Reviews from MARK GLOVER (40)

Marina Review for Midway Marina

Reviewed by: MARK GLOVER , Cool Change, on Oct 26, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Lily was awesome!!! Staff was friendly and helpful. Multiple washers and dryers but only 1 washer was working. 2 bathrooms w/shower. Nice lounge area! Restaurant on site with good food and reasonable prices. Loaner car. Decent value for the money.

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Marina Review for Bay Springs Marina

Reviewed by: MARK GLOVER , Cool Change, on Oct 25, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Nice quiet, small secluded marina. They have one shower for men one shower for women two stalls for men and sinks. They have one washer for a dollar and dryer is free. It is a bit of a walk from the dock to the bathrooms and the laundry. Decent lounge area, no loaner car that I know of, a little pricey for what you get but if you want to be at marina in that area, not a bad stop

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Marina Review for Paris Landing State Park Marina

Reviewed by: MARK GLOVER , Cool Change, on Oct 24, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Nice maintained marina. Shuttle to the lodge for amazing food and views!!! Good ship store. Nice stop.

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Marina Review for Pebble Isle Marina

Reviewed by: MARK GLOVER , Cool Change, on Oct 24, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Amazing owners and staff….Billy is a man to meet !!!!!
Loaner car, laundry and showers. The cinnamon rolls are amazing and they deliver them to your door!!!!! This is a great stop.

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Marina Review for Clifton Marina

Reviewed by: MARK GLOVER , Cool Change, on Oct 24, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Great little stop with an awesome staff. Great food at the on-site restaurant and a fun time. Definitely worth a visit!!!!

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Marina Review for Safe Harbor Aqua Yacht

Reviewed by: MARK GLOVER , Cool Change, on Oct 24, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Currently they are working to rectify a sewage issue….They do have working bathrooms with showers at the pool area. That being said, it was a slight inconvenience that the laundry and restaurant were closed due to the sewage issue, but they have three loaner vehicles and laundry is within 3 miles.Very easy to get a loaner and they work with you,if you tell them what is going on. Randy the Dockmaster and Billy are amazing, as were the rest of the staff we dealt with! They make you feel welcome and do all they can to accommodate your needs!!!! We would visit again!!!!

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Marina Review for Green Turtle Bay Resort (Boat Works)

Reviewed by: MARK GLOVER , Cool Change, on Oct 12, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Very nice marina! Spent a week here.
The good:
the local area has plenty to do. We were able to use the courtesy van to provision in Benton. Rented a golf cart for a couple of days. Used the beach and had a couple of bonfires with fellow loopers. We were in a nice covered slip. Clean bathrooms and laundry on site. Great ships store ( not the marina store) Also the Tiki bar is open Thursday through Sunday.
The not so good:
Where we were docked… 3 slips from end of pier 5…. You have a very long walk to get to the bathrooms, laundry, ships store etc…
Tried to rent a golf cart on Thursday for the 2 day special, was told they were rented out for the weekend starting on Friday, could get it for the day but no discount since it was for 1 day. Went by there Friday afternoon and there were more than a dozen carts there and checked again Saturday and saw the same… so???????
Overall a good stop but the hype is more than the actual.

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Marina Review for Paducah Transient Boat Dock

Reviewed by: MARK GLOVER , Cool Change, on Oct 7, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Good docks. A little rolly from barge traffic and a few rude Loopers. Fuel, pump out, power and water. Great little town to spend time in.

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Marina Review for The Alton Marina

Reviewed by: MARK GLOVER , Cool Change, on Sep 29, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Great staff at this marina! We weren't in the covered area ( partly due to our power needs ) but the docks are wide and in good condition! Voltage hovers around 210 .
Great amenities, private bathrooms/ showers, small ship store with a great little grill….and the woman that cooks does a great job !!! Fuel and pump out available.Laundry facilities….2/2 at $1 each. Town has many places to go for food/ drink and a couple of grocery stores. Nice place to stop for a couple of days before the long run to Paducah. Definitely would stay again !!!!!

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Marina Review for Ludington Municipal Marina/Harbor View Marina

Reviewed by: MARK GLOVER , Cool Change, on Sep 28, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Nice marina with fuel and pump out easily accessible as you come in. Nice lounge, laundry and bathrooms. Great view of the harbor and S/S Badger. Only stayed the night ….but would stay again.

