Reviews from Rob Dare (148)

  • Free Dock Review for Peoria City Dock

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare, Liberty Call , on Feb 3, 2024
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 3

    Floating docks in downtown Peoria. 100 foot face dock to support larger boats. Lots of slips that are 25 and 30 foot long. 100 foot face dock only has 2 30 amp outlets. Everything else is 110V. There are public bathrooms that are open during the day. Great farmers market on Saturday. Lots of parks and paths to walk a dog.

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  • Marina Review for Salt Ponds Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Oct 20, 2022
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 2

    Convenient location just off the Chesapeake. Tight entrance that is very tough with another boat coming out. Docks are in very sad shape. Boards are very rough with lots of holes. Pool had green water. No restaurants on site and no businesses to walk to. Overpriced for what you get. Bathrooms could use more frequent cleaning. Very long walk to get the dog to grass. Very slow WiFi that doesn't make it to the slips. There are many better choices In Hampton for the same price.

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  • Marina Review for Windward Jax Beach Marine

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Feb 1, 2022
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Great floating docks. Excellent Dock hands that did a fabulous job of helping us tie up with a strong current. Marina had a small dog park that was very enjoyable. Will definitely stay more than one day next time. Very strong current turning into the marina off the ICW but settles down in the marina. Nice restaurants on site.

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  • Marina Review for Palm Coast Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Jan 31, 2022
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    One of our favorite marinas. The friendliest dock hands that are very good at getting boats tied up. Nice lounge. Very welcoming liveaboards. We felt like we belonged there from day one. Lot of nice areas to walk a dog. Good pumpout, grills and a fire pit. Great restaurants a very short walk away.

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  • Marina Review for Coquina Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Jan 24, 2022
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Unbelievably nice marina. Great dock hands. Grounds are immaculate with a great pool and hot tub and fitness center. Beautiful buildings. Several parks to walk a dog.

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  • Marina Review for New Smyrna Beach City Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Jan 20, 2022
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Nice floating docks for transients. Excellent friendly staff. Very well protected marina. Good town with several nice restaurants. In slip pumpout is slow but they are working on it. Lots of nice parks to take a dog.

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  • Marina Review for Cocoa Village Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Jan 13, 2022
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 3

    Fixed Docks that are pretty hard to get off of a swim platform. Saw 5.5 ft at the turn into the west basin. Entrance to the west basin is very tight. Docks are in good shape with wide walkways. Lounge looks nice but is closed due to Covid-19. Good hardware store across the street and several nice restaurants two blocks away. Lots of spots to walk the dog in the surrounding neighborhood.

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  • Marina Review for Melbourne Harbor Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Jan 10, 2022
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Nice fixed cement docks with wide walkways. Channel is shallow and tight. Hug the red markers for about 6 feet. Dockmaster is professional and friendly. Very well protected marina. Lots of great restaurants and bars a few blocks from the marina. We received discount coupons for the two on site restaurants. Several parks and lots of nice trails to walk a dog.

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  • Marina Review for Vero Beach City Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Jan 6, 2022
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Great marina with very friendly helpful staff. Easy access to the fuel dock. Nice facilities, large laundry room and a couple acre dog park next door. Great bus system runs hourly and covers every where that most people will need. Lots of great areas to walk a dog.

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  • Marina Review for Fort Pierce City Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Jan 5, 2022
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Great floating docks with wide walkways. The absolute best dockmaster and Dock hands that we have in 110 marinas on the Great Loop. The know exactly how to help a boat in strong current and keep everyone safe. Friendly welcoming staff. Entrance channel was well marked. The town has a lot of good restaurants. Lots of green space including several nice waterfront parks to walk the dog.

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  • Marina Review for Meridian Marina & Yacht Club

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Dec 30, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 3

    $2.50 a foot plus electric for no amenities except small bathrooms with shower. Fixed wood docks. This is a boat storage facility that is using their fuel dock for transients. Outside fuel dock has 2 30 amp connections that can't be combined. It is over 75 feet to a 50 amp connection if you position your boat to get as close as possible. One of Dock hands really cares about the customer. Better options for dockage nearby. Lots of green space to walk a dog.

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  • Marina Review for Roland and Mary Ann Martins Marina & Resort

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Dec 29, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 4

    Great stop before crossing the lake. Floating dock that is worn and a little uneven. Capt Sam is fantastic helping get boats safely tied up. Was very quiet on a Tuesday night. Nice ship's store and good tiki bar. A bit of a hike to get the dog to grass.

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  • Marina Review for Port LaBelle Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Dec 28, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 3

    Easy entry with good floating dock for transients. No power! Dock manager came but several times after tying us up to see if we needed anything. The locals are friendly characters. A few miles from town but a good layover for a night. Had 7' coming into the marina. Long access road to walk a dog.

