Reviews from Wade A. (49)

Marina Review for Point South Marina Bay Point

Reviewed by: Wade A. on Jan 1, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Pro: Monitored us on NEBO and initiated radio contact on approach. Excellent guidance and dockhands. Docks are nearly new. Restrooms are spotless. Great service on the fuel dock. Short walk to dining options

Con: Entrace is shallow and circuitous. Pay attention to markers and dockmaster guidance.

Conclusion: And extremely well managed marina that understands boater needs. We highly recommend it.

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Marina Review for The Moorings of Carrabelle

Reviewed by: Wade A. on Jan 1, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

Pro: Easy access. Good fuel dock with high-speed pumps. Good power and water. Nice boaters launge with clean restrooms (2nd floor). 2 blocks to grocery and hardware store. 2-3 blocks to restaurants. Clean laundry room.

Con: Expensive @$3/ft. Outer docks are too tall for stern-in boarding, but fingers are too short for bow-in. (Riverbank docks work for stern-in). Mainfloor restrooms need work.

Conclusion: Best moorage available in Carabelle, but over-priced.

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Marina Review for Scipio Creek Marina

Reviewed by: Wade A. on Jan 1, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

Pro: Easy access to sheltered location. 100% side-tie. Womens restroom acceptable. Staff performance was OK (just).

Con: Expensive. Not all power pupits worked. A hike to any shopping/services. Never received correct key for men's room.

Conclusion: $3/ft for this? But what other choices are there......

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Anchorage Review for Tensaw River

Reviewed by: Wade A. on Dec 6, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Anchored here one night in Oct 2022. Found 10' of water toward the south bank right at the first bend off the Temm-Tom with a small sandy bank for pet landing. Shared the anchorage with 6-8 other boats with no crowding. slight current kept us all in line with bow anchors only. Beautiful sunset and stars Anchor was slightly fouled in logs at retrieval. Next time we will stick closer to the center of the channel (15').

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Marina Review for Homeport Marina

Reviewed by: Wade A. on Dec 6, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

Pro: Clean, sheltered marina with good protection. Good power and water. Adjacent restaurant is excellent. Good dog walking

Con: No assistance in docking. Did not answer repeated radio calls until we were in the marina. Only instruction was "tie up at the dock on your right". One restroom when restaurant is closed. Marina office is hidden behind the storage sheds and the restaurant employee smoking area. If your slip is close you hear the restaurants music broadcast 12 hours/day

Conclusion: A very nice marina facility that needs a dose of customer service

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Marina Review for Fairhope Docks Marina

Reviewed by: Wade A. on Dec 6, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

Pro: Easy entrance from Mobile Bay. Sheltered location. Very helpful staff. Good fuel prices. Short taxi/Uber to really fun downtown Fairhope

Con: Zero amenities. Several docks still without water or power after hurricane 2 years ago. Restrooms and laundry are just adequate. Slips are tight for boats over 40'.

Conclusion: A good choice for boats under 40', if you can snag a slip with power. City needs to up the budget to complete repairs.

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Marina Review for Grand Harbor Marina, LLC

Reviewed by: Wade A. on Dec 6, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Pro: Great docks and lounge. Nice courtesy car. Helpful staff (when available), Free self-service pumpouts

Con: No resturant or shopping within walking distance. Condo amenities not available for transients. Store was short staffed.

A good choice at Pickwick. But if you need boat service, choose Aqua Yacht.

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Marina Review for Bobby's Fish Camp

Reviewed by: Wade A. on Dec 6, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 1

Pro: Only fuel stop between Demopolis and Mobile
Con: Tired steel dock. No dockside water. power for only a few boats. Rafting often required. No restaurant or store. No garbage recepticals. Restroom is in a plastic garden shed.
Conclusion: Not worth a stop unless you need fuel. Local anchorages are more pleasant.

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Marina Review for Columbus Marina

Reviewed by: Wade A. on Dec 5, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Pro: Great staff. Manager Steve and Dockmaster Jimmy answer promptly and talk you all the way in from there river channel to the fuel dock. Floating docks! Some slips are covered. Store/lounge is nice. Courtesy cards are clean and well maintained. Easy hop to the lock in the morning for those headed down river.

