Marina Review for Chestertown Municipal Marina

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Oct 2, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

9-25-24 Friendly helpful staff, nice floating docks, easy access to visit the historic town.

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Marina Review for Piney Narrows Yacht Haven

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Oct 2, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

9-23-24 No less than 8 feet coming in from the north channel, 1 ft above low tide favoring green markers. Great marina staff and covered slips. Very friendly, helpful slip owners too.

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Anchorage Review for Chesapeake City

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Oct 2, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

9-13-24 Entered basin favoring eastern side and didn't see less than 7ft at low tide. Anchored in the far SE end of basin in 8 feet of water. Anchored for one night and did not leave the boat.

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Marina Review for Penns Landing Marina

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Oct 2, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

9-12-24 Provide draft details when making the reservation. We timed an increasing tide to come in with 5 ft draft boat, deeper water is close to the permanently moored ships as you approach the marina slips. Very helpful staff will assist with directions. I had 6.5 ft at 1.6 feet above low tide using Philadelphia Pier #11 tide station. 6 ft at low tide in our slip. Very nice 50 foot floating docks with locked gates and night security. Everyone throughout the city was very friendly and courteous.

This is a great city to explore, the history here is overwhelming. This city was one of the highlights of our Chesapeake Bay summer cruise.

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Marina Review for Delaware City Marina

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Oct 2, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

9-8-24 We favored G1, about 75 feet to port on approach and observed 6.5 ft at low tide using Delaware City tide station. Very helpful and informative staff and nice floating docks. Easy access to town.

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Marina Review for Log Pond Marina

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Oct 2, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 3

9-7-24 Deep water to the marina and at least 7 feet to the face dock as you enter, that is where we tied up. Inside the marina looks skinny. Friendly staff and surrounding community. The marina is not close to town, but not a bad walk or preferable bikes or scooters. The duck museum is a must see if stopping here.

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Marina Review for Anchorage Marina

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Oct 2, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

9-5-24 Very easy access to the marina and slips, and great help from marina staff. Wayne was very knowledgeable about the surrounding area and points of interest. Floating pool and Saturday mornings free coffee and pastries. This marina has a modified 3 phase power source. During our stay I measured 131 vac on each leg of the incoming power. My inverter charger kicked out on high supply voltage but I adjusted it to 133 vac and had no issues. During the day, with heavy power use at the marina the voltage measured 125 vac. Stayed here a week to visit Baltimore and surrounding towns on our electric scooters. We would definitely stay here again.

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Anchorage Review for San Domingo Creek

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Jul 25, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

7-19-24 We anchored about 500 feet north the the marker in 10 feet of water. Room for several boats in this area. Great protection and access to town at the free dinghy dock. Great historic tourist town with plenty of restaurants, bars, shops, and an awesome maritime museum.

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Marina Review for DiMillo's On The Chesapeake East

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Jul 25, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

7-16-24 We saw no less than 7 feet of water at low tide on approach. We were on the floating dock at the entrance to the marina with power and water. Jess was very helpful and informative. The marina is located close to historical downtown with white picket fences and artwork. Unfortunately the pool was not in service during our 90 plus degree stay but that was not a big issue for us. We really enjoyed our stay.

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Marina Review for Cambridge Yacht Basin

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Jul 25, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

7-14-24 Well marked channel to the marina. Great communication with marina on approach and to the assigned slip. Very friendly and informative dockhand and provided welcome bag and local knowledge.

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Marina Review for Solomons Island Yacht Club-PRIVATE

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Jul 25, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

7-9-24 Great stop for loopers, easy in and out and close to downtown. Very friendly members, the yacht club has great food and drinks at reasonable prices. A very nice museum downtown.

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Anchorage Review for Fairview Beach–Potomac Creek

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Jul 25, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

7-7-24 Anchored in 9 ft of water at low tide, good holding in settled weather.

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Marina Review for Capital Yacht Club

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Jul 25, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

7-1-24 Very helpful friendly staff. This marina is in the middle of the Wharf Waterfront, a mile long stretch along the Potomac River with marinas, a pier, restaurants, retailers, residences, and businesses and only a few blocks from the Washington D.C. National Mall, a landscaped park near the downtown area of Washington, D.C. It contains and borders several museums of the Smithsonian Institution, art galleries, institutions, and various memorials, sculptures, and statues. Washington DC has a great, clean, safe, and inexpensive transit system, and a free shuttle from the marina to the National Mall. Uber and Lyft is also very reasonable.