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  • Marina Review for Cape Haze Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Dec 21, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 3

    Very tight entrance. Once inside it opens up nicely to a T-head that is in great shape. Fixed dock with about 2 foot tide change. Well protected from wakes. Fuel prices are great but the fuel dock is all the way in the back corner and no room for a larger boat to turn around. All amenities close at 5 PM which they tell you when making a reservation. $2.50/Ft. No WiFi. AT&T phones had 2 bars. Lots of green space to walk a dog.

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  • Marina Review for Marina Jack Yacht Basin

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Dec 18, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    The nicest marina we have stayed in and we have stayed in over a hundred marinas on the Great Loop. The best dock hands we have had. Super nice cement floating docks. Self serve pump out that you can take your time and flush your tanks. The largest Whole Foods about a 1/4 mile. Nice restaurants and a great outdoor bar at the marina. A couple of blocks walk to a large selection of restaurants. Very large farmer's market on Saturday. Beautiful sunsets. Lots of parks and places to walk a dog.

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  • Marina Review for The Harborage at Waterview Marinas

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Dec 17, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 3

    Nice marina with large floating docks. Long breakwater but still lots of rocking if a strong east wind. $3.50/ft plus $20 for electric and tax equals $192 a night for a 46 foot boat. Small pool looked nice. We were turned down for line handlers when we asked for assistance on the radio. Lots of great parks and trails to take a dog on a walk.

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  • Marina Review for Clearwater Municipal Marinas (Clearwater Harbor Marina)

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Dec 14, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 3

    Nice marina with great floating docks and self service pumpout. Very friendly staff. Good discount for a week stay. Lots of great restaurants a short walk away. Very nice areas to walk a dog but due to construction it is a bit of a hike to get to grass. No fuel. We were on the north dock. Very long walk to the bathroom. Loud construction noise from 7 to 4 Monday to Friday. Construction is scheduled to go to 2023. There are two dogs that roam E dock freely and use the dock to do their business. The dogs owner just hoses it into the water. The staff watches this happen but doesn't correct it. We would go back after the construction ends if we were on the south docks.

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  • Marina Review for Sea Hag Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Dec 4, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 4

    The rebuilt docks can handle 4-5 looper size boats. New floating docks are very nice with wide walkways. No power or water yet. Friendly helpful staff. Very busy marina with lots of fishing boats. Lots of fun to watch all the boats come and go. Lots of country roads to walk a dog. Good restaurants and grocery store about 1/2 mile away.

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  • Marina Review for The Moorings of Carrabelle

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Dec 3, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Nice marina with super friendly staff good fuel prices and a good pump out. Current on the outgoing tide is very strong. Not the best place for walking a dog. IGA and ace hardware are across the street. Free breakfast. Nice meeting room.

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  • Marina Review for Apalachicola Marina, Inc.

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Dec 2, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 3

    150 ft face dock. Only amenities are electric and water. No wifi and no shower rooms. Great location in a nice town. Great seafood stores and restaurants. Lots of good little shops. Small park to walk the dog plus some neighborhoods.

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  • Marina Review for Treasure Island Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Nov 30, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Nice marina that is impressively constructed. Lots of nice touches. We received a lot of helpful advice from George and Tim on my fuel problem. They took a lot of time to help me out. Nice grass area for a dog. Good seafood store right at the marina. Friendly staff.

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  • Marina Review for Two Georges Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Nov 29, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Nice marina with really good fuel prices. Friendly staff. Good docks and power. Easy ride off the GIWW. Lots of residential areas to walk a dog and a nice park a block away.

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  • Free Dock Review for Tom Bevill Visitors Center

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare, Liberty Call , on Nov 28, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 3

    Nice free dock right before the lock. We tied a 46 foot boat to the end of the pier. Dock is a little rough but sturdy with good cleats. 3 or 4 acres of grass to walk a dog. Nice spot to stop if you have to wait for the lock. Snagboat and museum are still closed due to Covid.

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  • Marina Review for Palafox Pier Yacht Harbor

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Nov 27, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Great marina. Well protected. Still in the process of rebuilding from Hurricane Sally. No wifi. Excellent docks, good power and very friendly staff. Right in downtown Pensacola. Lots of nice places to take a dog for a long walk.

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  • Marina Review for The Wharf Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Nov 22, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Nicest marina we have stayed at. Great restaurants, bars and shops. Live music and lots of outdoor seating at the bars and restaurants. Super friendly and helpful staff. 2 nights is not enough to begin to take in all they have to offer. Wide docks that are in great shape. Tons of great places to walk a dog.

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  • Marina Review for Fly Creek Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Nov 20, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 3

    Larger boats stay on a wall. Very friendly and helpful crew. Shallow at low tide. Coed bathroom is available but no shower. Average restaurant with very nice fire pits. Lots of space to walk a dog. No grocery store nearby and no courtesy car.

