Reviews from Douglas Morrow (64)

Marina Review for Paducah Transient Boat Dock

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Aug 24, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Paducah is a wonderful town with the National QuiltMuseum, William Clark Market House Museum and River Discovery Center. The quilt museum is unbelievable! There are lots of cute shops and antique places. Freight House has wonderful food with a chef who has been runner up twice on Top Chef. Doe's is a landmark restaurant and has fantastic steaks. There are no restrooms or showers at the marina. Fuel and pump out are available with an appointment. Unfortunately there were lots of dead carp in the river when we were there.

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Marina Review for The Alton Marina

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Aug 19, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Very friendly Marina personnel. We had a covered dock in the large Marina. We had lunch at their deli. They even have a frozen drink machine! There is a nice pool and private, clean bathrooms. It's a bit of a walk to town since you have to go over a bridge and a main road. Buff City Grill had good food and great dinner specials.

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Marina Review for Grafton Harbor Marina

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Aug 18, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Great marina in the town of Grafton, The Key West of the Midwest. Lots of restaurants and bars and live music, especially on a Saturday night. Very nice pool, individual restrooms and a laundry room. There is a floating winery and store at the dock.

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Marina Review for Port Charles Harbor

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Aug 18, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Great marina to leave your boat for a few days! Very reasonable and nice people. They have a laundry room and nice individual restrooms. You are not walking distance to restaurants or shopping

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Marina Review for Logsdon Tug Service

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Aug 13, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

If you don't like to anchor this is a place to stop. The guys that work here are very nice and helpful. The stairs are metal and steep to get off the barges and go to the office or into the town. There are restrooms and a makeshift shower available.

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Marina Review for Illinois Valley Yacht Club-PRIVATE

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Aug 12, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

This is a very nice yacht club that welcomes transients. Larger boats are usually docked farther away so it's a walk to the club house. There is also a space on the wall which is very convenient. Showers and laundry room ($1.50 each) are in the club house which is open 24/7. The members are very friendly and we were even offered a car! We arrived on a Saturday at 7 pm and they kept the grill open for 6 loopers. There is a very nice bar. Breakfast is served on Sundays and there are fried chicken dinners to go. There is a bar menu too but check the calendar. There is a large pool. Overall a very nice stop.

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Marina Review for Heritage Harbor Ottawa

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Aug 12, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Friendly and very well run Marina! This Marina deserves 6 stars. Nice and clean private showers. Courtesy car was offered to us but unfortunately we were only here 1 night. We had a Walmart delivery and dock hands brought it to the dock and helped unload groceries! Very friendly people who were there for the weekend. There is a pool also and nice area to walk around. There is a restaurant The Blue Gill on the premises. Try the delicious blue gill.

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Marina Review for DuSable Harbor

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Aug 8, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Great location in Chicago. You can walk to Navy Pier on the bike path. Ubers and pedicabs are plentiful too. There are AC restrooms and showers and a washer and dryer. Locked Gates are on each dock. No help with docking but we got codes to the gate and restrooms at the office. Make sure you do one of the many architectural tours that you can get at Navy Pier.

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Marina Review for Barrett Boat Works

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Aug 5, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Great place to have your boat serviced. The service department was outstanding and Kathy was very helpful. There is a nice pool. Laundry was on an app $2 a load with 2 washers and dryers. Dr Rolf bbq is walking distance and has great food. The marina is pretty far in the harbor.

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Marina Review for New Buffalo City Transient Marina

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Aug 5, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Very cute Marina in a park. Good dock help. Restrooms were ok, no laundry. New Buffalo is an adorable town with colorful buildings. Lots of choices of restaurants and bars. Great meal at Stray Dog. We ate at the bar and had great service. (There was an hour wait for a table.) The beach is walking distance from the marina. Busy place on weekends!

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Marina Review for Washington Park Marina

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Aug 4, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Huge marina that we did not stay but stopped for diesel fuel ($3.57) and pumpout only. It was difficult to find the fuel docks and there are 2 separate docks next to each other one for regular and one for diesel. Great help from dockhand!

