Marina Review for C-Quarters Marina

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Nov 14, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

Easy approach in deep water harbor/river. Docking can be tricky with current, try to time slack current and stay close to the pilings to decrease current effect. Fixed docks with short finger piers except for adjacent to fuel dock, most will need to dock stern in. Decent baths and showers, laundry, office has some supplies, mostly fishing stuff. Kim will give advice on crossing the Gulf. Fuels and pump out functional. Grocery and several restaurants easy walking distance. A good terminus or staring point for Gulf crossings, but Apalachicola is a better tourist town.

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Marina Review for Water Street Hotel and Marina

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Nov 9, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 3

Floating docks, functional power pedestals. No fuel, laundry, or pump out. Single shared bathroom with shower, clean. Some current in Scipio Creek, so time your approach. The hotel has a pool you can use. The town is nice, lots of shops, several restaurants, some history. Groceries within walking distance. Lots more to see here than in Carrabelle if you are needing to spend time. Would stay here again, just because not much else to choose from in Apalachicola.

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Marina Review for Emerald Harbor Marina

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Nov 6, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 3

Fixed docks in adequate condition. Power and water worked. Pump out available, but didn't use. No fuel or on site repair services. There is free laundry, two front loader washers and dryers. Two restaurants within easy walking distance. Seth says you can borrow his truck for further away errands. Not too far off the GICW. Area smells come from nearby chemical plant. 45 minute walk to downtown Panama City, or Uber. Check out the history museum if into that.

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Anchorage Review for Bay Bridge Southwest

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf, Ohana, on Nov 4, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Departed channel at Green 27, went toward south shore about 1/3 of the way from channel. Consistent 8 ft depths. Protection from south and east winds (bridge base). The other three corners of the bridge could be selected for other wind directions. Great holding in thick black mud. Nice breeze and no bugs (early November). There is a park at the bridge base, and a restaurant on the south shore, neither of which we visited. Some car noise from bridge, but not too much while sleeping. Would stay here again.

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Marina Review for Two Georges Marina

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Nov 2, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

I did not need service here, but others give good marks for the service department. Fixed docks in decent shape, Single bath/shower each for men and women. Good depths at docks. Fuel and Pumpout. No pool or laundry, used in town laundromat. Plenty of Ubers, FWB/Destin airport not too far for rental cars or flights. No tourism within walking distance, need a rental car, but a few restaurants are within walking distance. Would stay here again.

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Marina Review for Perdido Key Oyster Bar Restaurant & Marina

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Oct 27, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 3

Fairly new floating docks. We had a side tie right off the GIWW, but in a no wake zone. Restaurant on site is top rated in review sites but didn't eat there. Keyless bathrooms, but no showers. No fuel, no pump out, no laundry. Can walk or bicycle to the beach if desired. Lack of basic amenities seems to make the $3 a foot price seem high, but a decent stop if you can't get into any of the Pensacola marinas.

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Marina Review for Homeport Marina

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Oct 27, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

A good stop. Although LuLu's is something of a tourist trap, they at least provide on site dining with arcade, gift shop, and live music. A bit of a hike if they place you in one of the "A" slips opposite the restaurant to get to the bathrooms and the restaurant. Fuel and pump out convenient. Laundry present. Didn't use WiFi. No pool.

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Marina Review for Turner Marine Supply Inc.

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Oct 26, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 3

Don't expect a resort marina. Most transients will be on a face dock. Depth at the slip about 5 ft at low tide. Docks in rough shape, grounds not well maintained with random old salvage boat parts scattered around. No fuel or pump out. I did not need service, but office staff was courteous and helpful. Two travel lifts. Bathrooms not clean. Laundry is available. Well protected from weather.
Can walk to neighboring yacht club, but no other restaurants or shopping close by. Uber or rent a car to provision and see museums in downtown Mobile. The price is reasonable. They do allow extended stays so you can leave the boat and travel home for a while. With all that said, I would stay here again.

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Marina Review for Bobby's Fish Camp

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Oct 15, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 2

The only option for fuel and electric power on this section of the waterway. Expensive for what you get, we paid $2.75 plus tax per foot. Room for three boats on the dock, others have to raft up. Staff seems to view you as an annoyance rather than a paying customer. No town or anything else in the area. If you enjoy anchoring probably best to do that rather than ask yourself why you stopped here.

