Reviews from Robert Webb (38)
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Free Dock Review for Kaskaskia Lock Wall
Reviewed by: Robert Webb, Doc's Aweigh, on Aug 5, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 4
Great stop. Call lockmaster to ask for permission. Keep to right of lock/dam floating concrete divider wall [do not follow the sign at the large piling pointing to the Lock unless you want to lock through] - you must dock on the right/dam side; good cleats on a high wall; with mild current, so better to tie port side into current; no rocking/chop as on the Mississippi itself.
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Marina Review for Hoppie's Marine Service
Reviewed by:
Robert Webb
, Doc's Aweigh,
on Aug 2, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 4
A definite refuge on the Mississippi R. Barges are a bit rough but functional and they have power [30/50A] and fuel again. Incredibly helpful group of men for our docking in a turbulent current with wind thrown in. Reminds us a bit of Bobby's Fish Camp only better. You have to dock on the river side [not inside the barges] and the current will keep rocking your boat so have at least 4-5 fenders placed just above the water line [unless you are docking at the fuel dock and then they need to be higher] on your port side [dock into the the current]. A unique and actually enjoyable experience, mostly because the folks here are great.
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Marina Review for Grafton Harbor Marina
Reviewed by:
Robert Webb
, Doc's Aweigh,
on Aug 2, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 5
An entertaining and delightful spot. Solid and maintained docks/power, gated, great store and excellent restaurant on site. Staff helpful and friendly; and they have the nicest courtesy vehicle we've been in [drove 16miles to Walmart for groceries/supplies]. Had a prop problem and they have diver available and we had it fixed. Weekends are a bit wild with lots of party boats going to the restaurant, but it settles down by 11pm. No diesel for sale [post flood], but would definitely stay again.
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Marina Review for Logsdon Tug Service
Reviewed by:
Robert Webb
, Doc's Aweigh,
on Jul 28, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 3
An available place to stop when wanting to go from Peoria to Grafton in 2 days. Phone Logstons that day and confirm they should have first come space and ask for clear directions about where to tie up. The 2 barges are in rough shape so have several fenders at your rubrail and approach the barge into the 3mph current. The barge we were on had no connection to the shore so they sent a boat to pick up cash only payment. It was $1/ft. Nice folks.
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Marina Review for Illinois Valley Yacht Club-PRIVATE
Reviewed by:
Robert Webb
, Doc's Aweigh,
on Jul 27, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 4
Nice folks in a cozy spot. Bit tight for our 54' and water only 4-5' in channels, but ok. Great bar and restaurant to see; unfortunately it was closed on the Monday we were there. Helpful staff; clean bathrooms. Only negative is that their docks are needing some renovations soon; but they were fine for us. Would come again.
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Marina Review for Spring Valley Boat Club
Reviewed by:
Robert Webb
, Doc's Aweigh,
on Jul 26, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 4
Great stop. Bit tight for our 54ft but they docked us at the fuel dock, pulling us tight to the shore end, with lots of help. In the morning we just backed straight out into the river. Friendly folks who are super accommodating and invited us to their steak and potato fest that night. Two tickets bought food and entertainment and no charge for the dockage. Nice clubhouse and bar. Would stop again.
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Marina Review for Heritage Harbor Ottawa
Reviewed by:
Robert Webb
, Doc's Aweigh,
on Jul 24, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 5
One of the best marinas we've used. Solid docks, helpful and pleasant staff. Office with small convenience store, clean restrooms, great restaurant on-site. And the lowest rate for loopers. Also have a courtesy car. A definite one we'd recommend.
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Marina Review for DuSable Harbor
Reviewed by:
Robert Webb
, Doc's Aweigh,
on Jul 23, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 4
A nice stop at base of downtown and Chicago Harbor Lock; and easy walk to Navy Pier where we took one of the Architecture River tours of downtown [well worth doing, because if you are going to cruise through the center of the city you won't have time to gawk at the sky-scrappers]; large marina with solid docks with gates. Office bit hard to find, but is right next to bathrooms [separate door from the public ones] and to a great outdoor restaurant/bar. Lots of people go by walking/jogging/biking all day. Helpful dockhands when docking. Uber pickup/dropoff is at south end of marina. We would stay again.
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Free Dock Review for Joliet City Dock
Reviewed by: Robert Webb, Doc's Aweigh, on Jul 23, 2021
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 4
Stopped here July 2021. Wall is bit rough, so have good fender protection. Power is 30A and there are multiple outlets inside each of the power 'boxes' [every 100ft or so - just pull open, no latch, turn on breakers]. Quiet location just south of Jefferson Bridge, with large cleats.