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Marina Review for Burnham Harbor

Reviewed by: MARK GLOVER , Cool Change, on Sep 28, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 3

Great location ! The docks are in good shape. The fuel attendant was awesome and helpful..( young lady ) We had to dock ourselves as the dockhands were slow to arrive. The lady in the office was less than cordial during check in. Bathrooms were disgusting!!! Needs some reorganization. Probably wouldn't stay again!!! 9/16-9/18

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Marina Review for Logsdon Tug Service

Reviewed by: MARK GLOVER , Cool Change, on Sep 28, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Safe place to tie up. It is a working tug/barge service yard. Can be tricky to move around on the barges and the stairs to the office are intimidating!!! Not the easiest if you have a pet, but doable. A few restaurants close by. The people at the tug service were great ! Friendly and helpful!!! Good overnight stay.

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Marina Review for Grafton Harbor Marina

Reviewed by: MARK GLOVER , Cool Change, on Sep 28, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

This place is great!!!!! Joe is over the top helpful and informative. All the staff were inviting, friendly and quick to help ! The marina is in great shape with all the amenities!!!! Fuel, pump out , showers , laundry , courtesy vehicle….Nice ship store with wine tasting and oyster bar on premises. Town is across the street and wonderful places to visit. Top of the list is Bobbi G's Martini bar , Brewhaus and Winery, Oyster bar, Loading dock and Grafton Pub. Also the tram ride at Aerie's Resort to the top . Grafton is a great place to " take a break " you won't be disappointed!

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Marina Review for Illinois Valley Yacht Club-PRIVATE

Reviewed by: MARK GLOVER , Cool Change, on Sep 22, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

OMG!!!! What a great stop!!! The people here are amazing and Donna is a ROCK STAR!!!!!
She was basically a one man show and handled everything so well!!! All the people were so welcoming and helpful!!!!! If you need to stop in Peoria… please think about here… not the closest place to town but great amenities and can't say no about the people!!!! Please stop if you get the chance!!!!!

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Marina Review for Henry Harbor Marina

Reviewed by: MARK GLOVER , Cool Change, on Sep 21, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

The owners are very easy to reach and very accommodating. Let them know if you have a pet as they will work with you to get the easiest solution to get on and off the boat. They offer fuel and pump out. Amenities are available but somewhat limited. Bring your fenders…this is an old somewhat deteriorating lock wall, but safe and protected.The people here are amazing! Definitely a worthwhile stop.

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Marina Review for Safe Harbor Tower Marine

Reviewed by: MARK GLOVER , Cool Change, on Sep 21, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Nice marina. Long walk to facilities but updated bathrooms. Nice docktails area and nice fire pit area. Solid docks. Short dinghy run to dinghy dock in Saugatuck. Dockmaster was very easy to work with and good at communication. A little rocky due to wakes.

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Marina Review for Safe Harbor Great Lakes

Reviewed by: MARK GLOVER , Cool Change, on Sep 21, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Nice marina, low voltage at docks…210 ….. hard to reach by phone and slow to verify reservation. Not much close by. Decent amenities.

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Marina Review for Heritage Harbor Ottawa

Reviewed by: MARK GLOVER , Cool Change, on Sep 21, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Great facility!!! The staff were the absolute best yet!! Christie, the Dockmaster was absolutely amazing…. Organized and helpful…..arranging 10 boats in at the same time!!!!!! Full amenities with the exception of laundry , but 2 courtesy vehicles!!!! Great little restaurant on site. Bryce, the Harbor Host, was awesome…..assistant lock master at Marseilles, Harbor Host , Towboat US and also gives an amazing briefing for your travel from Heritage Harbor to Green Turtle Bay !!! This was an absolute pleasure to get the info and he was amazingly thorough!!! We can't say enough about this facility and their staff and would recommend this to anyone,Looper or otherwise, as a wonderful stop!!!!!

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Marina Review for The Marina at Harbor Lights

Reviewed by: MARK GLOVER , COOL CHANGE, on Sep 12, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

Mike the dockmaster is amazing!!!! The facility is right next to the town, I feel it puts you closer to everything more so than the municipal marina. The captains lounge and the single shower/bathroom facilities are amazing!!! Pay for the washer….minimal… and dryer is free!!! Can't say enough about the marina and facilities!!! Contact Mike and all will be ok!!!! Well protected marina!!!!

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Marina Review for Oasis Marinas at Port Lorain

Reviewed by: MARK GLOVER on Aug 20, 2024
LOA: 45'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Great team. Dockmaster was very informative and helpful. Docks and facilities are in good condition , though a little bit of housekeeping would greatly improve things. We stayed multiple days due to weather and they checked in with us every day and were very accommodating… Not too far to town with some good restaurants. Would stay again

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Marina Review for Riverside Marina

Reviewed by: MARK GLOVER , COOL CHANGE, on Aug 18, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 2

Marina is completely disorganized. They had no clue of what slip we were to go to. Excessive loud music that ran through the night. Not a secure facility and website is very misleading. They charge extra on the weekends. Electrical pedestals are outdated, and dock is below standards. No assistance on docking. Some docks are not accessible because of individual boat owners stairs. NO NOT RECOMMEND! STAY AWAY!

