Reviews from francis Kilcoyne (7)

Marina Review for Goose Pond Colony Resort Marina

Reviewed by: francis Kilcoyne on Jun 12, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 49'
Draft: 6.0'

Rating: 1

Helpful staff told me "no there is no gate code for the pool, it's just over there across the road". After a 1/4 mile walk mostly across the parking loot in the 97 degree heat I am told it costs $7 to jump in the pool. Who brings their wallet to go swimming. Insult to injury they were closing in 5 minutes, it was 4:15? The sign said open til 7. Not big on customer service here. Don't expect much.

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Marina Review for Donovan's Shady Harbor Marina

Reviewed by: francis Kilcoyne on May 22, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 49'
Draft: 6.0'

Rating: 3

Nice marina with an accommodating staff and even a courtesy car, however, the cell service is one bar at best and the WIFI is terrible even for marina standards. This is just as it was the last time I visited in 2019 so there does not seem to be much interest on making improvements.

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Anchorage Review for Georgetown - Steelmill Channel

Reviewed by: francis Kilcoyne on Apr 23, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 49'
Draft: 6.0'

Do not try this anchorage! As I approached the depth went from 13' to 4' very quickly. Luckily we were approaching slowly so when we grounded in the mud we were able to extract ourselves. Paper mill also smells terrible, in short pass this one by.

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Marina Review for Somers Cove Marina

Reviewed by: francis Kilcoyne on Jul 2, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 49'
Draft: 6.0'

Rating: 2

Arrived July 1, 2020 found the marina deserted (pandemic). We were staying for a week yet with the nice new clean floating dock T end vacant we were assigned to an old cracked and twisted green slime and bird poop covered pier. We were left to clean a spot that we could step on and off of so that we could connect our electric while the staff retreated back into their air conditioned office. Not a fan.

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Marina Review for Albemarle Plantation Marina

Reviewed by: francis Kilcoyne on Jun 23, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 49'
Draft: 6.0'

Rating: 5

We stopped in at Albemarle Plantation as part of out Ablemarle Loop. We were met by J.E. the dockmaster and some helpful hands. From the minute we arrived we were met by the most friendly people imaginable. It seemed everyone was interested in us our boat and how did we like the marina. I can not say enough about how well we were treated and how warm and outgoing everyone there is. We felt so much at home we visited the sales office in contemplation of moving there. If you are in the Albemarle do not pass up the opportunity to stop in for a visit.

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Marina Review for Heritage Plantation Marina

Reviewed by: francis Kilcoyne on Feb 1, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 49'
Draft: 6.0'

Rating: 2

The marina was nice and Jay is terrific, however, Jay goes home at 5 then you are on your own. At 6:30 the dock power had some insane power surge and over volted our system. My gauge tops out at 150 volts and it was pinned. We had to disconnect and spend the 42 degree night without power and therefore no heat. I could have anchored out for free and froze just the same.

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Marina Review for Topsail Island Marina

Reviewed by: francis Kilcoyne on Dec 9, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 49'
Draft: 6.0'

Rating: 5

This is a wonderful little marina in a beautiful beach town. Dee met us at the dock and was as friendly as she was helpful. Her local knowledge of the shoals was invaluable. On top of that it was only a two block walk to the beach. Excellent stay!

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