Reviews from Capt Dana (12)

  • Anchorage Review for Welch Causeway Bridge Northeast

    Reviewed by: Capt Dana, Mermaid's Lair, on Apr 17, 2022
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 50'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Overall Rating:
    4
    Holding:
    5
    Wind Protection:
    5
    Wake Protection:
    2
    Scenic Beauty:
    3
    Ease of Shopping:
    5
    Shore Access:
    5
    Cell Service:
    5

    American Legion and Mcdonalds with docks. How perfect is this!

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  • Marina Review for Clearwater Yacht Club–PRIVATE

    Reviewed by: Capt Dana , Mermaid's Lair, on Apr 8, 2022
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 50'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    I always enjoy a night or two at CYC. The people are friendly and the restaurant is great. If you are a member of a reciprocal club definitely give it a try

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  • Marina Review for Safe Harbor Regatta Pointe

    Reviewed by: Capt Dana , Mermaid's Lair, on Apr 8, 2022
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 50'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Paul and his crew were most accommodating. We made several friends on the dock. The restaurants were excellent. I can't wait to come back.

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  • Marina Review for Holiday Harbor Marina & Grill

    Reviewed by: Capt Dana , Mermaid's Lair, on Jun 29, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 50'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 3

    Nice docks, Great price, I had no problem with the width of the channel coming in or leaving. Distance to the office and restrooms was quite a hike. The office for the fuel dock which was the first thing when you arrive could not take care of transient dockage. No beach access or pool.
    Dockhand was waiting at the fuel dock, he walked us over to the marina office, then returned to help us move the boat from fuel dock to the T dock used for transients. Great place for a night stay.

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  • Anchorage Review for Pearl Bayou

    Reviewed by: Capt Dana, Mermaid's Lair, on Mar 10, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 50'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Overall Rating:
    3
    Holding:
    5
    Wind Protection:
    5
    Current Flow:
    5
    Wake Protection:
    5
    Scenic Beauty:
    4

    Noisy during the day. There is shore access but I believe you have to have a military identification.

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  • Marina Review for C-Quarters Marina

    Reviewed by: Capt Dana , Mermaid's Lair, on Mar 8, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 50'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 4

    Wonderful people in this town. You can see the age in the docks but I never felt they were unsafe. Very convenient for reprovisioning.

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  • Marina Review for Shields Marina

    Reviewed by: Capt Dana , Mermaid's Lair, on Mar 5, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 50'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 4

    Clean facilities, No dock hands so it can be tricky getting in a slip if the current is running. Great price.

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  • Anchorage Review for Atsena Otie Key

    Reviewed by: Capt Dana, Mermaid's Lair, on Mar 2, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 50'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Overall Rating:
    5
    Holding:
    5
    Wind Protection:
    3
    Current Flow:
    3
    Wake Protection:
    4
    Scenic Beauty:
    4
    Ease of Shopping:
    5
    Shore Access:
    5
    Cell Service:
    4

    Love this Old Florida Town.

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  • Anchorage Review for Kings Bay

    Reviewed by: Capt Dana, Mermaid's Lair, on Feb 27, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 50'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Overall Rating:
    3
    Wind Protection:
    4
    Current Flow:
    3
    Wake Protection:
    5
    Scenic Beauty:
    4
    Cell Service:
    3

    Buggy in February. Lots of traffic but at least a minimum wake zone. Deeper water than Twin River Marina. Pete’s Pier said they did not have transient slip available.

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  • Marina Review for Twin Rivers Marina

    Reviewed by: Capt Dana , Mermaid's Lair, on Feb 27, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 50'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 3

    Great fuel prices but basically self serve, pump first then pay. I called the day before to inquire about a slip. Was told they don’t take reservations. When we arrived they were far more interested in the pontoon rentals coming in. Took talking to 3 people before got someone intelligent. He found a possible slip for us but by then I knew we wouldn’t have enough water at low tide. Moved on to the anchorage near Pete’s Pier.

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  • Anchorage Review for Welch Causeway Bridge Northeast

    Reviewed by: Capt Dana, Mermaid's Lair, on Feb 23, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 50'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Overall Rating:
    5
    Holding:
    5
    Wind Protection:
    5
    Current Flow:
    4
    Wake Protection:
    3
    Scenic Beauty:
    4
    Ease of Shopping:
    5
    Shore Access:
    5
    Cell Service:
    5
    WiFi:
    1

    American Legion, Publix, Walgreens,and McDonalds with a dock.

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  • Marina Review for Two Georges Marina

    Reviewed by: Capt Dana , Mermaid's Lair, on Jan 20, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 50'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Best fuel price for a hundred miles. Well worth the short detour off the ICW.

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