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Marina Review for Alexandria City Marina

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Jul 25, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 2

6-29-24 Great location to visit downtown and friendly helpful staff. Exposed to boat wakes and large waves if winds are from any direction but westerly and you are on the T-head.

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Marina Review for Old Dominion Boat Club - PRIVATE

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Jul 25, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 1

6-29-24 Called a week ahead to secure a slip and was asked a yacht club membership affiliation. I provided the MTOA yacht club with membership verification with the Yachting Club of America but was denied, not because of availability, but for not recognizing MTOA.

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Marina Review for The Boathouse Marina

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Jul 25, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

6-22-24 Well marked approach, we had 6-7 feet of water but failed to check the tide on our arrival. Very friendly staff and use of the golf cart. We stayed several days, exploring the town. Several restaurant options. A grocery and other food options are available with bikes or scooters.

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Anchorage Review for Horseshoe Bend - St. Marys River

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Jul 25, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

6-19-24 Easy access and good holding in mud.
Jellyfish can be an issue if swimming, and well marked oyster beds are located near the anchorage. This is a primitive colonial settlement and not a town. The history and walking through the restored settlement was interesting.
There are no restaurants or a downtown area, but the college cafeteria is open to the public with a buffet style setting and very good food at reasonable prices. We sat on our boat and listened to the outdoor concert.

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Marina Review for Olverson's Lodge Creek Marina Inc.

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Jul 25, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

6-14-24 As members of MTOA we stopped on our way to D.C., what a great group of people! There is nothing close to this area, but a courtesy car is available for provisions at a local grocery, or an Ace Hardware.

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Marina Review for The Docks at Downtown Hampton

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Jul 25, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

6-11-24 The staff was very helpful and informative for a first time visitor. We were on the long dock on the north end in 8-10 feet of water. We were not impressed with the local brewery, but the downtown restaurants and bars were very good. The Virginia Air and Space Museum is a must see, and the 1920's Carousel is pretty cool.

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Free Dock Review for Douglas Landing

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Jul 25, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

6-10-24 This is a secure free dock, room for a few boats depending on length. We were on the long dock in 8 ft of water. We did not leave the boat and were the only boat docked here during our stay, very peaceful evening before exiting the Dismal Swamp.

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Free Dock Review for Mid-Atlantic Christian University

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Jul 25, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

06-07-24 This is a great free floating dock with room for only a few boats depending on length. No power or water. The staff was very friendly and informative. It is quite a walk to town without bikes or scooters but doable. An awesome museum and several restaurants and bars. This is a great town to visit.

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Bridge comment on North Church Street (Bus 17) Swing Bridge

Comment by: Rick Vicars on Jul 25, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'

6-5-24 The bridge tender is not onsite and must be called at least 30 minutes before arriving at the bridge. (252-337-4103) We didn't have any issues and provided our future departure date and time. We called 30 min prior and no issues on departure. Very friendly and accommodating bridge tender.

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Marina Review for Hertford Bay City Dock

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Jul 25, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 3

6-5-24 The bridge tender is not onsite and must be called at least 30 minutes before arriving at the bridge. We didn't have any issues and provided our future departure date and time. We called 30 min prior and no issues on departure. Very friendly and accommodating bridge tender.

This is a city dock, not a marina. We called ahead and the associate was very friendly and informative. Friendly historical town with a local taphouse and cafe. The Catfish Hunter Museum is also located here.

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Marina Review for Albemarle Plantation Marina

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Jul 25, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

6-4-24 Best diesel fuel price since leaving Florida. Very helpful staff, we used the golf cart to visit the entire complex and had lunch at the bar and grill. Great stop.

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Marina Review for Edenton Harbor

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Jul 25, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

5-31-24 Great friendly helpful staff. This is a must see town on the Albemarle Sound, very friendly locals, historical homes, government buildings, several restaurants, and bars. Strong winds from the south will roll waves through the break wall making it very uncomfortable, especially if on the T-head.

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Marina Review for Plymouth Landing Marina

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Jul 25, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 3

5-30-24 Great docks but challenging to access if current is swift. Docks are located on the outside of the river bend with strongest current. Timing tide is advised. Great staff with dock information and assistance when docking. Friendly historical town with museum and local restaurants.

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Marina Review for Alligator River Marina

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Jul 25, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 3

5-28-24 Arrived at mid tide favoring north side of channel with 5ft draft without any issue. A good stop to be protected from strong winds. I would not attempt at low tide.

