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July 2023 by Brian Graber
I was fortunate enough to have an opportunity to take advantage of a reciprocal reservation at the Boothbay Harbor, Maine location. The crew there is top notch, and the boats were spotless. I had an opportunity to meet Ed Bernard (The Owner) and I felt like I was talking to a buddy I hadn’t seen in a while. My family couldn’t have been happier with our experience and want to give a special shout out to Piper, Marina, Cyrus, Otto, Oliver & George for all of your help. We were always met with a smile and everyone was willing to help make our time out on the water the best it could be. Thank you to Ed and his team for making this a very memorable experience for me and my family and I look forward to visiting again soon!Best regards,Brian
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July 2023 by Matt Bodwell
Friendly and courteous
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January 2023 by Jason Denby
One of the best decisions I've made in my adult years has been to join the Carefree Boat Club. Being on the water is incredibly therapeutic for me and not having to deal with the hassles of physically own a boat is even better. The Carefree Boat Club in Boothbay Harbor feels like home - no matter who is there to assist at the dock, whether it is a seasonal employee or Ed himself, the experience is kind and genuine.
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January 2023 by Walter Cahill
I joined Carefree Boat Club this year even though I had minimal experience driving a boat. They have helped me every step of the way as they have experienced captains that can assist with training, docking, safety etc.So far this summer I been out over 20 times exploring the beautiful bays and shoreline around Boothbay Harbor. I have taken many out of town guests for days trips so they can experience the beauty of the Maine coastline from the water side - this has been a great treat for our guests. The boats are always clean and ready to go and Ed Bernard and the deckhands are always eager to assist when we leave and return.I would highly recommend the Boothbay Carefree Boat Club to anyone. It has been a delightful experience and has really enhanced our summer enjoyment. We look forward to continuing with our Carefree Boat experience next year!Walter Cahill
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January 2023 by Eric Campbell
On my second year and and enjoy being a member. I've never boated before joining and now am always looking forward to my next day out. The boats are top notch and a joy to operate. I've used the 2 Massachusetts locations as well and was able to get my first choice each time. Ed and the dock staff make the whole process a breeze.
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January 2023 by Neil Whitman
I've owned my own boat here in Maine for several years. When I factored in the cost of ownership including moorage, maintenance, haul out time and winter storage I realized that Carefree gave me a more economic alternative. Ed Bernard and his team are great. The boats they have are perfect for cruising / fishing the local waters. I've always been able to reserve one when needed. The local crew are professional and courteous. A real bonus has been the guided fishing trips Ed has arranged. It's helped me learn the ropes of the local fishery. If you're looking for a cost effective alternative to your own boat, you should check out Carefree in Boothbay Harbor.
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January 2023 by Metehan Sahin
Amazing opportunity for anyone who doesn’t want to deal with maintenance of boat. They have boats available all the time and staff is very helpful for beginners. Club has branches around the country so if you are seasonal like me , it gives you opportunity to enjoy the club somewhere else as well.
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January 2023 by Matthew Robbins
Love having the variety of different boat types!
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January 2023 by Lisa Stover
Boat owners Liberation!Having owned a boat for the past 13 years, we cannot believe how much better boating is with Carefree!Having limited time for vacation, putting the boat in, pulling it out and the constant need for repairs, boat ownership was bittersweet. Short trips to the Harbor meant no boating or a less than ideal quick turn around with our fingers crossed.Carefree has been a most welcome experience! Beautiful new boats, dock hands to help us get ready to go, no need to stop for gas, free parking and never any repairs are the best reasons to join. On top of that we can take advantage of any of the Carefree locations around the country!Boothbay Harbor is such a special place for us and Ed and his team have made it even better.
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January 2023 by Ben RANKINS
Boats and Staff are OUTSTANDING!!!
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January 2022 by Dan Frasco
Wow, talk about a 5*, AAAA, A++, First class experience. From the initial phone call confirming the reservation followed by the greeting at the parking lot Ed Bernard, the owner, was a pure professional (a class act), with the utmost pride, care and accommodating nature. I was a last minute request right after the recent tropical storm, and Ed went out of his way to make sure we had a pristine boat cleaned, fueled and ready to go without a hitch.Ed met us right at the parking lot (free parking by the way!) with his deckhand Griffin (also fantastic) and they helped haul our gear down to the dock and load it on to the boat and in to the coolers. Ed gave us a nice tutorial of the brand new electric throttle vessel.. and within minutes… get this.. they shuttle us out of the narrow slip to the open edge because it is tight quarters. Never quite seen such service!Me and one of my best friends were out for about 6 hours and had a fantastic time. Griffin (the deck hand I mentioned) met us at the edge of the slips and took care of ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING. They of course meet you on the way back in as well because they don’t want their members to stress about docking in the tight slips!! I was amazed. We only had to take our phones and our backpack. No worrying about trash, empties, fuel nothing. Thumbs up guys!Look forward to next time!!
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January 2022 by Donna Jordan
After meeting with Ed we decided to sell our boat and join Boothbay Harbor’s Care Free Boat Club. It was the best decision we could have made. Not only are we saving money, the staff is fantastic and we could not ask for more from the Dock Hands to the Club Captains who are constantly meeting our needs. Boat reservations are easy to make and we, along with all our boating guests, have had positive experiences at CareFree Boat Club.
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January 2022 by Jim Caralis
Great experience! Never have trouble getting a boat and docking is a breeze with the help of the dock staff. The boats are loaded with the latest technology. Has been the perfect solution for us.
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August 2021 by Dan F.
Wow, talk about a 5*, AAAA, A++, First class experience. From the initial phone call confirming the reservation followed by the greeting at the parking lot Ed Bernard, the owner, was a pure professional (a class act), with the utmost pride, care and accommodating nature. I was a last minute request right after the recent tropical storm, and Ed went out of his way to make sure we had a pristine boat cleaned, fueled and ready to go without a hitch.Ed met us right at the parking lot (free parking by the way!) with his deckhand Griffin (also fantastic) and they helped haul our gear down to the dock and load it on to the boat and in to the coolers. Ed gave us a nice tutorial of the brand new electric throttle vessel.. and within minutes... get this.. they shuttle us out of the narrow slip to the open edge because it is tight quarters. Never quite seen such service! Me and one of my best friends were out for about 6 hours and had a fantastic time. Griffin (the deck hand I mentioned) met us at the edge of the slips and took care of ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING. They of course meet you on the way back in as well because they don't want their members to stress about docking in the tight slips!! I was amazed. We only had to take our phones and our backpack. No worrying about trash, empties, fuel nothing. Thumbs up guys! Look forward to next time!!
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July 2021 by Debbie M.
We've been members at Carefree boat club in NC for over 6 years, and absolutely love it! It seems as if it is too good to be true, but it's not! You reserve a boat, it's clean and ready when you get there, you boat happily for the day and you grab your things and walk off the boat! No cleaning, no maintenance, no storage!We use boats at different Carefree boat clubs around the country and everyone is always so welcoming and kind! Ed and his dock hands Oliver and Griffin at Carefree boat club in Boothbay were no different! We had an awesome day on an awesome boat and were treated like family!If you are a boat lover SIGN UP TODAY!!! You won't regret it!
