Free Dock Review for Chambly Canal - Locks 1-3

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Jul 16, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Very nice stop in a great town. The wall is on the west side of the canal, not the east as stated in the previous review. Check in with the lock staff to pay for electric ($10) or dockage, if you don't have a park pass, and get the bathroom code for after hours use. They will probably come to you..There is a small lock museum at the flight and Fort Chambly is an excellent place to visit. There is also a large grocery store (Maxi) about 100 yards from the wall.

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Free Dock Review for Saint Jean du Richelieu

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Jul 15, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Nice stop before starting or ending the Chambly Canal. Solid, floating docks with lots of cleats. No services, except porta potties in the park to the immediate south. Loved the town and bike paths. Lots of dining options. Very busy on a beautiful Sunday, with constant boat and foot traffic until late in the evening. Wakes bounce off concrete walls on both sides of the basin and take a while to die down. We enjoyed it here, but might not return on a weekend.

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Marina Review for Safe Harbor Gaines

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Jul 15, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Very nice marina. Friendly, efficient staff. Clean, private bathrooms and showers, with laundry. Bathrooms closest to the docks were out of order, as was the pump-out. Solid floating docks, with electric and water. Gas and diesel available. Walkable town, with a few dining options. Quiet and peaceful place and we would definitely return.

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Marina Review for Plattsburgh Boat Basin

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Jul 13, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Full list of amenities: gas, diesel, pump-out, laundry and ship's store. Bathrooms and showers were modern and clean. Good WiFi and decent T-Mobile signal. Onsite restaurant was good but a little overpriced—other options are walkable nearby. Nice town, with Macdonough Monument, War of 1812, Plattsburgh Air Base and County Museums all worth a look. Friendly staff and locals, busy on weekends—we were there during a fishing tournament, but it was well run and not too noisy. Also near the tracks and the occasional train will blast its horn. We would definitely return here.

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Marina Review for Burlington Community Boathouse

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Jul 13, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

We stayed here two nights and enjoyed it very much. Great location in town near parks, bike path and ECHO Leahy aquarium. Clean bathrooms and showers, no laundry or fuel. A little pricey ($3/foot) for what they offer and the 120-foot Ethan Allen III sightseeing boat docks here and idles their big engines a lot. We did not try the on-site restaurant, which was closed the first night due to heavy rain. Nice co-op 0.6 miles away for provisions and Church St offers many dining and shopping options. Burlington is a fantastic city!

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Marina Review for Point Bay Marina

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Jul 11, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

We left our boat here for two weeks to travel home. Very accommodating and the staff took good care of us. Newer private bathrooms and showers, nice store, gas, diesel, pumpout. Quiet and peaceful, but a long way from town and there's not much to see and do in Charlotte. Uber and Lyft were available to visit Shelburne and Burlington, with lots to do there. Docks were very uncomfortable in strong south winds, even with the submerged barges they have as breakwaters. To be fair, everywhere we've stayed on Lake Champlain has been rolly!

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Marina Review for Bridgeview Harbour Marina

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Jun 26, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Easy to book on Dockwa. Good floating docks, but one of the rolliest marinas we've ever stayed in. We had strong north winds and the motion was very uncomfortable. Full list of amenities: nice bathrooms, showers, laundry, gas and diesel. Half-mile walk to town, but not much to see or do there. Dockside Cafe at the marina was very good, and only one restaurant in the village was open—Gene's, with Dairy Queen fare. We might return, but only if light winds were forecast.

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Free Dock Review for Village of Whitehall

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Jun 26, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Pretty setting in nice park. Power/water pedestals are on the end closest to Lock 12. Nice bathrooms and showers in unstaffed visitor's center, although the men's shower was locked during our stay. Museum is excellent, but there is an admission charge. Few dining options in town, but we were lucky to be there for a summer festival, with lots of food trucks, live music in the evening, and an impressive fireworks show that we could see from the boat. Even with the festival, there was a curious lack of garbage cans here—we had to walk a ways to find one. Overall a great stop and we would return.

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Marina Review for Bridgeview Harbour Marina

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Jun 26, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Easy to book on Dockwa, $2/foot. Good floating docks, but one of the rolliest marinas we've ever stayed in. We had strong north winds and the motion in the harbor was very uncomfortable. Full list of amenities: nice bathrooms, showers, laundry, pump-out, gas and diesel. Adjacent to train tracks, but only one passed by while we were there. Half-mile walk into town, but not much to see or do there. The only open dining options were the onsite Dockside Cafe, which we recommend, and Gene's in the village, an outdoor hot dog and ice cream place. We might return here, but only in calm weather.

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Marina Review for Chipman Point Marina

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Jun 26, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

We loved the laid back vibe here. Easy to book by phone and very welcoming to transients. Floating docks are exposed to strong winds and wakes from passing boats that don't slow down. Funky office/store/bath building with lots of character and a steep staircase to get up to bathrooms, showers and laundry. Three miles to town, with a loaner car available. Gas only and pump-out. We would return.

