Lock comment on Lock 36: Kirkfield

Comment by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Jul 22, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Kirkfield lock is open, only a single unit is working however. ~20min to go down and ~50 minutes to go up. Phone ahead to find out schedule so you don't wait around. We've stayed at top and bottom, both very nice, windier at top. Be careful traversing Mitchell and Canal lakes as they are quite shallow.

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Lock comment on Lock and Dam 31 Buckhorn

Comment by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Jul 22, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Quite a busy lock, sometimes in fits and starts, but well managed. We typically stay at the bottom as we don't need power/water and it is quieter but there is still a highway above us a short distance away. Like most places they really need to start getting a handle on the goose poop! Not sure what Campbellford did but there were no geese there this year.

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Bridge comment on Lakefield (Bridge Street) Bridge

Comment by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Jul 20, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'

Great place, we always seem to stay here, convenient to Lakefield that has lots of shops, Foodland, LBCO, Beer Store, Home Hardware. As you come up the lock it looks small but will hold at least 10+ boats, only three power pedestals with 30amp however.

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Lock comment on Lock 21 Peterborough Lift Lock

Comment by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Jul 20, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

We always stay at the top, room for about four boats. Great view, friendly lock master, who is apparently retiring after this year. No staying at bottom of lock.

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Anchorage Review for Margaret Island - Rice Lake

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Jul 17, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Stayed here for one night on the east side of the Margaret Island to get protection from a WSW wind. Good holding in mud in 6-7', quiet. Lots of weeds when leaving but mud came off easily. Wouldn't hesitate to use again, depending on wind direction.

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Marina Review for Old Mill Park/Campbellford Town Dock

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Jul 16, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Still one of our favourites. Campbellville appears to have done a lot to improve the place since 2021, more restaurants, park is clean, no vagrants any more. Town just feels cleaner. West wall going to upgrade to 50amp next year. Very courteous staff. Signs for boats if reservations made. Staff knows those coming via Nebo and was there to great by name. Could use more water taps.

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Lock comment on Lock 6 Frankford

Comment by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Jul 13, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Easy stay on upper side of Lock, now 30amp power on east and west sides, room for at least eight boats. Easy walk to town across the bridge. Bandstand in 'Tourist Park' on the west side, some good music while we were there. Pretty good meal at Dimitri's, well stocked Home Hardware.

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Marina Review for Meyers Pier

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Jul 13, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Good marina, friendly young staff. Gas/Diesel and pump-out available. Also FREE laundry. There is a bar/restaurant on-site, didn't try it but they had some good music. The slips are short and narrow but adequate. Mostly caters to smaller boats definitely doable for us. Multiple bike/walking trails in the area.

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Marina Review for La Parilla On The Water

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Jul 10, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

South of La Parilla and North of Lock 8 is docking only, no power, no water and $1/ft. It is also $1/ft on the West side, all paid to La Parilla. Some security, nice location. More restaurants on the West side but fewer boats.

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Free Dock Review for Village of Phoenix, Henley Park

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Jul 10, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Great place, only 15amp where we were, no A/C. Small village with great Distillery. Very friendly staff at the wall, had warmed blueberry muffins for breakfast that the 'brats' delivered.

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Marina Review for Ess-Kay Yards Inc.

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Jul 10, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Great ships store, helpful and friendly staff, courtesy car, cheap diesel.

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Free Dock Review for Sylvan Beach Pier

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Jul 10, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Had a nice spot on the East wall, plenty of rings, some with rope (wouldn't use those). No power or water. There were about eight of us East of the bridge, probably could have put more if we bunched up. Had lunch at the Pancake House, was very good. Not a big town and quite touristy with circus rides a couple of hundred yards away, didn't bother us wrt noise however.

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Free Dock Review for Bellamy Harbor Park

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Jul 2, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

There is room for three boats on the West end docks, if people share. We ended up using the East end wooden bulkhead, not as bad as first thought, must be very careful getting off/on boat however. We have 12" diameter fenders which worked well and there are at least two working electrical stands with 50 amps, so we enjoyed A/C during a very humid/hot afternoon. The stands are slimmer than normal and grey, no water. There is no laundry, at least we couldn't find it, there is a laundromat up near the Freedom Mall although we didn't try it. Lots of goose poop the last day we were there and always quite a few people fishing. We stayed two days so we could see Fort Stanwix and get haircuts. Be away the water is quite shallow everywhere in this area, i.e. 7'.

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Free Dock Review for Canajoharie Riverfront Park

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Jul 2, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

The free-floating docks with power on the south side are longer there. There is room for three boats on the East facing part of the same facility. No power, no water, rings and bollards, bring your long ropes and big fenders. Easy walk/bike into town. This is where Beech-Nut Foods was started, for those of certain generation. The Arkel family created a wonderful museum, worth visiting. Also visit the 'boiling pots' just outside of town, take your bathing suits. The 'dummy' light in the middle of Montgomery, Church, and Empire State Trail was removed last year; it was a pedestrian signal in the middle of a five-way intersection.

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Free Dock Review for Amsterdam West of Lock E11 North Wall

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Jul 2, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

We stayed on the free wall just West of Lock E11 on the North side, Guy Park State Historic Site. The wall is rough concrete but using long ropes and big fenders it shouldn't be a problem. Lots of space for many boats in a park setting. The only downside is the railway and freeway noise which you get used to, at least we did. There are three power pedestals which worked for us, not for our friends however, they always seem to have power issues. Russo's Grill across the park, ~200 yds, is worth the walk, had excellent meal with lots left over. There is also a Liquor store close by if needed. They are rebuilding the Guy Park Manor which was built in 1774.

