Reviews from Dan Bowers (15)

Anchorage Review for Meigs Park Anchorage

Reviewed by: Dan Bowers, Lake Effect, on Sep 20, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 28'
Draft: 2.0'

Protection from all directions. Easy to use the nearby park dock for pet access. 3 bars Verizon. 23 free television channels.

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Free Dock Review for Murphy Island Dock

Reviewed by: Dan Bowers, Lake Effect, on Oct 17, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 28'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Free is always good. No water or electricity. Dock is in good shape. Not the greatest protection from wake's but there's not a lot of boat traffic. It's secluded and nice privacy. Verizon service was good and several off air tv stations available. Our visit was middle March 2023.

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Free Dock Review for Corky Bell's Seafood and Steak at Gator Landing

Reviewed by: Dan Bowers, Lake Effect, on Oct 17, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 28'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 5

Our visit here was early March, 2023. Nice long docks with room for several boats. It's expected to patronize the restaurant. The food and service was good. There are many businesses nearby within walking distance. There's a pet walking area. Great Verizon service and many off air tv stations are available We stayed the night. No charge. Even had electricity.

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Anchorage Review for Harpeth River

Reviewed by: Dan Bowers, Lake Effect, on Oct 15, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 28'
Draft: 2.0'

One of the best scenic anchorages we've visited. Depth varies but can easily find 10-15 feet of water. Total protection from tows and their wakes. Wind direction won't matter. Very peaceful conditions.

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Anchorage Review for Dover Island

Reviewed by: Dan Bowers, Lake Effect, on Oct 15, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 28'
Draft: 2.0'

Lots of room for several boats. Good holding, mud bottom but anchor comes up clean. Great protection from passing tows. Easily find 20' to anchor. Slight current keeps your boat heading consistent. On air tv stations available. Good Verizon service.

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Anchorage Review for Hitchens Creek

Reviewed by: Dan Bowers, Lake Effect, on Mar 11, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 28'
Draft: 2.0'

Quiet with great holding in mud. Volusia marina has ice.
2 bars of Verizon cell service.

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Marina Review for Hontoon Island State Park

Reviewed by: Dan Bowers , Lake Effect, on Mar 8, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 28'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 3

Park is closed to over night docking due to hurricane damage. You can dock from 8am to 4pm but then need to leave.
It's such a special park. We hope to see it open again soon.

• WG Editor Comment:
  

  Check the park website for updates.

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Anchorage Review for Salt Springs Creek

Reviewed by: Dan Bowers, Lake Effect, on Mar 17, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 28'
Draft: 2.0'

Shallow draft boats only. 3' depths coming in from the lake. 4 miles on up to the Springs. There is a marina with limited supplies and restrooms on the south side. Salt Springs National Park is on the north side with a swimming area and restrooms and showers. A campground is on north 1/4 mile.
It's a popular family area. Restaurants are 1/2 to 3/4 walk away.
Relaxing nature sounds prevail after hours. Great place to spend the day or night.

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Anchorage Review for Silver Glen Springs

Reviewed by: Dan Bowers, Lake Effect, on Mar 16, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 28'
Draft: 2.0'

Beautiful clear water. Popular on weekends. Much quieter weekdays. There's a park swimming area at the spring. Stay between the red and green markers getting in.
Popular for shallow draft boats.

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Anchorage Review for Alexander Spring Run

Reviewed by: Dan Bowers, Lake Effect, on Mar 15, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 28'
Draft: 2.0'

Great protection from wind and wakes. Quiet place to spend the day or night. Enjoy the wildlife and serenity. 1 mph current holds you nicely. 1 bar Verizon.

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Anchorage Review for Alexander Spring Run

Reviewed by: Dan Bowers, Lake Effect, on Mar 15, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 28'
Draft: 2.0'

A quiet place to spend the day or night.

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Anchorage Review for Catfish Bend - River Forest Loop R36

Reviewed by: Dan Bowers, Lake Effect, on Mar 14, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 28'
Draft: 2.0'

Great protection from wind and wakes. Quiet, only nature sounds. Mud bottom 20 feet to 5.

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Anchorage Review for Oxbow R30

Reviewed by: Dan Bowers, Lake Effect, on Mar 12, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 28'
Draft: 2.0'

Great holding. Mud bottom. Protection from wind and wakes. Excellent waterfowl viewing. Little scope needed and not much swing room.
No houses or docks. Saw manatees and alligators. Bullfrogs and owls serenades at night.

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Marina Review for Hontoon Island State Park

Reviewed by: Dan Bowers , Lake Effect, on Mar 10, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 28'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Rates- Boat campsite: $18 per night plus a nonrefundable $6.70 reservation fee and a $7 nightly utility fee. Includes water and electric hookups.

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Anchorage Review for Hontoon Dead River

Reviewed by: Dan Bowers, Lake Effect, on Mar 9, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 28'
Draft: 2.0'

Quiet, wake and wind protection. Lots of water birds and wildlife sounds.
Might need to close up the boat after dark. Bugs.

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