Reviews from Michael Holloway (1)

Marina Review for Pebble Isle Marina

Reviewed by: Michael Holloway on Dec 6, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 53'
Draft: 4.7'

Rating: 5

On 11/20/2022, I hit a large, submerged object on the Tombigbee River (~mile 91) that disabled my boat. I was able to limp the boat approximately 5 hours (25 miles) to Bobby's Fish Camp, but no farther. My crew and I spent the next day on our phones trying to find someone to tow the boat approximately 120 miles to the closest marina equipped with a Travel-Lift. Even the CEO of one of the national towing companies, of which I am a member, contacted me and apologized for not being able to find me assistance.

Finally, we contacted Bob and Mark McMackins of Pebble Isle Marina and explained our situation, along with the fact that we had contacted every marina and towing service in a 300 mile radius of us with no luck. They agreed to gather their crew, towboat and extra gas cans, trailer their towboat 350 miles to my location and then tow my boat the 120 miles to a marina that could perform the repairs. We arrived at the Marina the day before Thanksgiving after 16 straight hours on the tow.

I can't say enough good things about these guys and the assistance they provided me in a desperate situation. This was a huge ask by me and a herculean effort by them. They completed the tow in a very safe and professional manner and I will be forever thankful.

These gentlemen could have easily said NO just like the others we contacted, but they saw an opportunity to help a fellow boater and started taking action. Words in a review really can't express my gratitude.

Thanks again guys.

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