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Marina Review for Reefpoint Marina
Reviewed by:
Robert Webb
, Doc's Aweigh,
on Jul 20, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 4
A huge marina with over 900 slips, but they are well laid out and our transient slip was close to the showers/toilets which are kept clean. Great onsite store for snacks, etc and they make margaritas as well. The restaurant upstairs is excellent. It is only a few blocks to downtown for more excellent eating opportunities. Their fuel dock leaves a bit to be desired - only 1 diesel pump at the 3 tie-ups and the pumpout didn't work at one. Slips are paired and can be a bit tight so ensure you have help from dockhands and your beam will fit. A good stopover though.
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Marina Review for Harbor Centre Marina
Reviewed by:
Robert Webb
, Doc's Aweigh,
on Jul 20, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 4
A good place to stop. Solid docks/pedestals; great ships store/convenience; have a bar on the 2nd floor where you can order burgers/pizza made in the office/store and delivered to your table. The only downside is their fuel dock is below standard compared to the rest of the marina - half the pumps didn't work, so call ahead to make sure fuel is available; it also needs the dock to be improved to same level as others. Still, a good place to stop.
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Marina Review for CenterPointe Marina
Reviewed by:
Robert Webb
, Doc's Aweigh,
on Jul 14, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 5
This has to be one of the finest marinas we've stayed at. Friendly and helpful staff with docking, pumpout at dockside, etc. Solid, well maintained docks (pedestals are spider havens, same as every other marina). Clean restrooms/showers in a great office complex with a pool and grills beside it. A few restaurants within walking distance. The only issue might be seaweed, which was the worst they've had in years. We would definitely go back and stay longer.
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Marina Review for Jacobson Marina Resort
Reviewed by:
Robert Webb
, Doc's Aweigh,
on Jul 10, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 5
This is one of the nicest spots we have stayed at on the Loop. Pleasant and helpful staff, solid and maintained docks which are close to the office and restrooms and grills, etc. The owners will grill BBQ ribs which really tasty and deliver them to your boat. The marina is only a block from the main street with several good restaurants. Unfortunately, we could only stay one night. Would recommend without reservation.
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Marina Review for Suttons Bay Marina
Reviewed by:
Robert Webb
, Doc's Aweigh,
on Jul 10, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 4
A good stop for anyone. Docks in good shape, staff helpful. One block from downtown with several good restaurants; we ate at Boons Pub - worth a visit for their meatloaf. Would definitely go back.
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Marina Review for Bay Harbor Lake Marina
Reviewed by:
Robert Webb
, Doc's Aweigh,
on Jul 6, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 4
A good spot with helpful staff and resort atmosphere; docks and pedestals good, although the floating fingers are a bit unstable. Restaurant on site and great deli close by. Showers and restrooms clean. Would stay again.
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Marina Review for Straits State Harbor
Reviewed by:
Robert Webb
, Doc's Aweigh,
on Jul 6, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 4
Another excellent State marina. Docks are solid with good pedestals; clean restrooms/showers within easy walk; staff helpful and friendly. Only issue is constant chop from the ferries throughout the day, but that is the same for all the marinas here. No wifi. Downtown easy walk and pleasant; restaurants within a few blocks; the ferry terminal and a ships store are next door. We would definitely stay again.
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Marina Review for Presque Isle State Harbor
Reviewed by:
Robert Webb
, Doc's Aweigh,
on Jul 3, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 4
A great marina, typical of the State sponsored refuges; clean restrooms/showers, helpful staff, docks in great shape, protected harbor; has a nice store across the road with all the essential foods/alcohol available. We would definitely stay again.
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Marina Review for Harrisville Harbor of Refuge
Reviewed by:
Robert Webb
, Doc's Aweigh,
on Jun 29, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 5
This is another great State sponsored marina. Clean, organized, exceptionally clean laundry/toilets/showers. Docks recently renovated and staff are helpful and available; very accommodating to weather changes and schedules. Call them directly to book a slip. There's a bake shop close by but unfortunately closed the day we were there. Harbor well protected, good power pedestals, nice fueling dock/hut and comfortable separate office/lounge in the laundry-shower/restroom building. We would definitely stay again.
