices. I pass a lot of boat dealers between my house and Parkway Marine (2hr drive) but its worth it!
Great place to buy a boat, they we t above and beyond to make sure we left with the boat we wanted, stayed open late to make sure we left happy and we sure did, thanks guys we are loving our Tahoe, We will definitely be back
Great place, Awesome!Car / Truck services:Brakes, Tires, Engine Replacement / Repair, Engine Performance, Electrical Diagnostics, Suspension, Interior Repairs, Lights, Seal/Gaskets, Transmission Services and Repairs, Rear Drive Axles, CV Axles, Oil Changes, Lift kits, Aftermarket Tires and Wheels, etc.Boat, Motor, and Trailer services:Outboard repair, service, replacement.Repowers: Yamaha, Suzuki, Evinrude, Mercury.Boats Electrical repairs.Accessories installs, Sales, and Service.Trailers repair, Sales, and Service.Generators:Sales and ServicesBoat Sales:Carolina SkiffApex Pontoon BoatsBaylinerMud BuddyPro DriveExcel BoatsMagic TiltTritonAutomotive Sales:Used or Like new Car and Truck Sales.
Parkway Car Care Center is a very clean shop with a very professional attitude about getting things right the first time. When you think of all the things on a car or truck that can break, it can be expensive, if you own a car that is at that breaking age. Quinn is not one to push repairs on you, if the car wont justify it. I like that.I also like having a car repair place I trust. Theyre not the cheapest repair place in town, and they are not the most conveniently located, but that doesnt seem to matter when you want your wheels rolling again. I would say you get honest work at an honest price.I also found out they can get any tires sold and install them for about the same price as the big discounters.
The guy has an attitude with customers
These folks were so kind and did a very professional job on our Evinrude!
Great place to enjoy the hills and the great outdoors
Tried to buy a replacement prop from fred and got nothing but attitude from the guy. Will never bother these people again!
$122 for a carburetor kit available for under $40 on line
Friendly and reasonable service!
Called 2 days in a row for a price on a kayak trailer and never received a price. Terrible experience on the phone. Could not ever suggest attempting to do business with them.
I was pretty disappointed with the quote I received from Parkway Marine to fix my locked steering.
Not that friendly
Pricey