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Free Dock Review for City of Vergennes Municipal Docks - MacDonough Park

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Jun 26, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

One of our favorite places so far on the Great Loop—definitely worth the side trip! The cleats on the floating dock were more than adequate for our small boat. Did not plug in to electric—your cord will run across the asphalt where the occasional cars drive through the park. Agree with all other details in previous review. The waterfall is stunning, but we saw a boat run aground that got too close. AquaMap chart was accurate at the entrance to Otter Creek, and we never saw less than 7 feet. The rest of the creek is very pretty and easily navigable. Vergennes is attractive and charming, with a few good dining options—we enjoyed Rockers Pizzeria.

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Free Dock Review for Fort Edward Yacht Basin

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Jun 22, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Agree with last reviewer about being a great stop, and shoaling—follow the buoyed channel and it's fine. Women's bathroom could have been cleaner. Old locks in town are interesting, as is the old fort museum. Recommend Mamma's Cafe for breakfast and The Anvil Inn for dinner.

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Free Dock Review for Village of Fort Ann Docks

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Jun 22, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

One of the prettier stops we've been to on the canal. Floating dock, with room for 2-3 boats. No services except for covered picnic shelter, and bike/walk path. Very close to train tracks and road bridge, but only two trains came by while we were there and road noise was minimal. Short walk to town—there's a gas station/convenience store, Dunkin' Donuts and a brew pub close by. We would definitely stay here again.

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Free Dock Review for Mechanicville Terminal Wall

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Jun 21, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Nice free wall, with cleats and bollards, eight 30A power pedestals with water, trash and recycling. Bathrooms and shower building is fine and there are two covered picnic tables on a nice deck. The wall was a little high for us, but there are plenty of ladders. Popular spot with locals, but we had no issues with loud or disrespectful behavior. Close to town, with a McDonalds, Subway, Walgreens and other shops five minutes away and a Price Chopper grocery 15 minutes away. We enjoyed our stay and would return.

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Marina Review for Hop-O-Nose Marina

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Jun 18, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Easy to book by phone, and they guided us in and met us at the slip. Older, floating docks, with water and electric. Quiet and calm spot—a welcome escape after a choppy afternoon on the Hudson. Good restaurant on site and clean bathrooms and showers. Convenience store close by, and a ten minute walk into town. We enjoyed our stay and would return.

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Marina Review for Shadows Marina

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Jun 17, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Easy to book by phone. Beautiful floating docks, with water and electric. Bathrooms and showers are minimal, but met our needs. Very rolly location from wind, waves and wakes. Harbormaster Keith takes good care of you and locals are friendly. We didn't find much to do in Poughkeepsie, but the train station is a 15-minute walk. Be sure and check out the Walkway Over The Hudson pedestrian/bike bridge.

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Marina Review for Hudson River Maritime Museum

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Jun 13, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Easy to book on Dockwa. Jim was very helpful in tying up to the floating dock and getting us oriented. Sheltered and quiet location, with a nice waterfront, with good restaurants. Nice bathrooms and showers and don't miss the museum, especially since free admission is included in the dock fees. 30A electric, no water, laundry, pump-out or fuel, although Jim offered to help get us them elsewhere if we needed. We would return.

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Free Dock Review for Coxsackie Riverside Park Town Dock

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Jun 12, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Room for 4-6 boats on two floating docks with plenty of cleats. Boat wakes were an issue during daylight hours. No services, but there are porta-potties across the beautiful park by the playground. The town is very charming, although most businesses are closed on Mon & Tues. There is a Farmer's market on Wed afternoons. Recommend The Yellow Deli for lunch. We would definitely return here.

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Marina Review for Albany Yacht Club

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Jun 11, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

We called on very short notice and they had room for us, and the helpful Dockmaster talked us in and met us at the slip. Full list of amenities: fuel, pump-out, clean bathrooms, shower, laundry, swimming pool. Expect some wakes from passing boats that don't slow down. Close to town—we recommend Illusive Restaurant for walkable option. Big box stores nearby via Uber. $2.50/foot + $12 for electric. We would return.

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Marina Review for Riverlink Park

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Jun 10, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Under new management as of this week. $1/foot, with electric and water. Check in with the staff at Drifters, the onsite restaurant, to pay (cash or check) and get bath/shower/laundry code. Pumpout, no fuel. Very pretty park setting, with trails into town on both sides of the canal. Don't miss the Mohawk Valley Gateway Overlook, a pedestrian greenway over the river. There is an Ace Hardware just across the train tracks. This is a Wake Zone, where the local water ski team practices and performs on Thursday evenings. Wind and rain kept them off the water during our Saturday night stay. Live music at Drifters went until 11 PM. We liked it here and would return.