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  • Anchorage Review for Sunflower East

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare, Liberty Call , on Nov 18, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Overall Rating:
    5
    Holding:
    5
    Wind Protection:
    3
    Current Flow:
    5
    Wake Protection:
    1
    Scenic Beauty:
    4
    Ease of Shopping:
    1
    Shore Access:
    5
    Pet Friendly:
    4
    Cell Service:
    3
    WiFi:
    1

    Great anchorage. Just outside the red markers about 50 feet off shore. Anchor set the first time and held with no issues. An east wind would require a stern anchor to stay out of the channel. Current held us in place. A very large sandy beach for walking the dog. We did see bear and deer tracks on the beach. Anchor came up clean.

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  • Marina Review for Bobby's Fish Camp

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Nov 18, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 2

    Overpriced. $1.50 ft with no amenities and a dock in rough shape. No help docking. Fuel was $4.34 a gallon. Lots of cats and dogs running loose so a lot of waste where we wanted to walk. Not much for walking a dog. Would anchor out next time. Restaurant was closed but has a lot of neat stuff in it.

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  • Marina Review for Columbus Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Nov 11, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 4

    Shallow entering but well marked and Steve does a great job talking boaters in. Wide covered slips. 2 courtesy cars and a nice town to shop and eat in. Lots of green space to walk a dog and a huge park over by the dam.

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  • Marina Review for Smithville Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Nov 9, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 3

    New docks where transients tie up but transition to the ramp is in very poor shape. The Dockmaster is super friendly and expertly talked us around the sand bar and into the face dock. No fuel. Courtesy car and a short drive to Piggy Wiggly. Quiet country road and field to walk the dog.

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  • Marina Review for Midway Marina

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

    Rating: 4

    Nice marina. Super friendly and helpful staff and locals. Good docks, a courtesy truck, decent wifi, great beer selection and a fire pit. Restaurant on site. Lots of beautiful areas to walk a dog. Very quiet and peaceful.

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  • Marina Review for Bay Springs Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Nov 6, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    A hidden gem. Nice marina with a super staff. Friendly locals. Easy entrance. Lots of great places to walk a dog.

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  • Marina Review for Safe Harbor Aqua Yacht

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Nov 5, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Great marina. Good covered docks. 3 courtesy cars. Nice facilities. Sent an email before arrival with all the info we needed plus a slip map. Wish I could give their maintenance department more than 5 stars. They met us upon arrival on Saturday to let us know that we were all set. They quickly fixed our boat and got us back on the loop. Every person we met was fantastic. Lots of places to walk the dog. We decided to stay 6 days and really enjoyed this marina.

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  • Marina Review for Clifton Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Oct 30, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Good stop heading up the Tennessee River. Easy entrance off the River with a deep channel. Great restaurant. Really good band on Friday night. Friendly staff. Good WiFi. Good green space to walk the dog. $1.25/ft with AGLCA discount

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  • Marina Review for Cuba Landing Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Oct 29, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Great stop. Super friendly and welcoming staff. $1/FT. Nice wide covered slips. Well marked channel with over 9' feet of depth. Nice ship's store. Very peaceful quiet area. Lots of areas to walk a dog. Friendly regulars that were quick to offer a ride to dinner or supplies. Dock Master George's wife even offered us her car both nights we were there. This is a marina that we could see making our home after the loop.

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  • Marina Review for Pebble Isle Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Oct 27, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 4

    Nice marina with super staff. Well marked channel with a minimum of 9 ft. 5 1/2 ft on the transient dock. Courtesy van. Diver and mechanic are available and met us as we pulled in. Lots of places to take the dog for a nice walk.

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  • Marina Review for Paris Landing State Park Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Oct 26, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Great Marina. Easy to get into. Well protected by large breakwater. Slips are wide with long finger piers. Good power. Secure gate. Clean bathrooms. Nice grill with good food that closed for the season on 24 October. Right in a large park so tons of places to walk a dog. Charcoal grills are available in the park.

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  • Marina Review for Kenlake Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Oct 23, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Nice little marina in a well protected cove. Docks are in great shape with wide walkways. Very friendly staff that are helpful tying up. Nice restaurant with good food. Very Peaceful! The quietest marina we have ever stayed in. Green space to take the dog on a good walk. Cell and wifi signals are weak and No over the air TV. Dockage .80/ft with BoatUS and fuel price was $3.26/Gallon.

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  • Marina Review for Green Turtle Bay Resort (Boat Works)

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Oct 21, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Excellent marina with a great staff. Carefully follow the channel entering. Wide slips with long finger piers. A large resort with lots to do. Tons of places to take a dog for a really long walk. Well stocked ship store with an impressive selection. Patti's will pick you up and drop you back at your slip. Good courtesy car. Golf carts are available for rent. A very busy maintenance department that works to fit everyone in.