Con: One dockhand was surly and refused assistance when we tried to help her get other Loopers tied up. Local are casual with security gates on the docks, often leaving them open.

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Marina Review for Midway Marina

Reviewed by: Wade A. on Dec 5, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

Pro: Great staff gives guidance on entrance channel and docking assistance. Laundry and lounge are clean. Restaurant is worth a visit. Firepit is available for "docktails"

Con: Docks are tired and rough. Local dogs are not leashed. Lawn around marina and restaurant is covered in dog poop. Courtesy pickup is filthy inside and bed is full of garbage.

Conclusion: A valuable resource on the Tenn-Tom but needs work.

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Marina Review for Hoppie's Marine Service

Reviewed by: Wade A. on Oct 14, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

For all its history and legend, Hoopies is just a dock made from a couple of barges. And small, tired ones at that. There are no services beyond power, limited water, and fuel.

That being said, the folks there are very helpful and Debbie provides an excellent briefing on current river conditions as far down as Paducah. And they provide a necessary last fuel stop downstream form Alton.

A short Uber ride will get you and excellent Italian dinner, however.

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Marina Review for Pebble Isle Marina

Reviewed by: Wade A. on Oct 14, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Hot cinamon rolls delivered dock side each morning. Need I say more? :-)

A very nice marina. Wonderful staff. Good courtesy car, Good docks, power, and water. Restrooms are basic. Showers and dumpster are a bit of a hike (shared with the RV park.) Resturant was closed for the season (Oct '22).
Entrance is a little tricky but OK if you honor their bouys. Do NOT try to shortcut.
Dockside we show 4.7 feet under the keel. Dinng and shopping are not walkable.

And did I mention hot cinamon rolls delivered to your boat each morning?.........

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Anchorage Review for Higgins and Ewes Bays

Reviewed by: Wade A. on Oct 11, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Anchored here overnight on 10/10/22 in the southern (EWES Bay) arm in abut 16' of water. A gorgeous anchorage. holding was excellent in mud/clay. Good shore access for parts at this water level. South wind can bend around the point and spin you a bit but nothing serious. Decent cell service (Verizon) and 13 antenna TV channels.

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Anchorage Review for Panther Creek

Reviewed by: Wade A. on Oct 11, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Anchored here 10/11/22 in the northern Dry Fork Bay arm in 8-9 feet of water. Good wind protection except for South. Good shore access at this water level (354 pool). Cell service (Verizon) is poor. Antenna TV is nil. Gorgepus Fall colcors

Pay close attention to the small Green and Red markers as you enter. Deep channel is along the north bank. Center of entrance is poorly charted shoal. Depth opens up a bit once nside.

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Marina Review for Port Washington Marina

Reviewed by: Wade A. on Sep 1, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Stayed 3 nights in the inner harbor in August 2022.

Pro: Good fixed docks (Inner harbor), power and water. Inner harbor is sheltered from all winds. Easy walk for all shopping and dining. Lowest cost diesel on the west side of thr lake when we were there. Great dock hands. Wonderful town for boaters.

Con: Weak cellular signal (Verizon) in the inner harbor. Wifi is just OK. Restrooms/laundry are a bit of a hike from the inner harbor. No dock security in inner harbor.

This is a place we will visit again.

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Marina Review for McKinley Marina

Reviewed by: Wade A. on Sep 1, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Stayed 5 days here on Aug 2022.
Pro: Good security for leaving the boat for a quick trip home. A short Uber to the airport. Very walkable for pets, exercise and local events. Nice floating docks with good power and water. Excellent restrooms, showers, and laundry.
Con: Long hike from slips to the office. Only semi-walkable for shopping and dining. Not walkable for groceries. No pool.

