Reviews: Browns Marina

Reviewed by: nicolas richard , Will Sea, on Dec 29, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

I do totally agree with the previous comment. And as I am French I couldn't say it better. Staff is awesome, helpful and friendly. Prices are the lowest. You have decent protection on the pole berth (I even took off my fenders). The shower is hot and the wifi is working very well. You pay for your water and electricity. The little little lounge area is lovely under the coconut palm tree and big johns restaurant is a nice and lively place not playing too loud music or at least until a decent hour.
I highly recommend and Christian and Clifton are always trying to improve their marina asking for live feedback on what to improve… very rare to see !

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Reviewed by: Lawrence Wolfenden on Apr 22, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Brown's is a great, no-frills marina for the no-nonsense cruiser. That's not to say there's anything undesirable, just that there's nothing glamorous about it, but that suits some of us just fine.

The showers are clean, if a little small; the pier is sturdy, if a little rough and unfinished. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. They have a wonderful little lounging area and tiki bar (BYOB). One of the dockhands (I'm annoyed that I can't recall his name) will make dinner for you and your crew for a reasonable price. If you'd rather, you can eat at Big John's which is adjacent.

The M&S Liquor Store is about 200 feet to the north. Another 700 feet gets you to 700 Wines & Spirits (perhaps the origin of their name).

Brown's is also convenient to Radio Beach, a for-minute walk north and to the west side of the island. There you'll find a cluster of beach-side bars and snack shacks (C.J.'s and Sherry's principally) offering fish, lobster, conch, shrimp, chicken, rum drinks, etc. (The selection is not always consistent, but what they have available is going to be good, and probably fried, a.k.a. "cracked".)

When planning your stay at Brown's be sure to specify what type of electric service you need. 30-amp is not available at all slips The same might hold true for 50-amp service, but we were only concerned with the 30-amp.

One would be well-advised to bring a 50-amp to 30-amp pigtail (50a 125/250v to 30a 125v) to use throughout the Bahamas if you're set up for 30-am: not all marinas have 30-amp outlets, but many/most have 50a 125/250 (which is NOT the same as 50a 125v). Be sure you understand your own particular systems and never force plugs together: no one wants to be in the slip next to a vessel afire.

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Reviewed by: Bruce Krizmanic , S/V Inspiration, on Jun 22, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.7'

Rating: 4

We stayed here when we checked into the Bahamas, the dock staff was always there to help. The current does flow here so the timing to enter and leave have to be planned, the dock staff again will help out and when arriving they will tell you when to come in.

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Reviewed by: Stephen Meush , Dorianne , on Mar 13, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 35'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Awesome place in Bimini!
First marina on your port side as you enter into north Bimini.
Very friendly, helpful, knowledgeable staff.
Slip fees are great for the Bahamas. Not a large marina, so call ahead to reserve a slip.

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Reviewed by: DaLuz on Jan 23, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 27'
Draft: 3.7'

Rating: 4

Spent several days here waiting out weather. Fixed docks, and with north winds it did get bumpy when against the current. With that said, it is an easy approach, dock hand was helpful, internet fast, cell reception good, showers and bath might be considered rustic but clean and they worked well. Secure place to be. Would use again.

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Reviewed by: DougB on Aug 5, 2017
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 36'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

Stopped there coming & going to The Exumas last Jan- Mar. Great docks, friendly & helpful staff. Clean, if old, restrooms and showers. They respond to your VHF call when other marinas don't.

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Reviewed by: Plan B on Mar 3, 2017
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 15.0'

Rating: 5

The first marina upon entering. Great docks, friendly service and secure area. Next to the restaurant too.

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