Reviews from Tom Wille (7)

Free Dock Review for Peoria City Dock

Reviewed by: Tom Wille on Feb 3, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 41'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 2

This "marina" has real potential. However, and for whatever reason, it is not well kept. A hosing of the docks would go a long way. It is downtown, with lots of things to see and do. It is missing cleats on the long docks on the north end, has broken cleats on the south end. Limited room for larger boats and only a couple of 30 amp pedestals, the rest are 110. Has no staff and directions to help those who don't know the program. It turns out to be a nice stop, as long as you don't mind figuring out.

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Marina Review for Goose Pond Colony Resort Marina

Reviewed by: Tom Wille on Oct 26, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 41'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

Very Friendly staff. Nice docks etc, nice area to walk clean facilities, reasonable docking. The entrance is a little hinkey till you figure out there is a channel in the weeds to follow back, just stay in the bouys.

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Marina Review for Pebble Isle Marina

Reviewed by: Tom Wille on Oct 15, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 41'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 4

Good stop - the caution is - winter pool saw 6 ft and clipped something on the way in….
Nice place, interesting Civil War park right next door. Courtesy car etc. Great people!

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Anchorage Review for Thebes RR Bridge

Reviewed by: Tom Wille on Oct 7, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 41'
Draft: 3.5'

We anchored with 4 other boats - 3 of us rafted two separate. The water is plenty deep 13 ft where I dropped our anchor close to the wing dam. There is no current close to the wing dam - because of wind we anchored bow downstream and set stern anchors - just stayed that way all night. The other two boats south swung back to a bow upstream state.
Caught a small tow wake one time not bad. There is some train noise - kinda cool to watch them cross the bridge. The dog walkers were able to get ashore on the RDB by the wings. There is a boat ramp on the LDB if you want to trip across the river with Fido. Not the best, but nice peaceful spot out of the way.

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Marina Review for Half Moon Bay Marina

Reviewed by: Tom Wille on Jun 12, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 41'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

Steve (dockmaster) spends time with everyone, you are welcomed to his “home”. The docks are “good” the restrooms are clean and nice. Taxi cab to local sites, train to sleepy Hollow, New York City. Lots of history and great restaurants within a reasonable walk. GREAT sunsets!

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Marina Review for Jennings Boatyard Inc.

Reviewed by: Tom Wille on May 15, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 41'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 4

Nice spot - great location to dingy to downtown Reedville. Great ice cream at the ice cream shop. Great food at Leadbellies next store. Very nice RR and showers. Friendly staff. This is a working boat yard - therefore basic amenities- four out of 5.

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Marina Review for Tidewater Yacht Marina

Reviewed by: Tom Wille on May 15, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 41'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 4

Stayed here for a week - nice spot. Floating docks are good. Staff is friendly and accommodating. Fish and Slips has great food. Restrooms and showers were just ok.

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