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  • Marina Review for Paducah Transient Boat Dock

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Oct 19, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Great marina. Long face dock with docking on both sides. Wide docks. Gas, fuel and pumpout available. No bathroom or showers. The gang plank is an engineering marvel. John and Adam are great. Very helpful getting boats tied up and always checking on everyone to see how it is going and if anyone needs anything. They work hard to keep the place clean. Lots of nice restaurants and bars within a short walk. Long trails to take a dog for a long walk. This was one of our favorite stops on the great loop.

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  • Anchorage Review for Boston Bar

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare, Liberty Call , on Oct 13, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Overall Rating:
    3
    Holding:
    3
    Wind Protection:
    4
    Current Flow:
    3
    Wake Protection:
    4
    Scenic Beauty:
    3
    Ease of Shopping:
    1
    Shore Access:
    4
    Pet Friendly:
    4
    Cell Service:
    4
    WiFi:
    1

    We anchored behind Boston Bar Island about 150 feet in. There was 5 1/2 feet of water. Once you get the anchor set well, there is good holding however most boats we saw in the 2 nights including us had to re-set the anchor numerous times to stop dragging. The bottom is heavy mud. The anchorage is very quiet and we were well protected from wakes. There is a nice sandy beach for the dog just past Hwy 57 bridge. We had 2 bars on AT&T phones and our T-Mobile hot spot had sufficient signal for streaming.

    • WG Editor Comment:

      Cairo gage reading 20.46.

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  • Anchorage Review for Little River Diversion Channel

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare, Liberty Call , on Oct 11, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Overall Rating:
    4
    Holding:
    5
    Wind Protection:
    5
    Current Flow:
    4
    Wake Protection:
    4
    Scenic Beauty:
    2
    Ease of Shopping:
    1
    Shore Access:
    1
    Pet Friendly:
    1
    Cell Service:
    3
    WiFi:
    3

    Great wind protection. Very high berms. Had to cross the Mississippi River to take the dog for a walk. Very quiet.

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  • Marina Review for Hoppie's Marine Service

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Oct 10, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 3

    Legendary looper stop. Wouldn't be the same without stopping there. Great help getting us tied up. Debbie's brief covers the rivers down to Green Turtle Bay. The Blue Owl is a must stop. Adequate areas to walk the dog. Barges are a little challenging to get around on but that adds to the charm of the place.

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  • Marina Review for The Alton Marina

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

    Rating: 5

    Great Marina. Very welcoming staff that really work hard to make this a great stop. Fuel was 3.16. The grill has great breakfast and lunch. Great Looper specials. Lots of great places to take a dog on a long walk. Several restaurants a short walk away and a grocery store that will pick you up and return you.

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  • Marina Review for Grafton Harbor Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Oct 4, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 4

    A party marina that is a lot of fun. H dock did observe the quiet hours of 11PM to about 7AM but the rest of the time it was noisy. Nice covered docks and wide walkways. Finger piers on both sides. The only facilities are up by the office which was a long walk. Lots of good restaurants with good music. Nice courtesy car makes re-supply easy. Well stocked ship's store. Plenty of nice areas to walk a dog.

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  • Marina Review for Mel's Illinois RiverDock Restaurant

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Sep 30, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 3

    An easy stop on the way to Grafton or Alton. 2 barges that are 250 feet total. Gangplank is old metal grating that is beat up and needs some work. Barges are slick when wet. Restaurant is very good. Dinner was great and breakfast meals are excellent with very generous portions. Super friendly staff. No electric or water. There is a small grocery store a few blocks away. Nice areas to walk the dog but everyone was carrying their dogs over the gangplank.

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  • Marina Review for Logsdon Tug Service

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Sep 29, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 3

    A convenient stop. Tied up to two old barges. Walk across a skinny metal gang plank to hike up 25 metal stairs to clear the wall. The tugs crews and Captains are super friendly and offered advice on things to do down the River. One of the Captains let us know when it was a good time to head for LaGrange Lock. No elec and no water but has showers, drink and ice machines. Small town with a few restaurants and a grocery store. A couple of small parks to walk a dog but very hard to get the dog up the steps.

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  • Anchorage Review for Quiver Island

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare, Liberty Call , on Sep 28, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Overall Rating:
    5
    Holding:
    4
    Wind Protection:
    4
    Current Flow:
    5
    Wake Protection:
    5
    Scenic Beauty:
    4
    Ease of Shopping:
    2
    Shore Access:
    4
    Pet Friendly:
    4
    Cell Service:
    3

    Well protected anchorage with muddy bottom that provides good holding. Boat ramp a mile down river provides a nice spot to take the dog. Several nice parks with lots of green space and walking trails. A dollar general and a few other stores are near the boat ramp. Enter from down stream side with good water all way past the coal plant for about 200 yards. 8 boats anchored hear last night with room for 3 or 4 more.

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  • Marina Review for Illinois Valley Yacht Club-PRIVATE

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Sep 24, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 4

    Shallow entrance due to the River being down but we were given great directions getting in. Nice place with a good bar and restaurant. Very well protected harbor. Friendly helpful staff. Good WiFi. Enough spots to walk the dog.