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Marina Review for Dowry Creek Marina

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on May 26, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

5-26-24 Well marked approach to the marina. Great friendly staff. Long fixed finger piers with pump out at each slip. Courtesy car with grocery, post office and Walgreens a few miles away. Very nice restaurant and bar facility onsite.

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Marina Review for R. E. Mayo Seafood Marine Supply

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on May 26, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

5-24-24 Continues to be .40/ft. no power or water. Great place to hold up for passing weather. Transients use the south dock. Purchased scallops and shrimp and they have quite a selection of marine hardware.

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Bridge comment on Onslow Beach Swing Bridge

Comment by: Rick Vicars on May 26, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'

5-23-24 If you arrive at the bridge before 0630 the bridge will open on demand, we passed through at 0620.

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Anchorage Review for Mile Hammock Bay

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on May 26, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

5-22-24 No less than 8 feet (low tide) favoring R2 on approach. Great anchoring location. Plenty of swing room for several boats

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Nav Alert comment on SC: Isle of Palms, shoaling MM 460 - 461

Comment by: Rick Vicars on May 26, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

5-16-24 No less than 8 ft (low tide) taking the alternate route avoiding the AICW shoaling.

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Anchorage Review for Calabash Creek

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on May 26, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

5-20-24 Good anchorage for 2-3 boats depending on size and draft. We were the first boat to arrive and anchored in 8 feet (low tide) of water with swing room away from the channel. We favored R2 on approach without any depth issues for 5 foot draft.
There were 5 boats here when we left at daybreak.

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Marina Review for Harborwalk Marina

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on May 26, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

5-18-24 Great marina with floating docks and easy access to town. Very friendly helpful staff.

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Anchorage Review for Minim Creek (East Side)

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on May 26, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

5-16-24 No less than 8-9 feet (low tide) to anchorage, good holding. Very little traffic with courteous boaters.

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Marina Review for The Harborage at Ashley Marina

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on May 26, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 3

5-14-24 A business district. Floating docks, but inside fairway narrow with current. Publix, located on the ground floor of a multi-story building about a 1/2 mile walk. Not the best choice if wanting to explore the city without transportation.

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Anchorage Review for Church Creek - New Cut Landing

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on May 15, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

5-12-24 Great holding and deep water to anchorage. Anchored 200 feet past mooring ball in 14 feet of water at low tide. Two other boats came in later, plenty of room for several boats and room to swing with tidal change.

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Anchorage Review for Pleasants Point

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on May 15, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

5-11-24 Easy in and out with 14 feet at low tide. Some local traffic but courteous boaters during our stay. Exposed to all winds but great holding.

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Marina Review for Thunderbolt Marine

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on May 15, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

5-10-24 Our second stay at this marina, very friendly helpful staff. Floating secure docks, and a courtesy car for short trips to reprovision. A great place to stay while visiting Savannah.

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Marina Review for Two Way Fish Camp

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on May 15, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 3

5-5-24 We had no less than 10 feet of water an hour before low tide from the ICW to the marina. It is best to time the tidal current before docking. There is no docking assistance, the marina is a one man operation and he is spread pretty thin. We were tied to the T head on a floating secure dock and safe walkway to the office and restaurant. The marina is mainly center consoles with a few cruisers. We left the boat unattended for a day and night without any security concerns. Everyone we met was very friendly and the restaurant has a good hamburger. There is nothing close within walking distance, or biking. If you need to rent a car call Misti 912-572-4414 and she will deliver it to the marina, very reasonable. We would stay here again.

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Marina Review for Jekyll Harbor Marina

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on May 3, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

5-2-24 Easy approach, floating docks, very helpful staff. Our first visit to the island. The 90 min tram tour is very informative, we didn't realize the historical background of the island. The bike trails are very nice with access to everything the island has to offer.

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Marina Review for Port Consolidated - Fernandina Beach

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on May 3, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

5-1-24 200 gallon minimum. The price is the cash price, there is an additional credit card fee of $0.10 per gallon. There is an additional Environmental Fee of $19.95. The price does not include sales tax although if you are directly leaving Florida they can provide a form to sign so you don't have to pay sales tax on the fuel purchase. The credit card purchase price is about 2.8% higher. They accept personal checks. No gas, diesel only. Still the best price for diesel fuel in Florida and Georgia. Very helpful staff and high volume pump. Wind and current can be an issue so plan accordingly.

