Reviews from Bru Brubaker (4)
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Marina Review for Hammond Marina
Reviewed by:
Bru Brubaker
on Aug 13, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 49'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 4
Huge marina with good depth for our 4’ draft boat and very well protected from the big lake. Main office and small store are in what appears to be new buildings and the docks are in decent shape though it is a LONG walk to the office. Most bath house exteriors are covered in ancient spider webs; inside is dated but clean though there is one bath house in much better condition. The casino nearby has a number of eateries inside that are OK; the Six Street Bar has a good selection of excellent craft beers. Using Uber and Lyft, we went into the city for sightseeing and had a nice day visiting the German U-boat, Navy pier, and Chicago architecture river tour. We could have easily stayed another day or two for more sightseeing and a ballgame, but moved on.
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Marina Review for Harborside Marina-IL
Reviewed by:
Bru Brubaker
on Aug 13, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 49'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 5
Stopped here in early Aug 2018. Nice location and well protected from the river. A bit shallow for our 4’ draft boat, but we got in over the “hump” at the entrance without touching, had 2 to 3 feet under the keel in the channel, and 1.5’ under us in the slip. Good 50 amp power. We arrived at 7:30 PM and three very nice guys grilling out with their girlfriends came over and helped us into our slip. The bathrooms were nice and well maintained. Big Fish Grill was terrific with very tasty variety of selections. We could have stayed for days just to eat at the restaurant. Seriously.
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Marina Review for Heritage Harbor Ottawa
Reviewed by:
Bru Brubaker
on Aug 13, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 49'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 5
Well protected with adequate depth for our 4' draft boat. Concrete floating docks are clean and well maintained. Pump out at the slip. The restaurant is great with super bartender David. Very clean, up to date bathrooms. Very helpful and friendly dock hands.
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Marina Review for Illinois Valley Yacht Club-PRIVATE
Reviewed by:
Bru Brubaker
on Aug 13, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 49'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 5
In a word, the IVY Club is TERRIFIC. We love this place. We got our Krogen Express in here even at low water because the harbor channel off the Illinois River is well marked and buoys accurately placed. Due to a mechanical issue, our two day stop turned into more than a week and we’ve enjoyed every minute. The club members have welcomed us, offered rides, invited us to events, and in general made us feel like, well members. The facilities are very nice - bar, restaurant, and pool - and the docks are in excellent condition and well protected from river traffic. The bar and restaurant have a wonderful, elevated panoramic view of the Illinois River, the restaurant offers very good food at reasonable prices, and Steve the bartender is great. Don’t miss the IVY Club.
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