Reviews: Tall Timbers Marina

Reviewed by: G. Jay Nelson , Pegasus, on Nov 1, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

If it were possible, I would give Tall Timbers Marina 10 stars. Realizing that Tall Timbers was closed to low water we had planned to refuel at one of two marinas up-river. The first option we had was a marina in Peoria, but they had a power outage and could not pump fuel. At our second option for fuel, the marina was closed for some reason. We called Bob, the owner of Tall Timbers, and asked if there were any options for fuel in the area. Bob told us there were no other options other than the two we had passed. He told us that the water was low, but he had customers that had made in through to the docks by powering through the all silt/muddy bottom. He said if I was willing to try getting in the marina, he would come down and open the fuel dock. He even contacted one of his customers who had recently gotten into the marina to provide advice as to how we should enter. It was moderately difficult getting in, but getting back out with 200 gallons of additional fuel was quite a challenge. I checked my strainers at the fuel dock, and they were fine. Bob was concerned that we might have problems after we got back out onto the river, so he asked that we call him and let him know everything was alright. If not, he was prepared to get us help. Without Bob's help, there would have been a significant probability we would have had to be towed into Grafton, IL. Bob and Mike (Bob's customer) are wonderful people, exceptionally knowledgeable and friendly, and we very much appreciate their assistance.

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Reviewed by: Mitch Anderson on Jun 24, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 38'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Loved, loved, loved this marina! So much so that we stayed an extra day.

Water was low, but the entrance was well marked and no problem whatsoever.

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Reviewed by: Joel Arnevik , Grand Finale, on Jun 6, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 37'
Draft: 39.0'

Rating: 5

Great little marina! Well maintained. Bob the owner couldn't have been more accommodating! Nice covered outdoor bar area! All of the locals were super friendly!

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Reviewed by: Brian Chapin , Tug Life, on Jul 20, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 25'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Super friendly and accommodating owner Bob. Nice covered outdoor bar with limited food on-site. Popular local hangout but quiets down at dusk. Extra seating areas on docks. Lovely setting in tree lined cove. Well protected from wind and wakes. Geat wifi. Two clean restrooms/showers with keypad access for boaters. Ramp to marina keypad lockd at night.. No laundry. About 1/2 mi to town with two restaurants.

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