Marina Review for Florence Harbor Marina

Reviewed by: D. Jenkins on Sep 15, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Great stop in a great location. There is a coon dog cemetery in the area - what's not to like ?! Easy entrance and fuel access. Clean private restrooms and shower. Courtesy van with tons of places for provisioning. Their PDF info sheet is a great help, with contacts for everything under the sun. Very good info on the Wilson Lock passage. Also good restaurant on site. Quiet stay which was welcomed after a long day of high winds and rain in route. Florence Harbor will be a regular stay for us as the TN river system is our "Home waters".

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Marina Review for Clifton Marina

Reviewed by: D. Jenkins on Sep 15, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Excellent stop as we worked our way back to Knoxville TN on the last leg of our Great Loop. We hunkered down here for 2 days as Hurricane Francine made landfall and pushed rain and high winds up the TN valley. For added protection, was given a covered slip - which was MUCH appreciated. Easy access to the fuel docks. Marina is extremely well protected from wind. All personnel were very welcoming and made sure that we had everything we needed. The restaurant was outstanding as well. We will stay here for sure on our next trip down the TN river,

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Marina Review for Paducah Transient Boat Dock

Reviewed by: D. Jenkins on Sep 10, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

This was a much needed stop for our Great Loop Group. The docks were in fantastic shape. Greg on the fuel dock was a great ambassador for the town and made us all feel welcomed. Very appreciative of this transient dock facility. Paducah was very nice to visit with good restaurants. We would have really appreciated a good bath / shower facility after a week working our way down the Upper Mississippi…… having a secure mooring and the fuel dock, we can't complain. We will always stop here for a few days when traveling through.

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Marina Review for Kenlake Marina

Reviewed by: D. Jenkins on Sep 10, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Wow - Kenlake Marina was excellent! It was the first location we have had with showers/bath /laundry facilities since we started down the Mississippi River. Wish that we had planned a few more days here. Well marked entrance channel, plenty of depth, easy accessible fuel dock and plenty of maneuver room to the transient face dock. The breakwater provides great wind and wake protection. This was the first quiet night sleep that we have had since leaving the upper Illinois River. Very nice, clean, private bath/shower facilities. Laundry with 3 or 4 washers and dryers. Very good restaurant that serves Breakfast, Lunch and dinner. Nice state park adjacent with great walking and pet area. Houseboat residents and all employees were very welcoming. After 4500 miles of the Great Loop - it's nice to be back "home" in TN/KY. We homeport in East TN and will definitely be returning to Kenlake Marina.

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Marina Review for Heritage Harbor Ottawa

Reviewed by: D. Jenkins on Aug 31, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Heritage Harbor was a top 5 marina for us after 4,000 miles of travel around the Loop. Excellent people on the docks, in the office, and a fantastic Harbor Host who catches lines and welcomes visitors. Wonderful facilities - bath house, pool, Tiki Bar area, cornhole boards, etc. Well stocked ships store with many provision "essentials" without leaving the marina. Nice restaurant with great covered deck overlooking the marina. Easy access to the fuel dock and an efficient young man running it. Easy access to Uber for major provisions ( Super Walmart, Kroger, Aldi, Blains Farm and Fleet located in one area of town.
Nightly Captain's Brief covering the river travel ahead, anchorages, marinas, etc all the way to KY Lake. Excellent brief by very knowledgeable instructor- very much appreciated! We will plan a longer stay on our next trip, for sure.

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Marina Review for Gore Bay Marina

Reviewed by: D. Jenkins on Aug 13, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Excellent Marina in a beautiful setting with great floating docks, easy access fuel dock, great dock hands and outstanding shower/head facility. Walked to town (easy) for groceries and a few hardware items. Hit a few of the shops too. Enjoyed the Split Rail micro brewery before grabbing some really good fish & chips (Pickerel of course) at the adjacent restaurant. We will definitely plan a stop here for multiple days on our next trip.

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Marina Review for Wright's Marina Inc.

Reviewed by: D. Jenkins on Aug 13, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

We very much enjoyed our stay at Wright's Marina. Don met us on the docks - very personable- and introduced us the the young ladies catching our lines at the fuel dock and slip. They were fantastic and ensured that we had all the information on facilities. Only stayed one night but would enjoy a longer stay at this secluded spot.