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Anchorage Review for Tensaw River

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf, Ohana, on Oct 15, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

A beautiful spot, well positioned while traveling the Tombigbee BlackWarrior Waterway. Travel upriver around the bend and favor the west side for 10 feet depths.

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Anchorage Review for Bashi Creek

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf, Ohana, on Oct 13, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Narrow, overhanging branches. Downed logs partially block the entrance, but you can still get in. Little to no current, wind may dictate anchor set, stern anchor or tree tie suggested. Multiple logs and stumps suggest use of a trip line. We saw 8-10 ft depths. Our Grand Banks 42, LOA 45' looked too long to turn around in the creek so we backed out, were the only boat there that night. Coffeeville pool level 33.0.

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Marina Review for Kingfisher Bay Marina

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Oct 13, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 5

Kingfisher Bay has what you need, wide slips, air conditioned lounge, baths showers, fuels, pump out , courtesy car, swimming pool. Many covered slips. Floating docks. Some repairs, Travel lift. Clean.

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Anchorage Review for Tombigbee Oxbow

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf, Ohana, on Oct 10, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Beautiful anchorage with 10-20 ft depths at normal pool. Minimal current, so wind dictates anchor set. Room for lots of boats. Only a few local fishermen go by during daylight hours.

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Marina Review for Midway Marina

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Oct 10, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 3

Well marked approach channel, south of the stump field. Laundry, baths below the restaurant up the hill. Fuels (seemed high $). Restaurant very good, but closed Sunday and Monday. Loaner car available. Nothing else close by Marina.

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Marina Review for Columbus Marina

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Oct 10, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

5 ft approach depth. Columbus Lake stage 136.5.  Coded gates and baths. Laundry, fuels, Pumpout. Transient slips are large, 18 ft wide for some. Steve guides you in by radio. Loaner car available with numerous in-town restaurants. Nothing else close to the marina

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Marina Review for Safe Harbor Aqua Yacht

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Oct 5, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 3

October 2024, restaurant, laundry and one half of the restrooms are closed due to a "plumbing problem". Pool closed for the season, with afternoon high temperatures still upper 80's. Docks in decent repair. Fuels and pump out present, several loaner cars and Shiloh Battlefield close by. Did not need and service, so can't comment on that department.

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Marina Review for Clifton Marina

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Oct 5, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

Small marina, but has the basics, shower, laundry, fuels. Tight entrance and basin for manuvering larger boats. Depths October 3, 2024 8-10 ft. A convenient well positioned stop.

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Marina Review for Paris Landing State Park Marina

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Oct 2, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

Easy in and out. Plenty of transient space, gated docks and clean, secure showers. Fuels and pump out, laundry. The park has a few hiking trails, a fantastic hotel/lodge with restaurant that will pick you up from marina, nature center, conference center. No courtesy car and no town to walk to.

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Marina Review for Green Turtle Bay Resort (Boat Works)

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Sep 30, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 5

Everything you need is here, pool, pump out, fuels, repairs, Tow Boat US, courtesy cars, proximity to small town for provisions and dining. The transient docks are the unlabeled ones near the shower icon and condo office on their marina map.

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Marina Review for Paducah Transient Boat Dock

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Sep 23, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

Nice floating dock with power, water, Pumpout and fuel. No bathrooms! Easy walking access to quaint downtown. Lots of shops and restaurants. Lyft available to provision. And yes, you must go to the Quilt Museum! Exposed to tow wakes, especially on river side of Dock. Great stop.

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Anchorage Review for Ohio River - Kentucky side

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf, Ohana, on Sep 23, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Easy place to anchor on way to Paducah. Seven boats were there on our night. Can dinghy to sandy beach for dog. Some current, no stern anchor needed. Nice views of Olmsted Lock and Dam. Otherwise, rural and remote. Some protection from SE winds.

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Anchorage Review for Little River Diversion Channel

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf, Ohana, on Sep 20, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Depths 9/20/24 were 5-6 feet. Low water this time of year. We had SW winds, so kept us pointing upstream.

• WG Editor Comment:
  

  Mississippi River Stage above Price Landing -1.74 feet. 

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Marina Review for Hoppie's Marine Service

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Sep 20, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 3

Marine service, not marina. Cheapest fuel in area. Helpful staff tying up and departing. Nightly briefing on anchoring options downstream. Water and power at the barge docks. Maximum 6 looper size boats. Call to reserve a spot. Kimmswick has the Blue Owl, La Chance winery, and a coffee shop, walking distance. Can get ride share to "civilization" near the interstate for other dining options.

