Marina Review for Big Chute Marina

Reviewed by: Gary Harkins , Nauti-Dog, on Jul 2, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 35'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Stayed two nights everyone was friendly and helpful until it was time to leave and we needed a pump out. The staff meeting was starting as we were headed to the boat. Now 45 minutes later they are training someone to do a pump out. Not impressed. We definitely were not the priority. Disappointing. On a positive note they apologized and did not charge us for the pump out.

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Marina Review for Kingston Marina

Reviewed by: Gary Harkins , Nauti-Dog, on Jun 21, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 35'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

As another reviewer stated this is a basic marina for amenities. The laundry mat is .5 miles away. The service and helpfulness of the staff is outstanding. We had to changeout a damaged prop. Sandy arranged for the work to be done after lifting our Ranger Tug 31 onto a trailer with a crane then launching with the trailer. Eric helped lower the radar dome and antenna. We were back in our slip the same day. The Lasalle bridge opened while we were on the hard.

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Bridge comment on Kingston LaSalle Causeway Bridge

Comment by: Gary Harkins, Nauti-Dog, on Jun 20, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 35'

We are at Kingston Marina the bridge is open 6/20/24 today

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Marina Review for Victoria Park Campground/Marina

Reviewed by: Gary Harkins , Nauti-Dog, on Jun 16, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 35'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 3

Docks are very wide and stable about 40' long our 35' overall fit with some dock behind the dinghy. Two 30A outlets were included in the CAD $1.85/ft cost. Tax is over 10%. We were very disappointed the washing machines were not working. 10:00am tomorrow (Monday) did us no good. There is a nice grass park in front of the docks where you can throw a ball for the dog. The Dollar Store is .2 mi and a Walmart .5 mi from the marina.

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Lock comment on Carillon Lock

Comment by: Gary Harkins, Nauti-Dog, on Jun 10, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 35'
Draft: 3.0'

We arrived Sunday 6/9/24 about noon. There are issues with the gates. We had called Saturday night to make sure the gates were operational due to the gate problem Saturday during the day. We called the lock on 68. The response was in French. When we arrived there were 2 boats docked,waiting. From them we learned the gates were down. They would not be fixed today maybe Monday or Tuesday. Also, there was a down bound boat stuck in the lock.

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Marina Review for Cortlandt Yacht Club

Reviewed by: Gary Harkins , Nauti-Dog, on May 22, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 35'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 3

Communication where the gas dock and pump-out were located was unclear. Then we were directed to a starboard tie bow in. We had a bow-in port tie confirmed reservation. The outer piling makes a 12' opening for our 10' boat. If we were more confident in the dock help we might have tried stern-to. We were put in a port-side bow in slip. The dock is barely long enough to get off. Not the experience we were expecting. The snack bar doesn't open until this weekend. No restaurants close by. The looper dockage special was nice. Pump-out is new and fast.

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Marina Review for Captain Bill's Landing

Reviewed by: Gary Harkins , Nauti-Dog, on May 20, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 35'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 2

I was never told no electric available. Help on dock not very knowledgable about securing lines. No one at gas dock so we knew where to pull in for fuel. Water at the fuel dock only. Bolts on the new dock sticking out 2-2.5"

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Bridge comment on Thomas A. Mathis (NJ 37) Bridge

Comment by: Gary Harkins, Nauti-Dog, on May 20, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 35'

Board read 28 1/4 ' when we went through 5/20/24

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Marina Review for Fairbank Tackle

Reviewed by: Gary Harkins , Nauti-Dog, on May 14, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 35'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 2

There are two black pilings 20' apart that you have to back between. There is not enough room or dock to turn a 35' boat side-to for fueling. It is self-service. No dock help. With excellent boat skills and a crew of two a 22' boat might be able to fuel up side-to. A larger boat would have to fuel stern to.

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Marina Review for Dudley's Marina

Reviewed by: Gary Harkins , Nauti-Dog, on May 3, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 35'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 1

Submitted a review yesterday before we tried filling the water tank. Closest working spigot was 100' feet away. We had to borrow a hose to get water. We would anchor out before staying here again. Fuel stop only.

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Marina Review for Dudley's Marina

Reviewed by: Gary Harkins , Nauti-Dog, on May 2, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 35'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 2

Really good diesel price. The office manager was new. No general knowledge of boating terminology, but very nice and tried hard. They do not use a working channel. Dock help did not have radios. Young man had little knowledge of how to tie to pilings just wrapped it around once. Tried very hard to be helpful. No cleats at the gas dock or side tie. Fixed dock height was decent. Staff needs training.

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Bridge comment on Onslow Beach Swing Bridge

Comment by: Gary Harkins, Nauti-Dog, on May 2, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 35'

Called bridge 5/2/24, Today it is opening at the top of every hour. He shared there are live fire exercises today. Boats allowed through at top of every odd hour only. Very helpful.