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Marina Review for Killbear Marina Inc.

Reviewed by: D. Jenkins on Aug 13, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

We really enjoyed this secluded marina. It is away from the hustle & bustle of town and a great place to spend the weekend waiting out a pretty nasty storm. Dock hands were outstanding and the ships store was very well stocked. Private shower/head/sink suites and a coin laundry. Very nice restaurant too. We met new friends here who were 5 days into their loop before requiring some boat service. Wonderful people who we look forward to keeping in touch with. They had nothing but high praise for Walt and the Marina's quick response when they required a tow and service. We will definitely stay here on our next trip.

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Marina Review for Bay Port Yachting Centre

Reviewed by: D. Jenkins on Aug 13, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Excellent Marina with easy accessible fuel dock at entry. Communicated well before arrival, with slip and facility access info. Only stayed 1 night but was very quiet and with good shower/head facilities. Very good ship's store - had filters and a few other OEM parts that I have been needing. Haulout capabilities with nice yard - good to know on future visits. We very much enjoyed our stay.

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Marina Review for Port of Orillia

Reviewed by: D. Jenkins on Aug 13, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

This was perhaps our favorite Marina on the Loop thus far. Excellent well protected dock's with security gate, Fantastic facilities (private shower/head/sink pods, with free laundry), and in immediate walking distance to a great Metro grocery store, super large Drug Store, LCBO, and tons of restaurants / micro breweries... all literally across the street from the Marina. We spent 3 days here, met up with friends from Toronto, and thoroughly enjoyed the Marina and the town. We will be returning during every trip in the future.

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Marina Review for Marlboro Yacht Club

Reviewed by: D. Jenkins on Aug 11, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

As we headed North on the Hudson leg of our Loop, we made a 2 night reservation at the Marlboro Yacht Club through Dockwa arriving Saturday and departing Monday- and are thankful that we did! Sean the harbor host reached out to us a couple of days in advance with information regarding arrival and our stay. Two members greeted us at the fuel dock and then caught lines at our slip. Within the first hour, no less than 6-8 members stopped by to welcome us, learn about our trip, and invite us to a cookout the club was having that evening. As the cookout was starting, members came to our boat and insisted that we join them.
This club made us feel part of the family from the moment we arrived. Their docks and facilities were outstanding too. Long story short - this was the most welcoming and fun group of people that we had met at any yacht club during our travels. The Commodore and his wife ( John & Rose) were excellent hosts and ensured that we were introduced to everyone. We had such a great evening ! If we were home ported in the area - MYC would absolutely be our #1 choice for membership. Most Highly Recommended! On our next trip, we will definitely be returning … and for a long weekend. Thank You - John, Matt, Darren, Mike, Sean and everyone who made our stay so enjoyable!

Dewayne & Lisa Jenkins
Cookeville, Tennessee
MV- VolAboard

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Marina Review for Winter Harbor Marina

Reviewed by: D. Jenkins on Jul 28, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

What an incredible boatyard/Marina ! We needed to conduct engine service on our Yamaha outboard before entering Canada on the Loop. Called and scheduled service a week in advance and planned to arrive on Thursday with haul out and service on Friday. A power outage at the Erie Canal locks 20 &21 delayed our arrival a day. We called Winter Harbor and kept them abreast of our delayed arrival. When we arrived at 10:30AM Friday, the lift was in the slip and staff guided us in for an immediate haul out. The Technicians and staff were Amazing! Had us take care of and back in the water by 1:30pm. Staff walked us around the beautiful property , facilities, and ships store (which was amazing). The grounds and facilities were immaculate. We have never seen a boatyard this well managed, welcoming, and squared away! Two curtesy cars were a huge benefit with great grocery stores, beverage store, and an Ace Hardware plus a Home Depot within a 15 min drive. Good restaurants just a mile away on the water. the docks were in great shape and their fuel island was self help, open 24/7 and really were the most competitive prices in the region. Dockage rates were among the most reasonable that we have encountered in 2,500 miles of the Great Loop thus far. When we reached our slip - we met several looper friends, and made new ones. Had a great evening grilling and dock tailing in the outstanding pavilion overlooking the Erie Canal. Oh and the ladies in the office were soooo welcoming - they also make great almond brownies and coffee cake too !! We met new friends who hail from within 50 miles of our home in TN and have wintered their boat here since 2016..... after spending a couple of days here - we understand why. If you need any type of maintenance performed, or a heated winter storage - we highly recommend Winter Harbor Marina and Boatyard. Honestly, we hated to leave ! We will be back for sure, and plan an extended stay here.