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Free Dock Review for Lock E17, Little Falls, Erie Canal

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Jun 30, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

Rough concrete wall with bollards and rings, but Free. East of Lock E17, some highway and train noise. Right across from water and sewer plant, didn't bother us at all. No electric, no water, no pump-out. $5 pump-out at Little Falls Marina just West of the lock. Easy walk/bike into town on either the NY Bike Rte or via Moss Island. Great little town, Museum is only open MWF and there is an Architectural tour, well worth it. Ruggiero's Trattoria is a great place to eat, good value, lots of food. Price Chopper is on main street and Canal Place has a few good artsy stores.

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Anchorage Review for Utica Harbor Lock Entrance

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Jun 30, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

We did not anchor here but used the Lock wall on the south bank at the West entrance to the closed Lock. There is room for two boats however one portion of the wall is slightly curved. Walmart 2miles away. NY walking/Bike trail is 100 yards away.

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Free Dock Review for Waterford Harbor Visitor Center

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Jun 27, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

We stayed two days on the floating docks, not sure I'd stay on the concrete docks as they are very high and make it difficult to get off/on your boat. No power on concrete section, miscellaneous power on the floating docks, i.e. some 50 amp some 30 amp. Downtown is really suffering but good grocery and liquor store across the bridge. Hannaford groceries allows you to take a cart to the marina, just tell them you need it unlocked so it can go past their parking lot. There is a pump-out area of the dock, didn't try. docks fill up by early afternoon.

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Anchorage Review for Port Ewen

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Jun 27, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Anchored here with buddy boat just slightly south of the mark to avoid dophins. Held well, not much protection from wakes but there is protection from west winds. Suitable if no storms/wind. It is still tidal, ~4'.

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Marina Review for Half Moon Bay Marina

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Jun 24, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Steve was a great host, very willing to assist in getting us into a very narrow slip so we could repair our bow roller, and moving us to a bigger stern-in slip for our stay. Bathrooms were clean, easy access to Enterprise and downtown NY via train. Would visit again.

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Marina Review for Utsch's Marina

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Jun 23, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Starting to show it's age but very friendly staff and gift basket on arrival with WINE and Biscotti. Great little town for bicycling and apparently the Trolley is a good deal. Very tight entrance but doable. Ended up staying in slip #1 fuel dock, not an issue. I don't appreciate the obviously anti-Democrat anti-woke sign in the fish/tackle store.

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Marina Review for Delaware City Marina

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Jun 23, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Lots of good advice from Tim, spent two days on dock, met up with many Loopers. A gpx file showing how to enter/exit would be nice. Great small town, went to St. George for a music festival, great ice-cream, lots of fun taking bike along the river. Great advice on boating Delaware Bay.

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Marina Review for Annapolis Landing Marina

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Jun 16, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Nice marina, pretty packed in. No longer courtesy car, great pool, great laundry, very clean bathhouse. Now $3.75/ft with only a few transient slips. There's not much around but the water taxi is here, grocery store within biking distance, as is West Marine. Now connected to Coinjock marina so they gave us a 20% discount for staying there. Don't know if it's reciprocal. Unfortunately we had to leave early to catch a weather window and they were unwilling to credit us the last of four days slip fees.

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Nav Alert comment on MD: Knapps Narrows West Channel, shoaling

Comment by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Jun 14, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

We went through two days ago and found that R4 appears to be out of position as compared to USACE surveys. We went south of R4 and didn't see anything less than 7'.

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Anchorage Review for San Domingo Creek

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Jun 13, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Spent four days at this anchorage, caught first time, mud that came off reasonably easy when leaving, some oyster shells. There were nine boats anchored while there and still room for more. Better option than St. Michael harbor. Easy dingy to plastic dingy dock in St. Michael where there appears to be a kayak club. Great little town with lots of stores/restaurants. Ava Pizzeria is 5 star, especially the tomato bisque. Lemoncello is also good. Rum distillery, winery, brewery, car museum. Make sure you plan a half day for the Chesapeake Marine Museum, best one yet.

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Marina Review for Calvert Marina

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Jun 13, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Friendly place, it is a huge piece of property and the floating transient docks are the first two after the three covered slips, pump-out is at the first one. Marina is on the opposite side of all the restaurants/stores, but Randy (Uber) will take you there/back for $10 cash. Wouldn't use the washrooms or showers but we rarely do anyway. Make sure you visit the Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center.

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Anchorage Review for Horseshoe Bend - Pagan Point

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Jun 13, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

This is a great anchorage, anchor caught first time, not great wind protection from North. Easy dingy to St. Mary's College, can use their plastic dingy dock north side that has cleats, let manager know. There is no stores in St. Mary's for provisions, a very small 'tuk' shop at the college. Make sure you go to the Great Hall to eat, like going back to College. Bakery is also great.

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Anchorage Review for Jackson Creek South Branch

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Jun 3, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

We anchored just east of this point and just south of the free city dock. Quiet with 8-9' depth, mud bottom. We had difficulty getting our anchor to hold in the spot further into the bay however.

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Marina Review for Coinjock Marina & Restaurant

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Jun 3, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Great place, friendly staff, arrive on slack tide if possible, we did not and it can be quite tricky to get on the wall, no slips. Prime Rib was excellent, we asked to split between two of us with no issues. New well stocked Chandlery. Coinjock bought Midway Marina a few years back and are working on upgrades but the entire company has now been sold.

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Marina Review for Manteo Waterfront Marina

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Jun 1, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

We spent a week in Manteo due to weather. Enjoyed the area, used B & R Rent-A-Car and drove up/down hwy 12 on the Banks. Facilities are good, Barry (dockmaster) was very helpful printing off some documents. He's not in the Dockmaster's office but rather stationed at the Museum. Entrance off the main channel was a little skinny but doable, the video really helped. Would recommend.