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Marina Review for Mohawk Harbor Marina

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Jun 10, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Easy to book on Dockwa. Received fast confirmation and a phone call from the Harbormaster, to see if we needed help tying up. He was at another marina, about 30 minutes away. We didn't need help, and he texted us bathroom and Wifi codes. We came here to escape high winds and wakes, and this well-protected harbor was perfect. New, floating docks, with water and electric. Bathroom trailer is modern, but no showers or laundry. Druthers Brewing is in adjacent apartment building and there is a casino next door (did not go). Walk and bike paths go right through the property. Very attractive, although there is construction nearby, which started up on Monday morning. We would return here.

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Marina Review for Little Falls Canal Harbor and Rotary Park

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Jun 8, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Top notch. Excellent amenities, with clean bathrooms and showers, laundry and air-conditioned lounge. Electric, water, pump out, no fuel. Nice park, with easy trail access. Food truck across the parking lot is outstanding. About a mile into town, with grocery and pharmacy. Train noise is the only negative.

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Marina Review for St. Johnsville Municipal Marina

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Jun 8, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Very nice stop, with great service. High wall, with rings; we needed the one ladder available. Gas, diesel, bathrooms, showers, laundry, water, 30A/50A and WiFi. Town is small, but close, and we enjoyed exploring. Bridge St. Diner was good, and the only place open. Trains pass close, but did not blow whistles, so it was much quieter than other places along the canal.

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Marina Review for Ilion Marina

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Jun 6, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Nice place, with a full list of amenities. Gas, diesel, pump-out, bathrooms, showers, laundry and on-site burger & ice cream stand. Nothing fancy, but it was a welcome stop after staying at walls with no services. Five minute walk to Aldi for provisioning. Wakes from boats going too fast were a nuisance, as were train whistles. Good value for $1/foot and super friendly people. We would return.

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Free Dock Review for Sylvan Beach Pier

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Jun 5, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 3

Good location on Oneida Lake. We're a small boat and had no trouble with the height of the east wall. Very busy, and it was a Tuesday—I can see why others avoid coming here on weekends. No services, and we had generator noise from a neighbor. Passing boat wakes started early and ended late, and the road noise was above average. The town is very touristy and unique, with a large public beach and amusement park, which was closed during our stay. Good restaurant options; we liked Eddie's. For some peace and quiet, cross the canal into Verona, where there are a lighthouse and state park. We're glad we saw this place, and might return.

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Free Dock Review for Village of Baldwinsville Docks

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Jun 4, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Rehash of other reviews—everything is the same for 2024. Electric $5 for 30A, pay at drop box by visitors center. Floating dock on west end of south wall is a little noisy, but secure. Cross the canal at the west end lock gate to get to the bathrooms and showers. The building opened at 8:00 AM when we were there. Good restaurants in town. We would return here.

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Free Dock Review for Seneca Falls - Free Dock

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Jun 3, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Great town and a nice, short side trip off of the Erie Canal. Water level is down two feet this year, so the wall was too high for us. We used a floating dock, without services. The walls on both sides of the canal reflected passing boat wakes and bounced us for several minutes each time. Recommend visiting the Women's Rights National Historical Park.

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Free Dock Review for T. Spencer Knight Park & Visitor Center/Port of Newark

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Jun 2, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Pretty park setting, with picnic tables, swings and benches. Full list of amenities: electric, water, wifi, bathrooms, showers, laundry, pump-out (did not use); all free, although a donation envelope was part of our welcome packet. Check in at the visitor center on the east end of the north wall, staffed by friendly volunteers. Very high wall (for us); we tied up near a ladder, with cleats and rings. There is a floating dock by the visitors center with lots of cleats, but it's a longer reach to the water and electric. Several restaurants and a Rite Aid nearby, and an ice cream shop at the park. We enjoyed our stay here.

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Free Dock Review for Port of Pittsford

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Jun 1, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

One of our favorite stops on the Western Erie so far. Nice wall on south side of canal in a shaded park. Widely spaced bollards for tying off to—locals used screw in ground anchors. North side is available too, but it's in the sun and right in front of busy waterside restaurants. Electric and water, bathrooms available at public library about a block away (hours vary, no showers). Attractive town, with lots of dining options. Lively night life on the canal on a Friday night, but it died off quickly after dark.

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Marina Review for Village of Brockport

Reviewed by: Tony Green on May 31, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Loved it here! Brockport works hard to welcome visitors by boat and bicycle. Beautiful wall between bridges (lift bridge 182 is temporarily removed for refurbishment), 11 pedestals with water and 30A & 15A electric. Flat rate of $20 per night. Welcome Center staffed by friendly volunteers, with two bathrooms, showers, laundry, wifi and loaner bikes. Very nice town, with plenty of shops and restaurants. Recommend Coleen's Kitchen for breakfast.

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Free Dock Review for Canal Port Medina

Reviewed by: Tony Green on May 30, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Nice stop, close to Main Street. A few broken boards on the wall and wakes definitely do bounce off of both sides of the canal and last awhile. 30A and 15A electric and water. Bathrooms were fine and we had no problems with the water temp in the showers. Bridge tender gives out the bath code, as others have stated. Railroad museum in town was nice and it's right next to the public library. There is an ALDI and a Tops grocery 1+ mile away. We would stay here again.

