What Our Customers Are Saying
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Rex M, OR
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The very best customer service-based sales I have ever had. I purchased a used Yamaha 240 for below book value and was financed through a local credit union. The same day I was on the water with the family
Guy , OR -
Stewart was really great to work with and was with us along the way. He was very helpful with our purchase. Yamaha financing gave us a hard time and was kind of a hassle. Even though our boat got delayed being built for months, we are happy to enjoy it for the rest of the summer and are overall happy with purchase!
Lillie Jones, portland, OREGON -
Continue to have an awesome experience here. Stewart in sales worked so hard to help me find my first boat about a year ago, and its great! And Troy in service has been amazing in helping with any issues and making sure the boat is running well. Highly recommend!
Sean W, Portland, OR -
Ken and his team were fantastic to work with !! An extremely positive experience from start to finish... I will continue doing business with them for parts/service/storage and would highly recommend them to anyone in the market for a boat. Thanks again, Ken !! -Arik
Arik Williams, MCMINNVILLE, OR -
Ken and his team were great to work with. The purchase process, test ride, and service all went smoothly. Couldnt be happier! And we are extremely happy with our Bennington!
Dave Towery, Culver, OR -
We Purchased this fantastic 25-foot center console 255 FSE from River City Boat sales a few months ago, my fourth Yamaha boat. We live 5 hours away from the boat dealer yet every time I had a question or need help, Stewart and Alex went out of their way with advice, and information and sent any bits and pieces I requested.The purchase, test drive, follow up and customer support was nothing but exemplary. I am sure I will be buying another boat in the coming years and it will only be from River City Boats. I highly recommend them.
Jerry G -
Quick, efficient and thorough sales delivery.
Brad Wolverton, Portland, OR -
I have had the good fortune to work with some of the best 3rd party luxury vendors throughout my life and even with that said I NEVER take the time to post positive service reviews. Working with Ken at River City Boat Sales and Marine Services relative to my pontoon boat acquisition earlier this year was so incredibly positive I concluded I had a duty to express my thanks and admiration for such an incredibly positive experience. To that end I want to very expediently note several positive attributes relating to River City:
1. When I arrived at River City looking to purchase a pontoon boat nobody tried to sell me anything. Instead, Ken just listened to what I wanted to achieve and he showed me the boat options that were most likely to meet my needs.
2. After I narrowed down the boat I thought I wanted to purchase I experienced ZERO purchase pressure. So refreshing! Having the alone time to discuss my purchase privately with my spouse was super appreciated.
3. After I made the purchase decision Ken was incredibly fair in settling on a final sales price and also incredibly helpful in ensuring my boat was correctly/legally outfitted based on the location in which my boat was going to be located.
4. After I signed all the sale paperwork River City took care of all the licensing and related paperwork and facilitated the delivery of my boat to my home seamlessly.
5. Once my boat entered the water Ken personally taught my spouse how to properly operate and park our pontoon boat and ensure the boat was operating perfectly.
6. Throughout our first season of boat operation Ken at River City checked in on us regularly and ensured we were happy with our purchase and answered any remaining questions we had.
7. At the end of the boating season River City picked up our boat, fully cleaned it, and stored it.
Bottomline these guys are the best and I fully trust them and consider them like family.
I recommend River City Boat Sales without reservation. They are the real deal!Barclay G, OR -
Ken and his team are so wonderful! Theyve made us feel well taken care of and prepared as new boat owners and have made themselves available for any question at any time that pops up! We put ourselves on a list to receive updates for a specific model boat for the next coming year and that same boat but older 2017 model (looks the exact same as the 2021) came in lightly used and at a great price. They reached out to us and asked if we wanted to look and Im so thankful we did bc we bought it the next day! Were so happy with the treatment, customer service, and lasting partners we now have! 100% recommend to anyone if youre a brand new boat-person or very experienced and looking for great people to work with.
Amanda S, OR -
This place is AMAZING!! We could not recommend them enough. In a time where customer service has gone by the wayside, these guys have chosen to go above and beyond in the right direction. Ask for Ken, or anyone for that matter, you will not be disappointed! Theyve made our summer. See you on the River!!!
Natale J, OR -
The crew at River City is the best! Bought my boat there 5 years ago and just sold it back to them for an extremely fair price. Stewart, Troy, and the crew have always treated me well and Id recommend this dealership to anyone looking to buy a water toy!
Theresa E, OR -
Excellent and professional service from the team at River City Boat Sales, quick turnaround on the service, and very courteous delivery help.thanks to Troy and Lonny.