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Marina Review for The Alton Marina

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Sep 20, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 5

Great place to leave to boat for a while and fly or drive home for a while. Enterprise car rental will pick you up here. Lots of covered slips with high air clearance. Pool, laundry, private baths/showers,pump out, snack bar. Courteous staff. Several decent restaurants in town. Make sure to visit the museum at the Mel Price Lock (by car or bicycle)

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Marina Review for Grafton Harbor Marina

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Aug 28, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

Party atmosphere on weekends. Services include fuels, pump out, pool, private bath/showers. Restaurant on site, several others easy walk. A good stop to decompress after coming down the Illinois River.

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Marina Review for Logsdon Tug Service

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Aug 28, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 3

An alternative to anchoring while down bound on the Illinois River. Side tie to barge and/or tow boat. $1 a foot with no services, but free ice from machine. Feels kind of sketchy climbing around on rusty barges, so watch your step. Beardstown has some really good Mexican food.

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Marina Review for Hammond Marina

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Aug 20, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 3

Huge marina, no dock hands for assistance. Docks in rough shape, bathrooms average, showers seemed dirty and smelly so we showered on boat. Can eat in casino next door, or walk/bike/Uber to retail area across the train tracks for fast food and Walmart for groceries.

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Free Dock Review for Joliet City Dock

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf, Ohana, on Aug 20, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 2

Wall in tough shape, with hit or miss 30 amp power, bring extension cords. No water or land restrooms. It is a welcome stop after coming down from Chicago or Hammond. No issues with safety while we were there.

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Marina Review for Heritage Harbor Ottawa

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Aug 20, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

Full service marina with restaurant, tiki bar, pool on site. Helpful dockhands, good docks with in-slip pump out on B dock. Nice bike ride into town on I-M Canal Trail. Loaner car available too. No laundry on site. Marginal approach depths. We saw 5 ft approach depths with a Fox River
Pool depth of 6.4 ft at Dayton, IL

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Marina Review for Henry Harbor Marina

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Aug 20, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

Family run marina, which may move up river toward Hennepin next season. The old lock wall is crumbling and rough and grounds are rustic, it there is fuel and pump out and extremely nice bathrooms with showers. Easy walk into town with a few restaurants (most closed on Mondays) and a hardware store. Easy in and out and plenty of depth.

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Marina Review for Washington Park Marina

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Aug 14, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

City run Marina with staff at fuel/pump out dock but no dock hands to assist in docking. That said they emailed a map of the Marina showing our pre-assigned slip and easy docking. Docks in good shape, wide fairways. Bathroom average, good laundry(2 W, 2 D). WiFi worked. We had two 30 amp plugs at our slip, reverse Y worked to supply our 50 amp needs. Gated access. Several restaurants , beach, museum, art center and outlet mall shopping within walking distance. No grocery close by. No pool. Giant power plant right across the river gives an urban industrial feel.

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Marina Review for Anchor's Way Marina

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Aug 12, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 3

Three bridges, RR usually open unless train, second listed at 27 ft, third at 19 ft, although signboard said 16 ft August 2024. Shoaling in main river above Bicentennial Bridge. Gated for security. Marina has pretty good pool. No WiFi, no laundry, gasoline only. Restrooms clean. About .05 mph current in the river. Good kayaking in Paw Paw River. Adequate walking access to St. Joseph for shopping, dining, sights. Adequate walking access to Wolf's Marine supply in Benton Harbor, huge selection of salvage and overstock supplies.

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Marina Review for South Haven Municipal Marina - Southside Marina

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Aug 6, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

Helpful dockhands, clean restrooms, nice lounge area. Single washer and dryer. Easy walk into town for shopping and restaurants. Meijer grocery superstore about a 10 minute bike ride away. Slips toward the river are very rolly with waves from the lake coming right down the river. Try to get a slip on the land side of the marina for less motion.

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Marina Review for Safe Harbor Grand Isle

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Aug 4, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

Marina seems to cater to pontoons and day boats, lots of Sea Rays. We were there during the Coast Guard festival, and were placed on the VIP dock. Radio unanswered and no help docking. Not really close to any amenities by foot, but easy bike ride into downtown. Bridge height is questionable, with sources saying 25 ft vs 15 ft. A signboard on the east side of the bridge said 16 ft August 2024. Very nice facilities with clean restrooms, pool, laundry, exercise room, and boater lounge. Coffee and donuts on Saturday mornings in the lounge. Pricey, but was the only thing we could get during the Coast Guard festival.

