Reviews from Matthew Drake (13)

Marina Review for Commodore Yacht Club

Reviewed by: Matthew Drake on Sep 23, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 5

What a great over looked marina. Close to stores, restaurants, and brewery. Staff was great,and did a great job looking after the boat while we were gone for two weeks. Great place to stay if you're leaving the boat for a little while

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Anchorage Review for Arcadia Lake

Reviewed by: Matthew Drake on Aug 21, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.5'

Great anchorage. Good mud although messy when pulling up. Beautiful sunset and sunrise. The channel has been dredged, 8.5 feet at the most shallow point. Dinghy access across from Veterans Marina for pets. Lake Arcadia is a quiet, peaceful spot for the night with not much in town.

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Marina Review for Tobermory Harbour AKA Little Tub Harbour

Reviewed by: Matthew Drake on Jul 25, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 5

Great town They are having trouble with their phone system
519 375 6033 is the direct number to the dock. They don't take reservations but if you call ahead they will fit you in
Carla Watson Harbour Master was very helpful and informative.
$2.35ft CA

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Marina Review for Henry's Fish Restaurant

Reviewed by: Matthew Drake on Jul 6, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 5

Great stop. We stayed overnight Rustic setting and great restaurant Don't let anyone talk you out of stopping here!

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Marina Review for Buckhorn Yacht Harbour

Reviewed by: Matthew Drake on Jun 28, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 5

After about a week of trying to find a mechanic to asses an overheating motor I was finally referred to Buckhorn Yacht The mechanic was awesome and was able to identify a problem. After rectifying the problem we were able to travel without issue. I would recommend them for maintenance on "looper" boats

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Free Dock Review for Lock E13, Yosts (Randall), Erie Canal

Reviewed by: Matthew Drake on Jun 6, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 1

Lots of debris before, inside and after the lock

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Marina Review for St. Johnsville Municipal Marina

Reviewed by: Matthew Drake on Jun 6, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 5

Great stop. Help docking from 8-6 Electric 50 or 30, water, pump out, clean bathrooms with showers, laundry $2.25 for wash, free dryer
Small stores (Stewart's and a drug store)with in walking distance
There's a diner and a few other places to eat. All for $1 a foot

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Marina Review for Nyack Marina

Reviewed by: Matthew Drake on May 30, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 3

The mooring field gets a little rocky, but is certainly worth the money. There is a tender that will come to pick you up which runs to 10pm. There is a sailboat race Wednesday's which the mooring field has a great view of

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Marina Review for Captain Bill's Landing

Reviewed by: Matthew Drake on May 6, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

Went there after Capt Bills added a few slips. Great staging location for a crossing to New York. Plenty of businesses close by for supplies, food, etc. Since the marina just added slips there are a few kinks that needed to be worked out. Capt Bill was present when we arrived and was very informative about the area. Bill asked for opinions for upgrades, and was very open to suggestions. The price was below other local marinas, and they gave discounts for BoatUS.

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Marina Review for Bay Club Marina-Ocean City - PRIVATE

Reviewed by: Matthew Drake on Apr 29, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 1

No longer has transient slips

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Free Dock Review for Delaware City Dock - DAY USE ONLY

Reviewed by: Matthew Drake on Apr 27, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 1

No water at low tide at high it's about 2' luckily we did not touch bottom but it was close

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Marina Review for Parks Marina

Reviewed by: Matthew Drake on Apr 16, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 3

If you would like to see an authentic crabbing/fishing village this is your place. No frills -no electric or water
But interesting. We rode bikes around saw the village, meet friendly people, and enjoyed our over night stay.

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Marina Review for Grand Manor Marina NC

Reviewed by: Matthew Drake on Mar 28, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 5

What a great place to stay. Clean facilities, great bar/restaurant complimentary golf carts, great view. Owners personable. Great place to stop. Great location to the town. Discounts to AGLCA, First Responders, Veterans. Dock Master is very helpful, and personable wish we had come here sooner

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