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Marina Review for Alibi Dock

Reviewed by: Wade A. on Aug 8, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

We generaly don't give 5 stars to any marina without a pool, but this is an exception. A great marina in a delightful town. Yes, the faieways are narrow, but the docks are sound, the dock hands are competent, and the cleats are well positioned. Restrooms/laundry are clean. Free coffee, BBQ's and an on-demand fire pit ashore. A short walk to as wonderful village with an excellent market and other shopping. Multiple restaurant and church choices. We would stay here again.

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Marina Review for Sister Bay Marina

Reviewed by: Wade A. on Aug 6, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Nice marina with stout breakwater in the middle of a busy tourist town with lots to do.
Docks are good with power and water. Dock hands were only adequate. No dock security Lots of foot/fishing traffic on docks, but no issues. Shore facilities are clean. Short walk to dining/shopping with lots of choices. A minor hike to groceries/hardware. 1 mile to nice dog park. We would stay here again

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Marina Review for Ephraim Yacht Harbor

Reviewed by: Wade A. on Aug 6, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

Stayed two nights in Aug 2022. Really just a dock. Competent dock hands. Good power and water. Free laundry. Nice but single restrooms/showers. no dock security. A bit exposed to W & NW winds and can get rolly.
Approach has some skinny water (< 6 ft) Town has limited services/dining/shopping but lots of tourist traffic.

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Marina Review for CenterPointe Marina

Reviewed by: Wade A. on Aug 1, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

This is an excellent marina. Wide stable floating docks. Well trained dock staff led by Dockmaster Murray. . Good power and water. Clubhouse with restrooms is spotless. Pool is great. Laundry is only $1/load. Easy walk to downtown for shopping, dining, and attractions. Manager Shannon was extra helpful. Only negative is $25/tank for pumpout. Ouch!

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Marina Review for Ludington Municipal Marina/Harbor View Marina

Reviewed by: Wade A. on Jul 28, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Stayed one night in July 2022. Just a dock for the night but a good one. Good power and water but no other amenities. No gate security on docks. Dock hands were very helpful. Short walk to downtown. Good dog walking. Good fuel prices when we were there.

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Marina Review for Safe Harbor Grand Isle

Reviewed by: Wade A. on Jul 28, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Spent two nights here in July 2022. A good marina. Its a ways upriver at no-wake speed.
Shopping/dining is a bit of a hike. Highway bridge height is unmarked but we cleared at 18.5 '. Marina does not monitor VHF. Either reach them by phone or visid the fuel dock for assistance. Denise on the dock and staff at store were very helpful. Slips, docks, power and water are all good. Restrooms and showers were spotless. Pool is under construction :-(

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Marina Review for Manitowoc Marina

Reviewed by: Wade A. on Jul 28, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

A very nice marina. Great dock hands. stable floating docks with good water and power. Gate security. Nice marina store. Great dog walking, but beware of algae blooms in the lake. Easy walk to to downtown but options for dinner or shopping are limited.

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Marina Review for Hammond Marina

Reviewed by: Wade A. on Feb 3, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

We stayed here for two weeks in Aug/Sept 2021.

Pro:
A very large, secure, deep water marina Good wind/wave protection from all points.
Solid floating docks
Excellent fuel dock
Good dining at adjacent casino
Good Uber/Lyft or train access to city and shopping
Lots of Looper traffic, preparing for the voyage down the rivers
MUCH cheaper that Chicago marinas

Con:
5+ minute walk from W Dock to shore or office.
Bathrooms and laundry on the docks were atrocious.
Power pedestals were filthy.
Slips from S Dock inshore are narrow, Larger vessels should be clear about beam requirements.

We left our boat here for a week unattended without incident. Locals and marina staff were very helpful in watching it for us. Despite the negatives noted, we will use this marina again.

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Marina Review for South Haven Municipal Marina - Southside Marina

Reviewed by: Wade A. on Feb 3, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

We were "weathered in" @ South Haven for a week in Sept 2021. Southside is the transient marina. Access is good, as are fixed docks and facilities. Easy walk to a charming downtown, beach, dining, etc. Staff is OUTSTANDING.

But....

Southside is very exposed to lake waves when winds are from the W or NW. The manager graciously moved us and 3 others to empty seasonal slips at the Northside and Museum marinas (which they also manage) and gave us access to those facilities.

