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Boat detailing at Three Belles Marina

A family-run full-service marina on Smith Cove, minutes from Niantic village.

55 ft maximum slip 20-ton travel lift Clean Marina since 2010
Family-owned full-service marina

Smith Cove, Niantic River

Location113 Oswegatchie Hills Rd, Niantic, CT
WaterSmith Cove, Niantic River
AccessOpen to the public

We are not affiliated with Three Belles Marina. We are an independent mobile detailer that services boats kept there.

Three Belles Marina sits on Smith Cove at 113 Oswegatchie Hills Road, about a mile up the Niantic River just south of the Oswegatchie Hills. It is family owned and operated, running slips up to 55 feet with a 20-ton travel lift, moorings, winter storage, and a full-time service department.

It has been a certified Clean Marina since 2010, and the Three Belles Café on the waterfront serves breakfast and lunch. The yard was formerly Bareuther's Boat Yard, and the Old Stone House built after the 1815 hurricane still stands on the hill behind it.

Detailing here

What we watch for at this marina.

Hand wash, brightwork, non-skid, then sealed.
Hand wash, brightwork, non-skid, then sealed. See the service →

Smith Cove is protected and calm, which owners appreciate and finishes do not entirely. Sheltered water means less wind and rain reaching the boat, so film and grime settle and stay rather than being rinsed off naturally. A recurring wash cadence does more good here than it would in an exposed harbour.

Getting in and out is the other consideration. The Niantic River inlet runs currents that can exceed five knots, and boat traffic through it is heavy in season. Anything loose or poorly protected on a boat gets tested hard every trip, and that shows up as wear at the rubrail and around hardware.

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What owners say

Our clients say it best.

5.0 average from 20 customer reviews
★★★★★
“Matt was a pleasure to work with and did a great job detailing my 2…”
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David Tuvlin24 July 2026

★★★★★
“Matt and team compounded and waxed my boat today, very plea…”
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Bill Viggiano22 July 2026

★★★★★
“Matt and his team did a great job bringing the shine back on my 20…”
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Matt Kemish13 July 2026

★★★★★
“Matt and his team do excellent work. He recently waxed my boat and it looks amazing.”

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