• WG Editor Comment:
  

  Bridge is listed at 25 feet on NOAA chart.

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Marina Review for Crosswinds Marine Service

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Jul 31, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

Stayed here by accident since Keenan Marina next door had no staff on our Sunday arrival and we had no slip assignment. (They did refund our charges). Crosswinds fit us in. Helpful staff ay fuel/pumpout dock 8-8 daily. Single 30 amp power at most slips. Baths/showers and laundry clean. Lake water heavy in algae. Decent grocery store in Montague across the bridge. Bike path in town. We kayaked up the river a ways, nice. Had fun in an escape room in town. Good stop, but about 30 minutes off of Lake Michigan.

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Marina Review for Ludington Municipal Marina/Harbor View Marina

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Jul 27, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

Helpful dock hands. Clean bathrooms. Docks and power pedestals in decent shape. Marina location great for access to shopping streets, restaurants, beaches, and parks. Fun to watch the Badger! Very good maritime museum. Decent bicycling town. Not close to any good grocery.

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Marina Review for Leland Township Harbor

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Jul 21, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

A lot more to this town than I thought, mostly the shopping in Fishtown. Decent groceries at the Mercantile. Public sandy beach close by. Marina is nice with good baths and laundry. All in all a great stop if you need one in part of the coast

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Marina Review for Duncan L. Clinch Marina

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Jul 21, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

Super good downtown location, convenient to shopping and restaurants, less so for groceries. Awesome bike trails in Traverse City. Marina had helpful dockhands, typical baths for a MI DNR Marina.

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Marina Review for City of St. Ignace Public Marina

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Jul 17, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

Docks in good shape, fairly protected from wave action. Walkable to shopping downtown, a little far for grocery, need bicycle. Didn't need fuel or Pumpout so can't comment.

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Marina Review for Shipyard Island Marina

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Jun 23, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 3

Pay attention to approach channel width and depths. We saw one or two spots of six feet. We were the only transient. Dock hand helped us tie up, but never saw a person in the office. There did appear to be some employees around in the yard however. There is a loaner car which we used one rainy day for tourism. Bathrooms clean but toilets didn't flush well. Didn't use pump out or get fuel, but diesel about $1 more per gallon than even in southern Door County. Finger piers narrow but stable. Fixed docks. Plenty of tourism sites on the island. Two decent restaurants within walking distance.

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Marina Review for Alibi Dock

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Jun 20, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

Helpful dock hands. Clean bathrooms on shore. Easy walk into town for shopping. Egg Harbor has better grocery for provisioning. Docks and power in good shape. Laundry on site. Ride bikes in Penninsula Park while here. Check out community theater options.

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Marina Review for Egg Harbor Marina

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Jun 20, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

Nice facility with cheerful and helpful staff. Docks and power pedestals in decent shape. On shore bathrooms and laundry keypad protected, clean. Uphill climb to get to town and shopping. Great Main Street Market easy walk for provisioning. Great stop if traveling Door County.

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Marina Review for McKinley Marina

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Nov 14, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

Stayed here for over a week October 2023. Good security, washrooms, laundry. A gale was blowing in Lake Michigan for a few days, boat bounced around in the slip and lines stretched tight as could be. Forgot to put chafe protection on the lines and ruined a couple. Easy walking distance to a great coffee shop, and a bit of a walk to grocery. You probably need rideshare or a car to really see Milwaukee, although there are rentable e-scooters around. Fuel and Pumpout available. A large marina basin, might have a hike to get back to the office. WiFi was weak to fair. Floating docks in good shape. Not the closest to Summerfest, but it is full service.

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Marina Review for Port Washington Marina

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Oct 12, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

Docks in good shape, decent washrooms and laundry areas, small boater lounge. Gated security. Town easily walkable with some shops and restaurants. Access to a nice bike path. No grocery close by. Good prices for fuel and pump out. Good place to stop on the Wisconsin side of Lake Michigan.

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Marina Review for Harbor Centre Marina

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Oct 10, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 5

Secure docks behind gates, good power and lighting. Wifi adequate. Small ships store with ice cream, few supplies, and clothing. Very nice boater lounge with three washers and dryers. Pool and hot tub! Sheboygan itself is great, easily walkable from marina to restaurants, art museum, shops, theatre, and a great bike trail along the lake.