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Bridge comment on Bridge E-182, Main St, SR 19

Comment by: Tony Green on May 30, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'

This bridge has been removed for reconstruction

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Free Dock Review for Lock E35, Lockport - Free Dock

Reviewed by: Tony Green on May 30, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Right in town, close to everything. Check in with Lockmaster, who couldn't be nicer. There is a low, fixed dock with room for a couple of boats, and one power pedestal (30A & 15A)—we tied up there with 6 feet of water. A larger boat (50+) tied up behind us on the concrete wall. No water available, clean porta-potties next to lock office. There is noise and motion while the lock is operating, but it wasn't uncomfortable and the lock doesn't operate 24/7. Terrific historical display of original flight-of-five locks from 1825. We would stay here again.

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Marina Review for North Tonawanda Gateway Harbor Park

Reviewed by: Tony Green on May 28, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Very nice stop. We stayed on the north side, western end, close to the office and restrooms. Electric, water, basic bathrooms, with showers, open to the public during the day and locked with a code at night. We arrived on the Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend, and easily found a spot. Roaming dockhands took our payment and were available all weekend, but weekday hours vary. Busy and noisy until the holiday crowds went home, especially east of Delaware St. In front of the Dockside Bar & Grill. RIght in town, close to restaurants, parks and excellent walk/bike paths on both sides of the canal. For some reason, our bathroom code didn't work the morning we left, and the office was closed, but we would stay here again..

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Marina Review for Sun Life Marinas at Buffalo Harbor

Reviewed by: Tony Green on May 27, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Excellent facility, with launch ramp, fuel, store, boater's lounge, laundry, and spotless bathrooms with showers. Adjacent to a state park and bike paths that connect to more parks and Downtown Buffalo a couple of miles away. Charlie's Boat Yard, the onsite restaurant is terrific. We were on the courtesy dock at the very north end, which is close to the bathrooms, but also near the gas pumps, harbor entrance, and is in the least sheltered portion of the marina from wind, waves and wakes. We would return, but would ask for a different slip next time.

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Marina Review for The Moorings of Carrabelle

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Mar 29, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Very nice marina, with good amenities. Easy to book, with helpful staff. Awesome upper-deck boater's lounge. Ground-floor bathrooms and showers needed maintenance, but were useable. Laundry, swimming pool and hotel rooms available. Our 26'-foot boat easily fit inside the inner harbor and we enjoyed excellent protection from wind, wakes and current. Nice launch ramp on site. We would definitely stay here again.

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Marina Review for Point South Port St. Joe Marina

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Jan 18, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Beautiful new facility with outstanding customer service. We had a side-tie on the inside of a floating dock that was very secure and well protected, with power and water. Spotless bathrooms, shower (only one) and laundry. Very nice boater's lounge. About 200 yards from grocery store and close to CVS and restaurants. Port St. Joe is a great little town, and was well worth the side trip off of the ICW.

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Marina Review for Scipio Creek Marina

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Jan 18, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Easy to book by phone. Very friendly and responsive. Side-tie on fixed dock close to office, clean bathrooms and restaurant. Well-protected location and near parks and town. A little expensive but we did enjoy our stay.

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Marina Review for Emerald Harbor Marina

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Jan 15, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Very nice, well-run marina. Seth the owner/manager is super helpful and was waiting at our slip when we arrived. Located in beautiful Watson Bayou, with excellent protection. Clean bathrooms, two showers, free laundry. Power, water and dockside pump-out. No fuel. Nearby town is walkable, with a few stores and restaurants.

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Marina Review for Freeport Marina

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Jan 13, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 3

Easy to book by phone or Dockwa. No-frills operation, with very friendly staff and locals. Clean bathroom/shower, but only one for the entire marina. No laundry. 4-5' depths at fuel dock, shallower inside. Electrical was a challenge—we ended up borrowing an extension cord to connect to a working 15A receptacle. Isolated and peaceful, with nice multi-use path about 1/2-mile away. We had an excellent dinner at the on-site restaurant. Only 3-stars because of the amenities and power, but this place grew on us and we would return.

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Marina Review for Adventure Marina

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Jan 11, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 3

Easy to book on Dockwa. Reservation was quickly confirmed, but no arrival instructions given and when we got there the lone employee did not seem to know we were coming, but figured it out and helped us tie up. Small slips (fine for us) sturdy docks with water and power. No amenities other than porta-potties, which were a little rough. Close to convenience store, several restaurants and the beach. Bridge construction noise was another negative, albeit out of their control. Overall we were disappointed and would not return.

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Marina Review for Palafox Pier Yacht Harbor

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Jan 10, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Very nice marina. Easy to book by phone, super friendly staff, well protected and easy to enter and exit. Fuel, water, clean bathrooms (shared with onsite restaurant), shower and laundry. Beautiful floating docks, with 50A power and water. Right in downtown Pensacola, close to shops, dining, museums, parks and historic district. Very walkable city and we felt safe at all times. There is a security gate to enter docks. Only negative was construction site next door, which began work around 7:00 AM. We would definitely return here.

