Reviews from Paul Castaldi (2)

Marina Review for Daytona Marina & Boat Works

Reviewed by: Paul Castaldi on Oct 24, 2017
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Went there as a transient. The facility is very nice and the dockmaster is extremely helpful. I was delighted to learn that they are open 24 hours a day so late arrivals and late fueling/pumpout is easily accommodated. Though I read a previous reviewer who said that repairs are quite expensive, I can say that the fuel prices reflected the going rate for this part of Florida and the dockage was also reasonably priced. Dockage also gets you a free appetizer at their "Chart House" restaurant which had great food in a pleasant environment. I will stop there every time when passing though from now on.

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Marina Review for Roland and Mary Ann Martins Marina & Resort

Reviewed by: Paul Castaldi on Oct 24, 2017
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

The facility is not impressive looking but is actually quite good. The dockmaster is very helpful and the dockage, though limited, is secure, wake-free and in good condition. They have a "restaurant" but it is actually more like a snack bar. That said, the food is actually very good. We did not use the Tiki bar, but it is obviously well-liked by the loccals and features live music several nights a week. The biggest issue is that you can only get there through a small and quirky lock where the lock operator is not very responsive. I would not go back again just because of the lock even though everything else was good.

• WG Editor Comment:
  

  The lock is only in use when the Lake Okeechobee water level is higher than normal; generally 15 feet above sea level.

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