Reviews from Rex Boyd (5)
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Marina Review for Port Aransas Marina
Reviewed by:
Rex Boyd
, No Worries ,
on Oct 10, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 39'
Draft: 5.0'Rating: 5
Friendly staff and nice, modern floating docks for transients. Good water pressure and 30 & 50 amp service at the slips. Ice is available at the Harbor Master office. We didn't use the restroom facilities, so can't comment on them.
There's fuel available directly across from the transient pier at Fisherman's Wharf.
Several restaurants surround the marina/harbor but they are a bit of a hike. Check it out on Google maps. We rented a golf cart, as we were wanting to get out around the town. Texas Red Golf Carts will deliver to the marina free and a 24 hour rental was $145 in October 2022. We were there a couple of days after the annual Harvest Moon Regatta…don't plan on getting a slip during the Regatta weekend.
We definitely plan on returning.View location on the Waterway Guide Explorer
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Marina Review for Matagorda Harbor
Reviewed by:
Rex Boyd
, No Worries ,
on Aug 15, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 39'
Draft: 5.0'Rating: 4
We saw an average of 7 feet deep into the transient slips, which are the six slips closest to the dock master's office, on the longest uncovered pier. The floating docks have 50 amp service and water. With a SE wind the slips were well protected. There are no dockhands but Craig and David were informative and helpful. The rate at the time of our visit was $1.00/ft. but was scheduled for a slight increase. There's 9' depth at the fuel dock with gas & diesel. An excellent restaurant is adjacent to the marina! We didn't use the restrooms/showers, so can't comment on them. We liked the marina enough that we elected to stay an extra night. The only reason for 4 vs 5 stars was the weak/sporadic wifi.
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Marina Review for Matagorda Harbor
Reviewed by:
Rex Boyd
, No Worries ,
on Apr 29, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 39'
Draft: 5.0'Rating: 5
Transient slips are closest to the Dockmaster office on the longer uncovered pier. Approach and dockside is between 7 & 12' depth. Diesel and gas available at the bait shop with avg. 9' depth dockside. Modern floating docks with water and 50 amp electric. There are no dockhands but Craig and David are helpful & pleasant to deal with. We had 15-20 kt SE winds and slept well with no rocking. Restrooms & showers are about 100 yards N of transient dock. There's an excellent restaurant on site. A well stocked Dollar General is 10 minutes walk.
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Marina Review for Surfside Marina
Reviewed by:
Rex Boyd
, No Worries ,
on Apr 27, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 39'
Draft: 5.0'Rating: 4
This was our third stay at Surfside Marina and I'm glad to say that they are consistently good. The docks are well maintained, clean and there's a deckhand or two to meet you. Though we didn't need it, there's refueling available at the slips.
The restrooms and showers are also clean and well maintained.
There's some disturbance from GIWW traffic but we found it to be minimal.View location on the Waterway Guide Explorer
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Marina Review for Harbor House Hotel & Marina at Pier 21
Reviewed by:
Rex Boyd
, No Worries ,
on Apr 10, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 39'
Draft: 5.0'Rating: 4
We’ve always had a good experience at Harbor House Marina, small though it is. I contacted them this afternoon for a stay next week and the hotel/marina is closed through April due to the Covic 19 virus.
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