Reviews from Capt. George (8)
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Marina Review for MarineMax Savannah Bend
Reviewed by:
Capt. George
on Nov 1, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 48'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 1
Be careful purchasing fuel here! Their actual price of fuel may be considerably higher than what is noted in the “Waterway Guide Fuel Report”. For example, on 10/31/18 they posted a price of $3.249 / gallon for diesel, but on 11/1/18 I was charged $3.45 / gallon. They told me that the price just went up the day before, which was the day they posted the $3.249 / gallon price! They also noted on the Waterway Guide site, that if you purchased over 100 gallons, you would receive a $.10 / gallon discount. I purchased 130 gallons of fuel and did not get ANY discount, and when I later asked WHY I didn’t get the discount, I was told I didn’t ask for it! LET THE BUYER BEWARE!
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Marina Review for Half Moon Bay Marina
Reviewed by:
Capt. George
on Sep 4, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 48'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 5
My wife, Pat, and I have been to Half Moon Bay Marina on several occasions on our 48’ motor yacht, Reflection, and our most recent visit was in July of 2018. We have always found the marina to be an excellent place to stop and the marina manager, Steve Plotkin, to be extremely helpful in any way he can.
Half Moon Bay is a very safe and well - protected marina with floating docks and an excellent view of the Hudson River. It lies on the eastern shore of the River in Haverstraw Bay over 3 miles away from the main ship channel, thus eliminating the rolling from wakes that can be experienced at many of the marinas in the New York City area. Some of its other features are:
It is in close proximity of the Croton-Harmon Metro North train station where you can take a very scenic 45-minute train ride to Grand Central Terminal in New York City.
Car rentals are in walking distance of the marina for those boaters who may want to visit West Point, the Culinary Institute of America, or other historical homes on the Hudson. Those boaters who enjoy hiking can also visit the nearby Croton Gorge Park at the base of the New Croton Dam, Falls, and Fountain.
There are many restaurants also within walking distance of the marina.
It has well-maintained wide floating docks with long finger piers.
The manager has a list of independent mechanics that are available, in case your boat requires repairs.
We highly recommend Half Moon Bay Marina as a wonderful stop on the Hudson River.View location on the Waterway Guide Explorer
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Marina Review for River Dunes Marina at Grace Harbor
Reviewed by:
Capt. George
on Apr 24, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 48'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 5
This is an excellent marina with a very friendly and helpful staff. It is quite a distance from town; however, there is a courtesy car available for a $20 fee. The food at the restaurant in the club house is very good and they have just opened Yawl’s Café across from the marina. It serves light fare such as burgers, sandwiches, and salads, in large portions at reasonable prices.
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Marina Review for Dudley's Marina
Reviewed by:
Capt. George
on Apr 24, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 48'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 4
The docks are a little on the rough side but for a dollar a foot including water and electric I can’t complain. They have a courtesy car and there is an excellent Lowe’s supermarket and a NAPA just a few miles away. The staff is very helpful in getting you tided up and will assist you in casting off. I have been stopping here for the past 9 years.
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Marina Review for Sunbury Crab Co. Restaurant & Marina
Reviewed by:
Capt. George
on Apr 24, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 48'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 5
Well worth the 5 ½ mile side trip off the ICW. The staff is very friendly and the docks are in good shape, with 30 & 50 amp service and water. The food is worth the trip, with large portions at reasonable prices. Don’t miss it!
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Marina Review for Safe Harbor Port Royal Landing
Reviewed by:
Capt. George
on May 12, 2017
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 48'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 5
• Very friendly staff.
• Dockage discounts for MTOA TowBoat U S, and repeat customers.
• All new face docks.
• The gumbo served at the Back Porch Grill on site is excellent.
• I have been stopping here since 2009.
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Marina Review for Rivers Edge Marina
Reviewed by:
Capt. George
on May 10, 2017
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 48'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 5
Very friendly marina staff. Dockage includes a discount at Hurricane Patty's restaurant on premises. Discount on dockage for TowBoat US members. Low cost fuel (must call in advance).
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Marina Review for Brunswick Landing Marina, Inc.
Reviewed by:
Capt. George
on May 10, 2017
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 48'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 5
Excellent Marina, I have been staying here as a transient for 9 years.
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