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Marina Review for South Haven Municipal Marina - Southside Marina

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Aug 1, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Wonderful Marina! Great dock help and a husband and wife team who are also the harbor hosts. They are always cleaning. Beautiful lounge, very clean restrooms and 1 washer and dryer. You can walk to the beach or into town. (Some restaurants are not open Monday to Wednesday.) Lots of shopping and we caught the Farmers Market on Wednesday morning. Great town for families!

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Marina Review for Jacobson Marina Resort

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Jul 23, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

This is the most fun marina we have ever been! Very nice docks in a sheltered spot. John and all his dockhands are great. There was a Saturday afternoon concert at the heated pool! There are many grills and picnic tables available. Restrooms were very clean and there is laundry available. Frankfort is a beautiful, small town with many restaurants and shops. Don't miss this stop!

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Marina Review for Ludington Municipal Marina/Harbor View Marina

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Jul 23, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

Rustic marina with lots of fishermen. There are charcoal grills and washers and dryers available. There is a nearby park. Ludington is a bigger town with shops and restaurants although some closed on a Sunday.

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Marina Review for Snug Harbor Marina

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Jul 23, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Beautiful, sheltered marina with very friendly and helpful staff. There is a laundromat on the side of the building with many washers and dryers as well as industrial size. The marina is in town and a small grocery is across from the marina. There are many shops and restaurants to choose from. Farmers Market is Monday and Thursday.

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Marina Review for CenterPointe Marina

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Jul 18, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

This is a top notch resort like Marina. Great dock hands who are constantly cleaning. The docks and walkways are very nice. There is a huge heated pool and jacuzzi and large lounge as well as grill area with seating. There are 4 dryers and 2 washers for $1 each. The private shower/restrooms are large and very clean with bath mats provided. The town is walking distance. Try Morning Glory for delicious breakfast or lunch. Next door is a good size health store. There are restaurants, museums, shops and a small theater. Great stop!

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Marina Review for Egg Harbor Marina

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Jul 17, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Quiet, rustic marina in a beautiful park location. Average restrooms. Good dock help. People come here to see sunsets. Very cute town with a very good grocery store walking distance. It's a slight uphill climb into town with plenty of restaurants and shops. Pumpout is $25.

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Marina Review for Alibi Dock

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Jul 15, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Very cute marina with lots of grills and sitting areas. Restrooms are very nice and clean. Lots of help docking. Very close to town for shopping. The White Gull has great food. Try the corn beef hash! There are nightly fish boils at Pelletier's Restaurant which are fun and surprisingly good.

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Marina Review for Sister Bay Marina

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Jul 13, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Very nice marina with free loaner bikes and coffee. Decent washrooms and a Small laundry room( $2 each). Very close to town but if you are A dock it's a bit of hike to Piggly Wiggly uphill. Try the Swedish pancakes at Al Johnson with lingonberry jam! Check out the goats on the roof! Lure has a fantastic happy hour with a great menu. There is a beautiful beach and out door concerts on Wednesday.

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Marina Review for Fayette Historic State Park/Snail Shell Harbor

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Jul 11, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

This is a beautiful, sheltered marina with well kept floating docks. The toilet and showers are at the campground so it's over a half mile walk one way from the marina. There are pit toilets close by. The Fayette historic site, which is now a ghost town, has free tours and lots of trails to walk or bike. Picnic tables are available but no grills.

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Marina Review for Beaver Island Municipal Marina (North)

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Jul 9, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

The docks are older and some missing some cleats. We had help docking at an end dock. (Not too much room for bigger boats.) Some powers did not work but we were able to plugin close by. The adequate restrooms are clean. There is laundry but it's well water. It is about a half mile walk to the town where there are several restaurants and a few shops. The general store was across the road from North Marina. We had a private tour by Mary who has lived most of her life in Beaver Island. She was great. This was arranged when we arrived at the marina because we were too late for the tour arranged by the ferry. The thick crust pizza at Harbor was really good.