A great stop, but watch the wind forecast

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Marina Review for Port Sanilac Municipal Harbor

Reviewed by: Wade A. on Aug 4, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Pro: Safe, sheltered harbor. Good docks. Good fuel prices. Well-trained and attentive staff. Lovely town. Short walk to shopping, laundry, restaurants.

Con: State Harbor of Refuge. Our reserved slip was occupied and they could not make that boat move. So we ended up on the fuel dock overnight.

Conclusion: A well-run marina. The staff took us to urgent care in Sandusky, MI at no charge!

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Marina Review for Desmond Marine

Reviewed by: Wade A. on Aug 4, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Best boat service experience we have had in years. Got us in for maintenance work with less than a week's notice (as a transient). Completed all work in one day. Straightened a bent anchor that two others had failed on. Techs were very diligent, Great service at the fuel dock, too.

Will definitely recommend to others.

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Marina Review for Safe Harbor Jefferson Beach

Reviewed by: Wade A. on Aug 4, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

Pro: BIG marina. Great staff. (Nice to have a crew who will actually pump fuel and do pump-outs, instead of just watching while you DIY and expect a tip.) Restaurants and boat service onsite.

Con: Maneuvering is a bit tight for big boats. Slips are narrow. Restrooms, etc can be a long walk, depending on where they moor you. No pool. Fitness center not open to transients.

Conclusion: An OK marina, but would not recommend over others on Lake St Clair.

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Marina Review for Lake St. Clair Metropark Marina

Reviewed by: Wade A. on Aug 4, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Pro: A wonderful place. Sheltered moorage. A huge well-managed park with lots to do. Pool, beach, walk, bike, golf. Wow! Great staff and security. Very dog friendly. Park and facilities are spotless.

Con: Busy on weekends. Shopping is by car/Uber.

Conclusion: This is a marina we will reommend and use again.

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Marina Review for William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor

Reviewed by: Wade A. on Jul 28, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Pro: solid docks, sheltered harbor, good power/water, secure docks, free laundry, good dog walking on the River Walk.

Con: no dock assistance, staff does not respond to VHF, some traffic noise.

Conclusion: Nice little marina close to downtown Detroit.

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Marina Review for Brands' Marina

Reviewed by: Wade A. on Jul 27, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 2

Pro: Nice pool/restroom complex.
Inexpensive moorage rate.

Con: Everything else. Marina is old and tired. Water had a metallic taste. No staff assistance in docking.

Conclusion: Would not go here again. Our first slip assigned had 1950's 50 amp power infrastructure one had to climb a ladder to reach and we could not connect. The second slip was too narrow for our 15.5 beam. T-head we finally got to has a steel narrow dock covered with rotting wood full of rusty nails and was exposed to wakes in the river.

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Marina Review for Wolverine Park Marina

Reviewed by: Wade A. on Jul 19, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Great staff, great docks, great location, sheltered boat basin, great restrooms/showers/laundry. Easy walk to sights, restaurants, shopping. This marina is everything Dunkirk is not.

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Marina Review for Chadwick Bay Marina

Reviewed by: Wade A. on Jul 16, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 1

Pro: good dog walking, restaurants nearby, good breakwater, gated docks.

Con: Docks are old and poorly maintained. Power infrastructure is sketchy. Restrooms are filthy. Staff is poorly trained and unsupervised. Weekend noise from adjacent public pier. Took 2 days, 4 conversations and 3 staff to find our mail. Dock gates often propped open.

Conclusion: Chosen by our delivery captain. We are told marina is still recovering from storm damage, but no one was working on it. Owner seems to be absentee. Needs a full time Manger to train and oversee staff and to maintain facility. Would not choose again.

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Marina Review for Youngstown Yacht Club-PRIVATE

Reviewed by: Wade A. on Jul 12, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 2

Pro: Charming town. Good restaurant on-site

Con: Does not cater to transients, especially powerboats. Shore power is equipped with hyper-sensitive GFCI's and would not connect to our boat. The reported failure rate is 50% of boats.

