Reviews from MALCOLM FARREL (21)

Marina Review for Watch Hill Docks/Frank Hall Boat Yard

Reviewed by: MALCOLM FARREL on Aug 22, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 37'
Draft: 3.6'

Rating: 5

The slips are mostly seasonal so transient space is rarely available. Dockmaster is accommodating and helpful. Fixed docks in great shape with excellent power. Always a nice place to visit whether at the dock, mooring or anchored.

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Marina Review for Edgartown Harbor

Reviewed by: MALCOLM FARREL on Aug 22, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 37'
Draft: 3.6'

Rating: 5

Crew in harbor master's office is pleasant and responsive. Yellow town moorings are well maintained. Huge mooring field, so book early and request one near town. Oldport Launch services the harbor.

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Marina Review for Hyannis Marina

Reviewed by: MALCOLM FARREL on Aug 22, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 37'
Draft: 3.6'

Rating: 4

Pricey but it's the Cape in summer. Floating docks are old. Tugboats food is good. Active harbor with Nantucket ferry terminals and pleasure boat fleets.

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Marina Review for Cuttyhunk Marina

Reviewed by: MALCOLM FARREL on Aug 22, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 37'
Draft: 3.6'

Rating: 5

George and his staff are great folks to deal with. Cuttyhunk is a favorite stop.

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Marina Review for Newport Yachting Center

Reviewed by: MALCOLM FARREL on Aug 22, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 37'
Draft: 3.6'

Rating: 5

It's Newport, so everything priced accordingly. Competent and helpful staff. Good docks and power. Easy access to downtown. Deck on top of dock house is a great place to watch all the activity in Newport Harbor.

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Marina Review for Point Judith Marina

Reviewed by: MALCOLM FARREL on Aug 22, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 37'
Draft: 3.6'

Rating: 5

Can't say enough good things. Nice facility. Competent and very accommodating staff. Best fuel prices I've seen between NY and Cape Cod.

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Marina Review for Essex Yacht Club-PRIVATE

Reviewed by: MALCOLM FARREL on Aug 22, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 37'
Draft: 3.6'

Rating: 4

Welcoming members. Great location. Good docks and power. Waterfront staff pleasant but most lacking even basic knowledge of the job. Be aware of strong current.

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Marina Review for Morningstar Marinas Golden Isles

Reviewed by: MALCOLM FARREL on Jun 3, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 37'
Draft: 3.6'

Rating: 5

Experienced, courteous staff. New concrete docks. Watch the current.

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Marina Review for Ocean Club Marina at Port Canaveral

Reviewed by: MALCOLM FARREL on May 25, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 37'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Floating docks in excellent condition. Fuel reasonably priced. Friendly, experienced, and very helpful staff

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Marina Review for Half Moon Bay Marina

Reviewed by: MALCOLM FARREL on Jul 28, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 23'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Half Moon Bay is an extremely well run marina. Steve, the dock master, is a wonderful, welcoming host and a font of useful information about the area. He does everything in his power to make one's visit a good experience. The marina is well protected by a wave wall. Power is good. Highly recommended.

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Marina Review for Hudson River Maritime Museum

Reviewed by: MALCOLM FARREL on Jul 25, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 23'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 3

The museum has not made a commitment to transient dockage. Docks are weathered but good power. Wifi is weak. The Maritime and Trolley Museums are well worth a visit. Easy walk to town. Round Out Creek provides good protection.

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Marina Review for Donovan's Shady Harbor Marina

Reviewed by: MALCOLM FARREL on Jul 25, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 23'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Shady Harbor is exposed to the river, but most commercial and recreational traffic slows to idle so minimal wakes. Docks are relatively new, in good shape with good power. Dock hands are knowledgeable and friendly. Nice restaurant on property and office has marine supplies and some grocery items.

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Marina Review for Catskill Marina

Reviewed by: MALCOLM FARREL on Jul 25, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 23'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Catskill Creek is among the prettiest stops on the Hudson River. The marina is weathered but has good power and nice grounds with a pool. Mike the dock master is helpful and friendly.

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Marina Review for Rondout Yacht Basin

Reviewed by: MALCOLM FARREL on Jul 25, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 23'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

The marina docks are weathered but good power and water. Dock hands knowledgeable and friendly. The grounds are mostly boat yard, but there is a nice pool. Round Out Creek offers great storm protection

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Marina Review for Shadows Marina

Reviewed by: MALCOLM FARREL on Jul 25, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 23'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 3

Shadows would get a 5 star if not for its exposure to wakes and the river's current. The docks are new and Keith the dock master knows his marina and is a good at guiding you in and out when the current is running. Shadows restaurant at the top of the dock is first rate.

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Marina Review for Inner Harbor Marina

Reviewed by: MALCOLM FARREL on Sep 25, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 4.3'

Rating: 5

Great location! New docks and power. Competent and pleasant staff. Free ferry across to downtown and its attractions.

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Marina Review for Utsch's Marina

Reviewed by: MALCOLM FARREL on Sep 25, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 4.3'

Rating: 4

Utch's is always a pleasant experience. Good people and fair prices. Docks could use some upgrades.

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Marina Review for Chesapeake Inn Restaurant & Marina

Reviewed by: MALCOLM FARREL on Sep 25, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 4.3'

Rating: 3

It's a nice marina with competent staff. Easy in and out. That's the good. We were there on rainy Sunday afternoon/night, so the outside facilities of restaurant were essentially closed. If the weather had been nice, we understand this is a "happening" place. If that's your thing great. If not, forewarned.

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Marina Review for Moonbeam Great Kills Marina

Reviewed by: MALCOLM FARREL on Sep 22, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 4.3'

Rating: 4

Nice marina, nice people. Completely rebuilt post Sandy. Part of the Park. Beach across the street.

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Marina Review for Safe Harbor Beaufort

Reviewed by: MALCOLM FARREL on Jun 4, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 4.3'

Rating: 4

Beaufort is a nice place to visit. Dock staff competent, helpful and friendly. Be aware and plan for the strong currents. Passing smaller boats don't slow, so face dock can be a bit bouncy, particularly when the wind is up.

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Marina Review for Leland Oil Company

Reviewed by: MALCOLM FARREL on Jun 4, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 4.3'

Rating: 4

Was fortunate enough to catch a good tide and stay overnight. Dockmaster couldn't have been nicer or more helpful! Reasonable fuel price. Will stay again if the ICW gets dredged or the tides coordinate with our overnight schedule.

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