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Anchorage Review for Ingram Bayou

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Jan 7, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Lovely anchorage—easy in and out, well protected, excellent holding in mud, with plenty of swing room. We had 6-7' north of the WWG icon. To the south of the icon are exposed pilings (charted) and a sunken sailboat with its mast out of the water (uncharted). Completely surrounded by forest and marsh, quiet and peaceful. Our second time here and one if our favorites. Did not go ashore. Two bars of T-Mobile reception.

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Marina Review for Homeport Marina

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Jan 6, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Easy to book by phone. Simple entry from ICW, well-protected, deep water harbor with beautiful floating docks. One combo bathroom/shower each for men and women, close to docks, with laundry off of women's entrance door. LuLu's restaurant on-site is terrific, with good food, friendly staff and live music.

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Marina Review for Grand Mariner Marina & Restaurant

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Jan 5, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

We enjoyed our stay here, including leaving the boat while traveling home for the holidays. Bill and staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Fixed docks are sturdy, with water and power, although they are exposed to wind, waves and wakes. One bathroom each for men and women and one shower for all, clean and very close to transient dock. Laundry available, but we didn't need it. Nice outdoor, partially-enclosed boater's lounge with heater and TVs. Restaurant upstairs has excellent seafood and is popular with locals. We would return.

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Anchorage Review for Tensaw River

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Dec 27, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Our favorite stop south of Demopolis. Wide and deep, with good holding in mud. Room for lots of boats and passing fishermen kept their distance. Exposed to higher winds, but we found it very calm and peaceful. Did not go ashore.

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Anchorage Review for Big Briar Creek

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Dec 27, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Lovely anchorage. Easy in and out, good holding in mud and current kept us straight. We got waked by a couple of fishing boats, but otherwise found it very peaceful and well protected. We had floating mats of weeds drifting by in the morning, without any issues. Did not go ashore. Great last stop before Mobile.

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Anchorage Review for Bashi Creek

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Dec 13, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Narrow, with overhanging branches, but a welcome stop off of the river and our top choice after Demopolis. Depth was 9' well past boat launch. Early arrivals need to go in far enough for late arrivals to get off the river. Good holding in mud; no current and stern anchor recommended. Lumber everywhere, but we didn't foul either anchor. Quiet and peaceful, with a small dock at the boat ramp for easy shore access. 1-2 bars of T-Mobile reception.

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Marina Review for Kingfisher Bay Marina

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Dec 13, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

First-class operation. Excellent boater's lounge with open-air upper deck, lots of laundry machines and excellent bathrooms, with clean showers. Nice grounds for walking around. Courtesy car and they help coordinate groups to lock down together at Demopolis.

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Marina Review for Bobby's Fish Camp

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Dec 13, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 3

Stopped here for gas. Tied up, called them on the phone and topped off our tanks; self-service and pay at the office. Dock is in good shape; fuel and power are on the down-river end. Did not see any amenities ashore. Definitely no-frills. Owner was friendly.

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Anchorage Review for Sunflower East

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Dec 13, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

We came in after dark and anchored in 20' of water 150' from shore. We would have liked to get closer in with better light—the first tow coming upriver said we were okay. Good holding, current kept us straight and anchor came up clean. Nice sandbar for going ashore. One bar T-Mobile reception.

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Anchorage Review for Tombigbee Oxbow

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Dec 8, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Very nice anchorage. Good holding in mud and plenty of swing room for many boats. We were one of four anchored here, with lots of space in between. We fouled our anchor rode in 18 feet of water about 100 yards east of the boat launch; others were farther east and did not. The boat ramp is a good place to take the dinghy ashore. No wakes from the Tenn-Tom, but some traffic at the boat ramp. Close to Heflin Lock and you can hear their sound signals. Very peaceful otherwise. Outstanding T-Mobile reception.

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Marina Review for Columbus Marina

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Dec 7, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Loved our time here. Steve and crew work hard to take care of you. Call to get entrance instructions and follow them exactly. Full list of amenities, and the nearby park is an excellent place to stretch your legs. Columbus is a nice town, and is 30 minutes from GTR Airport. We left our boat here while traveling and would definitely return.

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Anchorage Review for Pickensville - south

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Dec 7, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Very pretty spot. Easy to enter and exit and close to Bevill Lock. Room for many boats. Decent T-Mobile cell service. Pickensville Recreation Area is a nice place to stretch your legs and take pets—next to the boat launch there is a wall to tie up to with 2-3' of water and a few rings and small cleats.

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Anchorage Review for McKinley Creek Cutoff

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Nov 27, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Very peaceful and scenic anchorage. Off-channel, no wakes felt 100 yards up the cutoff. Depth 9-10' everywhere we saw, including close to shore. Good holding in mud. Somewhat narrow, so we used a stern anchor. Fair cell reception on T-Mobile. Shore access limited.

