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St. Johnsville Municipal Marina

1 Marina Drive
St. Johnsville, NY 13452
Mohawk River

Lat / Lon: N 42° 59.670' / W 074° 40.740'
Contact: Mary Rackmyer
VHF Monitored: 13
Phone: (518) 568-7406
Fax: (518) 568-7716
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.stjohnsville.com/VilMarina.htm

4.21

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4.21 out of 5 stars

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Reviewed by: Kevin Rhodes , Adventure, on Sep 8, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 30'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 3

We were lucky that we got the single spot on the tall wall that had a ladder. Even so, it was a little difficult to get on&off the boat holding our little dog that needed frequent walking.
There was nothing open in town to walk to for the day/overnight we were there.

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Reviewed by: Larry LaBrier , Living The Dream, on Jul 19, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Easy stop after a long day of locks. The Harbor Queen Tina is amazing. She is there to assist with tie up, fuel, etc,etc. We had a hose burst from the water pressure. She found the hose in town went and picked it up , all before we could get the boat washed down. Then she came back after dinner with her kids, and drove us to the local ice cream store……what great service!

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Reviewed by: Chris Ensing , Pau Hana, on Jul 9, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.4'

Rating: 4

Didn't stay the night but did come in for some fuel. Easy in & easy out, Pump Out was not working.

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Reviewed by: Anthony Bottini on Jul 8, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

Easy stop right on the Erie canal with a dock master who actually answers her phone. Good power at 50 and 30 A and a very easy arrival and departure with a side tie. No current, laundry, restrooms, and several reasonable restaurants within walking distance. Diesel and gasoline available as well. Nice easy stay when transferring the Erie canal. What more could you ask for?

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Reviewed by: Jodi Cavanaugh , Dos Gatos Locos, on Jul 7, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 46'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Stopped here on our 4th day on The Loop. Tina, the HaborQueen was very welcoming. She gave us codes for showers/restrooms/ laundry. They charge $1 a foot, no charge for electric. We were very happy with our stay. Going to sound crazy but their drinking water is the best, ranked 3rd in the country(or state) Fill your tanks people.

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Reviewed by: James Cowher on Jun 9, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 37'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Friendly staff, nice location with modern bathrooms and showers. Pump out not working.

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Reviewed by: Christine Rodway on Nov 12, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 36'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 5

Excellent stop on Erie Canal for the night. Great rate, with showers and laundry and award winning water. Harbour Master Joe is a charm and will assist you with whatever you need.

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Reviewed by: Gary Miller on Oct 8, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 76'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

Pretty much a twice a year stop for Lady Barbara. Easy in & out and great price at $1.00 per foot. Concrete wall, good power, good fresh water.

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Reviewed by: Capt Maria Langer on Aug 17, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

We stopped here for fuel on our way through on a Monday. Friendly service. Nice setting with grass. Campground adjacent. Parking against a tall wall was a bit of a challenge for going from office to our boat. Facility is set away from the main channel.

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Reviewed by: Tom Anderson on Jun 25, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 5

When you think about the Erie Canal experience this is a type of marina you envision. It is basically a wall for a half dozen boats. The high wall will certainly make this a challenging stop for boats with low entry points. That said, everything else is a positive. It starts with a friendly helpful harbor master. They have all services and a portable pump out service. It is a short walk to a small town with limited retail and a couple of places to eat. There is a huge grassy area right off the dock that is perfect for cookouts, impromptu meetups, a lazy day watching the canal traffic, and dogs. This is a seizable complex with an R V park with quality shared services that are spotless and lots of areas to explore.

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Reviewed by: Laura Briggs , Simpatico, on Jun 14, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 34'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

Please be advised that the floating docks at this marina were lost in a flood. There is a single concrete wall appx 6’ above waterline. 7’ depth to center of wall (looked shallower at eastern end). Only one easily accessible ladder, so tie up there or having high gunwale will be a necessity. Restrooms are marginal - randomly out of TP or soap or paper towels. That said - pretty location, and new (one week ago) harbormaster is quite nice. There is a pizza place that (generally) delivers to the marina, but could not last night. A mile or so walk to a small town with limited services.

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Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Jun 13, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 46'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

Nice small marina with room for about 4 40-50 foot boats on a fixed wall. Short walk to a small downtown with a couple of nice restaurants that deliver. Some grassy areas to walk the dog. Very quiet area that makes a nice stop.

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Reviewed by: Angela Katsavavakis , Pura Vida III , on Jul 26, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 16.0'

Rating: 4

Small marina in a small town. However they have all the services needed: 30 and 50 Amp electric, water, fuel, pump out, showers, laundry, picnic tables, etc. Price is inexpensive. Very cute setting right on the Mohawk River. There is a RV campgrounds on site. You can walk to the small downtown from the marina.

There are trains that run by the marina although no intersections so no horn blowing. Trains don’t bother us, we get used to them.

The part of the marina that impressed us is that for such a small and simple marina in such a small town the shower and laundry facilities were plenty, large, with toiletries supplied and CLEAN, impressively very clean. That’s taking pride in what you do! Thanks Grace, the marina keeper.

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Reviewed by: Duane & Sonja Finch on Jul 4, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Worked well as a place to spend the night. Water, 30 & 50 amp electric. Gas & Diesel. Unlike the guide says: the pump out was not free even though we did fill up with diesel. Wall is becoming quite deteriorated and needs some attention. Being careful of where to place fenders helped as there are some pretty rough surfaces on the wall. Nice showers, close to amenities, friendly staff.

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