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Marina Review for Harbor Beach Marina
Reviewed by:
Robert Webb
, Doc's Aweigh,
on Jun 26, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 5
Great marina. New docks, good power and water; clean restrooms/shower. Terrific staff, with high school seniors to help with docking and driving the shuttle; all are enthusiastic, polite, on time. There is a shuttle for shopping in town - great little hardware, and small grocery store attached to a gas station - has a lot of the items found in bigger groceries, just fewer of them. We had a diesel electrical problem and they have a mechanic on call who was most helpful - I ended up replacing the element in my water heater; the local hardware had the part and the mechanics fees were not exorbitant. Would stay again anytime.
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Marina Review for River Street Marina aka James C Acheson Marina
Reviewed by:
Robert Webb
, Doc's Aweigh,
on Jun 22, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 4
Stayed two nights and great spot. Staff attentive, with easy docking; docks starting to wear but are being renovated. It's close to downtown and the staff chauffeured us to a restaurant in a golf cart. Very pleasant place and would go there again.
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Marina Review for Lexington State Harbor
Reviewed by:
Robert Webb
, Doc's Aweigh,
on Jun 22, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 4
Good place to stop. Docks in good shape and staff exceptional -- they looked after pumping diesel and pumpout. Only stayed overnight and didn't get into the community. Would stay again.
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Marina Review for Safe Harbor Toledo Beach
Reviewed by:
Robert Webb
, Doc's Aweigh,
on Jun 16, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 4
A good spot to stay. Although the docks and pedestals need some work [in progress], the staff are great, helpful, despite being short-staffed! It's a big place but we were in a slip 100yards from the laundry/shower/pool building; they also gave us a golf cart to use, as we were over a half mile from the office/store/restaurant/fuel dock complex. The restaurant had good food and variety. They have pumpout at the fuel dock but also a mobile truck to your slip if necessary. Pleasant grounds with car access to all slips and grass borders. Would go back.
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Marina Review for Portside Marina - OH
Reviewed by:
Robert Webb
, Doc's Aweigh,
on Jun 12, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 5
An excellent relatively smaller marina to stay, mostly transients. Great location on main street, with Dockers Restaurant next to office [terrific menu and service]; docks recently renovated, great condition with attentive dockhands; cleanest toilets/showers we've seen. Easy 1 block to the grocery store [just essentials stocked], eating, drinking; golf cart rental easy to do and inexpensive. Only issue may be choppy water if a southerly wind, but would not deter us from a stay again.
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Marina Review for Erie Basin Marina
Reviewed by:
Robert Webb
, Doc's Aweigh,
on Jun 8, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 3
We were on bulkhead and water is quite choppy all the time if any Westerly winds. No security and frequent public parking although also see patrol cars. Ok for a 1 night visit after had boat brought up the Welland.
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Marina Review for Mentor Harbor Yachting Club-PRIVATE
Reviewed by:
Robert Webb
, Doc's Aweigh,
on Jun 8, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 5
Excellent stop. Facilities well maintained. Helpful dock hands. Took us in for refuge from thunderstorm and decided to stay overnight. Quiet, well protected but small harbor. Restaurant closed unfortunately when we were there. Definitely a good stop.
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Marina Review for Geneva State Park Marina
Reviewed by:
Robert Webb
, Doc's Aweigh,
on Jun 8, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 4
Good facility. Staff first rate. Transients are on long face dock with bit of walk to office. Small grill available and store. Clean. No security for face docks. Diesel supply extremely slow pump. Busy place though. Would stay again.
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Marina Review for Wolverine Park Marina
Reviewed by:
Robert Webb
, Doc's Aweigh,
on Jun 8, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 5
Great spot. Only for transients. Good docks, power, toilets, etc, very clean. Staff excellent. Secure. Restaurants only few blocks. Only drawback might be noisy at times due to hospital helicopters, ambulances, but really a minor issue. Would definitely go again.
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Marina Review for Port of Rochester Marina
Reviewed by:
Robert Webb
, Doc's Aweigh,
on May 26, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 3.8'Rating: 4
This is a great spot for a transient. Only 5 yrs old, face docks floating, in very good shape; staff helpful and friendly; good restaurant on site; only relative drawback is 1/4 mile walk to the office - but it's good exercise. Definitely would stay here again.
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Marina Review for Oswego Marina
Reviewed by:
Robert Webb
, Doc's Aweigh,
on May 23, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 3.8'Rating: 4
Nice spot, clean, well maintained bathrooms/showers/docks. New fuel dock area; great staff who are helpful. Restaurants within a 4min.walk.