• WG Editor Comment:
  

  Stennis Pool 163.30

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Marina Review for Joe Wheeler State Park

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Nov 26, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

We enjoyed our stay and would return. Large facility in well-protected harbor. Showers, laundry, fuel, restaurant, nice lounge and friendly staff. Lovely park with trails. We were on the 200 dock, which had debris on it, but was solid, with power and water.

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Anchorage Review for Bay Spring Visitors Center

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Nov 26, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Very nice anchorage, with 10' of water, good holding and plenty of swing room near old boat house. Other boats anchored in the other coves, all reporting similar conditions. Close to lock and well-protected

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Marina Review for Midway Marina

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Nov 19, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Easy to book on Dockwa. Buoyed channel and 6-foot water depth everywhere we went. Very friendly and helpful staff. Nice restaurant with excellent food and service. Laundry, showers and lovely boaters lounge, with indoor and outdoor spaces. Courtesy car, with a Walmart in town. Transient docks are a little exposed and dock repairs are underway, but we highly recommend Midway.

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Anchorage Review for Ducks Head

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Nov 15, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Very pretty spot. Need to go deeper in to avoid wakes, but the swing room is limited. We fouled our bow anchor on a large submerged tree branch, located right where the WWG anchor symbol is. With so many other anchorages available in this lake, we would not return.

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Marina Review for Grand Harbor Marina, LLC

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Nov 15, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Very nice marina, with friendly and helpful staff. Bathrooms, showers, laundry, fuel, office and store all close to transient docks. Lounge and gym available in condo building. Two courtesy cars; restaurants and groceries nearby and Shiloh battlefield is 30 minutes away. We enjoyed our stay here, but did get wakes from passing boats, many ignoring the large No-Wake sign and buoys.

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Marina Review for Ditto Landing Marina

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Nov 13, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

We've stayed here twice and had the same good experience both times. Easy to book by phone or on Dockwa. Sturdy floating docks with water and power. Transient slips are close to self-service fuel pumps, office/store, bathrooms and shower (only one). No laundry, restaurant or courtesy car and not much in the area, but very picturesque grounds, with easy access to the Tennessee River Greenway trail.

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Marina Review for Alred Marina

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Nov 13, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Easy to book on Dockwa, with well-marked entrance channel. Friendly staff, nice private bathrooms and showers, laundry and courtesy car. Transient slips are exposed to southwest winds and waves. Not much in the area, but we enjoyed our stay here.

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Marina Review for Lucy's Branch Marina

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Nov 13, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Nice place and we enjoyed our stay. Easy to book by phone and straightforward entry and exit between two white barges. Sturdy docks, with power and water. Bar & grill on site is popular with the friendly locals and was a lot of fun. Small store and fuel available. Laundry and showers are a hike from the transient slips and are in need of some TLC.

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Anchorage Review for Panther Creek

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Nov 13, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Loved this anchorage. We had 10-11' in the eastern cove past the launch ramp, good holding in mud and plenty of swing room. Excellent protection from winds and waves and very scenic and peaceful. Poor T-Mobile reception.

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Marina Review for Erwin Marine Riverfront

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Oct 29, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Awesome location right in downtown. Love the self-service fuel dock. Friendly staff, who lent us a power adapter and switched our reservation to the Olgiati Dock, which is the only one close to the bathrooms. Deep water and easy access, but boat wakes are a pain.

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Marina Review for Goose Pond Colony Resort Marina

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Oct 24, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Full list of amenities and amazing customer service. The harbor is weedy, but the channel is well-marked and clear and we had 5-6' of water everywhere. Great 2-mile nature trail to stretch your legs. We enjoyed our stay here.

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Free Dock Review for Guntersville City Harbor

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Oct 24, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Nice new docks, with deep water (11 feet in our outer slip), and room for lots of boats. Close to shops, restaurants and a hotel. No water, power, fuel or showers, although there is a porta-potti on the highway side of the harbor. Great free facility and we would return.

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Marina Review for J.P. Coleman State Park Marina

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Oct 21, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Nice, deep-water harbor, with 17' at the entrance and in our covered slip. Easy to book by phone, but same-day reservations only. Transient dock is the westernmost one, which is farthest away from the busy launch ramp. We didn't see any staff, but there's a security gate. Bathrooms (no showers), power, no WiFi, but good T-Mobile reception. Sturdy floating docks, which seem underused and could use a good cleaning. Beautiful state park, with lots of park roads to wander and an outdoor pool, mini-golf, cabins, campground and lodge to enjoy in season. We would definitely stay here again.

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Free Dock Review for Ingalls Harbor

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Oct 21, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Free dock with lots of room and 8-10 feet of water. No fuel, power or water, but sturdy floating docks with plenty of cleats. Two clean bathrooms on the east side, no showers. We awoke to the start of a fishing tournament, but the boats were respectful leaving the harbor. There is not much in the area, but it was a good place to spend the night.

