Anchorage Review for Jackson Camp

Reviewed by: Michael Gribble, This Is What, on Oct 15, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 3.8'

Anchored about 50 yards further up the bay from marker in 20'. Well protected from wind except when out of the North. Very peaceful with tree lined shore.

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Free Dock Review for Ingalls Harbor

Reviewed by: Michael Gribble, This Is What, on Sep 4, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 3.8'

Rating: 4

No power, no water but, there is an ice machine and restrooms.
Old State Bank is closed for refurbishment. Be sure to stop by the Morgan County Archives for a small museum and a great old bank vault door on Bank St. UBER or walk the 1.5 miles.

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Marina Review for Clifton Marina

Reviewed by: Michael Gribble , This Is What, on Jun 21, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 3.8'

Rating: 5

Cute little marina with old school vibe. Facilities a little worn but it was comfortable and not a deterrent to going back when in the area. The transient dock is right at the outdoor restaurant, which we decided is in the top 3 of all the marina restaurants we have dined at. If you happen you be there on Prime Rib night go for it. It was excellent and very well cooked. They have karaoke some nights as well which was a hoot. Great stay.

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Marina Review for Paris Landing State Park Marina

Reviewed by: Michael Gribble , This Is What, on Jun 21, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 3.8'

Rating: 5

Great marina! Marina and surrounding area very well kept. The staff is very friendly and drove us to the restaurant at the lodge then a lodge maintenance man took us back. Highly recommend a stay there when passing this area.

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Marina Review for Kentucky Dam Marina

Reviewed by: Michael Gribble on Jun 20, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 47'
Draft: 3.8'

Rating: 3

Disappointing. The worst marina we have been in on our 3 year journey. Although the marina had the basics, power, water and docks are in reasonable shape, there appears to be a significant lack of staff training. When we made the reservations the transient slip the instructions were vague and when we called as we were entering the marina to find out where we were going, the person on the phone could not understand we were a boat on the water and she kept trying to convince us that we needed to use the boat ramp at the side of the office and simply drop the boat in the water. She still was not getting it and when we entered the harbor the two guys on the gas dock were equally as befuddled when we told them that we had reservations for transient dockage. We finally got into a slip and when we went to the office to pay and asked some questions about the area and about Boat US discount that is advertised, the staff was unable to answer any questions and finally referred to the "manager" who also did not have any answers. Recommend going to Green Turtle Bay and skipping this one.

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Marina Review for Sun Life Marinas Clarksville, Clarksville Marina TN

Reviewed by: Michael Gribble , This Is What, on Jun 16, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 3.8'

Rating: 5

Great marina. We have been here twice in the last month. The staff here are great and very helpful.

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Marina Review for Port Charles Harbor

Reviewed by: Michael Gribble , This Is What, on Mar 29, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 3.8'

Rating: 5

Port Charles Harbor is a great place for boat repairs. We had prop and strut damage and they were able to take our boat in on very short notice. Paul, Katie and Dustin were all a great help in getting us back on the water.

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Bridge comment on Amtrak Railroad Bridge

Comment by: Michael Gribble on Sep 24, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 47'

USCG/Amtrak is reporting that the bridge is not functional and cannot lift. No repair time noted.
I called both USCG and Amtrak each confirmed this.

• WG Editor Comment:
  

  See nav alert posted 9/25/2023.

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Anchorage Review for Bolton Point

Reviewed by: Michael Gribble, This Is What, on Aug 23, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 3.8'

We anchored just south of the anchorage symbol in rock and sand with about 10' depth. Our Delta anchor skipped over the rocks for about 20' before digging in and did not move over night. We had good wind and wave protection from the west thru north. Minor swells came in from the east with distant passing boats. Water was clear enough to see the anchor chain laying out on the bottom. Did not try to go ashore and there are not any stores in the area.

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Marina Review for Harrisville Harbor of Refuge

Reviewed by: Michael Gribble , This Is What, on Aug 19, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 3.8'

Rating: 5

Marina is top notch. Docks are in great shape, with staff that are very helpful. They have laundry, bathrooms and showers. You can borrow bikes to ride into the little town. But, there is also a shuttle van that will take you around town when needed.
Town has a small grocery store. Plus, the Alcona Brew Haus has a good selection of beers made onsite and food.

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Marina Review for River Street Marina aka James C Acheson Marina

Reviewed by: Michael Gribble , This Is What, on Aug 13, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 3.8'

Rating: 5

This turned out to be a great stop. Various restaurants within walking distance. Check out the Vintage Tavern for dinner or the Raven Cafe for coffee and breakfast. Gill-Roy's Hardware is available close to the marina. There is a small grocery store about a 10min walk.
Docking fee is also reasonable too.
They have restrooms, laundry, and a BBQ area.