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Free Dock Review for Canal Port Medina

Reviewed by: MARK GLOVER, COOL CHANGE, on Jul 31, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 4

We agree with the comments about watching your step. Otherwise a good stay/stop. Several restaurant choices but one was outstanding…..Harvest….. bathrooms are so/so. There is a pump out at the end of the wall. Would stop again.

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Marina Review for Smith Boys Marine Sales

Reviewed by: MARK GLOVER , COOL CHANGE, on Jul 31, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 4

Nice place. Docks are in good shape. Had someone meet us at the dock to handle lines. Very friendly. Owner came out to greet us. They let us borrow a truck so we could go to Niagara Falls and the store. Service center and ships store on site. Good rates and they run specials. 2 bathrooms and free laundry. Would stay again.

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Marina Review for Marlboro Yacht Club

Reviewed by: MARK GLOVER , COOL CHANGE, on Jul 10, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

The people here make this marina a shining example of how to do things right!!!! Sean the harbor host is outstanding and goes out of his way to do whatever you need….as do the rest of the members. Notice I don't say staff, because there is none…..they are all members and work together! Wonderful outdoor areas, awesome clubhouse and they are expanding as the money allows!!! Great little town close by and a wonderful winery. We highly recommend you visit them!!! You won't regret it!!!!

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Marina Review for Mohawk Harbor Marina

Reviewed by: MARK GLOVER , COOL CHANGE, on Jul 10, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

Very nice marina. Sister marina to Donovan's Shady Harbor. Tight to get in and depth was skinny. Great floating docks. James was very helpful and always available. Three awesome restaurants right at the marina. Casino a short walk away. Well protected. Great stay. Would stay again.

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Marina Review for Donovan's Shady Harbor Marina

Reviewed by: MARK GLOVER , COOL CHANGE, on Jul 10, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

What a great place to stay!!! Excellent restaurant on site. Well stocked ship's store. Friendly, knowledgeable staff .
Floating docks in great shape. Fuel and pump out available. We would definitely stop in again.

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Marina Review for Half Moon Bay Marina

Reviewed by: MARK GLOVER , COOL CHANGE, on Jun 28, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 4

Steve and the dockhands met us and handled the lines well. Marina could use a little repair work and the bathrooms could use some updating. Steve was very eager to assist in any way possible. Though he could be a little more transparent when discussing fees and discounts. No laundry on site and WiFi is spotty. Great little town a short walk away.

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Marina Review for Waterside Marina

Reviewed by: MARK GLOVER , COOL CHANGE, on Jun 14, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

Great staff!! From the time we arrived to the time we left! Attentive and friendly and helpful. Dock are in amazing condition and the cleats are on a rail system that let them adjust to each individual vessel. Right in the heart and easy walking to anything you want to do. Good rates. Secure. You can feel safe here. Would definitely stay again!

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Marina Review for Safe Harbor Bohemia Vista

Reviewed by: MARK GLOVER , COOL CHANGE, on Jun 14, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 4

Nice little marina. Floating docks. Easy in/out. Dockmaster is super helpful …..even gave us a ride to town and back! Dockhand was helpful and friendly! Lounge is huge with coffee,water,popsicles, tv and plenty of seating. Bathrooms are clean and maintained. Cute pool area. Also has a small herb garden. During the week is very peaceful. Nice stay and not too far from the bay.

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Marina Review for Safe Harbor Great Oak Landing

Reviewed by: MARK GLOVER , COOL CHANGE, on Jun 14, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

Awesome facility!! So great in fact, we bought our home slip there!!!!! Multiple floating docks and the rest are beginning to get upgraded. Has a haul out and repair facility on site. Pool, restaurant, par 3 golf course,2 bars…..1@ the restaurant and 1@ the beach. Bathrooms are top notch. Regulars go out of their way to make you feel at home !!! Fuel and pump out are easy to get to. Dockmaster and crew are over the top in being helpful and friendly!!! Office staff is knowledgeable about the area and helping you get where you need to go. Multiple grills and picnic areas on site. Definitely a great stay.

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Marina Review for Higgins Yacht Yard

Reviewed by: MARK GLOVER , COOL CHANGE, on Jun 14, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 4

Docks are in good shape. This marina puts you close to everything!!!! Easy in and out and dockhands are very helpful and friendly!!!! Good rates! Would definitely stay again!

