Reviews from Melanie Cahill (12)

Marina Review for F.L.Tripp & Sons Inc.

Reviewed by: Melanie Cahill , Sabot, on May 24, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 4

Nice marina with helpful staff. Moorings available with launch. River inlet subject to shoaling. Marker 18 is adjacent to a very shallow area, we ran aground in sand 2 hours before low tide. Favor the green side of the channel. Closest shopping is 5 miles away but they have a delivery service of you plan ahead. Nice town beach near marina for dogs.

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Anchorage Review for Old Field Beach

Reviewed by: Melanie Cahill, Sabot, on May 21, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 3.5'

Anchorage is somewhat smaller due to newly installed moorings. Anchor close to the beach in 12-24' on the starboard side. TMobile 4 bars of 5G. Great beach to run the dog. Minor wakes from boats headed to moorings. No wakes from the Ferry!

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Marina Review for Brielle Yacht Club Marina

Reviewed by: Melanie Cahill , Sabot, on May 16, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 4

Just updating price to $4/ft.

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Anchorage Review for Reedy Island

Reviewed by: Melanie Cahill, Sabot, on May 6, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 3.5'

Anchor in solid mud just south of the anchorage mark, close to the boat ramp. Jetty blocks most of the wakes. No wind protection. Strong current .5-1kt overnight. Leave room to swing. Shore & pet access on mainland using the boat ramp with docks and a small beach. Nearby Inn with restaurant. No other commercial buildings. T-Mobile has 2bars of 5G

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Anchorage Review for Solomons Island Basin

Reviewed by: Melanie Cahill, Sabot, on May 1, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 3.5'

We paused here but didn't anchor. There 14' of depth and tides rises 1-2'. The location is along the main fairway to town and adjacent to several private docks. Chatted with a local boater who mentioned this is in the middle of local boat traffic. Boaters should assess traffic and tides before anchoring.

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Marina Review for 3 Knots Marine

Reviewed by: Melanie Cahill , Sabot, on May 1, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 1

Closed when we visited in 5/1/22

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Anchorage Review for Gale Creek

Reviewed by: Melanie Cahill, Sabot, on Apr 25, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 3.5'

Quiet anchorage with good holding and no wakes after sunset. Be aware that tugs with cargo use the ICW. Make sure you're well away from the channel. Very light current, wind protection. Limited pet access on a small strip of firm sand across from the anchorage.

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Marina Review for Topsail Island Marina

Reviewed by: Melanie Cahill , Sabot, on Apr 20, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 1

Just called and they are not accepting transient vessels.

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Anchorage Review for Waccamaw River - Thoroughfare Creek

Reviewed by: Melanie Cahill, Sabot, on Apr 17, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 3.5'

Nice, deep anchorage with room to swing. Good holding in a sand bottom. Local boaters report the area is a party spot on the weekend because of shore access. Good walking trails. Currently home to one, very vocal rooster. Some wakes from bass boats but none from ICW. Limited T-Mobile connectivity.

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Free Dock Review for Jim King Park and Boat Ramp at Sisters Creek Marina

Reviewed by: Melanie Cahill, Sabot, on Mar 16, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 1

We spoke with Capt. Suber and the dock immediately after the bridge, adjacent to the boat ramp is no overnight docking. Believe the signs. The dock further up Sister Creek is a 72 hour limit. The inside of the Sister Creek is shallow at low tide and there's a sunken vessel on 3/16/22.

• WG Editor Comment:
  

  Capt. Jim Suber is the dockmaster for the City of Jacksonville.

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Marina Review for Palm Coast Marina

Reviewed by: Melanie Cahill , Sabot, on Mar 11, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 4

Great, quiet location. The staff are friendly and very helpful. Plenty of depth and the assigned face dock made for an easy entrance and departure.

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Marina Review for Water Street Hotel and Marina

Reviewed by: Melanie Cahill , Sabot, on Nov 30, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 2

The marina is ok. The star review is related to their deceptive pricing scheme. We called and were told $1.70/foot. When we checked in, the price was $3.75/foot including a .25 cent Boat US discount. The (very nice) clerk said the lower price was effective if we rented a room. We would not have reserved had the price been clear. It's a shame because the town is very attractive but at the high rate we weren't staying an extra night.

• WG Editor Comment:
  

  Rate posted on the Waterway Guide listing is $4.00/ft or $1.70/ft with room reservation.

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