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Marina Review for Hatteras Landing Marina

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on May 23, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

There is very limited room for transients here, mostly a Charter Fishing marina. Not much at the marina, no pump-out or laundry, but water and Diesel. No cleats, all ties are to poles. Power was a little dicey and went out a few times, switched to another pole and didn't have an issue. Facilities were ok, good but not great. We were there two weeks before Memorial day and were stranded for a week due to weather, not much else to do, even with electric bikes. Marina has a clothing store and bar with entertainment and some minor provisioning. Staff were very friendly and helpful however. This is likely the best of the marinas as the others closer to town appear to only cater to charters. Dinner at Sonny's was a very good. Note; do not come in the ferry channel, very narrow, we went aground at R12a and polished our props, lots of ferry traffic and not much room to pass.

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Anchorage Review for Oriental Outside

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on May 21, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Lots of crab pots around but well spaced so didn't have too much of an issue. Out in the open so not much protection. Easy dingy to free docks. Liked this because we swing much more than is available in the harbour.

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Marina Review for Silver Lake Marina (Ocracoke NPS Docks)

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on May 14, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Fixed docks in good shape. Electricity and water included in rate, ours was $66/night. Couldn't pay using the app, had to go to the NPS offices. No pump-out but water. Big fender recommended as 10" pilings stick out from dock. Easy walk to town and restaurants. Lots of bike/golfcart rentals available. No security but well lit. Ferry sounds horn on leaving, first one at 07:00.

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Marina Review for Beaufort Docks Marina

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on May 14, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

Great location to beautiful little town. Wildly overpriced ($3.75/ft plus $25/day 50amp) for what you get. No security. Public laundry across the street, $3.50wash/$2dry. Easy to bike around town. Courtesy car only for 1hr, they seem very concerned about time. Friends stayed at Homer Smith, would likely do that next time, cheaper but 3 blocks out of town.

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Anchorage Review for Sloop Point G13

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on May 14, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Stayed here one night, anchor caught first time. No protection from North, South or West, some from East but not much. Stay very close to private marina docks as you come in. It says there is a public dingy dock where you can get to the Atlantic but we didn't attempt.

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Marina Review for Morningstar Marinas Southport

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on May 14, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Great marina, easy walk to town and restaurants. Oliver's was especially good. Robert Creech is AGLCA HH here and very helpful with details on AICW both North and South.

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Anchorage Review for Bird Island anchorage

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on May 14, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

We really liked this anchorage. There were six of us with lots of room to swing. Current changed with tides but not too strong. Dingy over to ocean side and walk/bike a huge beach with good hard sand. Visit the 'Kindred Spirit Mailbox' about 1/4 mile from western tip.

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Marina Review for Georgetown Landing Marina

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on May 3, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Nice marina, friendly folk. Easy bike into town, a little longer walk than we'd like. Wooden docks are needing some work, all transients are kept out in the outer dock, apparently a 2yr waiting list to get on a permanent dock, mostly sport fishers. Exposed to south/east/west winds. Good on-site chandlery. Great little town with lots of restaurants, museums and shopping. Lots of oak tree covered streets, beautiful. Yamaha dealer just down the road with lots of marine equipment. Local mechanic, Marcus 858-431-6435, came out next day and fixed our bow thruster for a very reasonable charge.

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Anchorage Review for Georgetown - Steelmill Channel

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on May 3, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

I wouldn't even attempt to anchor here. The entire channel up to the steel mill appears to be live-a-boards. We tried six times with our Mantus M2 105# and couldn't get it to set. I'm assuming the bottom is really soft silty mud. The wind from the west was quite strong with little protection except the smell of the paper plant. If we had gotten out our Fortress FX37 and set the mud flaps we might have had more success but due to wind it wasn't worth it. We ended up at Georgetown Landing. None of the marinas along the channel appear to be able to take a boat our size, all seem to be

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Anchorage Review for Five Fathom Creek–South

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on May 3, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

No room in McClellanville. Easy in/out at G25. We tried to anchor upstream in Five Fathom Creek but we found it too narrow for us, not enough swing room for rode we put out. We ended up right in the middle of the fork. Shrimp boats got by easily in the evening and morning, waked us at 05:00. Exposed to all winds but quiet. There were comments about using a trip line due to traps/wire in water, didn't find that, anchor came up clean.

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Marina Review for Charleston Maritime Center

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on May 3, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

This is a small city marina with only ~10 slips, all the interior ones are too shallow, i.e. 3' or less. They are waiting on dredging but caught up in environmental approvals. Close to Aquarium and also the International African American Museum which is closed until at least June 2023. Easy walk to free DASH bus to Information Center and then free bus to downtown. Harris Tweeter within walking/biking. There is significant wake however, they even attempt to put wake attenuation across the entrance at night, doesn't do much. No water on the south dock as there is a leak in the pipes, they will provide a hose if you ask. Free laundry which is always nice. The tour boat lineups overlook your boat if you're on the south docks. We like it.

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Anchorage Review for Toogoodoo Creek

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on May 3, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Nice anchorage, easy in/out. Anchor came up clean. Little traffic. Would recommend.

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Anchorage Review for Beaufort River - Unnamed Island

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on May 3, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Easy in/out. Was here on Sunday afternoon, lots of small boat traffic with resulting wakes. Monday was fine. Easy dingy into town.

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Free Dock Review for Eastern Wharf

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on May 3, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

There is no security to be seen, no bathrooms, water, laundry, pump-out, fuel, etc. but great locations to see Savannah. They appear to be free and in good condition. Dock Master said water/power were shut off because of COVID and has not been turned on. There are power pedestals but they are not active. Dock accessibly down a ramp from the public walkway. Very few boats here. Very quiet and google shows the area under construction but that has now been completed and it's an upscale condo/apartment complex. Within walking distance of downtown. Nice walking path along river to get to River Street downtown.

