Anchorage Review for Booker T Washington State Park

Reviewed by: Gina Watkins on Oct 18, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 3.5'

Only enough room for 3 boats of our size. Good holding. Quiet. Easy access to park facilities.

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Lock comment on Jerry F. Costello (Kaskaskia) Lock and Dam

Comment by: Gina Watkins on Oct 10, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 3.5'

Great spot. Lockmaster very friendly. Tied up on wall on dam side. At least 8 boats able to tie off or raft. Protected.

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Lock comment on Dresden Lock and Dam

Comment by: Gina Watkins on Oct 5, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 3.5'

Required us to raft up. 7 boats in 2 rows. Rest of lock empty. No explanation. No other issues.

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Lock comment on Marseilles Lock and Dam

Comment by: Gina Watkins on Oct 5, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 3.5'

Required to raft up with only 5 boats in lock. No real explanation on why. Little communication from lock master. No other issues.

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Anchorage Review for Monroe - River Raisin Turning Basin

Reviewed by: Gina Watkins on Sep 17, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 3.5'

Good location with great protection. Mud bottom. 9 -19' depth. Did not go ashore. Quiet even though across from RV park with boat slips. Anchor as shown on WWG. Dredging in canal no problem.

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Anchorage Review for Lorain Harbor

Reviewed by: Gina Watkins on Sep 16, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 3.5'

We experienced muddy bottom, good holding. Very easy to get into. 9 - 20' depth. Limited boat traffic. Wind conditions on Lake when we came in 12-15 knots.

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Marina Review for Winter Harbor Marina

Reviewed by: Gina Watkins on Aug 29, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

Very nice marina. Attentive staff. All amenities available. Stayed a week. Very well maintained facilities. Quick haul and solved a replaced raw water pump leakage problem caused by poor workmanship at Hinckley Marine in Savannah, GA. Would definitely stay again if ever in area.

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Free Dock Review for Canajoharie Lock E14 West Wall

Reviewed by: Gina Watkins on Aug 20, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 4

Traveling westward, we tied up on north side before entering lock. We missed the 5 o'clock close. it was rainy with winds and we were thankful for good tie up lines available on our starboard side. Fog next morning delayed our departure westward but we didn't mind a bit. Wasn't looking for anything more than a tie up so perfect for us.

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Free Dock Review for Lock E22, Sylvan Beach

Reviewed by: Gina Watkins on Aug 20, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 4

Traveling westward, stayed on south wall after passing through lock. Stayed one night. Great spot next to cleared field. Had to use our lines in rings. Theirs were too short and slimy. We turned boat around to face lock and tied up on starboard side.

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Anchorage Review for Saugerties - Esopus Creek

Reviewed by: Gina Watkins on Aug 16, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 3.5'

Deep water 12 - 15 ft. Protected anchorage in a tight canal. Safe but not private. Felt like we were camping in the neighborhood back yard. Not room for more than one boat of our size. Anchor exactly on spot. Only stayed overnight so did not go ashore.

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Marina Review for Canyon Club Resort Marina

Reviewed by: Gina Watkins on Aug 15, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 4

Fuel and water in slip. Pump out on fuel dock. Able to give us a slip even though fishing tournament going on. Dockmaster recognized our AGLCA association and we got a good break on slip rental. Still, cost was high but worth it. Marina staff very helpful. Would definately stay again if ever back in area.

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Anchorage Review for The Glimmer Glass

Reviewed by: Gina Watkins on Aug 15, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 3.5'

Traveled up from Cape May and after 9 hours was looking forward to anchoring. Did not stay here. Too many paddleboarders and kayakers over this small area severely limiting maneuverability for us. Looked and felt too shallow although it seemed to have the stated depth. We went on a Sunday and would tell all transients to stay far away from this inlet at least on weekends. Extremely busy with locals.

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Anchorage Review for Long Point Cove

Reviewed by: Gina Watkins on Aug 11, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 3.5'

Easy in and out. Storms in evening kept us rocking all night. Anchor held firm. If we were to anchor here again, might go a little closer to land but not sure that would solve the rocking and rolling. Would choose another location before trying here again.

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Anchorage Review for Great Wicomico River - Sandy Point

Reviewed by: Gina Watkins on Aug 10, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 3.5'

Quiet. Nice Anchorage. Good cell and wifi.

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Anchorage Review for Calabash Creek

Reviewed by: Gina Watkins on Aug 3, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 3.5'

Missing 2A daymarker. Turned in at the 2 marker. Room for 3 - 4 boats. Appears to have a moored sailboat taking one spot. A lot of boating activity. Would stay again.

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Marina Review for Brunswick Landing Marina, Inc.

Reviewed by: Gina Watkins on Jul 9, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 1

Called service dock several times during 1st week of July. Had to leave message and never a reply. Looking for bottom painting before heading north. We figured no call back due to Elsa approaching the area. Left Jacksonville and headed north. On way past Fernandina Beach, hit ground in channel near marker 12 and 13. Damaged rudders. Called Brunswick Landing and were referred to Service number. Called left message regarding our now damaged boat. We had minimal steering and had to get to a marina with capabilities to haul our boat. No answer. Called marina office. Was told there was no room even overnight and that the service area was backlogged 2-3 weeks. Offered no other solutions. Apparently they are the only game in town so to speak for this area to haul our 48' Bayliner. Had heard this marina was very helpful. Too bad that was not our experience. We made it to Jekyll Harbor Marina where we will try to determine our options.

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