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Bridge comment on Socastee Swing Bridge

Comment by: Gary Harkins, Nauti-Dog, on Apr 29, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 35'

Called on 9 response was quick. Call a little before you get to the highway bridge so it has time to open. No current when we went through. 3-4 minutes from call to open.

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Marina Review for Hinckley Yacht Services Savannah

Reviewed by: Gary Harkins , Nauti-Dog, on Apr 24, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 35'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

We needed regular engine maintenance on our Volvo-Penta D4-320I-G. Dustin asked us to arrive early in the afternoon the next day to see what parts we needed.They wanted to have all parts for the work on hand. Bob made a list of part numbers. He even made us a copy. The following morning Timothy was on board. He had everything completed by 11:30. He answered all questions willingly. He has great knowledge and skills. We definitely recommend them highly. They also have a courtesy car we used to re-provision.

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Marina Review for Brunswick Landing Marina, Inc.

Reviewed by: Gary Harkins , Nauti-Dog, on Apr 21, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 35'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Great helpful staff that loves dogs and knows how to help dock. Dog "cookies" in the office, we were reminded to visit often. Free laundry, showers laundry and restrooms by dock 1 and dock 10 and air conditioned. Club house is by dock 10 for social events. It is .4 miles from dock 1 however. Fenced dog park by dock 1. Would definitely stay here again.

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Bridge comment on South Central Florida Express Bridge

Comment by: Gary Harkins, Nauti-Dog, on Apr 7, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 35'

Bridge does not respond to radio. A train was coming through. However, it was long gone and the bridge didn't open. We contacted the lock. They called the bridge. In a couple of minutes the bridge opened. We had a green light at the lock.

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Marina Review for C-10 Caloosa Marina

Reviewed by: Gary Harkins , Nauti-Dog, on Apr 5, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 35'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 1

Person answering phone has no idea what is going on older woman with limited English said he (dockmaster?) will put you in slip when you get here. Website link doesn't work. I cannot confirm $1.75 / ft or the switch and bate price of $5.50 / ft. in other review.

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Marina Review for Uncle Henry's Marina

Reviewed by: Gary Harkins , Nauti-Dog, on Jan 24, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 35'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Waterway Guide says $2.75/foot daily rate. Actual rate is $5.00/ foot.

• WG Editor Comment:
  

  Rates confirmed and update to listing complete.

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Bridge comment on Tamiami Trail (Circus) Bridges

Comment by: Gary Harkins, Nauti-Dog, on Jan 15, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 35'

Jan 15 2024: Bridge clearance board read 19' + 3' dead center. We were up a foot from a -.2' low tide.

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Marina Review for Clearwater Municipal Marinas (Clearwater Beach Marina)

Reviewed by: Gary Harkins , Nauti-Dog, on Jan 2, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 35'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 3

Slip was tight 13' for our 10' beam. Our 31' ranger tug freeboard was a few inches above the dock at highest high tide and a step up not ramp from the finger dock to main dock. 2 Commercial front load washers and 2 dryers $3 each, used app pay, were outside. Only place to fold clothes was dirty washer tops. It is being renovated to floating docks in sections summer of 2024.

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Marina Review for Turtle Cove Marina

Reviewed by: Gary Harkins , Nauti-Dog, on Dec 23, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 35'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 1

Talked to Karen 12/23/23 they no longer offer transient slips.

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Marina Review for Sea Hag Marina

Reviewed by: Gary Harkins , Nauti-Dog, on Dec 20, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 35'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 2

Called 12/11/23 no electric on docks $1.50/ft

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  Still rebuilding from Hurricane Idalia.

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Marina Review for Treasure Island Marina

Reviewed by: Gary Harkins , Nauti-Dog, on Dec 17, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 35'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Outstanding staff esp Paul. Great assistance docking in poor conditions. They accommodated our side tie requirement. Heaters in the shower area were great. A long hot shower ran the hot water out. Short walk to restrooms/showers. No laundry. Good traction on wet docks.

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Free Dock Review for Fort Walton Beach Landing - Closed for Renovation

Reviewed by: Gary Harkins, Nauti-Dog, on Dec 11, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 35'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 1

Docks are closed due to bridge construction 12/11/23.

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Anchorage Review for Three Rivers Lake

Reviewed by: Gary Harkins, Nauti-Dog, on Nov 24, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 35'
Draft: 3.0'

We traveled further in than the marked anchorage to the start of the lake with our 2.5' draft and 10' beam. Trees hang over the water much of the way in with 15' horizontal clearance between trees, in places. Lowest depth coming out 4' tide 0'. No place for the dog to play but easy to let him off on shore by dinghy. Quiet except for a few fisherman who generally didn't care about their wake. Cell service 1 bar with Verizon, wifi with a jetpack or phone not consistently available.