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Marina Review for Harborage Marina

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Jul 8, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

This is a beautiful marina in a park on the edge of town. There was lots of help at gas docks and dock and such friendly people! Bathrooms and lounge area were very nice. It's a bit of a walk to town for restaurants and shops. The Grain Train downtown is a friendly organic store in town that was even open on Sunday! Stiggs Brewey has a smoker for BBQ.

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Marina Review for Charlevoix City Marina

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Jul 7, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Beautiful well kept marina in a park in the middle of town. Farmers market on Thursday am. Try the Villager Pub for great perch and whitefish. Terry's is a nice upscale restaurant with delicious food too. The laundry room has 2 washers and dryers $1.50/$1. There is a very nice lounge and the restrooms and private showers are very clean. The marina staff is very nice and was extremely accommodating since we stayed extra days to do repairs.

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Marina Review for Suttons Bay Marina

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Jul 3, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

The marina is in a lovely park and sandy beach. Restrooms and showers are adequate but are to be remodeled we heard. (No laundry)
The village is absolutely beautiful! Lots of shops and restaurants. There are 2 Bike rentals very close too. There is a nearby store that sells beer, wine and some supplies as well as homemade soups but grocery is about a mile outside the downtown area. Great place!

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Marina Review for Northport - G. Marsten Dame Marina

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Jul 1, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

This is a nice marina in a beautiful park. There's a very nice lounge, laundry room and private showers. It's a short walk to town. There are lots of pizza places as well as a couple restaurants. The Mitten brewery is great and makes gourmet wood fire pizza. It's the only place for pizza we found open on Sunday. There is also a grocery store open every day which has lots of supplies. The Dock help was great too at pump out and gas pump.

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Marina Review for Leland Township Harbor

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Jun 29, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

This is a Beautiful marina in picturesque Leland. Be sure to go to Fishtown for quaint shops, Dam Candy Store and The Cheese Shop for sandwiches. The Cove restaurant will even cook your fish for you if you have been out on a charter. Try the Chubby Mary cocktail! There is a nice lounge, grill area, 2 washers and dryers and clean private showers.

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Marina Review for Bay Harbor Lake Marina

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Jun 19, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Wonderful marina in a park near the town center. (They are adding washers and dryers in the near future). Lots of restaurants and shopping very close. The Stafford Pier restaurant was fantastic. Try the morel mushroom soup. The Bar Harbor is a townie bar/restaurant which is fun.

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Marina Review for Mackinac Island State Harbor (Harbor of Refuge)

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Jun 17, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

The marina and facility are very nice and so was dockmaster. Right in the center of town which is great too. Unfortunately we had a SW wind which caused rocking and rolling all day and night. The ferries wakes were not the issue.

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Marina Review for Cheboygan County Marina

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Jun 16, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Very nice Marina. The dock help was great! There was a car show in the park nearby. The walk into town is about a mile. There are some cute shops and lots of restaurants. Make sure you go to the Queens Head pub. Great food and English beer and cider too. The owners, Marcella and John, are fantastic and gave us a tour of the shops/bars, Simply Marcella, Stormy Kramer Cap and Ale, The Pig and Whistle and the Lark Theatre that are all connected. They even gave us a ride back to the marina!

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Marina Review for Presque Isle State Harbor

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Jun 15, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

This is a very nice Marina. We were here 2 days due to wind conditions. There is lots of help docking and they work late! One washer and dryer for $1 each. Free bikes to borrow. It's walking distance to the old lighthouse and about a 3 miles to the new lighthouse, which is the tallest lighthouse in Michigan I was told. There is a fantastic general store that carries a great selection of wine and cheese as well as frozen wagu and prime steaks and huge scallops. There are deli sandwiches, pizza and a dinner special each day as well as a great variety of ice cream. The store is open until 9pm! We were fortunate to have a friend there that took us on a tour of the area. There was a wooden boat show they were setting up for on Saturday and we got to see some of the boats the day before.

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Marina Review for Alpena Marina

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Jun 13, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Great location for a marina so close to town. We passed a cruise ship as we were coming in the marina. Try PIK for fantastic dry cider. There are breweries within walking distance too as well as lots of shops and restaurants. Red Brick has gourmet dining in a casual atmosphere. We were only there one night so did not get to the maritime museum that was nearby. The marina/boatyard needs some TLC (we were given wrong code and could not enter the washrooms). The dock help was great when we came in.