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Marina Review for CenterPointe Marina

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Oct 1, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 5

Top notch facilities and docks. Helpful staff for docking and pump out. Nice clubhouse, great washrooms, nice pool area. Laundry $1 wash and $1 dry. Easy walking distance to market for provisions, numerous restaurants, and the maritime and historical museums. There were lots of fishermen on our B dock, but were courteous. Pumpout could range from $5 to $25 depending on day of the week. Would stay here again.

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Marina Review for Fish Creek Municipal Dock

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Sep 27, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

A great Door County town to visit. Many shops and restaurants close by. Small market but no real supermarket for groceries. Docks a bit rustic. Power pedestal worked. Adequate washroom. No laundry. Pump out available. Gas and diesel. Very friendly and helpful staff. Local taxi/ride service available to take you to one of several sites for community theater. Don't miss bike riding in Peninsula State Park. Head straight for the marinas on approach (keep mooring field to port) rather than following the markers, it gets shallow around the north periphery of the bay.

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Marina Review for Sister Bay Marina

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Sep 27, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

Nice marina in a busy tourist town. Washrooms adequate, although could use better ventilation, very steamy after someone has showered. Most transients are put on the inside of the breakwater wall, not gated, so there will be foot traffic around, but no security issues for us. Easy walk to shopping for clothes and souvenirs, Piggly Wiggly also walkable for groceries. Live music in a beer garden close by, but quiet after 10:00pm. One washer one dryer for laundry, no folding table, but $2 each per load (2023). Lots of loaner bicycles. Try the Swedish pancakes at Al Johnson's for breakfast, get there early if you don't want a wait.

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Marina Review for Fayette Historic State Park/Snail Shell Harbor

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Sep 22, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 3

Great condition fixed docks in a secure small natural harbor. Power and water at docks. No fuel or pump out. Flush toilets and showers are in the campground about 1/2 mile away. There are pit toilets closer to the docks in the village. Easy approach. If you like history, this is the place for you, an abandoned iron furnace company town. Guided tours in season. Visitor center has hand dipped ice cream. Only Three stars due to the bathroom facilities.

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Marina Review for Manistique Municipal Marina

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Sep 21, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

Excellent washrooms. Nice fixed docks, well lit marina. Fuel and pump out. Easy walk to town for shopping. Nice boardwalk along the lakeshore. Some shoaling inside the breakwater. Great stop if wanting to cross the upper part of Lake Michigan. I save five stars for resort marina with pools.

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Marina Review for Beaver Island Municipal Marina (North)

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Sep 19, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

North marina. Tall fixed docks, well lighted. Piling define slips between finger piers. Decent washrooms. Town is walkable, but not much there. We were there late season, not much going on. Decent grocery across the street. Check out St. James Boatworks, where they are making strip built small boats.

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Marina Review for Petoskey City Marina

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Sep 19, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 5

Great town and a great marina. Nice wide fixed docks, Pumpout in your slip. Modern clean washrooms and laundry. Downtown with great shops and restaurants easy walk. Nice trails close by for walking and biking.

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Marina Review for Drummond Island Yacht Haven

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Aug 29, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 3

Pretty easy approach, docks and power pedestals in good repair. Great Looper discount. Washrooms a little dated but clean enough. A short hike from the slips for larger boats to the office and washrooms. Didn't get fuel or Pumpout so can't comment. Town not walkable, need bikes or car. Weak wifi. Be sure to check out the history museum in the log structure next door!

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Marina Review for Gore Bay Marina

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Aug 27, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

Nice wide floating docks, power pedestals functional. 50% of laundry units out of service. A bit of a hike to the marina office. Washrooms clean and functional. Pretty well stocked marine store next to office. Slips wide and fairly easy docking. We didn't ask for docking help but didn't need it. Town offers several restaurants, grocery, pharmacies, and post office within easy walk. Street market on Friday mornings! Hike to an overlook on the east side of the bay.

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Marina Review for Kagawong Municipal Marina

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Aug 24, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 3

The dockmaster Jim is very friendly and a wealth of local knowledge. Larger Looper size boats will use the west set of docks, nearest the big lighthouse with the red light. We used two 30 amp plugs and a reverse Y. Washrooms a bit rustic and could have been cleaner. Highly recommended to be in Kagawong on a Wednesday from July through August for the town market, 70 or so vendors! Of course, easy hike to waterfall, hit the chocolate shop ( very nice), and check out the Old Mill Museum. Although the marina is basic, the town is definitely worth a stop.