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Anchorage Review for Ossabaw Island - Buckhead Creek

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on May 3, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Nice quiet anchorage. Not too much wind protection.

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Marina Review for The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Apr 21, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 1

I called them and was told the marine docks are closed indefinitely due to construction at the hotel/convention center.

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Anchorage Review for Crescent River R156

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Apr 19, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Stayed one night with four other boats. Quiet, anchor came up clean with 125' rode, reversing current but no issue with lots of room. Boats all stayed on South shore as there are Georgia restrictions on being too close to North shore. Easy in/out and convenient distance.

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Marina Review for Brunswick Landing Marina, Inc.

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Apr 19, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Nice place, friendly staff. Stayed for five days while we visited friends in Atlanta. Rented car from local Turo as no-one else was close. We were at the fuel dock which has no electric which was fine by us. They have free 'happy hour' MWF which is a nice feature. Laundry is also free. Unfortunately there is a pulp/paper mill just north and depending on wind there can be distinct odor.

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Anchorage Review for Bells River Entrance

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Apr 19, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

There were 10+ boats here and all were well spaced for tides. Lots of current. Anchored with 125' rode with no issues. Dingy's into town, free dingy dock but it appears if you pay $5 you get access to the dock facilites, i.e. laundry, showers, etc. Great little town, would return. Unfortunately there appear to be two pulp/paper mills in town and depending on the wind there is a distinct odor.

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Marina Review for Palm Cove Marina

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Apr 19, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Very friendly and courteous staff. Publix across very busy highway. We had a very tricky docking as the only slip available was on the inner fuel dock. This necessitated getting into the small basin and doing a 360, 54' LOA in what feels like a 70' basin, managed to bang our swim platform on the docks and pull out on e of the smallish cleats. Great fine dining at 'Marker 32'.

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Marina Review for St. Augustine Municipal Marina

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Apr 19, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Very helpful staff. Had an exciting time docking as we were not at 'slack' tide, would strongly recommend only arriving/departing on as close to slack as you can accomplish. Very exposed to most winds, some boats were bouncing uncomfortably with 20mph winds for two days, we were on lee of concrete dock which helped a lot. We had 50amp power but it did trip several times, looks like they have the new EFCIs. Very close to all shops and downtown entertainment.

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Marina Review for Daytona Marina & Boat Works

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Apr 19, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Good marina, helpful friendly staff. Stayed two nights, tight to get into the inner slips. Had bottom cleaned by 'Ronnie the Diver', spotted a few missing anodes. We were located very close to washrooms, laundry and Charthouse restaurant, supposed to be very good.

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Anchorage Review for Piddler Island

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Apr 7, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

We stayed here one night and took dingy to 'Down the Hatch' restaurant, walked to very good Lighthouse museum ($7ea, we paid $10 as donation) and very good milkshake at dairy stand, ($17/two). Strong current so boat isn't always where you expect, we had 5 others at the anchorage and we were well spaced. We were well northwest of Buoy R4. Getting in from the south stay south of Red 8B, Navionics took us north for a 180 degree turn but it looked shallow. Exited north along the shore and rejoined AICW. Quiet. Lighthouse was nice to watch at night.

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Anchorage Review for Titusville

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Apr 7, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

We anchored North of the mooring field for three days and tied-up dingy at the municiple park. We did use a cable and lock to secure the dingy but others didn't. Very large anchorage, seems to be mostly live-a-boards. Enterprise car rentals about 1mile walk through downtown, won't pick-up for some reason. Took car to Kennedy Space Center, worthwhile, need an entire day. Only downside was we did see one live-a-boards dump their black water, according to local sheriff this is a problem they haven't figured out how to solve.

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Anchorage Review for Squid Lips

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Apr 7, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

We couldn't get our anchor to hold at the Eau Gallie anchorage but this one closer in to Squid Lips bar was much better. We were between the pier and the road bridge in line with the end of the pier in 8' of water. We did multiple 360's over three days and the anchor held well. Easy access to town using the pier.

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Anchorage Review for Eau Gallie Bridge - North

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Apr 1, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

We couldn't get our Mantus #105 to hold in this anchorage, didn't catch at all, first time that's happened, must be very fine mud. It is also full of crab traps and there were four live-a-boards taking up most of the other available space. Easy access to town using pier.

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Marina Review for Stuart Corinthian Yacht Club-PRIVATE

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Mar 31, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Great Yacht Club in Manatee Pocket, very welcoming, There was a dinner the night after we arrived, went to bar and had a few drinks and met the Commodore (Barbara) and several others, Carl specifically helped us get fuel delivered. A little tricky to get into but great facilities. We rented a car and drove to the local battery store and West Marine, etc. Would recommend.

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Anchorage Review for Causeway Island G9

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Mar 31, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

There were ~15 sailboats here when we arrived, still lots of room, stayed just south of G9. Anchored in 8' with 75' scope, wind was from NE and swung around to SE, not particularly comfortable with large fetch from the S. Upon leaving saw a lot of boats anchored north of the inlet who appeared to be better protected.

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Marina Review for Ocean Reef Resort & Yacht Club

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Mar 26, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Nice marina attached to a gated low rise condo association. Lots of activities, two pools and hottub, decent restaurant (Ocean Blue). Most residents appear to be long term. Didn't leave the well kept compound as we only stayed one night but there is a twice weekly grocery store run. Quiet and clean. Lots of Canadians. Came through Lucayan Waterway on returning to West End for Gulf crossing.

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Anchorage Review for Great Sale Cay - Northwest Harbor

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Mar 24, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

We anchored very far up into this bight, almost at the top, north of the plane crash, and there was great holding. Wind was 10 mph ESE and there was decent protection. Interestingly there was NE wind on the West side of the Cay so we decided not to anchor there as it would have been too rolly. Scenic in is own way, i.e. barren, no shopping.