Conclusion: Would not choose this marina again.

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Marina Review for Sodus Marina, LLC

Reviewed by: Wade A. on Jul 11, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Pro: Dock Master Rick and team are extremely helpful and accomodating. The pool, restroom/showers. lounge are the finest we have seen since Maryland. Good floating docks, power, and water. Quiet, protected moorage. Excellent price. Great dog walking and restaurants nearby.

Con: Unfortunate metal-to-metal between docks and pilings can be noisy.

Conclusion: A great choice in a great locale. Sodus Bay is a must-see. (Hint: Be nice to Rick and he will be nice to you.)

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Marina Review for Wilson Boatyard Marina

Reviewed by: Wade A. on Jul 10, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Pro: Great fuel dock with helpful staff and good prices

Con: The approach to the fuel dock is narrow, shallow, and WEEDY!

Conclusion: We made a fuel stop only, based on price. Fuel dock is at the back of the marina and kinda hard to spot. Favor the starboard side going in. Maneuvering space is snug. Apparently, this is another participant in the NY Strategic Milfoil Reserve program. I mean WEEDY!

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Marina Review for Shumway Marine

Reviewed by: Wade A. on Jul 10, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Pro: Got us in on short notice. Solid fixed docks with gate security. Good water and power. Excellent marine store. Attentive dock hands. Short walk to grocery/drug/liquor stores and restaurants.

Con: Marina is rolly from river waves.

Conclusion: One of several good choices in the center of Rochester. In any case, try to avoid bulkhead berths on the river. N and NE wind rolls waves upriver against the current and rocks all night long.

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Marina Review for Oswego Marina

Reviewed by: Wade A. on Jul 8, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

Pro: Easy access from the river, short walks to restaurants, shopping, sights, good dog walking, 50 amp power and water, nice, clean restrooms.

Con: Transient dock is a concrete wall and is open to the river, Rolly in N or NE wind. Long walk around boat basin to office and dumpster. No security/privacy from hotel/restaurant next door. Staff was pretty scarce.

Conclusion: Consider the winds from the lake and keep your canal fenders out.

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Marina Review for Pirates Cove Marina

Reviewed by: Wade A. on Jul 8, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Pro: WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL owners/staff, good water & power, onsite laundry, restaurant/bar, & pool. Great dog walking. Strong docks.

Con: Docks are a bit narrow, rolly from wakes on busy days, waters are WEEDY!

Conclusion: Patti and her team work extra hard to make your stay and to accommodate the unforseen. But it seems this part of the Erie is the "NY State Strategic Milfoil and Lillypad Reserve". I mean WEEEEDY! Sheesh!

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Free Dock Review for Sylvan Beach Pier

Reviewed by: Wade A. on Jul 4, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

A nice stop before crossing Lake Oneida. Be prepared to be "off grid". Definitely stay east of the highway bridge to avoid wind/wave action from the lake. High wall works well for larger boats. Rings are well spaced. Good dog walking. Easy walk to dining/shopping. Can be a bit "buggy" at times.

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Marina Review for Ess-Kay Yards Inc.

Reviewed by: Wade A. on Jul 4, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Pro: Excellent fixed docks, with good water and power. Good fuel price. VERY helpful dock and boatyard staff. Grounds well maintained. Excellent marine store. Courtesy cars.

Con: No laundry. Limited bath/shower facilities. $12 per tank for a pumpout (even after a $900+ fuel purchase,. Sheesh)

Conclusion: Definitely worth a stop, especially if you need fuel or parts and repair assistance.

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Marina Review for Mohawk Harbor Marina

Reviewed by: Wade A. on Jun 28, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

Pro: sheltered boat basin, excellent docks/power/water, great dock master is son of owner of Shady Harbor on the Hudson, acces to restaurants/casino

Con: ZERO amenities(and I mean NONE) no dock security, no access to shopping, privacy issues with adjoining condos,

Conclusion: Great stop for the casino and as a hurricane hole. Not good for much else.