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Marina Review for Port Austin State Harbor

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Jun 12, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

The harbor is well maintained by helpful people. Great help docking too. There are 2 free washers and dryers. Port Austin is a very cute village. We were here 4 days due to wind. There are several bar/restaurants open every day. The Bank, restaurant is definitely worth visiting. PAK has great live music. The Farmers Market on Saturdays is fantastic. There is a hardware store and a few other shops all walking distance.

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Marina Review for East Tawas State Harbor

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Jun 12, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Beautiful, clean marina in a park. Free washer and dryer is available as well as Private shower rooms. Very close to lots of shops and restaurants and ice cream too. There is a great meat market with some groceries close by.

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Marina Review for Algonac Harbour Club

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Jun 4, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Great fuel help! Help at dock was minimal. Docks were very nice but it's a huge marina so it can be a long walk. There is a nice pool and restaurant (but it was closed on Monday). Krogers was about a mile walk from our dock.

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Marina Review for Port Jefferson Marina

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Aug 28, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

This is a huge marina that you reserve on line. They were accommodating putting 2 boats next to each other as requested. No one was available for dock help. Restrooms were adequate and there were laundry rooms. GasGrills are available to use. Restaurants are around but somewhat difficult to get to with all the gates. Fuel and pump out is at a large dock area by the office.

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Marina Review for River Street Marina aka James C Acheson Marina

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Aug 25, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Very nice Marina in town. It is a half mile or more walk to restaurants and shops. During office hours they will run you into town in a golf cart. We were docked on the wall and other docks are skinny finger docks. The showers need some TLC and are in the office. Vintage is good for dinner, but some of the main courses are more of an appetizer size. Maria's Cafe has great breakfast. Diesel was a very good price at River Street.

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Marina Review for Harbor Beach Marina

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Aug 24, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Very nice marina with good floating. docks. Michelle was great. She ran us into town to Smalleys for dinner. She even offered to pick us up after hours but we walked the path home a mile. There are decent showers but no laundry facilities. Nice park area with picnic tables. We were stuck an extra day and went to the Grise museum very nearby. There is a small grocery a mile away but shuttle service is great.

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Marina Review for Harrisville Harbor of Refuge

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Aug 22, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Very nice marina in a park. We were here 2 nights due to windy, rough weather. Good help docking. Walking distance to a few shops that are still open. The grocery has closed. There is a Dollar General with some supplies not too far. Shotmakers is one of the few restaurants/bars still open ever day. Good food. There is also an ice cream store and coffee house. The Alcona Brew Haus is a great place and open Wednesday till Sunday. They have excellent beer and pizza. The courtesy car will drop you off and pick you up which is great. Nice shower room with 4 private rooms. 2 washers and dryers are available($1.50 each). Large lounge area and free coffee in the morning.

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Marina Review for City of St. Ignace Public Marina

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Aug 20, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Nice marina with good dock help. Washers and dryers $2 each are available. Restrooms were adequate. There is a small boater lounge with table and chairs which is great! Easy walk to restaurants and EZ mart but grocery is further away. Take the Shepler Ferry to Mackinac Island because they have a shuttle to and from marina. Be sure to do carriage ride at the island.

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Marina Review for Rogers City Marina

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Aug 20, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Very nice sheltered marina. Good help with fuel and docking. 2 washers and dryers are available. During business hours they will take you into town to one of two groceries or hardware stores. There are restaurants that are within walking distance. Lots of fishing boats are docked here. Restrooms and showers were average.

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Marina Review for Wright's Marina Inc.

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Aug 6, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

This is an extremely well run marina. The dock help is outstanding. Tracey in particular went above and beyond to help in any way she could. She will take you to the general store/ LCBO about a mile away. There is a close ice cream store too. Showers and laundry are located in a building behind the office/store. Fishing is excellent too! There are gas grills, chairs and picnic tables available too.

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  Thank you very much! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us, and hope to see you again next season!