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Marina Review for Donovan's Shady Harbor Marina
Reviewed by:
Robert Webb
, Doc's Aweigh,
on Aug 22, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 4
This is a great stop. We stayed 5 nights on the 'T' dock; had some chop but quite tolerable. The staff are great, knowledgeable, helpful. Had a steering hydraulic ram leak and mechanic and manager organized rebuild and then reinstalled and taught me what to do. Excellent restaurant on site - had take out. Only drawback might be lack of amenities close by but they have 2 courtesy vehicles which compensate. Would definitely stay again.
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Marina Review for Liberty Landing Marina
Reviewed by:
Robert Webb
, Doc's Aweigh,
on Aug 13, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 5
This is a 5 star marina. Dock staff knowledgeable, helpful. Docks solid, floating, in well maintained shape. Great ships and convenience store. Due to Covid, we stayed at the marina. Pricey, but for one night the views of Manhattan and Jersey City alone are worth it.
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Marina Review for Utsch's Marina
Reviewed by:
Robert Webb
, Doc's Aweigh,
on Aug 10, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 4
A good place with particularly helpful staff for docking as well as in the office; great ships store. The docks are floating. Water a bit skinny at low tide - you must dock bow in because low tide can sometimes put all the bows in the mud.
We were there for Isaias storm and fortunately in a slip so we could cross-tie in all directions.
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Marina Review for Hoffman's Marina
Reviewed by:
Robert Webb
, Doc's Aweigh,
on Aug 10, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 4
Great place. Helpful staff. We had urgent electrical short problem and dockmaster and electrician sorted it immediately [on a Sat.]. Excellent restaurant [we had take out].
Only issue relates to constant chopping water due to boat traffic in channel - marina not well protected from that unfortunately.
Their docks are fixed, well built, but have stubby fingers between slips, so make sure you dock stern in.
We had some confusing conversation on VHF on arrival regarding directions, so just be clear what you need help with and where you should be docking; staff great at helping us dock. They have significant tidal currents so try and come in close to slack tide - just makes it easier.
We would go there again definitely.View location on the Waterway Guide Explorer
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Marina Review for Osprey Point
Reviewed by:
Robert Webb
, Doc's Aweigh,
on Jul 26, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 4
Great marina. Dockhand excellent at lines to ensure thunderstorms didn't move us too much on our arrival. Solid docks. Nice landscaping. Only a 1 mile bike ride into grocery store,etc. Unfortunately, their restaurant, which has a very good reputation, wouldn't do take-out for us, even during this covid issue. A high quality stop. Their pumpout and fuel is at their sister boatyard on other side of peninsula which you have to pass coming or going anyway. No significant water chop from boats or wind - a nice change from many marinas on the AICW.
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Marina Review for Horn Point Harbor Marina
Reviewed by:
Robert Webb
, Doc's Aweigh,
on Jul 26, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 4
A great spot. Staff helpful. Solids docks. Attractive grounds and building in a residential downtown area. Only drawback is constant water chop due to being on the harbor and transients are on the outside face dock. Couple of small restaurants within walking distance.
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Marina Review for Safe Harbor Oxford
Reviewed by:
Robert Webb
, Doc's Aweigh,
on Jul 23, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 4
Great marina, despite having to stay on boatyard docks because main marina undergoing major renovation; staff helpful; docks solid. Restaurant beside boatyard is vg; as is the ice creamery! Enterprise is 10 miles away but they will pick you up; took a car to visit St.Michaels and to shop in Easton [where Enterprise is located]; St.Michaels and the Maritime Museum is worth the trip.
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Marina Review for Lady's Island Marina
Reviewed by:
Robert Webb
, Doc's Aweigh,
on Jun 10, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 3.8'Rating: 4
Great place to stop; solid docks; dockmaster one of best, helpful, knowledgeable; quiet and laid-back but with an excellent on-site busy restaurant; also has DIY workshop [using own tools]; courtesy car better than average. Would come here again.
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Marina Review for Orange Beach Marina
Reviewed by:
Robert Webb
, Doc's Aweigh,
on May 4, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 50'
Draft: 3.8'Rating: 5
This is an excellent place to stay for any length of time - we stayed for 5 weeks. Well kept and clean. Fuel, pumpout, laundry, restrooms, courtesy car, store and superior restaurant. On-site first rate full service repair work. Staff friendly and helpful. Can't say enough good about them.
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