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Marina Review for Kingston City Marina

Reviewed by: Wade A. on Jun 20, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 2

Pro: Right on the city waterfront. Good water and power. Great restaurants, Maritime Museum, farmers markets, etc. Goof Uber/taxi service. Lots going on, especially on weekends

Con: Floating aluminum docks for larger boats are TERRIBLE. They are unsteady, noisy, often too hot for pet feet, and regularly covered with duck poop. Limited privacy from the waterfront promenade. One unisex restroom/shower for all transients. One good dock master out of three. Area can be noisy on weekends,

Conclusion: An OK choice if peace and quiet are not priorities. There are better, but less convenient choices in Kingston.

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Marina Review for Shadows Marina

Reviewed by: Wade A. on Jun 17, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Pro: Modern floating docks, good water and power, Capt Keith is super helpful. Locals and transients mix well. The restaurant is very good. Good access to town. Price is right. Good dog walking.
Con: Shoreside services consist of one 3-room toilet/shower trailer and 2 trash barrels. Tidal current can be challenging at times. No breakwater. Docks get rolly in wind and wakes.

Conclusion: Worth a stop in good weather. Leave your ego below and let Capt Keith coach you thru entrance/exit at high current, He really knows his stuff. (He had us back into the entrance, bow to the current, and taught us to crab sideways into our slip. Wow)

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Marina Review for Half Moon Bay Marina

Reviewed by: Wade A. on Jun 17, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Pros: Good docks, water, and power. Manager Steve. Good breakwater (a rarity on the Hudson). Often full of fellow Loopers. Price is right. OK access to town.
Cons: Almost no shoreside amenities. The pool in the photos goes with the condos, not the marina. No laundry.
Steve is SO helpful and accomodating you want to give more stars, but..........

• WG Editor Comment:
  

  Marina Response:
  
  Thank you for your kind words, Wade, we were happy to host you! In regard to the shoreside amenities, although we don't offer pool access, there is a beautiful public beach not far from the marina, which is great for swimming, fishing, and more than you can do at any pool! Also, as far as laundry, while we unfortunately do not have laundering services on site, we do have a dry cleaner/laundromat that offers free pickup and delivery several times a day. Additionally, we have a local coin operated laundromat if you prefer to do it yourself. We do however apologize for the confusion, and hope to make it more clear to fellow Loopers like yourself what we do have available.
  Best,
  Half Moon Bay Marina MGMT
  

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Marina Review for Liberty Landing Marina

Reviewed by: Wade A. on Jun 11, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Pro: Can't beat the location. Killer view of the City and Lady Liberty. Good floating docks with security gates. Convenient water taxi to Jersey City or Manhattan. 10% discount for Loopers. Well stocked marine store. Great dog walking.

Cons: VERY PRICEY!!!

Conclusion: A great one-time treat. Will spend less elsewhere next time.

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Marina Review for Sandy Hook Bay Marina

Reviewed by: Wade A. on Jun 11, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Pro: Great location. Nice floating docks. Pool. Great park for dog walking next door.
Con: Staff helpful but inexperienced (Put a 15.5' beam boat in a 16' wide slip. Tight fit!) Pool hours and occupancy are limited. Slips along the seawall are rolly due to boat and ferry wakes.
Conclusion: Would consider again.

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Marina Review for Brielle Yacht Club Marina

Reviewed by: Wade A. on Jun 11, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Pro: Very nice fixed docks. Staff very helpful. Brielle/Manasquan are lovely towns. Restaurants are convenient.
Con: Very busy on weekends. Some noise from restaurants. no pool or lounge. Railroad bridge is a navigation challenge.
Conclusion: We would visit this marina again.

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Marina Review for Utsch's Marina

Reviewed by: Wade A. on Jun 11, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 2

Pros: Good location off the Cape May Canal, Well-stocked marine store. Helpful dockhand. Floating docks.
Cons: Docks and walkways are old. Marina is surrounded by a junky old boatyard. Fuel dock is not well laid out. Carts are rusty and heavy. Bathrooms and laundry are a long walk. Other staff not too friendly.
Conclusion: Sometimes "family-owned" is code for poorly maintained and underinvested. You can do better in Cape May.

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