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Lock comment on Coffeeville Lock and Dam

Comment by: Gary Harkins, Nauti-Dog, on Nov 23, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 35'
Draft: 3.0'

Monitor 14

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Marina Review for Kingfisher Bay Marina

Reviewed by: Gary Harkins , Nauti-Dog, on Nov 22, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 35'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

The only negative is the office is on the fuel dock and a good 1/2 mile from the slips. They have everyone stop at the fuel dock so you don't have to do that walk. Very friendly staff. Other boaters helped us dock. The laundry was $2 a load but extra large machines. The showers were the best so far. One shower had handicap rails. The laundry, showers and lounge were all in one building at dock level. The lounge area was large with a big table and lots of chairs including rockers. The dog relief was up a steep ramp on shore. The primary docks are long making it a long walk to the showers etc. There are port and starboard finger docks so you have a choice of tie.

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Anchorage Review for Edna Bend

Reviewed by: Gary Harkins, Nauti-Dog, on Nov 22, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 35'
Draft: 3.0'

Easy to set anchor, good holding, anchor came up fairly clean. We have AIS and used the anchor light. The barges that passed only rocked the boat gently. Great sand beach for the dog and to stretch your legs if so inclined. The light winds 5-10 kts cancelled the current but we did not wander. We held a 45 degree angle away from shore all night. 1-2 bars with Verizon.

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Anchorage Review for Edna Bend

Reviewed by: Gary Harkins, Nauti-Dog, on Nov 21, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 35'
Draft: 3.0'

We dropped the anchor in 6.7' water downstream of the 1st green can RDB, 80' of chain 100-150' offshore and outside the channel. 10mph wind

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  Coffeeville Lake Pool 325.

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Marina Review for Columbus Marina

Reviewed by: Gary Harkins , Nauti-Dog, on Nov 19, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 35'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Very helpful staff. We loved the free do it yourself pumpout from the slip. We were having a head sensor problem. We were able to pump several times. 11/18/23 the marina hosted a pre-Thanksgiving potluck dinner for everyone. All we need to do was bring a dish to pass. There is a Walmart and Kroger 10 minutes away using the courtesy car. Covered docks can accommodate 20' air height. There is plenty of room to throw a ball for a dog. Great stop, highly recommended.

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Marina Review for Aberdeen Marina

Reviewed by: Gary Harkins , Nauti-Dog, on Nov 19, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 35'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 3

The docks are still in rough shape from the tornado,but usable. Extra fenders are recommended. The straight wall before you come to the gas dock has water and electric. The way in is for shallow draft only 4.8' in some places. The office has you call John to guide you in. Call before you leave the main channel. There is a green sign on the LDB that says Aberdeen. The channel to the marina is marked with homemade markers. John stayed on the phone until we were at the marina. He loved helping and is very friendly. Best diesel price we've seen $3.79.

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Lock comment on Aberdeen Lock and Dam

Comment by: Gary Harkins, Nauti-Dog, on Nov 19, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 35'
Draft: 3.0'

A fast smooth ride. We were the only boat in the lock. We entered at 7:31 am and left the gates at 7:43. 28' drop in 12 minutes.

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Lock comment on John C. Stennis Lock and Dam

Comment by: Gary Harkins, Nauti-Dog, on Nov 19, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 35'
Draft: 3.0'

Lock master told our group of ten when he thought the up bound tug would clear the lock. We left our Columbus Marina slip at 7:12. We had a short wait which we used to line up in port and starboard tie order. All 10 boats secure and gates closed at 7:51. We cleared the lock wall at 8:02. Easy smooth ride down 25-30'

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Lock comment on Glover Wilkins Lock & Dam

Comment by: Gary Harkins, Nauti-Dog, on Nov 16, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 35'
Draft: 3.0'

18 minutes from all boats secure to exiting the lock

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Lock comment on John Rankin Lock and Dam

Comment by: Gary Harkins, Nauti-Dog, on Nov 16, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 35'
Draft: 3.0'

Time from gate close to gate open 13 minutes headed down stream

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Anchorage Review for Owen Cove

Reviewed by: Gary Harkins, Nauti-Dog, on Nov 16, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 35'
Draft: 3.0'

Anchored across from the dinghy dock 8' water. Holding was good. Light wind 5-7 kts. Go past the day marker (down river). Followed the markers in, be sure to keep the first green marker to port. We followed a line from the day marker to the first green marker shallowest was 5'. Going further past the marker before turning may get more depth. We draft 2.5'. Two boats with us anchored just out side the marked channel on the down river side.

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  Rankin Pool 300.57.

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