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Anchorage Review for Nassau Sound Island - Nassau Sound

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on May 3, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

4-30-24 Favor SW shore on approach with 9 feet of water to anchorage. I anchored midway between the boat ramp and Nassau Cutoff good holding in sand with reversing current swings. Avoid large shoal on north side of Sawpit Creek.

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Anchorage Review for Marine Stadium

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on May 3, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

4-9-24 We anchored in 9 feet of water to wait for a window to cross to the Bahamas. Good holding in sand/mud. Unfortunately we arrived on a Sunday and the area was full of boats. We found a opening in front of the stadium about half way to the opposite shore. It quieted down on the weekdays but still a lot of activity. This is a good option for a short term stay but if more than a few days I will use another location. Law enforcement stopped by on our second day and said an event was planned for the upcoming weekend and all boats would have to move to the north side of the waterway. He also said future plans were to eliminate anchoring at the marina stadium.

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Marina Review for Crystal Cove Marina & RV Resort

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Apr 28, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 3

4-24-24 No less than 8 ft to dock following marked channel to marina. Tied up to T head floating dock, exposed to any winds from the east. Very friendly helpful staff. Restaurant is closed and no laundry facilities but planning to open in the future. Nothing close to the marina so transportation is required.

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Marina Review for Green Cove Springs City Pier

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Apr 28, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

4-23-24 We saw no less than 9 feet of water to T head. 11 feet at T head which is approximately 60 feet with 50/30 amp power and water. Floating docks $20 for overnight. Several boats anchored outside of the dock. The southeast slip next to T head is 15.5 x 32 feet. Docks are exposed to East winds.

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Anchorage Review for Fort Matanzas G81A

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Apr 28, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

4-20-24 Anchored in 11 feet of water just past low tide. We arrived on Sunday to a busy waterway. We anchored on the south side before the no wake sign and the fort. Wind was out of the southeast good protection and holding in sand with 73 lb Rocna.

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Anchorage Review for Harris Saxon Bridge G45

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Apr 28, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

4-19-24 Anchored for one night in 12 ft of water near low tide, current swings 180 deg but good holding in mud.

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Marina Review for Cocoa Village Marina

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Apr 28, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

4-18-24 Very helpful friendly staff and facility. Restrooms, showers, and laundry very nice. Great location to visit downtown Cocoa Village.

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Anchorage Review for Peck Lake

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Apr 28, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

4-15-24 Entered south of G19, did not see less than 7 feet of water to anchorage icon. Good holding in mud. Some wake from passing boats. We did not go ashore but there is access.

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Anchorage Review for Pelican Harbor

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Apr 28, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

4-10-24 We had 7 ft of water near low tide entering in the middle of the approach to the anchorage. 73 lb Rocna held good in mud on 45 ft boat with predicted wind gust of 40 mph. Room for 2 or 3 boats and protected by most winds. A sheriff idled through on our second day but just waved as he passed by. Some wake from passing boats in the intracoastal but not bad.

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Marina Review for Sombrero Marina Dockside

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Apr 28, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

4-5-24 Like most marina's in this area, it's hard to get a slip, but if you are lucky enough get in, this is a great marina. The fixed docks are weathered, but the staff is always working on improvements. Roy and Charlie are always available for questions or help. Pump out at your slip weekly. The Dockside bar and grill has music every day, and the food is good and reasonably priced. Everyone is very friendly! A Publix is less than a mile away, and if you have transportation, Marathon has a lot to offer. We'll definitely be back.

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Anchorage Review for Factory Bay

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Apr 28, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

12-2-23 We passed R2 and entered east of the no wake sign, no less than 10 feet of water to anchorage. Set the hook 50 yards north of marked anchorage in 12 feet of water in settled weather. Just passing through heading south so we didn't leave the boat.

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Anchorage Review for Glover Bight

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Apr 28, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

12-1-23 Continues to be a great anchorage, we only use this anchorage while passing through the area and have not attempted to go to shore.

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Marina Review for Laishley Park Municipal Marina

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Apr 28, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

11-29-23 Continues to be a great stop, very helpful and friendly staff and facilities. We were in the 4th slip in the southeast corner of the marina, next to the pavilions. We were bow in and the bow was on the bottom at low tide with normal wind and moon phase conditions. I would suggest bow in in this area of the marina. We draft 5 ft.

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Marina Review for Point South Port St. Joe Marina

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Apr 28, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

The marina has been rebuilt with new docks and office. A restaurant is in the planning stage but there are several restaurants within a couple of blocks of the marina. Great friendly staff and very helpful. Awesome little town.