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Marina Review for Half Moon Bay Marina

Reviewed by: D. Jenkins on Jul 21, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

We had a great multi-day stay at Half Moon Bay Marina this week.   Steve's regular communications prior to our arrival and throughout our stay was the best that we have experienced throughout or 2,600 nm journey thus far.  The pdf welcome document that he provided was excellent and had tons of information on the area that helped us get the most out of our stay.  We grabbed an Enterprise rental car using the marina's discount, dined at the Culinary Institute, spent a day touring USMA at West Point, and the Croton Reservoir falls.   The Marina is in a great location with most anything we needed within an easy walk including the Post Office, CVS, groceries and restaurants. (Happy Hour at the Piato Greek Kitchen was great).   We will definitely return to Half Moon Bay during our next visit.

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Marina Review for Farley State Marina at Golden Nugget Casino & Hotel

Reviewed by: D. Jenkins on Jul 14, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

This was a great stop for us to wait out the weather. Only stayed for 2 days but could have stayed longer and enjoyed it. Good docks and fuel dock. We were toward the end of the transient dock and it was very quiet and sheltered from wakes and wind. Enjoyed visiting with other boaters. The docks and facilities are secure with locked gates. NJ Police and Coast Guard docks adjacent. Good prices on slip and fuel. Best stay in Atlantic City. Recommend the Hamburger restaurant in the Nugget- very good and reasonable prices. Fuell dock had easy access out on the end of the T dock and the assistant was great help with lines. We will certainly stay here again.

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Marina Review for South Jersey Marina

Reviewed by: D. Jenkins on Jul 12, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

First Class marina! Dockwa made managing reservations a breeze too. Easy access to fuel dock and our dockhands (Paul & Jacob) were excellent help. The Dockmaster was very welcoming and provided a great brief of facilities , services, and the area. He made it very easy for us to extend our stay so that we could enjoy the area more. Marina has a shuttle to town where there are plenty of shops and restaurants. Also several good restaurants in the immediate area as well as a large liquor store and West Marine. This was our first visit to Cape May and South Jersey Marina - BUT it will not be our last ! Highly recommended.

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Marina Review for Delaware City Marina

Reviewed by: D. Jenkins on Jul 12, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

We really enjoyed our stay at the Delaware City Marina. Great floating face docks protected from wind and wakes. The facilities were very good and the ships store, well stocked. Personnel were very helpful. This was our first cruise down the Delaware River to Cape May so we found the evening Captain's brief to be Outstanding. We developed our cruise plan based on his brief and guidance and it worked out perfect! His expertise and willingness to answer questions was very much appreciated. We would have liked to have stayed a few days to explore the area, but unfortunately the weather window forced us to move on very early the next morning. On our return, we will plan additional days here.

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Marina Review for Maryland Yacht Club

Reviewed by: D. Jenkins on Jul 12, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

The Maryland Yacht Club was an excellent stop for us. The fixed docks are protected from wind and wake and are in good repair. The facilities were very nice with easy access to shower/heads and free laundry. Very secure, located at the end of a peninsula with gated access. Very quiet setting with nice grounds and pool during open days. The fuel dock is easily accessible and open 4 days a week and the young men managing it do an outstanding job. Excellent communications with the Club Commodore (Sean). We had an extended 6 day stay to visit family in the area over Independence Day and the fireworks around the bay were fantastic. We will certainly return when in the area again. Highly recommended.

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Marina Review for TJ's Marina & Boatyard

Reviewed by: D. Jenkins on Jun 29, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Arrived Thursday planning a haul-out on Friday to conduct 100 Hr service on outboard, then enjoy Belhaven for the weekend, departing for the Dismal Swamp on Monday. We encountered a need for an additional repair and it required a couple of weeks to get the part in and warranty work completed. During that time, TJ and Rob treated us like family and ensured our stay in Belhaven as an excellent one despite the delay in our travels.