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Anchorage Review for New Plymouth Settlement-Green Turtle Cay

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Mar 22, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Not a bad anchorage but very exposed to South through NorthWest winds/waves. Lots of boat traffic in/out of Black Sound with resulting wakes. New Providence is a great place to visit and re-provision. Rent golf carts to explore the Cay.

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Anchorage Review for Treasure Cay - Inside

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Mar 19, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

We stayed here several days in a blow, it is sheltered but not perfectly, still wind coming over the trees. Anchor held well, there were 11+ boats in the basin. Others had anchored in Brigantine Bay and in the old marina basin. There is nothing left of the old marina, many houses blown away. Many empty lots and damaged houses, although some rebuilding. Easy dingy ride to old marina, small food mart, liquor store, gift store and Cafe la Florence restaurant. Across the road is the spectacular Treasure Cay beach, can walk for miles.\ on nice hard flour like sand at the waters edge. The There was no-one collecting $$ for mooring or anchoring. The five mooring balls were unused and didn't look maintained. The fuel dock on the way in appears to be working and the chain across the entrance looks like it's being used also, a dozen or so red buoys strung across. Some wake from passing tour boats.

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Anchorage Review for Manjack-Central

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Mar 19, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

A large anchorage that could easily hold 20+ boats. We anchored to the southern edge close to shore with no issue, away from the houses on the northern edge. Dingy'd in to the 'Art Walk' (southern edge of beach) and the 'Ocean Beach' (northern edge of beach) trails. Local home owners (30yrs) were very friendly but unsure if access will continue as there is a new property owner. Also took dingy to Crab Cay where you can see lots of turtles, beware there are many shallow areas, best to do at high tide, even then we grounded twice. Only stayed one night but enjoyed ourselfs, no wind/wave protection from West, South or North.

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Anchorage Review for Chief's Island

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Mar 16, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Very busy on weekends. No shore access.

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Anchorage Review for Man-O-War Cay & Dickies Cay

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Mar 3, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

We stayed at North Dickie's Cay anchorage for one night, no protection from SW winds. Good holding. Put down an anchor buoy in case we snagged a power line. Easy access to town. No grocery store, only Sail Shop and Snacky Shack for hotdogs and nachos, nachos were excellent. I must mention 'Edwins Boat Yard and Hardware', best marine hardware store we've found in Abaco. Museum also wasn't open.

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Anchorage Review for Great Guana Cay-Fishers Bay

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Mar 1, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

We stayed one night, good holding. No mooring balls anymore but not sure if anchors have been removed which made us hesitant. Anchor did hold well. House construction close by. Quick dingy ride to Grabby's, unfortunately Nippers was closed on a Tuesday. There were only two boats anchored and room for much more. No shelter from W wind.

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Marina Review for Conch Inn Yacht Club & Marina

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Mar 1, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Excellent marina, friendly helpful staff, new docks, bar, hotel, washrooms. Parts of marina still under construction but doesn't affect marina use. Meters for electric and water, quite reasonable. Restaurant had live entertainment and meal was quite good.

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Marina Review for Donny's Boat Rentals and Marina

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Mar 1, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Stayed for a week, great little place, very sheltered. Limited electric, we were at end of dock and power was down to 105volts, didn't run A/C. Water available at several places on dock. Nothing fancy but clean, friendly, very convenient to New Plymouth. Donny always willing to assist.

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Anchorage Review for Great Sale Cay-West

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Mar 1, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Reasonable wind protection from East. Good holding, nothing on shore. Anchored right on spot. There was four of us anchored, room for many more. Stayed one night on transit to Abaco.

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Marina Review for Old Bahama Bay Resort & Yacht Harbour

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Mar 1, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Nice marina, helpful staff, quick clearing customs and immigration. Use Click2Clear and pay online, makes it much easier. Took a slip but declined electric, a bit pricey. Stayed two days and took bikes into town. Quite good grocery store at Express Mart, reasonable prices. Good beach bar.

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Anchorage Review for Great Guana Cay - Orchid Bay

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Feb 28, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Very difficult to pick-up mooring ball, were in a WSW wind so had no protection. At 54' were encouraged to go elsewhere as we were considered too big.

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Anchorage Review for Lake Sylvia

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Feb 14, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

We stayed here five nights, it has good holding and has reasonable access via dingy to most stores including UPS behind Winn Dixie. Many beautiful homes, some not so much, but a nice safe area. We did have to move twice as the wind kept changing and putting uncomfortably close to homes, there were 25 boats anchored at the time. Easy access to exit out to Atlantic. Southport Raw Bar has a decent breakfast after which we did all our shopping and shore chores. Would return.

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Marina Review for Crandon Park Marina

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Feb 9, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Spent six nights recently, very quiet, not many transients. People were great, well stocked chandlery, $5 pump-out. There are not a lot of facilities, very public showers, single washer/dryer, docks look like they need some major capital infusion. A five mile bike rider into Key Biscayne or $12 Uber, lots of services there. Biked along Crandon Beach, was empty but midweek, can imagine being crowded in summer. Key Biscayne Tennis facility, hosts many tournaments. We used Kyte for car rental and went into Miami, there is a $2.25 toll to get back onto Key Biscayne, not sure what the admin charge is going to be.

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Anchorage Review for Cowpens Anchorage

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Feb 3, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Didn't use wifi or cell, didn't go ashore or shop. Anchored just inside the crook to get some protection from S winds. Only protection would be from East and South. Was 8' but you could see clear to bottom, held well with 100' chain.

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Marina Review for Key Biscayne Yacht Club-PRIVATE

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Feb 3, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Didn't actually stay here but was impressed they called me back after inquiring the previous evening. Would accept our MTOA membership in YCA for reciprocity. Next time.

