Reviews from Richard Lilly (4)

Anchorage Review for Harbor Island

Reviewed by: Richard Lilly on Jun 18, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 53'
Draft: 4.5'

So many lobster pots its hard to anchor without risking swinging into one. Otherwise a great anchorage except in strong northerly winds. A little southerly swell may roll in at high tide but its not much of an issue. The extremely generous owners of Harbor Island welcome you ashore on the beach in the SW corner of the anchorage. Lovely trails to the wild western shore. Just stay away from their home.

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Anchorage Review for Long Cove

Reviewed by: Richard Lilly on Jun 18, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 53'
Draft: 4.5'

Good protection except from NW. Very few local pleasures boats on moorings; no lobster boats and few lobster boys. Many seals on the off shore ledges at low tide. Access to hiking trails on the next point to the south.

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Marina Review for Hodgdon Yacht Services - Southport Boatyard

Reviewed by: Richard Lilly on Aug 25, 2017
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 53'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 5

This is a wonderful marina. They can fix anything sail, power or outboard and can haul large sailboats; but the travel lift is very tide dependent. Service rates are very favorable compared to southern New England. There is not a lot of dock space for transients but there are always well protected moorings and Amy Armstrong, the very accommodating dock master, will endeavor to find dock space if that is what you want. Customer Service is their mantra and they do it very well. Laundry room and showers are clean and nice. The Southport General Store is a short walk away and has a surprising inventory of essentials and an excellent wine selection. Wi fi is excellent, Verizon and ATT are OK. Fuel prices are competitive in the area but not compared to Camden or Southwest Harbor.

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Anchorage Review for Seal Cove

Reviewed by: Richard Lilly on Aug 25, 2017
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 53'
Draft: 4.5'

This can be a great anchorage and a perfect stop on the trip east or west. However it is exposed to the swell from the east southeast and northeast. I have spent numerous pleasant nights here; but I have also left as soon as I arrived if conditions were not good, so pick your weather. The Island is beautiful with easy shore access and no one except perhaps a caretaker or two ashore. There are sheep on the island and a big barn and caretakers cottage but I have never seen much human activity. I haven't been here for several years so things may have changed since then. Highly recommended anchorage when conditions are good. Despite being a stone's throw from Portland you will feel like you are isolated way down east.

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