The Marina and Boatyard facilities were excellent. Their courtesy car and golf carts were great assets. A Marina expansion is underway which will greatly increase the marina footprint. It was a short walk to downtown and we enjoyed the walk to the brewery, restaurants, ice cream shop, and shopping. Everyone in town was just as welcoming as the folks at the marina. TJ's also has four VERY nice rental cabins with full kitchens, and a nice porch to relax on in the afternoons. Great for a stay while fishing, or just to get off the boat while it is in the hard.

We could not have asked for a better location to be delayed for a while and will definitely return to Belhaven and TJ's Marina. Thanks for all of your help and for making our stay a Great one !!

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Marina Review for Lamb's Marina

Reviewed by: D. Jenkins on Jun 29, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

We stopped for a good nights rest after crossing the Albemarle Sound on a windy day. We were a bit behind schedule so had to move on after one night p- BUT wished that we had arrived for a long weekend here! Mr Lamp and the Dock Master made us feel at home immediately. Great location before heading through the Dismal Swamp to Norfolk. Great restaurant on site, and a well stocked Dollar General store just across the street. The channel into the marina was clear and very well marked. The fuel dock was easily accessible. We had a great night here... just hope that we did not disrupt the neighbors with our celebrating when the Tennessee Volunteer baseball team advanced with a win in the World Series game that night !! We very much recommend this stop and will definitely return, but for a longer stay next time.

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Marina Review for Alligator River Marina

Reviewed by: D. Jenkins on Jun 29, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

We stopped for fuel and an over-night before heading North across Albemrale Sound early the following morning. We had no issues at all entering the marina and had good help with our lines as we field and docked. We were the only transients in the marina and had a very quiet night sheltered from wind and wake. We liked the remoteness and found the shower and laundry facility to be clean and functional. The Captain's lounge would have been welcome had we stayed multiple days. The personnel working the service station Grill were welcoming and accommodating. She also prepared some outstanding fried chicken for our dinner ! Very much enjoyed the fried thick -slice balogna sandwich with coffee for breakfast. We also enjoyed talking with locals who stopped by for an early breakfast before work. Have we stayed at "fancier" locations - Certainly. Was this an enjoyable stop that met our needs, and with people who made us feel welcome.... definitely.

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Marina Review for Casper's Marina

Reviewed by: D. Jenkins on May 31, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Very nice marina - family owned and not too large - just what we prefer. Docks were in great shape and fuel was fairly priced. The dock and office personnel were excellent. Very short walk to a charming town. Swansboro has changed a lot since I was stationed at Camp Lejeune ... many years ago ....Wish we had scheduled more days here. We will be back, for sure.

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Marina Review for Town Creek Marina

Reviewed by: D. Jenkins on May 31, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

This was an excellent marina - great floating dock's great pricing & discounts, and outstanding personnel on the docks and in the office. So much to enjoy here - we had planned to stay for a 3-day weekend, but work demands forced us to expedite our Trip to Norfolk. We used the courtesy car for much needed provisions run to the Piggly Wiggly, then had a very enjoyable walk to the Beaufort water front for some shopping and dinner. Well stocked ships store- glad they had our Starbright rust remover. Wish we could have stayed much longer - next time we will, for sure! Love this town and this marina. Highly recommended !

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Marina Review for St. Johns Yacht Harbor

Reviewed by: D. Jenkins on May 24, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

We had an excellent overnight stay here, and wish that we had spent a weekend. The Dockhands were VERY helpful and welcoming. The office staff went out of their way to assist in any way. The facilities were unmatched - the shower and head facilities were OUTSTANDING ! Wish all marinas were this nice. The docks were in great shape and the pool was a nice bonus. Having visited Charleston many times, we wish that we could have had a long weekend at St John's , grabbed a car and visited some of our favorite locations. We highly recommend this marina... and will definitely be back for a longer stay.

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Marina Review for Safe Harbor Port Royal Landing

Reviewed by: D. Jenkins on May 24, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

We are 1,400 miles into our trip thus far and have been lucky to have some good marinas . Safe Harbor Port Royal met the same high standards. Good assistance at the fuel dock, and the transient face dock worked out great for us. It was a bit rocky a couple of times as others did not honor the wake free zone but not the marina's fault. All personnel were welcoming and helpful. Really nice location, quiet and the facilities were very good. We took advantage of the Publix delivery for a few provisions which was very handy. Would like to have explored the area more but had sort of a schedule to keep, next trip we will hang out a couple of days at least. The fuel price delta between members and non-members was a bit much - wish they would have a mid price for those with an overnight slip and not just stopping for fuel. Great marina - we will be back.

