Reviews from Capt. Sterling (40)

Marina Review for Melbourne Harbor Marina

Reviewed by: Capt. Sterling , Sterling Lady, on May 24, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 37'
Draft: 0.4'

Rating: 5

nice marina, protected great pump out, terrific bar and grill happy hour on property

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Free Dock Review for Lee Wenner Park Free Dock - Closed for Renovation

Reviewed by: Capt. Sterling, Sterling Lady X, on May 24, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 37'
Draft: 0.4'

Rating: 5

Great dock, when winds are right, exellent location, felt secure. will be back

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Marina Review for Hinckley Yachts Sweetwater Landing Marina

Reviewed by: Capt. Sterling on Jun 16, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

We have stopped here several times,great experience each time!

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Marina Review for Eau Gallie Yacht Basin

Reviewed by: Capt. Sterling on Jan 2, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Old school marine, priced great, we like it.

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Marina Review for Safe Harbor Bluewater

Reviewed by: Capt. Sterling on Jul 31, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Nice floating docks, t mobile cell phone service, Uber ride to groceries, they have a free boat shuttle to down town. Good dockhands.

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Marina Review for Waterside Marina

Reviewed by: Capt. Sterling on Jul 31, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

They use Dockwa, great location, several restaurants closed or partially open. Good cell service.

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Free Dock Review for Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center

Reviewed by: Capt. Sterling on Jul 31, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Great stop, T Mobile worked.

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Anchorage Review for Machelhe Island - Pasquotank River

Reviewed by: Capt. Sterling on Jul 31, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

I think it's the best free dock in Elizabeth City. They do need to trim the trees however.

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Marina Review for Alligator River Marina

Reviewed by: Capt. Sterling on Jul 31, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

If on a trawler or sailboat one of those must stop locations do to it's location. Some wifi and marginal phone service.

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Marina Review for River Dunes Marina at Grace Harbor

Reviewed by: Capt. Sterling on Jul 31, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

Very nice marina, protected, however, NO cell phone service at all! No internet.

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Marina Review for Zimmerman Marine - Holden Beach

Reviewed by: Capt. Sterling on Jul 23, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Make your entrance to the marina by turning 90 degrees from the ICW, nice docks, lots of good help docking, protected.

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Marina Review for Barefoot Marina

Reviewed by: Capt. Sterling on Jul 23, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

If you are a single engine, you may want to request an outside T-head slip. Fairways can be tricky with wind and current. Uber to LuLu's for happy hour.

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Marina Review for Bucksport Plantation Marina & RV Resort

Reviewed by: Capt. Sterling on Jul 23, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 2

2021 nothing there but a small store, bar and restaurant are gone. Exposed to wakes. new owners have a lot to do to get it up to par.

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Marina Review for Harborwalk Marina

Reviewed by: Capt. Sterling on Jul 23, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Good marina, protected , however, due to COVID and unemployment, several of the restaurants were on a limited schedule and limited menus.

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Marina Review for Leland Oil Company

Reviewed by: Capt. Sterling on Jul 23, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Sort of a must stop because of locatioin, however, it's protected, nice floating docks, helpful friendly dockmaster,and a decent restaurant in town.

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Marina Review for Charleston Maritime Center

Reviewed by: Capt. Sterling on Jul 23, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 2

Dockmaster was not knowlegable, had us fender up on the wrong side for docking conditions, docks are terribly exposed to huge wakes. Will not dock here again.

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Marina Review for Brunswick Landing Marina, Inc.

Reviewed by: Capt. Sterling on Jul 23, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Rode out tropical storm Elsa with 50 mph winds and rain, the marina offered good protection from winds. We always stop here. It's great!

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Marina Review for St. Johns Marina North

Reviewed by: Capt. Sterling on Jul 15, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

Cheap enough dockage, NO dockhands, NO phone answering, No phone message answering, No Water, slips are in current most of the time, shorter fingers, How can they be in business like this??

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Marina Review for Two Way Fish Camp

Reviewed by: Capt. Sterling on Jul 2, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

Did not monitor vhf
Docks outdated
Looks like a place boats go to die

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Marina Review for Kilkenny Marina

Reviewed by: Capt. Sterling on Jul 1, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

Dockmaster only uses phone, vhf turned off. There is only one guy working so you may have to call several times to get an answer.