Michael M, Lake Oswego, OR -
Ken was so wonderful to work with. We bought our first boat from him on Friday and took it out today. He was so friendly and matched our excitement for our new toy. We will absolutely make the trip and buy from him again probably next year when we decide to upgrade!!!! Truthful and honest! We highly recommend River City Boat Sales and Marina.
-Anonymous -
This is my second boat purchased from Stewart at River City Boats. I cant say enough about the excellent customer service we received. We had a two-year-old Yamaha ar195 and loved the performance but wanted more room. We went all over the map and changed our minds several times between pontoon and bigger Yamaha, etc. Stewart was patient and would point out the pros and cons of each choice. He answers my 10, 000 questions. He took us on multiple boat rIdes to Find the right boat. Never pushing for a sale just what was in our best interest. I appreciate that! We went full circle and ended up with a larger 212Se. They stored the boat for us for the winter and did our service and a couple of small manufacturer's warranties. I couldnt ask for more. All the people that work here are great. Ken the owner, Troy with service, and Stewart are all 5-star guys. Thanks, River City!!
Scott H -
From sales to service, there are none better! Top shelf top to bottom!
Tony L, Beaverton, OR -
Found River City Boat Sales while looking for a specific Yamaha boat. I could not be happier with the customer service and attention to detail that Ken and his staff displayed. Ken is very genuine, personable, and helpful, he made the process easy. I would definitely recommend River City Boat Sales to anyone.
Don B -
Great experience with Ken and everyone, will never consider anywhere else for anything boat related. Whether purchasing a boat, service, or any other need you can imagine, they have you covered. Thanks!
Tarra C, Portland, OR -
Ken and his team are awesome. Best sales experience hands down didnt even feel like a sales encounter. Recommend them to everyone. Thanks again, Ken.
Justin C, Portland, OR -
I have now put 25 hours on the new boat. Very satisfied. Friendly staff, that answered all of my questions and enabled me to drive out with my boat the following morning. Not a salesman, not pushy, not trying to sell me more than I wanted. It's the perfect boat for us and well priced.
Andrew P -
My wife and I bought a brand new 26` Regal Express in 2018 and Ken took the time out of his day to show it to us (it was his day off). We bought it. Our first full year on the water in 2019, we experienced a lot of small problems with the boat so I contacted Stewart (absolutely no fault from them). He was awesome and the communication was out of this world. Then Troy came into the picture to fix all of these small problems at the end of the boating season. I can't Express how EXCELLENT River City Boat's customer service is, I have NEVER EXPERIENCED ANYTHING LIKE THIS IN MY LIFE. GREAT JOB GUYS.
Brian B, Portland, OR -
Ken the owner gave me 5-star customer service. He even called me on a Sunday day there are closed - to speak with me about buying a 195 Element. He went over and beyond to help me with pick Downriggers and Trolling Plate and said they make time to install it too. I would highly recommend using Ken at River City Boat Sales to purchase your Boat. 5-star customer service and a really nice guy.
Rob L, Portland, OR -
From start to finish we were provided with only the best customer service. Ken and his team went above and beyond to make this a truly enjoyable, easy, and painless process! I would highly recommend to anyone looking to purchase a boat. We looked on Monday and now Friday we are taking it home! Thank you so much River City Boats for all of the memories we are about to make thanks to you! Special thanks to Ken! Signed the Wilhelm Family.
Shane W, Banks, OR -
Our family purchased a Cobalt R3 Surf from River City last year. Although nice, the boat had several stubborn warranty issues that were not easily resolved. Stewart and Troy stuck with it, however, and worked with Cobalt to fix the boats issues. Its now the amazing boat I was dreaming of when we bought it. I highly recommend River City, they take great care of their customers!
-Anonymous -
Everything Ken (our salesperson) offered, he delivered. Within two hours of being at the shop, I was on my way home with a new boat. We just had the first service done. Troy in service took care of it and made it simple for me. Angy, in parts, is awesome as well. We are very glad we invested the time and effort to travel to River City.
Doug H, Bend, OR -
Great place to buy and get your boat serviced, super friendly, love the ability to communicate via text with the service team. Big shout out to Stewart, Troy, Angy and the rest of the team there.
Jordan L, Portland, OR -
Just purchased our fifth boat from River City, and wouldn't buy or service our boats anywhere else. We love working with the River City team - Ken, Tim, Stewart and Troy took amazing care of us as always. They are always so responsive to questions and go the extra mile to make buying and maintaining our boats easy. Excited to be spending time on the water in our newest boat, and rocking all of our River City swag. Thanks again for the VIP treatment!
