Reviews from Steve Abella (2)

  • Anchorage Review for Matecumbe Bight

    Reviewed by: Steve Abella, SV Abella Vida, on Nov 28, 2020
    Vessel Type: Sail
    LOA: 44'
    Draft: 5.0'

    Overall Rating:
    5
    Holding:
    5
    Wind Protection:
    4
    Current Flow:
    1
    Wake Protection:
    4
    Scenic Beauty:
    4
    Ease of Shopping:
    1
    Shore Access:
    1
    Pet Friendly:
    1
    Cell Service:
    5
    WiFi:
    1

    Very nice anchorage near overseas highway. Residential area with a few small resorts. Didn’t try to go to shore so take my low rating with a grain of salt for pets and shore acess.

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  • Marina Review for Diversified Yacht Services

    Reviewed by: Steve Abella on Jul 4, 2020
    Vessel Type: Sail
    LOA: 44'
    Draft: 5.0'

    Rating: 5

    We have a 70 foot mast and 25 ft beam so there are limited options on the Gulf Coast to get hauled out.
    We coordinated with Joshua the service manager, he was very nice the provided free dockage before our haul out and we got a new ablative bottom coat That was professionally handled. There crew and folks were a pleasure to work with.
    There is a bit of current so plan your approach to the slack tide

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