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Marina Review for Beacon Marina Solomons

Reviewed by: MARK GLOVER , COOL CHANGE, on Jun 14, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 4

Nice little marina. Decent value for the money. Dockmaster lives onsite and is very knowledgeable and friendly! Restaurant on site and also a hotel. Pool is available to transients. Food and service at restaurant is good! T - dock was easy on and easy off. Pump out there also. No fuel. Easy walk to Tiki area and West Marine was approximately 3 blocks away, with liquor store next door! Would stay again.

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Marina Review for Safe Harbor Stingray Point

Reviewed by: MARK GLOVER , COOL CHANGE, on May 27, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 3

Great communication prior to our arrival. Very detailed information on how to navigate into the marina. Very tight maneuvering to get to the "E" transient dock. No fuel or pump out. Bathroom facilities, a screened porch, grill and fire pit area just steps from the dock. Very clean and maintained facilities.
Drawback: to get to the pool, clubhouse or laundry, you have to walk what feels like 1/2 to 3/4 of a mile. They do supply dock carts, but there should be closer facilities or a cart to get from A to B. Peaceful stay, but nothing to do. Nice overnight stop to break up a longer trip but if you don't mind running a little longer , I would probably bypass.
The 2 staff that we interacted with were very nice.

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Marina Review for Homer Smith Docks and Marina

Reviewed by: MARK GLOVER , COOL CHANGE, on May 4, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

WOW!!!!! This is one great marina!! A beautiful facility with a top notch staff!!!
Dan Hawryschuk Dock Master/Assistant Manager is bar none one of the best we have encountered! The minute we reached out and said we were coming in he was in constant radio contact and walked us right into our slip. He handled the lines, got us secured, hooked up our power and made sure we were all set. We went to the office to check in and he showed us the facilities. The pictures don't lie. They are current and accurate! Free laundry, free loaner car, free ice, clean showers ( look new ) great lounge area. Wi-Fi works well, docks are in great condition. Walking distance to downtown…approximately 4 blocks. We loved our stay here and would highly recommend to anyone passing through. This place is an absolute gem and an affordable rate !

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Marina Review for Casper's Marina

Reviewed by: MARK GLOVER , COOL CHANGE, on May 2, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 4

Great little marina! Family owned and operated! Walking distance to downtown!!! Bathrooms need a little sprucing up but Wade and the other work… forgot his name… sorry….. awesome!!!! We dropped an engine while docking and got spun…. They handled the lines like pros and had us tied in no time!!!!! Thanks so much!!! Great little place to stop if you get the chance!!!

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Marina Review for Barefoot Marina

Reviewed by: MARK GLOVER , COOL CHANGE, on Apr 22, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

Very well maintained marina right off the ICW!!! They are located in a no wake zone so good wake protection! Gated with key fob for gates, showers and laundry. If they are not busy they will shuttle you across to Barefoot Landing and there are plenty of restaurants and shops . Have to be ready to go be for the dock office closes if you want the water shuttle back. Absolutely wonderful dock hands willing to do whatever to help out! We were greeted at the dock by Alex ,who was fantastic in helping us get docked and signed in!!! Anytime we needed something or some info we would call and he never said no !!!! Clean laundry, but need more machines ( only 2 washers and dryers )for this size marina. Clean bathroom and showers! There is a bar/restaurant on site, and a great little market a short walk away ( approx 1/4 mile) We would stay again.

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Anchorage Review for Factory Creek

Reviewed by: MARK GLOVER, COOL CHANGE, on Apr 20, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.5'

Good holding with easy access to the public boat ramp and only a mile from the free dock at downtown Beaufort. Some boats from the ramp are respectful and some will wake you. It can get crowded and a little "skinny" in and out, but time the tides and you will be good. Anchor came up covered in mud so be ready with the water. We enjoyed 2 nights there and would stay again.

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Marina Review for Safe Harbor Charleston City

Reviewed by: MARK GLOVER , COOL CHANGE, on Apr 20, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 4

Nice marina but currently being renovated. Fuel wasn't working when we stayed there. Showers were clean and had multiple. This marina is big so bring good walking shoes or a scooter/bike. Dockhands were very capable and friendly/polite. Would stay again.

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Anchorage Review for Waccamaw River - Cow House Creek

Reviewed by: MARK GLOVER, COOL CHANGE, on Apr 18, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.5'

Gorgeous anchorage with a great holding. Short dinghy ride over to Wacca Wache Marina or public boat ramp. Scenic and peaceful. A few smaller boats cut through to bypass the no wake zone. The airboat tour comes through approximately 3 times but beyond those 2 slight disturbances this is an amazing anchorage!!!!

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Marina Review for Harborwalk Marina

Reviewed by: MARK GLOVER , COOL CHANGE, on Apr 16, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

Reed was fantastic. Our stay was great. Bathrooms are great. A great stay.

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