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Anchorage Review for Diamond Island

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Oct 18, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Very pleasant anchorage. Entered and exited from the North and anchored in 17' of water just past floating platform. There is a mild current to keep you centered, but we used a stern anchor just to be safe. Okay cell service on T-Mobile. Anchors both came up clean. We would definitely stay here again.

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Marina Review for Clifton Marina

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Oct 18, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Very friendly staff and terrific service. Easy in and out through the narrow but adequate channel, with 6-7' of water everywhere we went. Restaurant was great, but closed at 6 PM on the late-season Monday we were there. As others have mentioned, the bathroom/shower/laundry all in one room is a little odd, but it wasn't busy and was totally fine for us. Easy walk into Clifton, which is very pleasant, but not much to do. We would definitely stay here again.

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Marina Review for Cuba Landing Marina

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Oct 18, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Well-marked channel, plenty of water depth (6-7') and good instructions to get to covered slip. Fuel, store, bath, showers and laundry. George, the Harbor Master is very helpful and friendly. Adjacent to Duck River Wildlife Refuge, which has a gravel road and nice riverfront for stretching your legs. We would definitely return here.

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Marina Review for Pebble Isle Marina

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Oct 17, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

We enjoyed our stay here. Channel is well marked and transient dock is easy to access and close to everything, although it is exposed to north and west winds. Fuel, ships store, laundry, clean bathrooms and showers, shared with RV park. Restaurant on site, but was closed for the season. Billy, the Harbor Master, went out of his way to see that we had what we needed. Courtesy van available. Marina is adjacent to Johnsonville Historic Park State Park, which we enjoyed exploring on foot.

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Anchorage Review for Panther Creek 3

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Oct 13, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Loved this anchorage. Very scenic and peaceful. Good holding in mud in 10-15' of water. Poor cell service on T-Mobile. We took the dinghy around the point to the west to Boswell Landing campground and enjoyed stretching our legs and exploring.

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Anchorage Review for Sugar Bay

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Oct 13, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Very scenic and quiet. Good holding in mud in 10' of water. Pick a cove based on the wind direction and relax. Shoreline is pretty steep and cell phone reception is poor, but idyllic otherwise.

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  Note: Pool was 354.93.

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Marina Review for Green Turtle Bay Resort (Boat Works)

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Oct 13, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

GTB definitely lived up to its stellar reputation. The transient docks are right in front of the office, bathrooms, showers, laundry, fuel and yacht club. Staff and locals were super friendly and helpful. We liked walking the 20 minutes to Grand Rivers, but used one of the two courtesy vans for provisioning at the Village Market. We enjoyed dinner at Patti's and a round of mini-golf. Check out Craig's Dairy for a burger and shake (cash/check only).

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Marina Review for Paducah Transient Boat Dock

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Oct 6, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Great dock and Paducah is a very interesting and welcoming place. Easy to book on Dockwa. No showers, but there is a public restroom in town. Exposed to wakes and weather. No security, and we never felt unsafe, but we had a steady stream of visitors on the dock, including a couple of loud partiers at 2:30 AM.

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Marina Review for The Alton Marina

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Sep 30, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Wonderful marina. Easy to book by phone. Deep water (10 feet) and covered slips on transient dock, which is close to clean, private bathrooms. Electric, water, fuel, small deli and convenience store on site. They were short-staffed and doing water system maintenance during our stay, but were very helpful and customer-focused. Close to town and the Mel Price Lock. Call the lock before you leave, if southbound. We had a 4-hour wait and it was nice to do most of that at the marina.

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Marina Review for Port Charles Harbor

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Sep 28, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Nice marina and super friendly staff. Easy to book over the phone. Follow their directions to exit the main channel and approach the harbor. Easy entry after that and 5 feet of water everywhere we went. Clean bathrooms and showers, water, electric, fuel, and ships store. Very isolated and quiet; we like that, but its a long way to town.

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Marina Review for Two Rivers Marina

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Sep 27, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Lovely marina, with everything you could want. Protected harbor with 5' depths, fuel, water, electric, clean private bathrooms with showers, laundry, swimming pool (seasonal), ships store, wifi and restaurant. Thunderstorms were forecast overnight, so they put us in a covered slip. Rockport is incorporated, but there's a courtesy car to cross the river to Louisiana, MO to get provisions. Definitely recommend!

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Marina Review for Hannibal Marina

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Sep 26, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 3

A no-frills, unstaffed municipal marina with newer, solid docks and right in town. We took an outer slip, and only had 3 feet of water, and got waked a few times from river traffic. Book online at hannibalparks.org, $30/night flat rate. No electric, water or fuel (there is a gas dock that is out of service). No showers or bathrooms, although there is a porta-potty (no TP) on shore, with a nicer bathroom across the train tracks at Kiwanis Park. Glad we stopped here, and recommend Main Street and the Mark Twain Boyhood Home & Museum.

