Reviews from Terry J (3)

Marina Review for Hoffman's Marina

Reviewed by: Terry J on Jun 2, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 1

AFter staying in this marina in the past two years and not having the best docking experience last year, because of the location with a great restaurant, we still decided to stay here. Not the best decision. I booked two nights at over $100 a night and because of the tides, requested a face dock. We secured the Magic yesterday after being aground for 8 hours. WE needed a "rest day." About 1500 a dock hand and a supervisor came to the boat and asked us to move, they had a 70 boat that wanted our space. I said I had requested this space several days ago and paid for two nights. After some negotiation, they found a slip for the big boat. This morning once again we were told that we had to move that the owner of the slip was coming in. Frankly that is not my problem. I paid for a slip. I talked with the owner who told me, effectually: "that's tough, ya gotta move." Oh, did I mention the 2 to 3 knot current??? The only place they could put me was about 30 feet west of the rail road bridge. I have a single screw without a bow thruster. Putting the boat securely against the face dock was a challenge and getting out of here tomorrow morning is going to be even more of a challenge. Lastly, after stating that I was really inconvenienced I suggested to the owner that maybe I could get a couple of free drinks at the restaurant. He said: "Are you trying to negotiate with me????" Obviously, he had me by the short and curlies. THIS MARINA DOES NOT HAVE THE BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE. Being a AGLCA Platinum looper and on the way to do the Down East loop, I do not intend to stay here again. There are other less expensive marinas and ones that want our business. CAPTAIN CRUSTY

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Marina Review for Harbour Village Marina Inc.

Reviewed by: Terry J on May 10, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

A very quiet, well protected marina. If ya can't get into TopSail or, even if you can, this is a very good stop. Great dockmaster, just good everything except not town, no restaurants, not "gotcha shops."

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Anchorage Review for Little River Diversion Channel

Reviewed by: Terry J on Sep 17, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 4.0'

After 110 miles from Hoppies this was a great and only anchorage. We were in 30 feet of water, no wind, no current, good hold.

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