Reviews from Ernest Scott (4)

Marina Review for Onondaga Lake Park Marina

Reviewed by: Ernest Scott , Grateful II, on Jul 28, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.4'

Rating: 5

We contacted the marina to see if we could get in with 5'6" draft. Ryan was very helpful and promised to get depth soundings and let me know (he later reported depth at 5'9"). He did just that without me having to call back, and he texted maps and marina info that are always appreciated when getting into an unfamiliar marina. Although we were ultimately unable to visit the marina, it's worth noting friendly service and the exceptional follow up by marina staff.

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Marina Review for Galley Stores Marina

Reviewed by: Ernest Scott , Grateful II, on Sep 30, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.4'

Rating: 5

Ditto other reviews on both marina and the delightful town. We stayed for august and September and weathered both Idalia and Ophelia. The marina does get some wave action with easterlies, and some wake gets in, but nothing too bad. As others have noted, owner Mark and dockmaster Stan are attentive and professional. A very pleasant stop.

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Free Dock Review for Harding's Landing Marina, Bath State Dock

Reviewed by: Ernest Scott, Grateful II, on Sep 30, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.4'

Rating: 5

This a nice, relatively new dock. We stayed two nights on the 40' t-head and toured the town. Very peaceful with virtually no water action from 10-15 knot winds from northern quadrant. We had 9' at the t-head, but water was high following TS Ophelia. I'm guessing minimum 6' at normal water levels. You can tour some nearby historic homes and a Bath history exhibit. Call the NC Historical Dept office for details - the website is out of date. There's a little market just off the free dock with limited food options. A worthwhile stop if you're not looking for food and services.

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Anchorage Review for Cheboygan

Reviewed by: Ernest Scott, Grateful II, on Aug 12, 2016
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.4'

Excellent holding and plenty of room in sand off state park beach in 8-11 ft. adjusted depth. Exposed NW to NE with some surge from the lake regardless of wind direction. Cheboygan Harbor entrance nearby. Note wreck nearby marked by green buoy; fast flash. Easy in/out. Charted depths appear accurate.

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