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Jennette Brothers' Bulkhead

Elizabeth City, NC
AIWW, Pasquotank River 50.7

Lat / Lon: N 36° 18.106' / W 076° 13.062'

3.57

(7)

3.57 out of 5 stars

Review for Jennette Brothers' Bulkhead

Reviewed by: Ryan Hall on Jun 12, 2025
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 33'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

We just did a quick stop here and used this dock as the MACU slips were all taken. The dock itself is fine; however, the trees overhang the dock and you will get your mast in the branches in the middle section. This was the only available section and so we took out a fair bit of leaves and branches maneuvering in here. Would not be an issue for a powerboat. Great town access and a nice stop.

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Review for Jennette Brothers' Bulkhead

Reviewed by: Capt. Mac on Jun 5, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 48'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 3

Jennette Brothers Bulkhead is a "Dock and Dine" free dock, sponsored by the Food Distributor of the same name. There is a waiver to be signed at the office and the request is for you to dine in town (honor system) in return for free overnight stay. The bargain was fine with us as there are several very good restaurants within easy walking distance. Jennette Brothers is on the north bank immediately after passing through the bridge and can be identified by the large "Dock and Dine" sign on the bulkhead. Water depth is 15 feet at the dock. Tie up to the pylons as there are no cleats provided and, if you carry fender boards, this would be a good place to use them.

The bulkhead is in very good shape but there were boards on the dock that should be replaced so be careful. The dock is well lit but there are no water, power, or trash receptacles. The main gate is closed and locked after hours but there is a smaller gate that "appears" to be locked but you can get in and out after hours. The dock is right next to the Rte. 158 Bridge so there is road and bridge noise to contend with. A larger problem is the three refrigerator food service trucks backed up to a loading platform that is a hundred yards from the dock. The noise from their compressors was remarkable and ran well into the early morning.

We ate breakfast at the Colonial Café. It was awesome.

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Review for Jennette Brothers' Bulkhead

Reviewed by: Ron Rivieccio, Inspiration, on May 12, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 3.8'

Rating: 4

Dock was nice. 2 blocks to town. NOTE! GATE to exit/enter LOCKS at closing time (5pm).. Could not find an alternative way out.. Dock is in great condition! Obviously you will hear the traffic in bridge, but settles at night.

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Review for Jennette Brothers' Bulkhead

Reviewed by: Angie Forte, Swamp Buggy, on Oct 1, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
Draft: 0.0'

Rating: 5

We stayed here one night. It is right next to the bridge. The wooden walkway is lighted & the gates are locked at night. We felt safe here. There are welcome packets that explain their rules & contain a waiver for you to fill out & hand in at the office. The man working there was nice & said it was okay that we had dogs. There is a nice park nearby and across from that is a free museum that we enjoyed visiting.

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Review for Jennette Brothers' Bulkhead

Reviewed by: Alex Proulx, Friend Ship, on Oct 25, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 34'
Draft: 5.6'

Rating: 2

Food distributor dock, directly next to truck dock, noisy but if the one before are full, you don't see the othet afeter the bridge, so…

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Review for Jennette Brothers' Bulkhead

Reviewed by: Sheila G on Oct 12, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

A free dock at a food distribution company. Room for about 4 boats with trees overhanging. Safe, secure, sign a release in the office and only request is to patronize a local restaurant. A very nice stop next to the Elizabeth City bridge. No power, water or trash disposal. Well protected from bad weather.

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Review for Jennette Brothers' Bulkhead

Reviewed by: David Rowe on Sep 6, 2022
LOA: 38'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 4

If the Christian University dock is full, this is an excellent alternate choice. You have to check in and sign a waiver of liability in the Jennette Brothers' office, and they do ask that you spend money in a local restaurant as a condition of dockage (on the honor system, of course), but a free dock is a free dock!

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