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Marina Review for Jekyll Harbor Marina

Reviewed by: D. Jenkins on May 22, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Very nice marina. The dock personnel were outstanding and great help through fueling and docking operations with a considerable current at th time. Very nice facilities, showers, laundry, and restaurant. The courtesy golf cart and bikes were very nice to have, especially with the excellent bike trails on the island. We enjoyed everything about our stay and regret tat work demands forced us to depart sooner than expected. On our next visit, we will stay several days as there is so much to see and we just really like this marina. Highly recommended

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Marina Review for Sunbury Crab Co. Restaurant & Marina

Reviewed by: D. Jenkins on May 21, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

We adjusted our schedule to ensure that we were at the Sunbury Crab Co. when the restaurant was open.... and very glad we did. Current was present, but the floating face docks made arriving and departing easy. Bobby met us on the dock to catch lines and help refueling. Appreciated the very nice bath and shower facility by the pool. Beautiful setting with very low traffic. Enjoyed the sunrise over the marsh, with a cup of coffee.
Mrs Elaine was so welcoming and ensured our stay was excellent. She was patient as we adjusted our travel dates and stayed in communications with us as we arrived. Was great learning about the history of the restaurant and the family. Made us feel right at home.
The restaurant was outstanding as expected. Do not pass up the whole flounder... or the collard greens and fresh cream corn!

We liked the out-of-the-way location and really enjoyed visiting with local pleasure boaters who saw us in the cockpit and stopped to chat. We had a great stay and wished that we had hung around a few days longer..... as we will certainly do on our next visit.

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Marina Review for Oasis Marinas at Fernandina Harbor

Reviewed by: D. Jenkins on May 18, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Fernandina Harbor Marina was an excellent stop for us, wish we had factored in multiple days. Plenty of depth, great dock personnel, and communications with the office was seamless. You can't beat the location, walk across the street and you are in the historical downtown with tons of shops, restaurants, etc Publix and Walmart 2 miles away. The floating face docks are new and in great shape. Captain's lounge, and shower/head facility are secure and worked out great. On our next trip, we will plan to stay multiple days.

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Marina Review for Halifax Harbor Marina

Reviewed by: D. Jenkins on May 15, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Halifax Harbor Marina was outstanding! We stayed two nights waiting out some weather and catching up on work. We had hoped to catch an MiLB game but they were on the road. The staff were all excellent, the facilities were in great shape and clean, and the concrete floating docks were in really nice condition. From the moment we arrived at the fuel dock (great fuel prices btw) on a very windy afternoon - "Coach" was managing everything - welcomed us to the Marina, grabbed the lines, coordinated two other boats arriving for dockage, briefed us on the facilities and the area, and caught our lines at our slip. Very quiet Marina with wide fairways. Well kept and manicured grounds. One of our favorite stops - we will be back for sure. Highly recommended.

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Marina Review for Titusville Marina

Reviewed by: D. Jenkins on May 13, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

We really like the Titusville Municipal Marina and would rate it among our favorites. We stayed 5 days here to accommodate our remote work demands. Easy Uber transport to the Orlando Airport. The area had plenty to offer, the Marina facilities were excellent, and we found the Staff to be outstanding. After fueling up, the dock personnel met us at our slip and handled all lines. The office staff make checkin a breeze and ensured that we were familiar with the nearby area, facilities, and access. We watched two SpaceX launches while here, which was awesome. Spent a day touring the Kennedy Space Center which was a bonus. Plenty of locations for provisioning (Publix, Save-A-Lot, Aldi) and for projects (Ace Hardware, Home Depot, Lowes). They had very good security on each dock and well- lit utility stantions. The Showers and laundry were very good. A CVS and a few restaurants within easy walking distance. Was a quiet stay - we will be back.

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Lock comment on St. Lucie Lock

Comment by: D. Jenkins on May 7, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

We had a great passage through the lock today. The Lock Tender was clear in his instructions and got us through the lock quickly. All of the lock masters along the OCWW were excellent and made our crossing a pleasure.

