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Lock E8, Scotia, Erie Canal

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Erie Canal 24.04

Lat / Lon: N 42° 49.818' / W 073° 59.544'

3.17

(6)

3.17 out of 5 stars

Review for Lock E8, Scotia, Erie Canal

Reviewed by: Lance Williamson on Sep 27, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.8'

Rating: 4

As mentioned before, a nice quiet stop along the canal. The lockmaster was friendly and helpful. There is one power pedestal. I believe it is primarily used by the canal barge moored by it. The lockmaster said it was fine to use it. Two 15 Amp plugs. No 30 Amp. The 50 Amp takes a plug that is used for a household dryer or stove. The lockmaster has tried to get it changed to a marine plug but no luck at this time. A short walk to the port a potty. There is nothing nearby to walk to, although the paved bike path is by the lock.

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Review for Lock E8, Scotia, Erie Canal

Reviewed by: Kevin King, High Tide, on Jun 11, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Nice quiet stop along the erie lock master was great gave us history lesson of the area and the working and building of the lock .lots of water under the boat nice cleats to tie off to.walking and bike trail beside the dock ,they did have a port a potty

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Review for Lock E8, Scotia, Erie Canal

Reviewed by: James Leete on May 24, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 43.0'

Rating: 4

Stayed on west side of lock wall. No power but a very nice stay for 1 night. Lock master very accommodating & happy to see people use the wall. Quiet, no bugs as it was cool night but looked like new LED (street) lights installed on wall for security.

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Review for Lock E8, Scotia, Erie Canal

Reviewed by: Rob Dare, Liberty Call , on Jun 8, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 46'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 3

This is a very nice totally free stop. Long wall on south side of the canal West of lock 8. Wall has cleats and bollards to tie up. Nice quiet area with picnic tables and grills. Lots of grassy areas to walk the dog. Right by the bike path which provides really nice long walks. There is one 110 volt outlet. A little road noise. The lock masters are super friendly.

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Review for Lock E8, Scotia, Erie Canal

Reviewed by: Tom Vail, Life's TraVails, on Jun 9, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 1

On 2019-06-05, we stopped at the long concrete wall on the south side at top of lock. There was one power pedestal but it would not work for our boat. There was lots of road noise until after dark. There was one porta-potty; no other amenities.

Overall rating: 4
Wind protection: 3
Wake protection: 3
Scenic quality: 4
Verizon bars: 4

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Review for Lock E8, Scotia, Erie Canal

Reviewed by: Tom Hale on Jun 1, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 38'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 3

Very long dock with room for probably 10 boats. Lots of road noise, but it is free.

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