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Marina Review for Parry Sound Town Dock

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Aug 4, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Very nice, well run marina. Laundry room with 2 of each that are 2 looneys. 2 gas grills and picnic tables are available. Showers need some TLC. Close to town for restaurants and the sea plane rides. Grocery store is farther away but Georgia Market has some supplies and LCBO is close too.

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Marina Review for Killbear Marina Inc.

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Aug 2, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Secluded marina that is within Killbear park. Restaurant is only open Wednesday to Sunday. Great marine and ship store. Boat repairs done here. Walt is a great guy. 4 private washrooms and a laundry room. There are bikes to rent if you want to go anywhere or to the park.

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Marina Review for Henry's Fish Restaurant

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Aug 1, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Restaurant has great food in a very rustic location. Fried walleye (pickerel) and pan fried were both delicious. The docks are old and you have to climb cement steps and granite to get to the restaurant. Electric is at front of the dock so you need a long cord. No showers or water available. Restrooms need some TLC. We did not dock overnight since it was a Monday and restaurant is closed.

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Marina Review for Midland Harbour Town Docks

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Jul 31, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Great little marina with fantastic dock help! Anthony was great! Lots of restaurants to choose from. Don't miss Canadian Maple! The shops are really cute. There are 4 private showers with restrooms. Also a laundry room (takes 2 looneys for each). The boathouse right next door has live music which is fun. (It is over by 9 or 10 so it's not too loud.)

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Marina Review for Port of Orillia

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Jul 27, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Good size marina with lots of transient space. Very close to restaurants, breweries, stores and LCBO. Only problem is there is construction in front of the marina so you have to follow a gravel path to get out. Nice private restrooms and free laundry. Well run marina with friendly staff. Only reason for not a 5 star is because of construction.

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Marina Review for Sunset Cove Marina

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Jul 25, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Such a quaint marina in a very rustic, quiet setting! The owners are great and the son is quite a character! Lots of picnic tables and even a grill if you have a propane tank. There are fire pits too. There is a pizza delivery and the owner offered us a ride to the convenience store. The washrooms need some TLC. Pump out station is $40. Gas available but no diesel.

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Marina Review for Old Mill Park/Campbellford Town Dock

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Jul 20, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Very cute town. We were on the port side which is good if you need restrooms and you are on the park side. There are restaurants that are very close and some over the bridge. Try Capers! The grocery and drug stores are close by. Restrooms were ok. No laundry.

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Marina Review for Peterborough Marina

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Jul 20, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

This marina is in a great location in the heart of Town. You can walk to groceries, many restaurants, liquor/beer stores and hundreds of restaurants. There are free concerts next to the marina in the park on Wednesday and Saturday. It does get a little noisy with boats staying for the night. Restrooms could use some sprucing up but there is free laundry (but only one of each). Locked gates which is great too.

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Marina Review for Trent Port Marina

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Jul 17, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Fantastic stop! Free laundry and very clean, new and private showers with clean bath mats provided. Restaurants are very close by. Cute town with grocery store near by that you can bring the cart back to the marina and grocery picks up!

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Marina Review for Hastings Village Marina

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Jul 17, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Really cute town. Marina is in a park with picnic tables. Lots of groceries and restaurants are near by. Stay on port side if you need restrooms. Showers are functional. There is electric and water. Make sure to call the office first if you need help with tie up.

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Marina Review for Picton Marina and Harbour

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Jul 12, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

Beautiful brand new dock however electric and water is not available. Picturesque setting with picnic tables. Restrooms adequate but not as clean as they could be especially the one attached to the office. Town is walking distance up a hill with lots of restaurants to choose from.

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Marina Review for Gananoque Municipal Marina

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Jul 11, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Large marina so it can be quite a walk to get out. Security gate which is nice. Restrooms were clean. The town is not too far away and there are restaurants and there is a local cab service. There is a nearby park and beach.

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Marina Review for Confederation Basin Marina

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Jul 11, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Huge Marina! By far the largest I've been in. Luckily we were on a close dock to the entrance. Dock help was great. Pay laundry, showers and toilets are in the office. The showers are private but needed a clean. They were not open one morning at 6:30. There are hundreds of restaurants and shops very close by. The park is right there and an information booth. We did the hop on hop off trolley to sightsee.