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Marina Review for Indiantown Marina

Reviewed by: D. Jenkins on May 7, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

This is a "working" boatyard marina and exactly what we expected. The staff were surprisingly welcoming and helpful. The young lady in the office actually answers the phone when you call,(unlike 50% of the marinas) and displays the good Southern hospitality that we are accustomed to spending our lives in the Southeast.. She was awesome ! We spent one night before heading to Vero Beach - it was nice and quiet. The restrooms were adequate and we could spend several days with no problem waiting on weather. Also good place to haul out, stage your boat for hurricane season, or conduct your own repairs.

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Lock comment on Port Mayaca Lock

Comment by: D. Jenkins on May 7, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

When we approached the Lock eastbound after crossing the lake on Route #1, the lock was open and the Lock Tender was clear in his instructions to pass and was welcoming in. his conversation with us. There were 3 Manatees in the lock and approach so it took us a bit to get through. The.

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Marina Review for Roland and Mary Ann Martins Marina & Resort

Reviewed by: D. Jenkins on May 7, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

We had a great experience at Roland and Mary Martin's Marina. I "grew up" watching B.A.S.S. tournaments out of this marina on TV so being here was a bit nostalgic. (made me wish I had my Skeeter bass boat) We arrived around 13:30 from Labelle and got situated before the bass tournament weigh in. Captain Sam was excellent assistance. We had watched a YouTube interview of him before arriving. We hailed him on 16 as we cleared the Clewiston Lock - he provided clear instructions, met us on the lineal face dock and managed our refueling and dock position assignment. Was not busy at the time so we had a good chat with him. As the tournament boats and other vessels arrived, he single-handedly positioned each one. Amazing for an 80+ "young man". While the Tiki Bar was a bit active on a Saturday night, it was not bad The food there was excellent and the breakfast at the other restaurant was great as well. The Staff were all very helpful. The no longer have a courtesy car BUT gave us a contact (Sugarland Services) who picked us up, shuttled us to Walmart for provisioning, and picked us up at an appointed time. Amanda was wonderful, we highly recommend her services. The shower and head facility was perfectly adequate and not busy. We really liked the laundry - they had commercial machines on the Aaxonpay System. We paid with our phone, and could check status of the machines remotely - wish every marina had this setup. Some larger boats may have had issues exiting if they were deep into the channel. At only 31' LOA, we easily kicked the stern out, and walked the bow around for departure. We will be back, for sure... perhaps with the bas boat next time :-).

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Lock comment on Julian Keen Jr. (Moore Haven) Lock

Comment by: D. Jenkins on May 4, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

The Keen Lock is a bit shorter than previous ones. The Lock Tender was great, gave clear instructions, and provided insight that the water flow would hold us on the Starboard side wall for 50' or so (eastbound). As soon as we entered the lock, the railroad swing bridge closed for railroad traffic - good timing. The Corp Lock and bridge tenders have all been great, makes traveling the OWW a pleasure.

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Marina Review for LaBelle City Dock

Reviewed by: D. Jenkins on May 4, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Excellent stop. Finger piers would be a nice addition but we managed a bow-in tie up no problem. The dock was in great shape and the library across the street was handy. Easy walk to a Dollar General Market. Highly recommend dinner at Forrey Grill - food was outstanding, great value, and the staff welcoming. Wish we had an extra day to explore - that will be next time.

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Bridge comment on Highway 78A Swing Bridge -Fort Denaud

Comment by: D. Jenkins on May 4, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'

As we approached the bridge on 3 May 2024, I hailed a bit early wanting to give plenty of heads-up. The bridge tender called us closer, promptly stopped traffic and instructed us to proceed as clearance was sufficient. She gave clear instructions and was very responsive - much appreciated.

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Lock comment on W.P. Franklin Lock

Comment by: D. Jenkins on May 4, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

This was our first lock on the OWW eastbound. The lock tender was outstanding, she walked out and gave us a run down of all the locks and bridges ahead. Also reviewed entrance and exit process and gave my wife suggestions for handling the lines - all of which was much appreciated and an excellent start to our Okeechobee crossing.

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Marina Review for Crow's Nest Marina & Restaurant

Reviewed by: D. Jenkins on May 2, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

The Dockmaster and dockhands were outstanding - the best that we have seen in our travels. With their help, backing into the finger dock slip was effortless. Our exit the next morning was just as easy. The restaurant on site was excellent. Very nice bay and inlet , peaceful evening. Ubered to Publix for some provisions which was nice. The private shower/ head facilities and laundry were top notch. We really enjoyed this marina and Venice, will return for a longer stay.