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  • Marina Review for Buffalo Waterfront Canalside

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Sep 23, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    We stayed here for a week over July 4th weekend. Great marina that is a floating face dock with 30 and 50 amp power. There were 8 40-50 foot looper boats there along with about 6 smaller boats. Right in downtown Buffalo with lots of good places to eat. Large Navy park with several ships and a submarine. Nice little boardwalk and lots of grass areas and trails for a dog.

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  • Marina Review for Spring Valley Boat Club

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Sep 21, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 4

    A nice stop that we really enjoyed. They helped guide us in and tied us to the fuel dock. Everyone was very friendly. We had 4 different members stop by to make sure we were all set and ask if we needed anything. Marina includes grills, picnic tables, bar and restaurant. Very calm peaceful setting. Nice places to walk the dog.

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  • Marina Review for Heritage Harbor Ottawa

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Sep 20, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Beautiful marina with a great staff. Docks are new and in great shape. Nice wide walkways. Large pool, a great restaurant and good ship's store that even has a great selection of Bourbon. At least 3 courtesy cars including a dog friendly car. Great stop to resupply. Lots of long trails to walk a dog plus a large fenced in dog park with separate sections for large and small dogs. Jeremy's River brief was 2 hours and covered everything we needed to know to get to Paducah, KY. We feel a lot more confident about our plans knowing what we will encounter and what the current depths are.

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  • Marina Review for Harborside Marina-IL

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Sep 17, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 2

    Overpriced at $2.00/FT. Very tight and shallow entrance. We stayed in the back basin which felt more like a shipyard than a marina. Gravel parking lot and no view. Out front on the fuel pier might be nicer. A small pool out front that looked nice. There were bathrooms but no one gave us the code. Might have wifi but again no one gave us any info. Hard to walk a dog on long gravel spaces to get to some grass.

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  • Free Dock Review for Joliet City Dock

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare, Liberty Call , on Sep 16, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 4

    Good free Dock with power. Plenty of police presence to ensure no issues. Dock wall is crumbling. No water or facilities. Located in a nice park with plenty of green space to walk a dog.

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  • Marina Review for Marine Services Corp

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Sep 15, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 3

    A good staging area if you want to start down the rivers. Very quiet area off channel. Loaner car was a 4 door Jeep Wrangler that was the nicest courtesy car we have seen. Grills and a nice picnic area. Very limited spots to walk the dog. Friendly service staff.

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  • Marina Review for Hammond Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Sep 13, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 3

    A very large marina that makes for a long walk off the pier and twice that to get to the office. Fuel was $3.09. Power pedestals need cleaned as do the bathrooms. About 1/2 the bathrooms are out of order. We were charged $20 cash to get a gate key which can't be returned before 0830. If you leave early you have to turn it in the day before and not be able to get back on the pier. All the other marinas we have stayed at have this solved so very disappointing. With the long walk to off the pier they have added two doggie pee stations along the main pier. Areas near the marina have limited grass to walk the dog. Easy layover for starting down the rivers.

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  • Marina Review for Southport Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Sep 10, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 3

    Forced to stop at the fuel dock to pick up key and slip assignment. Fuel dock staff didn't catch a line. Two people off a sailboat caught our lines and helped us out while the staff stood there and watched. No help at all getting into our slip. Dock walkway is crowded with people's stuff. Slips are nice and wide. Wide fairways make docking easy but on a windy day a line handler would have been very helpful. Well protected from winds and waves. Lots of large parks that are great for walking a dog.

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  • Marina Review for Lakeshore State Park Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Sep 9, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 4

    Great location and well protected behind two break waters. We rode out a gale force wind and severe thunderstorms and barely moved. Small marina with 20 slips. 6 fit 60 ft boats and the rest are up to 45 ft boats. Good 30 and 50 amp power. No water and only a porta-potty. Large beautiful green spaces to take the dog on a very long walk.

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  • Marina Review for Port Washington Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Sep 6, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Our favorite stop so far on the loop. Friendly efficient staff that handled lines, delivered packages and stopped by to make sure we were all set. At least 5 gas grills and several nice bathhouses. Great price on fuel. We stayed in the basin and really enjoyed the convenience to the shops and restaurants. The town has a lot to offer with great restaurants, fish store, meat store and Duluth is a block away. We hated to leave.

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  • Marina Review for Harbor Centre Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Aug 31, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    A very nice marina with a lot of amenities. Swimming pool, hot tub, bar overlooking the lake all set in a very large park with a beach, lots of green space and picnic pavilions. Nice little town. Well protected marina. Great spot for a dog.