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Marina Review for Plantation Yacht Harbor Marina

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Feb 3, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Didn't stay here but bought diesel as it was the cheapest in the Keys. Have been her by car and it is a large facility. Friendly staff.

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Marina Review for Faro Blanco Marina

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Feb 3, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Stayed one night, very friendly staff, good facilities. Reasonable price compared to Key West. Easy access to well stocked West Marine although US1 is a little scary to cross. Would return for a longer stay next time.

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Anchorage Review for Bahia Honda Key

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Feb 3, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

We stopped here, nice place, some noise from new highway. Our anchor skipped a little before catching but then held all night with some current reversal. Didn't test wifi or cell service. There were several power boats that blew right past us within 50' at 20+mph, inconsiderate but expected in Florida. Pretty good protection from East wind, not so much from other direction.

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Marina Review for The Perry Hotel and Marina

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Feb 3, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

We spent December/January and really enjoyed ourselves. We did have friends staying in 'old town' and it was an easy ebike there and to get provisions and to other restaurants. Lots of amenities. David H. has some points, it isn't in the nicest neighborhood, nor is there a view, also everywhere in KW in on a flight path to somewhere, you get used to it, conversation stops for the 15 seconds it takes planes to fly over. That being said is it not cheap compared to Marathon but less than Galleon or A&B, and KW is so much nicer a place than anywhere else in the Keys but you pay for it. Would definitely come back.

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Anchorage Review for Punta Blanca North Cove

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Dec 4, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Enter from the North and stay very close (100') off the west shore for the first several hundred yards, there is a large shoal to the east. Exit the same way, I wouldn't exit to the South as Navionics suggested.Take the circuitous routing with deep water all the way in. Lots of swing room, there were two boats the night we were there, room for many more. Quiet. Some Easterly protection but not much South or West.

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Marina Review for City of Tarpon Springs Municipal Marina

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Nov 18, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 1

Claim they never got our reservation. We had called on the 13th for a reservation on the 15th and assured if there was an issue we'd get a phone call. We had a reservation for the night after our Gulf crossing and it was declined when we arrived, claiming someone else had reserved ahead of us. They are friends and did not make that reservation before us. I was practically accused of lying. Very disappointed. Great location and good price but wouldn't recommend.

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Marina Review for Spongeorama

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Nov 18, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 1

Not impressed. We had a reservation issue next door at the Municipal Marina and decided to stay here to be near friends. Initial price was $2.5/ft, quite high but we were just off a Gulf crossing. When I queried the bill they said it was $3.5/ft this year plus 3.75% non-cash charge and I assume a 7% sales tax. Classic Bait & Switch. Minimal facilities, no laundry, no bathrooms. Note the TS Municipal is $2/ft. It really gave us a bad impression of Tarpon Springs.

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Marina Review for C-Quarters Marina

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Nov 10, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Very friendly people, staff and otherwise. Waited our Hurricane Nicole here. Almost everything you need within short walking distance. Great huge porch for Dock Tales and just meeting people. $1/ft for transient with $10/ft if staying a week. Good diesel pricing. Not a fancy resort style marina at all, looking it's age but certainly adequate.

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Marina Review for Point South Marina Bay Point

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Nov 10, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

We stayed one night visiting friends in the area. A little tricky getting in but just follow the well marked channel. Very helpful staff, nice new docks.

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Anchorage Review for Mid Smack Bayou

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Nov 10, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

We shared this anchorage with another big boat, they got the anchorage closer in but this one was just as good. Wind from South so well protected. There is a sailboat that appears to be someone's home but they were very quiet. Highly recommended.

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Anchorage Review for Spectre Island G51

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Nov 10, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Very nice anchorage, room for several large boats, we were the only ones at the time. Anchor came up clean, anchored right at the icon. Several small boats came in to visit the beach. No wakes from passing barges. Some aircraft noise from local Navy station, they played the anthem quite loudly at sundown. Overall very nice.

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Marina Review for Orange Beach Marina

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Nov 10, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Great marina, very oriented to sport fishing boats. Only a single free washer/dryer close to Transient docks. Grounds are well kept, good store but limited chandlery. We didn't eat at Fishers upstairs but have heard it is very good. Lots of big boats. Tricky to get in but follow the buoys.

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Marina Review for Fairhope Yacht Club–PRIVATE

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Oct 29, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

We came in on low tide and still had 2' under our props, certainly not a wide channel but not an issue if cautious. Stayed two nights, $2/ft, a little high for what you get, single 30amp only, no water, no fuel, no laundry, relatively new docks, friendly people, huge clubhouse. Plan to be self sufficient but a great friendly group. It's a Yacht Club not a Marina. Used our MTOA membership with YCA for access, no issue. Fairhope is a charming little town, lots of art/culture, restaurants, art center, etc. Uber was $8 into town.

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Anchorage Review for Tensaw River

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Oct 28, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Great place to anchor, enough space for 20+ boats if needed. Anchored in 22' of water, shallower as you go further in, and anchor came up clean. Current is ~1-2mph and holds boat steady, anchor facing the Tombigbee.

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Anchorage Review for Tensaw River

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Oct 27, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Very nice anchorage, no stern anchor required, lots of room to swing. We went in 1/4 mile and anchored 150' offshore in 22' of water. Highly recommended.

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Marina Review for Bobby's Fish Camp

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Oct 27, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

Very basic, three docks can handle three 45+ boats but the northern most one doesn't get power unless they have an extension. Friendly enough, no other facilities, probably should have saved some $$ and anchored but the water level is lower than we like in most of them.

