Reviews from Sharon Oliver (8)
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Marina Review for Steinhatchee Marina at Deadman Bay
Reviewed by:
Sharon Oliver
, Grand Plan,
on Jan 9, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 5
40 miles into our 80 mile gulf crossing from Carrabelle to Steinhatchee, we got an overheated engine alarm. Upon investigation, we discovered that the bracket to the alternator had broken, slinging off the belt to the cooling pump and causing the starboard engine to overheat. We shut down the one engine and limped into Steinhatchee Marina at Deadman's Bay on just the port engine. We had called the marina and advised them of the situation and told them that we should arrive there right at sunset. Even though it was past their marina hours, when we arrived there, 4 dockhands were at our slip and assisted us in pulling us into the slip. It was December 10 and we were 90 miles from our dirt home in Ocala Florida. We decided to return home for the holidays and wait on the parts to arrive for the needed boat repair. The marina gave us a very reasonable rate and Melanie & Joey were always friendly and helpful. This is a new marina that still needs to add a couple of amenities just as laundry and on-site pump out and it would be a gem of a looper stop for those that would like to take the Big Bend route rather than the long overnight passage to Tarpon Springs. There is an on-site bar/restaurant as well as a few more that are within an easy walking distance. The ship store on the 2nd floor includes a liquor store with reasonable prices. They have clean new restrooms although the women's one is locked behind the bar roll down doors after hours but is open at. 6:00 am. I would highly recommend this marina to fellow loopers.
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Marina Review for Algoma Marina
Reviewed by:
Sharon Oliver
, Grand Plan,
on Sep 7, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 2
$1.50 per foot shown on Waterway Guide but we were charged $3 a foot. When I told the dock hand he said you are going to have to call Matt and pointed to a phone number posted on the door. I called and had to leave a message. That was three hours ago and no return phone call yet. Depth at slips were only 3.5 feet and we told them at the time that we made the reservation that we needed 4'. So we are tied up at the wall. Also no wifi at marina. We will be leaving tomorrow to find a more accommodating marina.
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Marina Review for Schenectady Yacht Club
Reviewed by:
Sharon Oliver
, Grand Plan,
on Jul 10, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 5
We stopped here for just a one night stop and loved it so much we stayed a week! On-site pool and the friendly staff and members there made it fabulous. Nothing within walking distance but Brittany drove us to the grocery store. Lots of history there. There are even remains of the original old lock on premises.
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Marina Review for Coinjock Marina & Restaurant
Reviewed by:
Sharon Oliver
, Grand Plan,
on May 7, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 4
Our plans were to stay at Coinjock Marina for 2 nights. However, the weather was getting bad and, if we didn't leave on Friday, we would be stuck there for a week. There is nothing within walking distance and the nearest town is 8 miles away so we opted to only stay one night and push onto Norfolk. 1200' face dock was filled bow to stern all the way down. There is only this dock space - no individual slips. They had us in the first spot and our bow was about 4' from the end of the dock. Our power cord would not reach the pedestal but they quickly provided us an extension cord. Nice quiet night at the dock with little wake action. Restrooms/showers are clean. Friendly, helpful staff. My prime rib dinner at the Coinjock Restaurant was fabulous and well worth the stop.
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Marina Review for Oriental Marina & Inn
Reviewed by:
Sharon Oliver
, Grand Plan,
on May 1, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 5
Spent one night at Oriental Marina and Inn, Oriental NC. Eleven slips at the marina with power, water and wifi. Nightly rate for our 36' trawler was $77 including power. There is a free dock located right across the channel that has room for two boats - one on either side. There is no power at the ?free dock. The inn has 25 1, 2 and 3 bedroom suites. Nice friendly staff at the marina/inn. They even delivered ice to our boat for me. Clean bathroom/shower rooms complete with shampoo, conditioner, soap and towels!! Just like at a hotel! Tiki bar and restaurant on site. There is a kind of general store called Provision a block from the marina. We purchased two Skipper Bob books, Marinas Along the ICW covers Florida to the Hudson River including the St Johns River for $15 and Anchorages Along the ICW for $17. They have marina supplies including surplus items. The M& M Cafe is just around the corner. Ham and cheese quiche was excellent. The Bean is a coffee shop directly across the street serving coffee, muffins, ice cream and milkshakes. People were lined up awaiting their 8:00 opening this morning. Lemon cranberry muffin was delicious! I would definitely recommend this stop.
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Marina Review for Town Creek Marina
Reviewed by:
Sharon Oliver
, Grand Plan,
on Apr 29, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 4
We spent 2 days at Town Creek Marina in Beaufort NC. It is a pretty, quiet, clean marina full of friendly folks. They have a small laundry room with 2 washers and 2 dryers (1.75 to wash/.75 to dry). The restroom/shower rooms are also clean but there are 3 showers with no privacy between them so you either have to undress/dress inside the shower or out in the common area so I opted to shower on our boat. They have a restaurant on site but it is a bit pricey. Art Oliver took the courtesy car to Piggly Wiggly for groceries. There is no cost to borrow the car but they request you top off the gas tank when you are done. That was only $5. The downtown area is a little over a mile walk. However, part of it is along the busy highway with no sidewalks so we did not go into downtown.
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Marina Review for Hazzard Marine
Reviewed by:
Sharon Oliver
, Grand Plan,
on Apr 19, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 5
Just spent 5 days at Hazzard Marine in Georgetown SC. Reeve caught our lines upon arrival but all our other contact with the marina was with Susan. She was very friendly and extremely helpful. She even found us a sunrise Easter Service to attend nearby when I inquired. This marina has nice clean shower/restroom facilities, Captains lounge with TV and books and laundry room with 2 washers and 2 dryers ($1.50 to wash/$1.50 to dry). A 1 to 1.5 mile walk will take you past many historic homes into downtown with its shops, restaurants, bars, Maritime Museum and Kaminski House Museum. Most of the restaurants back up to the riverfront walk with back decks and we enjoyed strolling along the riverfront for boat and people watching.
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Marina Review for Lady's Island Marina
Reviewed by:
Sharon Oliver
, Grand Plan,
on Apr 9, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 5
We have been at Lady's Island Marina in Beaufort SC for 6 days and I want to go on record as highly recommending them. Weekly rate is $7.50 per foot. This marina is run by some very friendly people. It has 3 nice clean shower rooms, laundry room (free to wash/$2.50 to dry), boaters lounge and courtesy car. Dockside Restaurant is located onsite - low country boil there was delicious. A little bit further walk is the Fillin Station where we got a fried pork chop dinner with smashed potatoes and gravy and green beans just like Mama used to make for $5! Within a one mile walk are Bill's Liquors, Publix, Walgreens, Regions Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, Dollar Tree, Dairy Queen, Sonic, Dominoes Pizza, Little Caesar's Pizza and Lighthouse Ice ($2 for 22 pounds). A 1.5 mile walk the other way across the bridge will take you to the downtown historic district with its riverfront park, shops, tours and restaurants. — with Art Oliver at Lady's Island Marina.
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