Reviews from Steve Kemper (5)

Marina Review for Olverson's Lodge Creek Marina Inc.

Reviewed by: Steve Kemper on May 13, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 41'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

We have winter stored our boat at Olversons for the past 3 years. The location is a bit rural, but the courtesy cars help with that. The showers are great and the hospitality is great. Have been on the edge of a hurricane and the marina is very well protected. Fred has installed a very good WiFi recently. ATT signal is a bit spotty, but the WiFi is great. Olversons is the official home port of MTOA where members get one night a year free.

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Anchorage Review for Conklin Island

Reviewed by: Steve Kemper on Aug 13, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 41'
Draft: 4.0'

We picked this spot after a long day coming from NYC, and predicted strong SW winds. Our Manson anchor grabbed fast and held well, Sandy bottom. The land is too low for much protection, but the wind died down at night. It’s huge and would be much worse in any other wind. But it’ll do for an easy overnight.

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Marina Review for Harry's Marine Repair

Reviewed by: Steve Kemper on Aug 7, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 41'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

We came into Harry’s for night to get protection from forecasted summer storms. They don’t have a lot of big slips, but two employees, who knew exactly what they were doing met us at the gas dock, and helped us tie up there. At $2 / foot, it’s a New England bargain. Not fancy, but docks in good repair, and private showers are clean. They even had disposable shower mats to step out onto. We walked up the hill (0.1 mile) to Edd’s Place for a delicious well priced lunch over looking a peaceful backwater.

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Marina Review for Rhode Island Yacht Club-PRIVATE

Reviewed by: Steve Kemper on Aug 1, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 41'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

A New England bargain at $1.50/foot + electricity. YC has great burgers and folks are friendly. Floating docks and the launch driver is helpful for docking. We rented a car to do some sight seeing and parking here is at a premium. We did not get gate codes, shower codes or a parking pass, but a member tried to help us out. A simple handout listing those codes and parking details would have earned them 5 stars. All in all, a pleasant place. Great little village within walking distance.

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Anchorage Review for North Cove Mooring Field (FREE)

Reviewed by: Steve Kemper, Shingebiss , on Jul 9, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.0'

We saw a couple balls with the yellow ribbon, indicating ok to use. But also called the North Cove YC for guidance. The first ball we tried had no pendant, but we found one that had a pendant and a yellow ribbon. Not going in, just an overnight stop. Should be peaceful and quiet.

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