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Marina Review for Port of Little Current Downtown Docks

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Aug 23, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

We lucked into being there when Roy Eaton was hosting a potluck near the A Dock, which added to our experience. The uncoded washrooms near the docks were always dirty looking, the coded ones in better shape. Dock hands helpful in docking. Fuel and Pumpout available at Wally's. Docks are close to downtown shopping. They might place you in slips east, or west, or along the wall. The amenities of town elevate this one from a 3 to a 4 for me.

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Marina Review for Wright's Marina Inc.

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Aug 19, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

They were having issues with electricity on the docks while we were there. Had new GFCI work done on one dock, which wreaked havoc on the adjacent dock. Staff however was very attentive and had their electrician onsite troubleshooting. We had power overnight for charging, cooking, etc. Staff will drive you to the next marina up the inlet (St. Amants) where there is a small general store, but you could also walk or ride bike. Decent washrooms, key locked. Laundry 3.25 Canadian $ (2023). Pretty protected from winds and waves. Dock hands helpful in docking. No restaurant nearby. $10 to dispose of a bag of trash. Gasoline, diesel and Pumpout.

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  Thank you so much for your review! We strive to give all of our boaters a smooth & comfortable stay with us, and sometimes things don’t go as we planned. We appreciate how patient and kind you were with us while we experienced some power issues. We hope to see you again!

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Marina Review for Big Chute Marina

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Aug 12, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 3

Location right above the big chute. Two toilet and two showers. Small store and restaurant on site. We used two 30 amp cords with Y. Ice Cream!

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Marina Review for Port of Orillia

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Aug 12, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

Transient only, easy in and out. Nice washrooms nd free laundry reminiscent of Trent Port. Close to numerous shops and restaurants. No fuel or Pumpout. Decent security with locked gates, washrooms. Still construction zone between marina & town.

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Marina Review for Peterborough Marina

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Aug 2, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

Locked gates to docks for security, bath/showers are old dirty looking. Close to grocery, pharmacy, marine supplies, and numerous restaurants. Multiple dock hands to help with arrival. Liftlock Rivercruises moored right next to our boat with an engine/generator running all night long (C-dock T head). This was annoying. Unique to have a rock concert right next door in the park. You will see some urban grit, homeless people, etc, but feels safe enough.

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Lock comment on Lock 6 Frankford

Comment by: Paul Steindorf, Ohana, on Jul 31, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Very helpful lock staff, helped with lines tying up to wall, was good in placing boats to maximize space. Used two 30 amp plugs with reverse Y. Toilets on site, showers in an RV park next door(didn't use). A relaxing stay after the six locks from Trenton.

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Marina Review for Old Mill Park/Campbellford Town Dock

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Jul 31, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

The staff is responsive to correspondence and accommodating. They put larger boats (50 footers) on the east side. We were on the west side, used two 30 amp plugs with reverse Y. Baths/showers on west side. Clean. A popular place. Reserve a spot beforehand.

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Marina Review for Confederation Basin Marina

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Jul 28, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

An inner city feeling marina. Location is close to many restaurants (try Tango Nuevo for tapas!) walking distance to grocery and liquor stores. A large marina, with many bath/shower combos, laundry. NO fuel or Pumpout! These are apparently at Portsmouth Olympic Harbor, at the fringe of town to the west. Three dock hands struggled to help us tie our lines in moderate wind, seemed inexperienced. Fairways seemed narrow. Seems like the place could be better, but you are there for the proximity to downtown restaurants and shopping. Helpful staff in the office assisted us in adding an extra day due to weather.

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Marina Review for Clayton Municipal Dock-Mary Street Dock

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Jul 26, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 3

Easy approach to the outside of the face dock, a bit narrow on the inside. Side ties only, no slips. Newish looking dock and restrooms with showers and laundry. Very exposed to wakes and waves if on outside. Restrooms needed cleaning. Right next to the Antique Boat Museum. The town is small enough that it is easy to walk anywhere. No fuel or pump out, but good power pedestals.

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Marina Review for Oswego Marina

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Jul 24, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

Great bathrooms and showers. Easy walk to the fort. Several restaurants are close. Bit of a hike from the wall and south side to the office and dumpsters on the north side. Lots of charter salmon fishermen wake you up at 4:30-5:00 am. Town of Oswego is interesting. Bird electric scooters around for public rental use.

