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Eatons Neck Basin

Location: Long Island Sound
Lat / Lon: N 40° 57.020' / W 073° 24.055'
Depth: 9-10 ft

4.67

(3)

4.67 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.67

Excellent, Sand

Wind Protection:

4.33

All around

Current Flow:

4.67

Wake Protection:

4.67

All around

Scenic Beauty:

3.67

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

3.00

Pet Friendly:

3.00

Cell Service:

2.67

Review for Eatons Neck Basin

Reviewed by: Troy Hersom, MELODY, on May 25, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 3.5'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

3

Pet Friendly:

3

Cell Service:

2

This is one of the best anchorages that I have found on the East Coast. The only flaw is that most of the beach frontage was abused so no longer accessible. There is a sandbar on the starboard as you enter that is not restricted. The cove is superbly protected, and there is a CG station right in the harbor.

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Review for Eatons Neck Basin

Reviewed by: Ketch Shamrock, Ketch Shamrock, on Sep 13, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 49'
Draft: 4.7'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

4

Cell Service:

2

Fantastic spot for a good night's sleep. Easy access. The channel is well marked by red & green buoys all the way to the USCG station. Plenty of room for probably 20+ boats. When we arrived, we thought it was a bit crowded, but most boats departed at sunset leaving us almost to ourselves. We were able to get cell service and stream video, but it was on the edge.

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Review for Eatons Neck Basin

Reviewed by: Karl Bass, Hey Jude, on Jan 12, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

3

Cell Service:

4

Arrived at dusk on 10/6/17 headed to NYC. Very well marked USCG station channel, but be sure to respect all buoys on the way in... it's snug. Room for a few single-file boats inside to the west of the channel. Anchored outside the channel just to the WSW of green #7 in 6 feet on short scope. Woke early to glass-like water in medium-heavy fog. Crawled out slowly, set the foghorn and headed west toward Hell Gate with eyes on radar & AIS. Wouldn't hesitate to stop here overnight again.

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