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Marina Review for Gulfport Municipal Marina

Reviewed by: D. Jenkins on May 1, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Very nice, well managed marina - we stayed several days to see friends in the Tampa area and wait out the 25 kt wind gusts before heading South. This marina is perfectly located and sheltered from all directions. The floating face dock was perfect and the personnel at this municipal marina were outstanding! Nights were quiet and peaceful. A short bike ride gets you to an Aldi, Walmart, CVS, restaurants, etc. The security was great with nice lighting , a nice 10' fence around the compound. Showers and laundry were convenient. We had several Amazon packages delivered since it was same-day delivery there. - perfect for loopers. One of our absolute favorite stops - we will be back for sure.

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Marina Review for Clearwater Municipal Marinas (Clearwater Beach Marina)

Reviewed by: D. Jenkins on May 1, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Stayed here after our last Gulf crossing run from Crystal River. Quite windy as we arrived but Staff were all excellent help, moving our Ranger Tug to a more suitable fixed dock slip and assisting with finger pier piling ties. Could not be happier with the dock team. The only reason for the 4 stars is the 2 1/2 ft tide made it "interesting" boarding from the fixed finger pier. Great beach access and the Bait House Tackle and Tavern is adjacent to the shower facility and is highly recommended - excellent seafood. One of the Tour Ship Captains snapped our photo as we entered the inlet and posted on the Great Loop Facebook site. He suggested the Bait House for dinner and was dead-on. Great area - we will be back.... especially since floating docks will be added this year !

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Marina Review for Pete's Pier Inc.

Reviewed by: D. Jenkins on May 1, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Very nice stop at this "old Florida" marina, Marina staff were excellent. Stayed two nights on a floating dock and enjoyed the stay very much. Great assistance at fuel island and docking. Golf cart was a huge help, ran out to West Marine and grocery store while there. Laundry near grocery store was nice. Secure head & shower facility as convenient. Snacks and ice were readily available. Great stop, we will be back earlier in the year to spend time swimming with the Manatees. Thanks Pete's Pier - see ya'll next time.

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Marina Review for Steinhatchee Marina at Deadman Bay

Reviewed by: D. Jenkins on Apr 22, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

New marina with great floating docks, easy fueling, power and water easily accessible.

The staff were outstanding. Very welcoming and attentive throughout the day to ensure customers are well cared for. Aiden (part time HS student) was very professional, courteous, and quick to help. Very much a fishing town, the charter captains and local fishermen were welcoming and readily assisted transient boats.
We stayed several days after our crossing from Carrabelle awaiting weather window to head south to Crystal River. Steinhatchee rates were very fair - among the best we have encountered... we loved it here.
The upstairs shop was unbeatable - the best we have ever encountered with quality clothing products, a huge fishing tackle section, and adult beverage section.
Wifi was great when processed through our PepWave router. We were able to catchup on some work while here. No laundry yet, but the bathrooms and shower facilities were modern and clean. The showers could have better security/ privacy.

This was one of our very favorite marinas on our travels - we will be back for sure.

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Marina Review for The Moorings of Carrabelle

Reviewed by: D. Jenkins on Apr 22, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Excellent stop - best in Carrabelle. The Staff were great - Joey was top-notch, helping with docking, regularly checking in to ensure that we were squared away. His wife in the office made checkin seamless and welcoming. The upstairs boaters lounge was outstanding - TV area, cards/game area, and pool table all with great views. Laundry was convenient, bathrooms and showers were secure, could use a bit of upgrade, but clean and functional. Location is ideal - a block away from the IGA grocery and ACE Hardware. Also some outstanding restaurants - Fisherman's Wife's seafood platter is unmatched. If you are in the mood for some great fresh seafood to grill/ prepare yourself, be sure and visit Millender & Sons Seafood on the east side of town. Vance M. is very customer focused and will have the freshest local shrimp, flounder, triple tail, etc in town. The smoked mullet dip is amazing too - wish we had grabbed an extra tub.

The staff at the Moorings fuel island were excellent as well, and Kathy M. in the office provided great customer service at checkout. We will always stay at the Moorings when passing through Carrabelle.

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