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Anchorage Review for Tarpon Basin R48A

Reviewed by: Capt. Sterling on Apr 5, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

The government center NO LONGER allows dockage for dinghys, or any vessels. No shore access. Holdind is much better just south across the icw in charted deeper water

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Marina Review for New Smyrna Beach City Marina

Reviewed by: Capt. Sterling on Nov 29, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Terrific marina, great staff, wifi and cell. Uber to beach area for fun and dinner.

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Marina Review for Eau Gallie Yacht Basin

Reviewed by: Capt. Sterling on Nov 29, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Old school basic marina, great price, wife and cell, leave a message. They will call back.

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Marina Review for Vero Beach City Marina

Reviewed by: Capt. Sterling on Nov 29, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Has it all, however, docks are old and fixed concrete..

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Marina Review for Fort Pierce City Marina

Reviewed by: Capt. Sterling on Nov 29, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

New docks floating, but have ground fault interrupter. If one boat has a problem, the whole dock goes out. We dock on the fixed docks inside. Walkable to bars and resturanants, good wifi and cell.

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Marina Review for St. Lucie South Campground & Marina

Reviewed by: Capt. Sterling on Nov 29, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

You'll have to bow in, short fingers, good power, no wife, good cell service, not walkable to shopping, car needed. But priced right.

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Marina Review for Sailfish Marina of Stuart

Reviewed by: Capt. Sterling on Nov 29, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

This is where we stay in the pocket, great Dockmaster, relatively decent rates, Uber to dinner and bars, good wifi and cell, easy access.

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Marina Review for Safe Harbor Old Port Cove

Reviewed by: Capt. Sterling on Nov 29, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Great stop, great facility, good wifi, free transportation to stores, etc.

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Free Dock Review for West Palm Beach (Clematis Street) Municipal Dock

Reviewed by: Capt. Sterling on Nov 29, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 2

No overnitghts, however, we did stay overnight when bridge was broken and we where stuck there. Right downtown, fun area.

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Anchorage Review for Lantana

Reviewed by: Capt. Sterling on Nov 29, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

There is free Wifi from the bar, decent happy hour, park to empty trash. Dingy to bar and park, can walk to some stores about a block west. Gets calm after dark.

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Marina Review for Windward at Sadler Point Marina

Reviewed by: Capt. Sterling on Nov 29, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

We had our boat pulled and worked on , work done well and as quoted.

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Marina Review for Boathouse Marina

Reviewed by: Capt. Sterling on Nov 29, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

Good rates and good power, cell phone service and WiFI. A usual stop for us.

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Marina Review for Hollywood Marina

Reviewed by: Capt. Sterling on Nov 28, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

Good stop, old concrete docks, short piers,Uuber to Margaritaville hotel, and Holllywood beaches; a do not miss!

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Marina Review for Boca Chita Key - Biscayne National Park

Reviewed by: Capt. Sterling on Nov 28, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Terrific spot to overnite, no electric, or water, but beautiful. highly recommended.
BUT...Stay away on weekends, it becomes little Miami, loud and obnoxious!

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Anchorage Review for Cumberland Island

Reviewed by: Capt. Sterling on Nov 27, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Ya gotta stop here to see the beaches and horses on the island. Bring cash for the landing fee for the park.

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Marina Review for Doctors Lake Marina

Reviewed by: Capt. Sterling on Oct 3, 2017
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Cheapest spot for diesel I have found in Florida.

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Marina Review for St. Johns Marina North

Reviewed by: Capt. Sterling on Sep 30, 2017
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

They are still working on it, could be great. New docks and power, bar, gift shop. Can have some current, good rates.

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Marina Review for Hontoon Island State Park

Reviewed by: Capt. Sterling on Sep 30, 2017
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Exellent rates! $15 for seniors! Larger boats will have to dock on the dock T ends, shallow inside. Small gift shop, no supplies, quiet.

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Marina Review for Downtown Sanford Marina

Reviewed by: Capt. Sterling on Sep 30, 2017
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Good floating docks, close to down town, lots to do there, good rates.

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Marina Review for Big River Marina and Lodge

Reviewed by: Capt. Sterling on Sep 30, 2017
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

Unless you name them a co insured on your insurance, and fax it to them, you have to dock outside the marina, which is not a good spot if you are a boat over 25 ft. Plus, inside is $2 a foot, not the $1 as advertised.
Inside slips are nice, good power, but way overpriced for the area.

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