Reviews: Duck Creek Marina & Boatyard

Reviewed by: Tom Brown , Key 2 Cay, on Dec 29, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

We had our 36-foot trawler, Key 2 Cay, hauled out at Duck Creek Marina in June 2023. We remained in the yard for five months. The Duck Creek staff was courteous, very knowledgeable, and provided excellent skilled service throughout our stay. Whether we needed their experienced labor or professional advice they were there for us through the process of doing extensive bottom repairs that included significant blister repairs, thru hull replacements, bottom preparation, priming, and painting. Additionally, we had rigging upgrades, prop work, gland packings, and other refit repairs completed during our stay. They were instrumental in getting our old trawler properly serviced and back in the water providing my wife and me the confidence that our boat is ready for distance cruising. I highly recommend Duck Creek Marina and Boatyard and their staff for your powerboat or sailboat boatyard needs.

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Reviewed by: Scott Rutherford on May 21, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 36'
Draft: 5.5'

Rating: 5

Great yard! We had a weeping through hull while transiting the ICW south. Called on a Wednesday and they said come on up tomorrow and we will haul you out. By the end of the day Thursday the boat was out, the old through hull was out and prepped for the new one. They launched us first thing Monday morning. Reasonable rates too!

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Reviewed by: Jacqueline Meyer on Oct 26, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 36'
Draft: 5.5'

Rating: 5

Great boatyard in picturesque location on the Neuse River. We hauled our sailboat here for 3 months while repairs and refit was done. Work was high quality and professional, and cost thousands less than it would have cost us in Florida. Engine rebuild done here by High Tide Diesel. Hull painted, mast stepped and refitted, and a few other things. Some work done by the yard, most done by affiliated independent contractors. Tyler, the Operations Manager, is a master rigger and helped with the mast project and other things. Kathy, the office manager was super to work with. Clean restrooms, picnic tables and a neighborly atmosphere! We felt at home here, and miss the people here. Absolutely the best place to have work done, or to work on your own sailboat. They accept power boats too, but 80% of their clientele appear to be sailors. The town of New Bern, NC has lots to offer in terms of hardware stores (Mitchell's is wonderful), a West Marine, and lots of fabulous restaurants and shops. It's a great place to stay while your boat is getting the spa treatment!

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Reviewed by: Thomas Smith on Jun 29, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 4

Excellent repairs and reasonable prices.

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