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Marina Review for Kingfisher Bay Marina

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Oct 25, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Excellent, Anne-Marie does a great job of getting boats into slips and explaining all the details. Slips are a long way from the office/store but otherwise everything else is close by. Four washers/dryer,good showers, courtesy car and local bus ($5ea) will take you anywhere within a 5hr time slot.

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Anchorage Review for Warsaw Cutoff

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Oct 25, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Use the north anchorage behind the island, 23' deep, other anchorages are very deep 40-50'. Anchor where the anchor mark is, if you go too deep there are a few houses, best to avoid. Quiet, no wake, anchor came up clean, just off the river, lots of swing room.

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Marina Review for Columbus Marina

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Oct 25, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Staff is fabulous, very helpful and friendly. Best fuel prices we've seen so far. Shallow entry but Steve guided us in. Columbus is a great place, make sure you go to the Tennesee Williams birth home (Visitors Center), and ensure you go upstairs, currently blocked off for repairs but she let us up anyway, that's where all the TW memorabilia is. There is a walk/car guieded historical house tour and the Columbus Art Center was worth an hour. Even the Friends Cemetery is worth a look. Courtesy truck gave us an issue and Steve took it out of service immediately and had it repaired. There were two vehicles. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend staying here.

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Marina Review for Midway Marina

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Oct 25, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Don't confuse on Dockwa with other Midway Marina in NC, we did finally get a refund from Dockwa. Great smaller marina and very friendly. They have a great restaurant on-site, a lot of locals and excellent food, can be very busy. Visited the Elvis Presley birth home in Tupelo with the courtesy truck, ~30 minutes away. There is a Midland Marine store about 10 minutes away, tends to be very fish boat oriented, who knew they were so expensive! Also there is a Tiffin RV manufacturers tour at two of their local plants, again ~30 minutes away. Great cold beer room.

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Marina Review for Grand Harbor Marina, LLC

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Oct 25, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Very nice marina, friendly staff, we were out on 'L' dock and had to call for golf cart to get us back to the main marina, never had any issue and always said to call. Fuel was expensive, $5.95 but we didn't fill up. Used their courtesy car twice to get provisions and also go to Shiloh and Hagy's. Great Ship's Store, also have quickie/deli food at the office. Staff was excellent.

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Anchorage Review for Double Islands

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Oct 24, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Easy anchorage, good holding. We anchored from the north right down at the south end. No issues, clean anchorage, we had two boats but room for much more. You are not secluded but have a few RV's on the shore, mid-week so no issue for us.

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Marina Review for Cuba Landing Marina

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Oct 24, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Very tight entrance, not sure I'd anchor here, nice clean facilities but didn't use them as they are a long way from the dock we were at. All replaced after hurricane damage a few years ago. Minimal store/Chandlery. Friendly staff. Borrowed the courtesy car to have dinner, nice. Wouldn't hesitate to go back.

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Anchorage Review for Panther Creek

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Oct 24, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Went all the way to the end, lots of swing room, were only boat. There's a strange buoy at the end, probably a research one, anchored just east of it. Got a little wind from the west but a nice quiet evening. No facilities.

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Marina Review for Green Turtle Bay Resort (Boat Works)

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Oct 24, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

We were very close to the fuel dock so had facilities. Friendly staff, good access to things, however we heard people had an issue if you weren't close. Very good Chandlery. Had an excellent dinner with friends at Patti's, rented a 2for1 golf cart. We went to Walmart but the local grocery store had 99% of what we needed, should have used it first and shopped local.

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Anchorage Review for Ohio River - Kentucky side

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Oct 24, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Check with lock master before anchoring, we anchored well back from the dam in 12' of water with no issues, no facilities but quiet evening. Previous night there was a 5' water drop but we only had 1-2' drop, all of this is due to the construction happening on the dam.

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Marina Review for Paducah Transient Boat Dock

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Oct 24, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Nice new dockage, only fuel. Quilt Museum was excellent, as you enter look at the quilt to the right, made of wood, very impressive. Do not expect to have packages delivered here, they won't be. Apparently they have had floods of 80+ feet hence the massive pylons holding the docks and the walls surrounding the town. Had a great bourbon flight at the local bourbon bar.

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Anchorage Review for Little River Diversion Channel

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Oct 24, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

I'm giving this a low rating because the water was so low and the channel too narrow for our comfort. Wind was coming upstream and we would have swung when it died. There were 7 other boats so we decided to go back 2 miles and anchor just south of the Cape Girardeau bridge on the LDB, lots of room, good holding, there were four of us there.

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Free Dock Review for Kaskaskia Lock Wall

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Oct 24, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

We had a great time with Dock Tales with 8+ boats tied here. No facilities, good location.

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Marina Review for Hoppie's Marine Service

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Oct 24, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Not your typical Marina, several barges tied together, quite rough, no facilities except electric, certainly not to code but works. Very helpful and friendly family run. The town of Kimmswick is worthwhile, small population but lots of stores and several really good restaurants, walking distance. An institution not to be missed.

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Marina Review for The Alton Marina

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Oct 23, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Good place, friendly staff. We were end T so didn't get covered but we tend not to like it because it interferes with our StarLink. Only spent one night but walked into town for some shopping, very limited but it was a Sunday afternoon. Only grocery store is nine blocks uptown, although there is a big box store area out of town. Managed to get the only Uber in town back from shopping. Shout out to the mississippimudpottery.com, lots of good stuff and we told them we needed eggs/milk/cream and they gave us a dozen eggs laid that day. The summer transit bus doesn't run this late in the season.

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Marina Review for Mel's Illinois RiverDock Restaurant

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Oct 23, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Breakfast is closed on Mondays. We had five boats at the dock, pretty much it's capacity. No facilities but $20/night if you eat at the restaurant and it was an excellent meal and quite reasonable. Worth the experience.