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Anchorage Review for Big Briar Creek

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Nov 6, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

11-2-23 Anchored several hundred feet past marked anchorage. Lower Hall Landing tide station 0.4 feet, anchored in 11 ft of water. Tide 1.7 feet. Good holding in mud. Room for several boats, some local fishing traffic. Great place to wait for calm conditions crossing Mobile Bay.

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Anchorage Review for Bashi Creek

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Nov 6, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

10-29-23 Coffeeville pool 32.9 feet. Minimum 8 feet depths to anchorage about 400 feet past boat ramp, anchored in 10 feet of water. Used stern anchor as passing tows sometimes cause boat to swing to shore. We turned our 45 ft boat around before departure. We have anchored with several boats at this anchorage in the past.

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Marina Review for Kingfisher Bay Marina

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Nov 6, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

10-28-23 Still a great stop but now they are charging 3.5 percent surcharge if a credit card is used for payments and slip fees have also increased. This used to be the best fuel price from the Tennessee River to Mobile but all good things must come to and end.

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Anchorage Review for Arringtons Bar

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Nov 6, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

10-27-23 Demopolis pool 73.6 feet. 20 feet to anchorage. A great anchorage, deeper than we prefer to anchor but great holding in mud. Stayed 2 days and explored the entire oxbow, about 10 miles. Abundant wildlife including wild boar, eagles, and turkeys.

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Anchorage Review for Tombigbee Oxbow

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Nov 6, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

10-25-23 Heflin pool 109.5, 20 feet plus depths all the way in to the anchorage, we anchored near the bend on the northern shore to find better depths. Good holding in mud.

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Marina Review for Columbus Marina

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Nov 6, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

10-24-23 Always a great stop, Steve and staff are very friendly and helpful. Columbus had the best diesel fuel price from Columbus to Mobile during our stay. Columbus is a great stop to provision, grocery, big box stores, post office, and drug stores.

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Anchorage Review for Smithville

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Nov 6, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

10-22-23 Wilkens pool 245.5 feet, anchored in 12 feet of water, great holding in mud.

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Marina Review for Safe Harbor Aqua Yacht

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Oct 22, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

10-14-23 The marina is currently installing a new WiFi system. They have also added a huge floating dock on D pier that is great for docktails.
This is a great stop when traveling the area. Reservations can be made thru the fuel dock or in advance on Dockwa.

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Anchorage Review for Zippy Cove

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Oct 9, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Pickwick level 412.1, anchored in14 feet of water appox. 300 yds past icon, agree with previous review.

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Anchorage Review for Panther Creek

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Oct 7, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

10-7-23 Lake level 411.9 ft. Anchored in 12 feet of water 200 feet past submerged bridge. Good holding in mud.

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Marina Review for Florence Harbor Marina

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Oct 5, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

The entrance is well marked and very nice docks. Always a great stop, this is a must stop if you haven't visited the Muscle Shoals or the Florence area, Kyle is the guy for Wilson lock timing and area information. Very informative visitors building at the park. The onsite restaurant has good food at reasonable prices.
Be sure to visit the music studio's, Rattlesnake Saloon, and the Coon Dog cemetery.

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Free Dock Review for Ingalls Harbor

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Oct 5, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

10-3-23 Wheeler pool 554.5 feet, entered between center and port and did not see less than 9 ft. Tied to port side dock with 12 ft of water. Very nice docks without power or water.

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Free Dock Review for Shellmound Park Free Dock

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Oct 5, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

Nickajack pool 632.9 feet. Tied to T-head of second pier in 12 ft of water. Easy in and out. Nice park.

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Marina Review for Goose Pond Colony Resort Marina

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Oct 5, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

9-26-23 They still have a vegetation issue in this lake but they keep the channel clear. Guntersville pool was 594.3 and we had 8 feet of water or more to the docks. There is an AGLCA harbor host, m/v Compass Rose, at this location that is very helpful with local information. Two onsite restaurants and a courtesy van. Great Stop!

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Anchorage Review for Diamond Island

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Oct 5, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

9-22-23 Anchored just past floating platform in 16 ft of water. Pickwick tailwater 356 ft. Heavy current but good holding. Entered and exited from downstream.

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Anchorage Review for Double Islands

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Oct 5, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

9-21-23 Pickwick tailwater 357.3 ft, anchored in 12 ft of water. Good holding. Enter and exit from down stream.