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Marina Review for Oswego Marina

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Jul 8, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Easy access and a sheltered place to dock. We had help to dock and a ride to the office in a golf cart. We were near restrooms and laundry which was convenient too. Easy walk to hotel restaurant but not much else is walkable. There are lots of fishing charters which Doug took advantage of and we stocked up with lots of salmon.

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Marina Review for Clayton Harbor Municipal Marina

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow , Ripple, on Jul 8, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Very nice marina with new docks. Dock hands need some gentle reminders on what to do. Amy was helpful. One shower with a door and 2 toilets. The washer ($3) and dryer(25c for 15 minutes) is in the ladies room. Very close to restaurants, shopping and breweries. Wooden Ship Brewey has great pizza. Wooden Ship museum is walking distance too. The Clayton Tours are great way to see Boldt Castle. There is a transportation van called Chug Wagon, which is great.

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Marina Review for Ess-Kay Yards Inc.

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow on Jul 5, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 14.0'

Rating: 5

This is a great stop! There are courtesy cars to borrow to get into town. For a nominal fee they make airport runs too! The ship store has lots of parts as well as gifts and T shirts. The outdoor area with picnic tables is wonderful. The restrooms need a little TLC. Kim and her sisters who own the marina are great!

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Marina Review for Navy Point Marine

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow on Jul 5, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 14.0'

Rating: 5

Very nice marina and the new owners are making lots of improvements. There is a tiki bar and gas grill area as well as chairs and picnic tables. Laundry is cheap at $1 each. Showers are fine but could use a little TLC. Restaurants and the Battlefield are walkable. There is a liquor store that will deliver to the marina!

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Marina Review for Little Falls Canal Harbor and Rotary Park

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow on Jun 28, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 14.0'

Rating: 4

Cute stop with great restrooms and showers. Not every wall has power but dockmaster gave us a 110 cord which was very nice. Free cookies and donuts! There are picnic tables and a Mexican food truck and ice cream store very close. We walked to the Canalside Inn! What a pleasant surprise! The chef was amazing. He made special chicken tenders for the kids. Amazing specials with seafood. Try the chocolate mousse! Definitely a 5 star restaurant!!!

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Marina Review for Riverlink Park

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow on Jun 27, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 14.0'

Rating: 3

Secluded and scenic spot but restaurant is only open Thursday through Sunday. Easy stop and cheap at $1 afoot, but dock hand was not much help. We never got a key to the restroom and showers. We had last spot, not on the wall, but had to change power sources.

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Marina Review for Schenectady Yacht Club

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow on Jun 27, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 14.0'

Rating: 4

Very pretty secluded marina, however, has most amenities of any other in Schnecady. Showers are off the very nice pool area. Pump out, water and fuel available and Terry, the dock hand is great. We were there on a weekend and met members as well as the commodore and her husband at the pool area.

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Marina Review for Albany Yacht Club

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow on Jun 20, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 14.0'

Rating: 4

Very quiet marina on a Monday. The dock help was great. There is fuel and pump out for $5. Laundry is $2 for each. There are private showers with great water pressure. Also a pool is available. Thai Orchid is a hidden gem for fantastic Thai food. Restaurants and an Aldi and Walgreens are an easy walking distance.

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Free Dock Review for Mariners' Wharf, Elizabeth City

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow on Apr 29, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 14.0'

Rating: 3

Free docks outside Jeannette's against a wall. No water or power available. Jack was great and loaned us a car for grocery trip. Showers at college in rec center were not very private but I were clean. Great restaurants were nearby. Hoppin John and Mill Bistro were great and have the same owner. 2 breweries are fun places but do not serve food.

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Marina Review for Morningstar Marinas Southport

Reviewed by: Douglas Morrow on Apr 26, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 14.0'

Rating: 5

Very nice marina and great location. It's an easy walk to restaurants, shopping is a little further to walk. I did not use the showers or laundry.

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