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Marina Review for Logsdon Tug Service

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Oct 23, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

Not a marina per se, they had four barges when we were there, five of us managed to tie on. Had to walk down the four barges across two barges and then up a long set of stairs, down a set of stairs and there's a door you enter and there's envelopes on the table in which you put your $1/ft and leave in the box.
Town is described as 'having potential', very true. Not much to do there, a few mexican restaurants we didn't try. $$$ for what it is and what you get.

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Anchorage Review for Quiver Island

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Oct 23, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Stayed here one night, excellent, just two boats, was 7' by the docks, less upstream, quiet. Didn't explore but have heard there are some facilities by dingy.

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Marina Review for Illinois Valley Yacht Club-PRIVATE

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Oct 23, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Very shallow entrance, 6" under the props in 09/2022. Stayed on the fuel dock, not particularly nice but they were full. Great friendly bar, had conversations with two past Commodores, good food. Quick one night stay, worth it.

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Anchorage Review for Lower Henry Island

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Oct 23, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Great quiet anchorage, can easily fit 6+ boats. Had a bonfire onshore one night when only three of us were there. Don't turn too soon while entering, go past the second red buoy!!!

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Marina Review for Heritage Harbor Ottawa

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Oct 23, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Great place, great docks, great helpful staff. Jeremy gave a 2.5hr talk every night about what to expect going down river, very informative. Used the courtesy car to re-provision.

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Free Dock Review for Joliet City Dock

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Oct 22, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Free, we used a 20' bike chain/lock to secure us to a cleat, didn't feel unsafe as their is a police station close by but took no chances. Great little town, worth visiting. Bring chaffing gear.

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Marina Review for Columbia Yacht Club-PRIVATE

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Oct 22, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

While staying at DuSable we wandered over and used our NOAA membership to gain entrance and have lunch. Great old ship from Nova Scotia, got tour by the office admin, would recommend for a meal/drinks.

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Marina Review for DuSable Harbor

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Oct 22, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

Great location, very close to bike/ebike racks, careful of these, charges can be quite large on an ebike. The bathrooms are definitely 'prison' description, laundry room was a very small closet. They were too understaffed to help us dock in a Small Boat Advisory with 40knot winds when we arrived. Easy walking to downtown, grocery store and Navy Pier.

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Marina Review for West Basin Marina

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Oct 22, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Great marina, well kept and friendly/helpful staff. Easy check-in. Only stayed one night. Warren Wolf of Wolf Marine came and picked us up and returned us to the marina after doing shopping at his store.

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Marina Review for Sergeant Marina

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Oct 21, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Long way in from the lake but very staff were very helpful and friendly, quite a small marina. Very skinny entrance to marina but do-able, staff walked us through it. No security but didn't think we needed it. Saugatuck is a fabulous little town, wouldn't hesitate to go back again. One of our favorite stops.

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Marina Review for Grand Haven Municipal Marina

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Oct 21, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

We had a great time here, great walking area, no security but didn't feel we needed it. City has done a great job with the waterfront. Some wakes from passing boats but that didn't bother us. If there is a west wind be wary as there can be significant swell even this far into the river, day after us had several boats damaged.

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Marina Review for Ludington Municipal Marina/Harbor View Marina

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Oct 21, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Spent a lot of time in Ludington waiting for engine work to be completed, not their issue. Very competent and friendly staff. Great maritime museum. Long walk to almost everything as transient is furthest out, good exercise however, great ice-cream store. Have done a good job on the whole waterfront.

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Marina Review for Frankfort Municipal Marina

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Oct 21, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Very nice, friendly staff, wouldn't hesitate to stay again, clean washrooms. Great USCG museum at the waterfront. There was a marathon run during our stay, lots of fun to watch. Great ice-cream store.

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Marina Review for Northport - G. Marsten Dame Marina

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Oct 21, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

We loved this town. Had to put in due to bad weather coming up the sound but had no problem with marina, friendly staff. Great shopping, good bathrooms, didn't use showers but I'm sure they were good. Highly recommended.

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Marina Review for Duncan L. Clinch Marina

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Oct 21, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

We stayed for a week having some electrical and engine work done. Traverse city has lots of shopping and restaurants/bars. We were on the 'wall' which wasn't a problem for use but it doesn't have a lot of security. Laundry rooms were great. Our only problem wasn't with the marina but with the city, no Uber/Lyft, no decent bus services out of downtown, paid $30 taxi each way to get to airport, paid $25 taxi to get new keys cut (3mile trip), wish we'd had ebikes.

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Marina Review for Charlevoix City Marina

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Oct 21, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

We really liked this marina, especially Charlevoix. Competent and very friendly staff, used the complementary bikes to tour the mushroom houses. Lots of good shopping very close and nightly entertainment.

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Marina Review for Petoskey City Marina

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Oct 21, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

We love Petoskey. Marina is basic but has all the amenities we need, laundry, water, electricity. It was understaffed when we arrived with only a single person working but she was very helpful and efficient. Loaner bikes were nice, used them several times. A great little town.

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Marina Review for Mackinac Island State Harbor (Harbor of Refuge)

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker , Confirmed Aquaholic, on Oct 21, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

We really liked being close, there was significant ferry wake, not sure why they don't tell them to slow down close to into the harbor, put out all our fenders and didn't have a problem. Didn't use the showers but staff was very friendly. Wonderful place, make sure you pay to get into the Grand Hotel, drinks on the deck and cupola aren't cheap but it's a once in lifetime. Rented bikes and rode around the entire island, well worth it. Previous trips we have rented a horse/carriage and had a great time.

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Anchorage Review for Panther Creek

Reviewed by: Graeme Walker, Confirmed Aquaholic, on Oct 13, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.0'

Quiet, we had 7' of water at anchor mark, very low water levels in Oct2022. Not much protection from west wind but otherwise great place.

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