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  • Marina Review for Manitowoc Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Aug 30, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Excellent marina with an incredible dock staff. 3 people handling lines and making sure we were all set. Deep water, wide slips and long finger piers make docking a breeze. Nice facilities and well stocked for maintenance parts. Friendly local boaters. Miles of green space to walk a dog and a large fence in dog park.

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  • Marina Review for Salmon Harbor Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Aug 28, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 3

    Very protected marina. Wide fairways and calm waters make docking easy. You are on your own with lines. LaFonds is an excellent fish market with great smoked fish and lots of good choices. Other boaters are very friendly. Lots of great places to walk the dog at the marina and around the surrounding area including a nice park. A very quiet marina.

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  • Marina Review for Bay Marine Service Center

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Aug 26, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Great shipyard and marina. We had several things repaired. Their team was very skilled and efficient. They completed all work a day ahead of plan at reasonable cost. Bay marine bought the marina next door a few weeks ago. The fuel docks are just west of A dock. Nice wide slips. 3 gas grills and a picnic area. Clean bathrooms that need updating. Bay marine has some great plans for the future. Tom the General Manager and John the Dock Master are phenomenal. Great areas to walk a dog and an excellent vet 1/2 mile away.

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  • Marina Review for Egg Harbor Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Aug 23, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 4

    Very nice marina with great wide docks. Friendly helpful Dock hands. Nice little town with a couple of good grocery stores and really good restaurants. Bathrooms are dated but clean. Diesel fuel was $3.80. Nice park and areas in town to walk the dog.

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  • Marina Review for Town Dock at Jackson Harbor

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Aug 20, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 3

    Small marina in a very secluded area. Tight entry with a lots of rocks. We received a map that made it straightforward to get to our slip. The facilities are pit toilets in a small building. We were able to get a couple of bars on a T Mobile hot spot. Owner/Manager Pam is a great host. She has lived in the area a long time and we had a blast learning about the islands from her. There are some good areas to walk the dog.

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  • Marina Review for Manistique Municipal Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Aug 19, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 3

    Decent marina for crossing to the west side of Lake Michigan. Docks are in good shape and we had good 50 amp power. Boats over about 40 feet are on a wall just outside the marina. Currently there are dredges about 50 feet off the wall. Not a lot of grass to walk a dog. Most of the surrounding space is over grown with weeds and full of goose poop. We did see the harbor master work really hard to arrange the sheriff's boat to pull a grounded boat free.

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  • Marina Review for Beaver Island Municipal Marina (South)

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Aug 18, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 3

    Marina has a 5 star view in a great location. The marina has power issues. The first night was fine. We had to change slips for the second night and the power was not sufficient. 7 boats ended up having power problems. The marina had us turn off all systems and energize one at a time while they watched to see if they could support the current draw. We stopped when drawing just 12 amps on a 50 amp circuit. No help from the personnel working there when docking. Nice little town with pricy restaurants. A great grocery store a half mile away. Dated but clean bathrooms. Lots of places to walk a dog. We will visit Beaver Island again but will anchor out.

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  • Marina Review for Petoskey City Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Aug 16, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    One of the nicest marinas we have stayed in. Great Dock Hands who are knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Docks are in great shape and all the facilities are super nice. Close to town with some good restaurants. Lots of green space to take a dog for a very long walk. Right next to a great spot to look for Petoskey stones.

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  • Marina Review for Mackinaw City Municipal Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Aug 15, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 4

    Nice marina in a great location. Busy harbor with lots of ferries. Friendly efficient Dock hands. Lots of little shops and restaurants within a block of the marina. Nice places to walk a dog just outside of the marina.

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  • Marina Review for Rogers City Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Aug 11, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 4

    Nice marina with fixed docks and good power. Easy access from Lake Huron. Restrooms are dated but clean. Nice small grocery store and a great meat shop a couple of blocks from the marina. Marina is surrounded by a large park that prohibits dogs but there are enough nice areas to go for a long walk.

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  • Marina Review for Presque Isle State Harbor

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Aug 10, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 4

    Nice marina with wide slips and well protected. Friendly helpful staff. Great store across the road with groceries, beer and a great selection of wine and liquor. Deli and pizza that are very good. Lots of places to walk a dog including a beach and a 1/4 trail down to the light house. The light house was built in 1830 and is open for tours.

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  • Marina Review for Harrisville Harbor of Refuge

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Aug 7, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    One of the best run marinas we have stayed in. Radioed us before we entered the breakwater to see what services we needed. Tiffany, the dockmaster, and all Dock hands were very proficient at helping tie up boats. We were quickly fueled up and pumped out. The slips are new, wide and in great shape. All the staff spends a lot of time cleaning the marina and it shows. Nice picnic area with grills. Nice little town with a well stocked grocery store. Great areas at the marina to walk the dogs and lots of nice residential areas for a long walk.

