Reviews from Jodi Cavanaugh (14)

Anchorage Review for Fort McRee

Reviewed by: Jodi Cavanaugh, Dos Gatos Locos, on Dec 27, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 46'
Draft: 4.0'

One of my favorite anchorages.

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Marina Review for Sabine Marina

Reviewed by: Jodi Cavanaugh , Dos Gatos Locos, on Dec 27, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 46'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 1

Called Dec of 23. Recording said no transient slips.

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Anchorage Review for Bashi Creek (Alternate)

Reviewed by: Jodi Cavanaugh, Dos Gatos Locos, on Dec 8, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 46'
Draft: 4.0'

We planned on Bashi creek but the narrowness of it and the possible damage from tree limbs made us drop anchor at this alternative location. Dropped our anchor in 12 feet of water, about 50' from shore. Used a stern line. Our buddy boat rafted to us and dropped their anchor to help against swing. We asked a tow captain if we were good there and he said yes. We were good with his wake and two more that came through at night. The highlight was watching a tow and barge pass by at night all lite up.

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Anchorage Review for Edna Bend

Reviewed by: Jodi Cavanaugh, Dos Gatos Locos, on Dec 8, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 46'
Draft: 4.0'

We stayed at Edna 2. Was nervous about staying on the river. We set anchor in about 6'of water and our buddy boat rafted to us. They dropped their anchor also to help against swing. We held good the whole night.

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Anchorage Review for Rattlesnake Bend 3

Reviewed by: Jodi Cavanaugh, Dos Gatos Locos, on Dec 8, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 46'
Draft: 4.0'

This was by far our favorite anchorage on the Tenn-Tom. It is a deep anchorage though, which made me nervous. Anchored in 17' of water. It was paradise.

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Anchorage Review for Cochrane Cut-Off, Upper Catfish Bend

Reviewed by: Jodi Cavanaugh, Dos Gatos Locos, on Dec 8, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 46'
Draft: 4.0'

We anchored here one night. Stay to the north/center part of the channel on entering. Saw a dead head at the mouth of the creek just port of center. Hook held on first try. Nice quiet evening.

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Marina Review for Columbus Marina

Reviewed by: Jodi Cavanaugh , Dos Gatos Locos, on Dec 1, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 46'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Great stay. Steve and staff were wonderful. A little tricky getting in but Steve talks you in. Laundry wash and dry $1 each. Shower/restroom clean. Use of courtesy car was wonderful to reprovision and check out near by restaurants and attractions. We visited the visitor center which was the first home of Tennessee Williams. Walked through Friendship Cemetery.

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Anchorage Review for Tombigbee River

Reviewed by: Jodi Cavanaugh, Dos Gatos Locos, on Dec 1, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 46'
Draft: 4.0'

Nice anchorage. Anchored closer to second bend to protect us from NNW winds. Got lucky on first try setting hook. Our buddy boat tried 5 times, eventually rafted to us. Seemed to be more rocky than mud. Anchored in 20 ft of water. Although we swung greater than 180, we held.

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Marina Review for The Alton Marina

Reviewed by: Jodi Cavanaugh , Dos Gatos Locos, on Oct 28, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 46'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

After 3 days of anchoring and tying up, Alton Marina was a welcome stop. Took advantage of their AGLCA special and booked 10 days. Fueled up, topped off water, and pumped out . Wi-Fi was good. Bathrooms/showers were clean and appointed. Deli was great. Robert the Marina Manager was wonderful during are stay and when I was trying to make arrangements for our stay. Can not say enough about this marina. Mac's Downtown was our favorite restaurant. We would stay here again.

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Marina Review for Hammond Marina

Reviewed by: Jodi Cavanaugh , Dos Gatos Locos, on Oct 28, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 46'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

A huge thank you to this staff for going above and beyond to take care of probably 200 Loopers that needed extended stay over a course of a month. Thank you for taking care of all our packages, taking us to Walmart and the grocery store and extending your season. We appreciate and thank each of you. Jodi and Karen MV Dos Gatos Locos.

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Marina Review for Henry Harbor Marina

Reviewed by: Jodi Cavanaugh , Dos Gatos Locos, on Oct 21, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 46'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Loved this stop. It is an old lock wall to tie up to. Not in the best shape but we new that going in. Fran and her family were wonderful helping us in and getting tied up and electric hooked up. We didn't check out the restroom and shower but heard they were good. Would stay here again.

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Marina Review for Heritage Harbor Ottawa

Reviewed by: Jodi Cavanaugh , Dos Gatos Locos, on Oct 21, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 46'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

We stayed here after a rough trip down from Joliet. Asked for one body for help catching lines, they gave us 4. It was a wonderful stay. We were able to borrow the courtesy car twice. The restaurant on site was fantastic! Jeremy gives a great detailed briefing about continuing on south on the river. Anchorages, water levels and locks. This is a stop not to miss.

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Marina Review for Boyle Marine

Reviewed by: Jodi Cavanaugh , Dos Gatos Locos, on Sep 7, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 46'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Hit a granite shelf in the small craft channel. Friends of ours who damaged their prop a week before us came here and were very happy. We limped to Little Current and had Boyles Marina take care of us. Family business for over 40 years. They took very good care of us. They hauled us out and were able to run electric to our boat, which allowed us to stay on it. It took time to acquire new parts but they had us fixed and back in the water in two weeks. We were very appreciative.

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Marina Review for St. Johnsville Municipal Marina

Reviewed by: Jodi Cavanaugh , Dos Gatos Locos, on Jul 7, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 46'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Stopped here on our 4th day on The Loop. Tina, the HaborQueen was very welcoming. She gave us codes for showers/restrooms/ laundry. They charge $1 a foot, no charge for electric. We were very happy with our stay. Going to sound crazy but their drinking water is the best, ranked 3rd in the country(or state) Fill your tanks people.

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