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Marina Review for Ess-Kay Yards Inc.

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Jul 21, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 5

Kim is certainly concerned about customer service. The yard has a pretty well stocked parts and accessories inventory. Fuel and pumpout ($10). Travel lift. Service techs good communicators. Loaner car. No pool and the bath rooms could use updating, but hey, it's a Yard, not a resort marina.

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Free Dock Review for Sylvan Beach Pier

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf, Ohana, on Jul 17, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 3

Unless you are lucky enough to get a slip at Holmes Marina (very limited availability) this free wall is your only choice. Lots of locals raft up here during the weekends. But a good place to stage for an Oneida Lake crossing the next morning before afternoon winds build.

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Marina Review for Little Falls Canal Harbor and Rotary Park

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Jul 15, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 5

Highly recommended. Power, water, clean baths and showers, all at $1 a foot. Right on the canal way bike path. Only downside is it's a bit of a hike to the main part of town. +1 for the Canalside Inn restaurant,

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Free Dock Review for Canajoharie Riverfront Park

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf, Ohana, on Jul 15, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 3

Room for three 40ish ft boats, but the water next to the wall is shallow and the wall is rough. Maybe 5 ft depth and that was the spot furthest from land. The town is very walkable with a nice Shults Farm store for basic provisioning. Don't miss the Arkell Museum! Post office close by. No power, no water.

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Marina Review for Schenectady Yacht Club

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Jul 12, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

Nice pool, clean baths and showers, fuel and pump out. Not really close to anything. Place has a river/summer camp vibe.
Helpful dockmaster. Can accomodate larger boats on the 100 ft long fuel dock.

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Marina Review for Donovan's Shady Harbor Marina

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Jul 12, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 5

Attentive staff, nice bathrooms, good on site restaurant, basic boat parts and service on site. Recommended.

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Marina Review for Half Moon Bay Marina

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Jun 21, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 3

Steve tries hard. The place needs to catch up on some maintenance, especially the bathrooms. Looked like they needed cleaning, and a plunger was not available for a blocked toilet. Pluses are proximity to car rental, free pump out, and a cute town. A bit rocky during the day, but calm at night for sleeping.

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Marina Review for Hoffman's Marina

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Jun 17, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 3

Marina caters to fishermen, but helpful dockhands. Fixed docks, were were placed on the east side, fuel dock, right next to the pumps. Fueled up in the slip. Lots of wakes from passing fishing boats dawn to dusk. West side of marina is past the railroad bridge which is usually up, but closes for Amtrack trains each 30 minutes during the day. Bathrooms clean. Well stocked chandlery. Brielle is a commuter town into NYC with expected pricing. Cute town. Manasquan inlet is narrow with fast currents. Arrival at slack tide suggested maybe 1-2hours post high/low).

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

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Jun 17, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

Helpful dock hands, pump out $10 in the slip. Floating docks, a bit of a hike to the bathrooms. Band playing at the bar next door, but quiet during sleep time. Atlantic City is in a state of decline, trying to revive itself. Took an Uber to and from the iconic Boardwalk, meh. Ate at the Chart House right next to the marina, excellent!

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Marina Review for Utsch's Marina

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Jun 17, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

Cape May is a great NJ beach town. Utsch's has floating docks, the basic services, but no pump out. Rental bicycles. Full grocery store about 1.5 miles into town. Could use a little maintenance catch up. Several good restaurants within easy walk.

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Marina Review for Delaware City Marina

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Jun 17, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

A little shoal at the entrance to the old canal right off the Bay. Tim gives good directions into the marina and assists with tying up to the floating docks, all side ties. They spin the boat around with lines and current assist. Bathrooms could be updated. Nice sun deck area. Tim gives a daily briefing at 16:00 about navigating down the Delaware Bay the next day.

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Marina Review for Tidewater Marina

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Jun 17, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

A little tight maneuvering for larger boats. Services adequate. The town of Havre de Grace however is awesome, too bad it is a bit off the beaten path. Easily walkable and things to see and do. Take the trip to the top of the Bay and check it out!

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Marina Review for Haven Harbour Marina

Reviewed by: Paul Steindorf , Ohana, on Jun 17, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 5

Resort style marina with nice floating docks, we were placed on the outside, so with a bow-in tie, you have a nice view of the creek off the transom. Free marina bikes, ride in the main village for restaurants. Helpful dockhand.

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