Reviews from Michael Williams (3)

Marina Review for CenterPointe Marina

Reviewed by: Michael Williams on Sep 13, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 59'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 2

Be advised that the pricing here is incorrect. They are charging three dollars a foot, which we have never paid, even in large cities. The manager here, Shannon didn't know there was pricing on the website and still did not honor it. She also did not know how to tie the line— just wrapped it around the cleat. I asked her what we should do in the area and she could not give me any suggestions. The marina appears to be clean and well-kept, but we got in at dinner time and it was too cool to use the pool or hot tub. At this price, I expected there would be much more to offer in the area so we are leaving.

• WG Editor Comment:
  

  Marina Response:
  Michael, thank you for your review. I would like to clear up some of your issues. As I was just made the marina manager I was not made aware that we were listed on Waterway Guide. Had I been made aware I certainly would have made the appropriate changes sooner. I appreciate you letting me know that our prices were incorrect and I have since updated all of our information including pricing. Per our discussion I gave you a discounted rate for your reservation on 9/13/21. In regards to tying up your line, it is not our policy to do a final tie up. We make sure that your line is secure and then you are responsible for tying up your lines in the manner that you wish. I was never approached by you in regards to any questions about the area. I did have a long conversation with your wife on restaurants to eat at and even looked up the hours of operation on my phone for her. I also let her know that your options of activities were limited since you came in later in the evening and would be walking but that you should visit the shops downtown. I also offered your wife a ride to wherever she might need to go for supplies.
  
  Shannon
  Shannon Vertz
  Marina Manager / Cottage Manager/ Assistant Office Manager
  CenterPointe Yacht Services and Marina
  77 S 1st Avenue
  Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
  920-746-1912
  

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Marina Review for Alpena Marina

Reviewed by: Michael Williams on Sep 10, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 59'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

We hadn't planned on stopping in Alpena but the weather had other ideas. Dock master Shannon was extremely helpful and accommodating. The docks are newer floating and well constructed. The town is great the grocery store is less than a block away and the next several blocks offer numerous restaurants and shops. I would recommend adding this port to your itinerary

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Marina Review for Wolverine Park Marina

Reviewed by: Michael Williams on Aug 31, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 59'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Great location close to numerous restaurants. Well protected good docks and the staff was excellent.

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