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  • Marina Review for Harbor Beach Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Aug 6, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 4

    New wide docks with very wide slips. The clear water allows a lot of growth of weeds in the slips. Wasn't able to get ahold of the dockmaster by radio or phone but two maintenance workers helped us tie up. Approach is swallow and kicked up a lot of mud. Used the north entrance as described in Waterway Guide. Nice dog run area and lots of places to take the dog for a long walk.

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  • Marina Review for Port Sanilac Municipal Harbor

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Aug 4, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Great marina. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Wide docks with good power. Easy to get into. Nice facilities. Lots of spots to take a dog for a long walk. Great hardware store 2 blocks away.

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  • Marina Review for River Street Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Aug 3, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 4

    Nice marina right before Lake Huron. Very narrow finger piers. Excellent dock hands that work hard to ensure everyone is happy. Bathrooms are a long walk. Lots of great green space to walk a dog. Nice town with good restaurants and shops.

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  • Marina Review for Algonac Harbour Club

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Aug 2, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Great marina. Very busy but the staff does a great job keeping everything coordinated. Large fuel dock with 4 diesel pumps, 3 gas pumps and two pump outs. Separate very skilled Dock hands help with docking and informing you if you will meet traffic in the fairways. Nice pool and hot tub. Good restaurant on site. Lots of spots to walk the dog. West Marine and Kroger about 1/4 mile walk.

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  • Marina Review for Safe Harbor Jefferson Beach

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Jul 30, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    The best Volvo Penta mechanics that we have found. Quickly fixed our problem and got us back on the loop. Factory trained, very knowledgeable and great at explaining the issue and repairs. Engines running better than ever.

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  • Marina Review for William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Jul 30, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 3

    Solid docks right in downtown Detroit. Gated secure marina. Riverwalk is 3.5 miles long and a great place to walk a dog. Lots of road noise in the evening. No help docking the boat and no one answered the radio.

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  • Marina Review for Bay View Yacht Club

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Jul 25, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Very nice marina in a great location. Well protected. Very friendly welcoming members. Awesome bar and lots of events. Fenced in area for a dog to run around in and nice trails for a long walk. If we lived in the area we would keep our boat there.

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  • Marina Review for Vermilion Yacht Club-PRIVATE

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Jul 23, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Very nice yacht club that welcomes transients. Beautiful club, friendly welcoming members and great docks. This was the 48th marina we stopped in on the great loop and this was the finest dock master that we have met. Beautiful green areas and neighborhoods to walk the dog. Great price on diesel.

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  • Marina Review for Oasis Marinas at North Coast Harbor

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Jul 22, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 4

    Nice well protected marina. Very secure. Right next to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Floating docks with a wide walkways. Great restaurant next door. Restrooms are very dated and need more cleaning. Only one trash can for 50 boats leaves trash piled up by the can. Lots of nice areas to walk the dog.

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  • Marina Review for Wolverine Park Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Jul 18, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 3

    Nice marina with good floating docks. Convenient to a nice town. Decent bathrooms. Washer and dryer are $2 each. Nice spots to walk the dog just outside the marina. BoatUS members get 25 cents a foot off unless you use Dockwa to pay. The marina does not have the discount if paying through Dockwa.

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  • Marina Review for Presque Isle State Park Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Jul 16, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 4

    Nice marina in a beautiful park. Wide area to get into the fuel dock and pumpout station. Helpful friendly dock hands. The park area is large with lots of trails and places to walk a dog. Large bay for anchoring.

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  • Free Dock Review for City Pier Park-Dunkirk Harbor

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare, Liberty Call , on Jul 10, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 4

    Large free Dock with room for 6 40 foot boats on each side. West side is very protected by a breakwater. East side is unprotected. Pipes down the length of the pier for tying off. Lots of restaurants within a block of the pier and a really good fish and seafood store 2 blocks away. Great parks to walk the dog.

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  • Marina Review for Chadwick Bay Marina

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

    Rating: 4

    Very helpful friendly dock hand. Nice marina with a good breakwater. Good pumpout. Diesel fuel pump is slow. Good size parks on both sides of the marina. Several nice restaurants and bars within a block of the marina.

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  • Marina Review for Erie Basin Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Jul 2, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 3

    We were placed on a high wall. Several of the power pedestals do not work on the wall. Very rough when the wind is out of the west. Nice fuel dock and currently $3.79 a gallon which is less than we have been paying in NY. Nice grassy areas to walk a dog. A good place for a night after the Welland Canal but wouldn't want to stay on the wall longer.

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  • Marina Review for Bootleggers Cove Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Jun 30, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 3

    Nice marina with lots of friendly boaters. Serious power issues exist. We frequently saw 99 to 103 volts on each leg of our 50 amp connection. Lots of large boats were in port impacting the voltage. Good restaurant on site. Lots of green space a short walk from the marina for walking a dog. Our last day there, a pumpout truck was available at $50.