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Anchorage Review for Upper Rockport Landing

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Oct 5, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Kentucky Lake level 355.3, anchored in 18 ft of water. Deeper than we like to anchor but good holding. Entered from downriver, exited upriver.

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Anchorage Review for Dover Island

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Oct 5, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

9-3-23 Barkley lake level 356.5, anchored in 19 ft of water with excellent holding. Deeper than we like to anchor but had settled conditions.

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Marina Review for Nashville Municipal Dock

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Oct 5, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 2

8-28-23 The only reason for 2 stars is the location. You must reserve with Dockwa so no personal contact (not a fan of Dockwa). Tried to find more info on the obstruction but docked before having a response. They have a problem with ants, which they are trying to address, which wouldn't be a problem if they had water at the dock to hose off any food supply. There is an elevator at the bridge but it was out of service, and local info indicates that is common. All of this for a premium dockage and electric fee. We will return to Nashville in the future, but stay at a marina and Uber or Lyft to town.

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Marina Review for Sun Life Marinas Clarksville, Clarksville Marina TN

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Oct 5, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

8-27-23 Very nice protected marina. Barkley lake level was 357.3 with no less than 12 ft depth into the marina. We favored starboard side entering the channel. Very friendly staff and the local restaurant next to the marina has excellent food and pricing. The downside is access to Clarksville, which is great place to visit. A very busy highway separates the marina from access to town without any crosswalks. We rode electric bikes and scooters to town but traffic, even during the week, is heavy.

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Marina Review for Lake Barkley Marina

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Oct 5, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 3

8-26-23 This is a well protected marina with a friendly staff, secure docks, and onsite ships store and grill. The channel to the marina is marked but be mindful of the seasonal lake level fluctuations. Barkley pool was 357.5 on our arrival and we did not see less than 10 ft depth from the main channel to the marina. In the past there was a shuttle to the lodge but since Covid it is no longer available. The lodge is built with native timber and worth a visit.

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Marina Review for Kingfisher Bay Marina

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Apr 30, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

I agree withe the previous posts but now they are charging 3.5 percent surcharge if a credit card is used. for payments.

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Marina Review for Gulfport Municipal Marina-MS

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Apr 22, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 3

No less than 9 feet to a slip on pier 4. Fixed wood and splintered docks and pier. No difference for transient pricing for daily or weekly stay. 3.5 percent charge if using credit card, cash is the only other option for payment for transients. Only pay for days you're going to stay we paid for a week and the weather changed which permitted us to leave one day early and they refused a refund dockage for 1 day.

Nice town, lots of bike or walking paths, several good restaurants within walking or biking distance. Farmer's market on Wednesday mornings.

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Marina Review for Shell Morgan Landing Inc.

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Apr 11, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

Best approach for the deepest water is from the southwest to the fuel dock, the diesel dock is closest to the waterway, gas is farther up, in front of the red building. The transient dock is across the small harbor on the northeast side, across from the fuel dock, not slips, but a bulkhead. We had at least 7 feet of water to the dock, there is power and water for two boats. A workboat was in the corner, we docked in front of it leaving plenty of room for another vessel. Shell Morgan was the best diesel price we've seen since traveling west from Mobile, AL. The closest store is now over a mile away, the fuel dock attendant offered to run us up to the store for a few groceries. The cashier at the grocery thought we walked from Shell Morgan and offered to take us back, but the dock attendant was waiting for us in the parking lot. Great friendly people at this stop!

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Anchorage Review for Bayou Black

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Apr 11, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

We anchored just before the bend in 15 ft of water favoring the Eastern shore with light winds. The area is much wider than appearance on charts. No problems with passing tow or occasional fishing boats.

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Marina Review for Downtown Marina of Houma

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Apr 11, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

We have a 5 ft draft and docked at the second power pedestal with 7 ft of water at the dock. There is room for at least 3, 40 ft boats, 5 ft draft from the GIWW to the 2nd pedestal. The docks are fixed wood with only a foot or less tide. We stayed 6 days, great walking, biking paths and easy access to town. The Pit stop grill has a great hamburger, nothing else is close. We visited 4 restaurants during our stay, none of them were disappointing. The Ice Cream parlor is well worth the visit. Ann is the current contact but is hard to reach.

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Anchorage Review for Bonne Isle

Reviewed by: Rick Vicars on Apr 11, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 5.0'

This is the best option only 15 mi from the Harvey Lock. We saw no less than 8 ft of water approaching from the west and anchoring in 10 ft of water. Air boat traffic ends at 6 pm.

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