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River Forest Yachting Center - LaBelle

1992 Williams Road
Moore Haven, FL 33471
Okeechobee Waterway MM 92.8 Just East of Ortona Lock

Lat / Lon: N 26° 47.757' / W 081° 17.679'
Hours: M-F 8am-5pm
Contact: Tad Norris
VHF Monitored: 6
Phone: (863) 612-0003; Office Phone
Fax: (863) 612-9292
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.riverforestyc.com

4.00(5)

4.00 out of 5 stars

Review for River Forest Yachting Center - LaBelle

Reviewed by: dave davis , miss Kimberly , on Feb 18, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 1

Storage is great..that's where it ends. They had a list of about 15k dollars worth of things I needed done while sitting in their facility. None were started, or priced other than bottom paint. All questions I asked were not responded to. Even the head tank was not pumped as promised by storage contract. No wash upon pickup. They tried to charge me for polish job when there still was scum from the river when it was hauled. Pass on these people. Find another place

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Review for River Forest Yachting Center - LaBelle

Reviewed by: [email protected] on Apr 17, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 80'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 5

I visited this facility with the idea of leaving our boat here for the hurricane season. I was very impressed. It appears to be well run and well organized. The staff was professional, friendly and competent. I decided after my visit to leave our boat there.

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Reviewed by: James Dobbs on Sep 4, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 61'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

THE finest boat yard on the great loop PERIOD. They are honest, fair and extremely competent.

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Reviewed by: George Marin on Oct 23, 2018
LOA: 52'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

There's not much in the area to do, but it's nice to get out of the South Florida vibe for some peace and quiet. Facilities are in spectacular shape. Great for overnights.

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Review for River Forest Yachting Center - LaBelle

Reviewed by: Terrance Godbold on Feb 8, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Very secluded, quiet marina. Good dock hands. No restaurants but good shower. We ate steaks on the boat. Left at first light for Roland Martins.

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Review for River Forest Yachting Center - LaBelle

Reviewed by: Kathy on Jun 1, 2016
LOA: 50'

River Forest Yachting Center is an excellent choice for work or transient dockage. 30 and 50 amp available. Good water at the docks. Immaculate and well maintained restrooms, facilities and grounds.

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