Josh Jenny M, OREGON -
Ken greeted us and showed us everything we wanted to see and answered all our questions, there was never any pressure to buy. We did end up finding a perfect boat for us and bought it the same day. After we got home with the boat we had additional questions and Ken still continued to answer all of them and explain everything to us to make sure we were happy. Amazing customer service!
Emir A, Happy Valley, OR -
Ken was nice enough to take our initial call when they were closed. After that initial call he was super informative and honest with his opinions and assessments. There was never any pressure for us to buy, but to ensure that we were getting what suited our needs the most. His care and attention to our needs were truly appreciated and his five star process and service is how it should always be when buying a boat. I would highly recommend Ken and River City Boats if you are looking to buy.
Tu P, Happy Valley, OR -
I want to share my experience regarding the outstanding service we have received form Stewart at River City Boat Sales. Last spring we purchased a Regal 2300 and put 75 hours on it over the summer. As with most major products that you purchase there is always going to be some issues warranty or otherwise. At the end of the summer Stewart offered to retrieve our Regal, from another state I might add, and correct the issues plus house it over the winter. This last week Stewart returned our 2300 clean and shiny with all issues corrected. As far as I'm concerned he went over and above my service expectations. Also, overall we couldn't be happier with our Regal 2300. Thank you Stewart and River City Boats.
Dave B, WASHINGTON -
Service, communication, and support in buying my 1st boat was beyond what I expected and I'm in sales! I'm thankful custom logo on my boat was finished and looks amazing. Thank you!
Ricki A, OR -
Fantastic repair of a deep scratch in the gel coat of my boat. We cannot see where the scratch even was. The work was done within the time estimate and quote. Highly recommend this shop for hull repair.
Michael A, OR -
This was my first visit to River City and the service was great. They had me in and out in 1 day. The whole staff were customer service all starts... will be back!
Todd L, Happy Valley, OR -
Great customer service, very knowledgeable sales and service staff. I had been considering a boat purchase for the last couple of years. While I was looking at all my options I stumbled upon River City Sales and Marine Services. I was originally looking at a brand that they did not carry. Stewart and Avery took the time to show me one of their brands that might interest me (Cobalt) and their knowledge and sales approach was different. There was no pressure to buy, they knew the product well enough to know that the quality would sell itself. When it came time to purchase (a Cobalt 200s they had already in stock) they sourced some additional components I wanted added at extremely competitive prices, and Troy and his team in service installed them with the same level of craftsmanship and care that the factory would have taken. Stewart, Avery and Troy worked as a team to provide exemplary customer service during my purchase experience. On a subsequent visit a few weeks later I went back asking for advice on my trailer brakes and cleaning products. I spoke with Ken Guerins and he took me in the prep area where they detail all the boats and showed me what they use and tips on how to use the products. He then gave me some samples to try. He was very helpful, and only at the end of my half hour conversation with him did I realize he owned the place. These people are genuine and a pleasure to do business with.
Rob F Canby -
We've owned our boat that we purchased through River City for a year now. We loved the process BUT the most important part of any business is the service after the purchase. We've taken our boat in for a few fixes (bumps and bruises we've caused) and they've gone above and waayyy beyond to fit us in to their schedule so that we can get right back on the water. I will never use any other company. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Mike Boock, Newberg, OR -
River City Boat Sales is AMAZING!!! Stewart and the service guys are super easy to work with and very responsible. I will be their customer for life.
Alex R, Wilsonville, OREGON -
I visited River City to look at a Reinell Powerboat and Stewart Mers helped us. He was very knowledgeable and very helpful and we ended up putting a down payment on the boat and we left. My wife and I changed our minds and decided we wanted a Yamaha that Stewart also had for sale. I called Stewart on his day off and he was very understanding and said "No problem at all" We went back to look at the Yamaha and decided that was our boat. Again Stewart was very helpful. We agreed that on the next nice day , we would test drive it and I would bring it home.....that took a while. After weeks of the launch flooding and waiting for a nice day , my day came last Saturday 4/15/17. Stewart took me on the boat , showed me everything , and got the boat trailered up for me. This was my first experience with River City and it will not be my last.....Stewart is very professional , helpful , and very knowledgeable. The other guys around there are also very helpful , willing to help you with anything. Good Customer Service is hard to find these days......Excellent Customer Service is very rare and these guys provide just that......an excellent experience from start to finish.....Well done Stewart and River City.....I'll be back!!