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Marina Review for Keokuk Yacht Club

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Sep 23, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Business hours vary and it was difficult to contact anyone to book a transient slip. We docked on their wall and waited until someone showed up (register with the bartender). Very nice, compact facility, with easy access to clean bathrooms, showers and laundry, and it was nice to grab a drink just steps from the boat and enjoy it on their lovely deck. The fuel dock is inside the small harbor, but we filled jerry cans and carried them the short distance to the boat. The outside wall is exposed to wakes and waves and it's a two-mile walk to town, but we enjoyed our stay here and would return.

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Marina Review for Bluff Harbor Marina, Inc

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Sep 19, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 2

No review. Could not make a reservation as the marina not available due to very low water.

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Marina Review for Island City Harbor

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Sep 18, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Great marina in a deep, well-protected harbor. Easy to book by phone. Older docks, sturdy and secure, with water and power. Spotless bathrooms and showers, close to transient dock. Very nice gift shop and super friendly staff.

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Marina Review for Guttenberg Municipal Marina

Reviewed by: Tony Green on Sep 15, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Excellent marina. Easy to book on Dockwa, with quick follow-up message with slip assignment, shower code and marina map. Very friendly and professional harbormaster stopped by to check on us. Marina is adjacent to a park and trail, and right in Guttenberg, which is a very lovely town. Water depths were 5-6 feet at the entrance and 4-5' in our slip. No fuel here, but we got gas at Landing 615, about 100 yards upriver.

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Marina Review for La Crosse Municipal Boat Harbor

Reviewed by: Tony Green , Dragonfly, on Sep 12, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 5

Great facility. Solid, modern floating docks, with deep water and few weeds. Easy to book by phone, with a confirmation e-mail that had slip assignment, codes, marina diagram and photos. Clean, private bathrooms and showers, with laundry. Parks and trails nearby. Very industrial area, including a waste water treatment plant to the immediate north.

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Marina Review for Dick's Marine Inc.

Reviewed by: Tony Green , Dragonfly, on Sep 9, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 3

Older, rustic municipal marina, on Latsch Island across the river from Winona. Easy to arrange a transient slip by phone. (FYI, Winona Marina on the city side of the river was not accepting transients when we called.) Friendly staff, clean bathrooms and showers, gasoline and a small ship's store on site. Ask about water depths; we had 4-6 feet in the harbor, but 2-3 feet in our slip, with lots of weeds. Latsch Island is very peaceful, with friendly locals, a small houseboat community and access to the Flyway Trail, which connects Winona to a portion of the Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge. We enjoyed our two nights here, although the second night (Friday) was noisy, but we would definitely stay here again.

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Marina Review for Alma Marina

Reviewed by: Tony Green , Dragonfly, on Sep 7, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Very nice marina in a well-protected harbor off the channel. Adjacent to local park with pickleball courts. Easy to book (e-mail worked when phone didn't) and staff are professional and friendly. Excellent private bathrooms and showers. Trains run often and get close, with whistles blaring.

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Marina Review for Mississippi Parkside Marina

Reviewed by: Tony Green , Dragonfly, on Sep 6, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Very nice marina. Well protected and close to town, parks and trails. Lovely bathrooms & showers. Friendly staff and easy to book a transient slip. Entrance and fairways are shallow—4-6 feet deep—and lots of weeds made it slow going inside.

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Marina Review for Pepin Marina

Reviewed by: Tony Green , Dragonfly, on Sep 5, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Very nice facility, with modern floating docks, spotless bathrooms & showers and friendly staff in a well-protected harbor. There are a couple of restaurants near the water, and several more a few blocks away on the highway. There are trains that go right past the marina that regularly disrupt the peace and quiet, but overall we enjoyed our stay.

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Marina Review for Hansen's Harbor

Reviewed by: Tony Green , Dragonfly, on Sep 5, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

This well-protected and secluded harbor was our home port for several seasons and our Great Loop starting point. Family-run for three generations, the staff are friendly and knowledgeable and the ship's store is very well stocked. The docks are older and amenities are basic, but it is a relaxed and welcoming place to enjoy Lake Pepin and the area. Wildlife viewing is excellent, with fish, turtles, herons, bald eagles and pelicans regularly visible.

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Marina Review for Point St. Croix Marina

Reviewed by: Tony Green , Dragonfly, on Aug 27, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Nice facility with friendly staff and regulars. A restaurant and bar on-site offers drinks and pub fare—they are known for their jumbo shrimp, which we enjoyed. The finger piers are perpendicular to the current, so use extra care and speed to control your boat while docking, especially on the river side. There is train traffic through town at all hours, so ear plugs are recommended for sleeping.

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Marina Review for Watergate Marina

Reviewed by: Tony Green , Dragonfly, on Aug 27, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 26'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Rustic marina that does the basics well. Quiet and secluded location right in St. Paul and very close to MSP airport. Adjacent to Crosby Farm Regional Park, with excellent hiking, biking and picnic facilities, and the trails connect to many more in the area. A few coffee shops and restaurants are within walking distance—recommend Buca di Beppo for great Italian food served family style.

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