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Payne's Dock

133 Beach Avenue
Block Island, RI 02807

Lat / Lon: N 41° 10.920' / W 071° 34.490'
Phone: (401) 466-5572; Clif Payne
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.paynesdock.com

Review for Payne's Dock

Reviewed by: John Tyrell on Jul 22, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 3.7'

Rating: 3

Great location and plenty of deep water; they pack the boats in here and raft boats. My acrobatic skills have diminished since my youth and based on active captain reviews, I was concerned about climbing over other boats to get off the boat. I called Clif Payne ahead and he arranged for an easy dock spot. Very nice people. Bar and restaurant right at the docks. Different from most marinas in that they don't use VHF (just come near the large American flag and they will direct you); they dock boats in unimaginable positions (but it all seems to work) and no wifi. Pump out boat comes to your boat and is free (tips only). Bring a quarter for the shower. Nice vibe at family owned and run Paynes.

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Review for Payne's Dock

Reviewed by: Rich on Aug 1, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 32'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

Descent place, price is reasonable. Not fancy by any means but they have a nice bar and a restaurant to take out from with a good variety. Biggest complaint is the bar right at the marina plays loud music until midnight, so don’t expect to Get to sleep early.

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