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Anchorage Review for Presque Isle State Park

Reviewed by: Michael Gribble, This Is What, on Aug 1, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 3.8'

Great anchorage. Lots of space to anchor, most boats that were there left by sunset. We shared the whole area with 2 other boats. There is a small marina with a park but we did not visit.

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Free Dock Review for T. Spencer Knight Park & Visitor Center/Port of Newark

Reviewed by: Michael Gribble, This Is What, on Jul 23, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 3.8'

Rating: 5

This is a nice stop. They have power, water, restrooms all for free. There are restaurants, a grocery store and a ice shop right next to the docks. Nice free wall with rings and some cleats. Floating docks are also available.
Although free, be sure to check-in with office tower at the east end of the docks.

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Free Dock Review for Lock E25, May's Point

Reviewed by: Michael Gribble, This Is What, on Jul 23, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 3.8'

Rating: 4

Stopped on the west side of the lock for one night. Area was quiet. Bollards are the only way to tie up to the concrete wall, no rings.

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Marina Review for Pirates Cove Marina

Reviewed by: Michael Gribble , This Is What, on Jul 23, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 3.8'

Rating: 5

Great place to stop along the Erie Canal. We stayed at Pirates Cove for 10 days. Patti and Paul take good care of Loopers. They put on docktales for the boaters at the marina.
Will stop here on our next trip through.

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Free Dock Review for Heelpath Brewery

Reviewed by: Michael Gribble, This Is What, on Jul 8, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 3.8'

Rating: 5

Stopped at the city free dock instead of brewery dock. Brewery dock is a bit worn. They have a good selection of on site brewed beers and staff are great. They will can any of the beers to go. Limited food depending on the day. A nice stop. They love Loopers!

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Free Dock Review for Lock E12, Tribes Hill, Erie Canal

Reviewed by: Michael Gribble, This Is What, on Jul 4, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 3.8'

Rating: 3

Newer concrete dock wall with bollards and rings. There is a train that passes by but noise is not too bad.

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Free Dock Review for Coxsackie Riverside Park Town Dock

Reviewed by: Michael Gribble, This Is What, on Jun 29, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 3.8'

Rating: 5

Great free dock, room for 2 boats at the dock. The town of Coxsackie has put over $1M into revitalizing the park and dock area. Town has multiple restaurants, we eat at Che Figata Bistro, the food was great. If you like the small towns along the Hudson, this is a definite stop.

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Anchorage Review for Port Tobacco River - Deep Point

Reviewed by: Michael Gribble, This Is What, on May 28, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 3.8'

Good mud bottom. Next to a state park but we did not go ashore so we can not rate shore access. A lot of smaller boats running up and down the river during the day. Quite in the evening.

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Anchorage Review for Trout Creek

Reviewed by: Michael Gribble, This Is What, on Apr 12, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 3.8'

Anchored more in the Palmo Cove area just off of the boat ramp on the southern shores of the cove. Had the whole cove to ourselves. Dropped anchor in 6' with a muddy bottom. Did not go ashore but did take a scenic dinghy ride up both Trout Creek and Six Mile Creek.

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Anchorage Review for Reed Island

Reviewed by: Michael Gribble, This Is What, on Apr 9, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 3.8'

Anchored here in 9' with 100' of scope we sat over 22'. Held in mud with 32 MPH winds, no dragging. There is current for the tide but the anchor held. There is some beach area to the west of channel. Dolphins are throughout the bay.

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Marina Review for Palm Coast Marina

Reviewed by: Michael Gribble , This Is What, on Apr 4, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 3.8'

Rating: 5

Nice stop along the AICW. Diesel prices are reasonable and the staff are great. We stayed on the fuel dock but the whole marina is nicely protected. Short walk to restaurants.

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Marina Review for RMK Merrill-Stevens

Reviewed by: Michael Gribble , This Is What, on Feb 17, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 3.8'

Rating: 5

Had fiberglass work done to our boat. They were able to work us into their busy schedule and get us back in the water in a week. Pricing is very reasonable. The people are very friendly and helpful. Thanks to Mike Rhyne and all the crew at RMK Merrill Stevens.

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Anchorage Review for Factory Bay

Reviewed by: Michael Gribble, This Is What, on Jan 27, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 3.8'

Nice stopping place on our way to the Keys. There are a couple of dinghy docks but we did not visit.

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