Anthony Fischer, PORTLAND, OR -
After making the decision to purchase our first boat and being totally frustrated with a boat dealership near our home town, I searched the Internet for a septic type and size boat. I found a boat meeting my wife and I's criteria and called this dealership. I felt totally comfortable with the owner Ken whom I found very knowledgable about the boat we were considering. The boat we were interested was an older boat, but appeared to be in excellent condition based on the website information. The boat was completely detailed and serviced and presented as practically immaculate.We offered to make a deposit to hold the boat until we could make the 3 hour drive, but Ken told us not to worry. A week later, we visited the dealership and the boat was brought out to us by staff and we received a complete run through followed by a water test drive. We received a very good price on the boat and accessories and made the purchase.What we appreciated the most, was the attention to detail on preparing the boat for sale and the excellent customer service. My wife and I had several calls and text messages to Ken which were always answered promptly. I highly recommend this dealership and when the time comes to upgrade to a larger vessel, we will be coming back.
Bob OBrien, Gig Harbor, WA -
Ryan- Stewart- Ken- Troy and all the rest of the gang, We just want to say Thank You for everything! We appreciate all of the time & energy you have put into ensuring our total satisfaction. You have earned lifetime customers (although hopefully we won't be upgrading so soon). The quick responses, fast service time, and the time spend on the water are what sets you apart! Thanks Again!!
Dena, John and SullivanDena -
We had been looking for a boat that would better suit our familys needs and interests for almost two years when I came across River Citys web site and there it was, the boat of our dreams. Ken promptly replied to my request for more information and I was instantly struck by the personal and genuine nature of the conversation. Ken and Stewart were consistently understanding, responsive and supportive; answering all sorts of questions from relatively inexperienced boaters nervous about making such a large investment. Beyond their help with our trade in, purchase and financing Stewart, Ken and the entire River City Boat Sales staff have been invested in our long-term happiness with our boat and the entire experience of owning it. As others have noted, this is a group of people who really enjoy boats and the process of helping others enjoy them too. Whether it is price, the selection, the quality of service or all of the above that motivate you, River City Boat Sales is the place to lookthat is what I now tell anyone who asks.
Lauren McMason, Olympia, WA -
I have Bennington pontoon boat (which we love) that we purchased from another dealer in central Oregon who is no longer a Bennington dealer. Our boat is 7 years old and the cover is showing some wear. The central Oregon weather has not been kind to it, but it protected our boat well. I contacted Ken at River City Boat Sales to purchase a new cover. Ken was very courteous and prompt responding to my email inquiry. I was able to order a new cover and Ken made sure that it was an exact fit. The new cover is of even better quality than the original. I will not hesitate to use River City Boat Sales for any boating need that will have in the future.Thanks Ken!
Steve Christensen, Bend, OR -
I had a great experience working with Ken and Stewart. They where both extremely helpful through the whole buying experience.I felt like they truly cared that I got the boat I was looking for.I have to say they seemed to enjoy their job and where very helpful and patient. It was truly good experience all around and I would recommend them to anybody looking for a boat. MarkMak Albrecht, Damascus, OR -
Ken/StewartI want to thank you guys for everything. You made buying yet another boat even easier. We haven't stopped talking about it since we got home we are super excited. When people ask us about the boat we always say River City Boats. - DLC
-Anonymous -
Hi StewartJust a quick email to say how happy I was to receive the AR210 today.
Appart from the great deal and your prompt service I was impressed with the
constant updates and photo's you sent through, which made the hole experience
of importing a boat very comfotable and stress free.The boat arrived in perfect condition and the attention to detail with the packing
was second to none. Job well done to you and your staff.Will have no hesitation recommending your dealership to fellow Ausies!!!-Anonymous -
I wandered into River City Boats in 2013 looking into the Yamaha boats. Although I didn't buy from Stewart at that time, he still entertained my browsing without any pressure. We bought a used open bow from a friend and quickly found out the boat would not fit our family and our needs. Fast forward to 2014, and we upgraded to a 2014 Yamaha 212X and couldn't be happier. River City Boats were very fair with our trade and the buying process was very stress-free. Most importantly, the care River City Boats continues to give us after purchasing the boat has been amazing. I have already sent friend to River City to purchase a boat and will continue recommend them to anyone who is in the market for a boat.
Bobbie Bogdanovich, tualatin, OR
A great experience. They went out of their way to correct an issue. I would highly recommend.