About Mark
“I grew up in Louisiana around boats and love spending time on and near the water. This led me to join the US Navy in 2011 to become a Navy Diver where I served in Pearl Harbor, HI. During my tour, I specialized in piloting 50-60' dive boats to/from active nuclear submarines in support of diving operations. I currently hold a USCG 100 ton near coastal captain's license. In 2017, I finished six year of service in the Navy and moved to the Pacific Northwest. I still hold my passion for boats and came to Boat Setter to offer an option for the Kitsap Peninsula. ”
Aboard since 2024
From Bremerton, WA
Reviews of Mark (33)
- ElijahElijah
The boat was exactly what we needed and it worked perfectly. We would definitely rent from Mark again! The pickup and drop-off was as easy as it could have gone.
- NancyNancy
Boat was great and Mark made it all easy and enjoyable ! He was very accommodating and helpful !! Excellent rental !!!
- KeithKeith
Mark was great! We had a fun day on the water in his beautiful boat. Communication was excellent and he was very adaptable to our needs. I highly recommend Mark, would certainly work with him again.
- JonathanJonathan
Boat was clean and in great shape. Mark was very helpful. Had a great time.
- EricEric
The Boat was immaculate. The pictures do not do it justice. We booked this boat last minute for the 4th of July. It was spacious and comfortable and fit everyone. The heaters work great and everything was easy to get to. We even shared a meal on board. It was in pristine condition and by far one of the best boat rentals we have had. It drove smooth and was extremely safe for kids. We had so much fun and recommend this rental and will book again in the future. Thank you again for hosting our trip
- MattMatt
Excellent owner. Very responsive and accommodating. Boat was super clean and easy to drive. Fuel efficient and great fun for the 6 of us. Rent from Mark and you will not be disappointed.
- Daniel
- ColeCole
Mark was awesome! He came early to accommodate us and provided us with an awesome day on the water. The boat was beautiful, too. Would definitely rent again, thanks Mark!
- RobertRobert
Excellent experience, the boat was clean, in perfect condition and the guys were great. Wouldn't hesitate to rent again!!
- ChristopherChristopher
Easy guys to work with, and the boat was very clean. We had a great time on the water.
- BobBob
The boat was perfect for us, and Brian and Mark were super helpful. Check in/out was quick and painless, and Mark was waiting for us when we returned and helped us dock. Highly recommended!
- YangYang
Great time on Mark’s boat which was very new and clean. Kids had fun and caught Sanddab while touring the sound seeing seals and an Orca. Mark was on time and easy to coordinate with. Would highly recommend.
- VL (Tory)VL (Tory)
We highly recommend Mark!
*Easy to communicate with and professional
*Accommodated our specific use needs
*The boat is beautiful, safe and well stocked
*Mark came early to ensure we lost no time quing to launch.Would rent again
VL Smith-Felkey & Family - ErinErin
Mark and Brian were so helpful and accommodating!
Clean, smooth, comfortable ride with lots of room for our group of 4 to relax.
Very lucky to have them in Kitsap!
- WayneWayne
1. What a great boat! It handled the Sounds like a champ. It is clearly very new but it is also kept immaculate. It is optioned about perfectly... the navi and thrusters add a lot of confidence.
2. Equally amazing service. Mark and Brian were fantastic throughout the process. Thank you Brian for the great check in and boat walk through.
3. The experience on the water was incredible. Lots of sea life including seals and Dall's and some incredible views. We can't wait to get back out there!
- LaceyLacey
Renting with Mark was a breeze! He was very knowledgable, accommodating, and friendly to work with. The boat was so much fun and easy to use; the definite highlight for when my family was in town. Would definitely rent from him again!
- MollyMolly
This was one of the best decisions of our whole vacation. The boat was very easy to navigate, and the entire experience was seamless. Would recommend to all!
- JohnJohn
Can't say enough positive things about Mark & Brian, the boat and the process. We were staying in an Airbnb on Lake Crescent and they delivered and picked up from a nearby boat launch on the lake. Multi-day rental and super smooth process. Fun to have access to a great boat and Mark and Brian and really good guys.
- JenniferJennifer
Boat was spotless. Did a nice walk through of required item locations and operation. We had a very fun day.
- ParkerParker
Mark was super responsive to messages, and extremely flexible when it came to renting his boat. The boat was super cool and we had a great time on it. The overall experience was amazing and we definitely would rent from him again!
- WernerWerner
Had an awesome time. My favorite part Is booking is everything is stress free. I also love how easy it is to control this boat! Hands down best crew to work with it Mark and Brian
- TarrahTarrah
Wonderful host! Very friendly and flexible. Will definitely itely use again. :)
- Ronald
- MeghanMeghan
This was such a great experience. Literally everything was taken care of. They were super helpful, the boat was immaculate and we got to just go home after! Highly recommend Mark and his team
- Erin
- BryanBryan
Fantastic customer service and boat! Fast fun and safe with everything for a great time included.
- RYANRYAN
We had the perfect experience renting Mark’s Yamaha boat. The process was simple and easy and the boat was just as advertised. From pre-rental communication, to delivery and pick up at the boat launch Mark and Brian were a pleasure to do business with and renting their boat made our trip to Gig Harbor this year a blast. We will 100% be renting from Mark again when we return to Gig Harbor to visit family on Horesehead Bay.
- ChristopherChristopher
Fantastic experience, loved every second of it. Boat was clean and a blast. Will rent again next time we are up.
- ScottScott
I recently rented this boat from Brownsville Marina and had an excellent experience. The booking process was easy and straightforward, and Mark was great, he was friendly and helpful. The boat was in great condition, clean, and well-maintained. My Family of Eight enjoyed the smooth ride and beautiful views. We highly recommend this Yamaha boat for a fun boating adventure!
- DawnDawn
Mark and Brian were great. Prompt responses, delivered the boat to us at our desired location, and was on time. Very friendly and kind. Everyone had a wonderful day and are interested in renting from Mark again. Thank you so much for making my daughters birthday so memorable.
- RobRob
The boat was beautiful and so much fun! Mark was great at communication and very helpful with schedule changes due to unforeseen events. Will definitely rent again. A trip to the San Juans is definitely in our future!
- WernerWerner
This is for anyone new to boating. This boat is extremely easy to operate. I’m a complete novice and controlled it easy. It’s not too easy to where it’s boring. Just perfect and I will be renting it again. Forward/reverse and a steering wheel. Can’t mess it up. Mark is patient in teaching you everything you need to know and all safety equipment. He went through step by step so I could learn and feel confident before hitting the water. I highly recommend renting this boat!
- MarcMarc
The boat was in great condition and extremely well cared for, these guys were very helpful, excellent communicators and went above and beyond.