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  • Marina Review for Port of Rochester Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Jun 25, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Very wide slips on new floating docks. Everything looks brand new. Dockmaster was very helpful getting us into our slip with 20 knots winds. Well protected harbor. Nice modern facilities and several nice restaurants. Lots of great places to walk a dog including longs walkways right on Lake Ontario.

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  • Marina Review for Oswego Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Jun 24, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 3

    We were expecting to be in a marina but we’re put on a high cement dock wall at the entrance to the marina. 50 amp power and water were at the wall. There is a fort about a quarter mile away that is great for walking the dog.

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  • Marina Review for Ess-Kay Yards Inc.

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Jun 20, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Great boat yard. Quickly accomplished a few maintenance issues. Kim and Ethan are super friendly and run a great operation. Docks are wide and in great shape. The ship’s store is very well stocked. Lots of grass to walk a dog.

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  • Free Dock Review for Sylvan Beach Pier

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare, Liberty Call , on Jun 18, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 4

    1000 foot long wall. East side of the bridge is a high wall with rings. West side of bridge is low fixed dock. West side is very exposed to west winds off the lake. The is a public restroom building a couple of blocks over from the wall. Several restaurants right at the wall. Was a nice place to stop to setup an early morning run across the lake. Nice green space and lots of areas to walk a dog.

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  • Free Dock Review for Bellamy Harbor Park

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare, Liberty Call , on Jun 16, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 4

    2 small floating docks. We had 3 40 ft plus looper boats tied up with bows sticking off. No power. Has bathrooms, showers and a laundry in a new building a short walk from the piers. The docks are in a large park and there are numerous 2 miles or longer walks for a dog. The town is a short walk with good food and an Italian grocery store. Several people stopped by to see if we needed anything. One man dropped off fresh hot donuts and bread from the local bakery.

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  • Free Dock Review for Lock E20, Whitesboro

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare, Liberty Call , on Jun 15, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 3

    Nice park area at the free wall on the west side of Lock 20. The wall is very rough. Canal maintenance vessels and tugs were using the power connections. There was 60 feet between the canal vessels and the blue line. Lots of nice areas to walk a dog.

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  • Marina Review for Little Falls Canal Harbor and Rotary Park

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Jun 14, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 4

    Good stop with 30 & 50 amp power. Small floating docks and a long wall. Nice lounge and restrooms. Dock master offered us a ride into town to go shopping and to bring us back. 10 minute walk to town. A park right at the marina is really nice with picnic tables and grills. Perfect area for long walks with the dog on the canal pathway

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  • Marina Review for St. Johnsville Municipal Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Jun 13, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 4

    Nice small marina with room for about 4 40-50 foot boats on a fixed wall. Short walk to a small downtown with a couple of nice restaurants that deliver. Some grassy areas to walk the dog. Very quiet area that makes a nice stop.

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  • Free Dock Review for Lock E15, Fort Plain, Erie Canal

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare, Liberty Call , on Jun 12, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 4

    Beautiful park setting on the west side of lock 15. Several large trees provide a lot of shade. Free wall with one power pedestal with 30 and 50 amp power available. Picnic tables and charcoal grill. Lots of grass for the dog to enjoy themselves.

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  • Marina Review for Riverlink Park

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Jun 10, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Great stop. Nice docks. Room for 3-4 boats on the floating dock. The wall is low at one end and quite high on the other end. 30 and 50 amp power. Raul made us a fantastic dinner at Astoria Landing Restaurant. He delivered it to the boat and came back to see how we enjoyed it. Lots of great areas to walk a dog.

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  • Free Dock 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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  • Marina Review for Mohawk Harbor Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Jun 7, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 3

    Very tight entrance but lots of room inside the harbor. Great new wide docks. A well designed marina that does not get waked by passing boats. A very beautiful area with several really good restaurants and a casino. The only amenity provided is toilets in a portable building. Lots of green space to walk a dog for miles including a path along the Mohawk River.

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  • Marina Review for Crescent Boat Club

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Jun 5, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Nice stop after finishing flight of 5 locks. Super friendly people throughout the club. We enjoyed meeting some of the members. There is a nice park with long walking trails across the street that our dog loved exploring. Nice docks with good power. We stayed on the brand new addition. There was also a 90 foot transient that night. Excellent pumpout.

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  • Free Dock Review for Waterford Harbor Visitor Center

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare, Liberty Call , on Jun 4, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 4

    Great stop to get ready for the flight of five locks. Super friendly staff at the visitor center. $10 a night. Several great restaurants near buy and a Hannaford grocery store that lets you bring their cart to the pier and they pick the carts up. Lots of great places to walk a dog. Great opportunity to watch lock 2 in action and talk with a lock master. Docks are a little and power pedestals are missing. West of the pump out has 2 30 amps but no 50 connection.

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  • Marina Review for Donovan's Shady Harbor Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Jun 2, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Great marina. We had heard this was the one can’t miss stop on the Hudson and that was true. Dockmaster Nick and his team are fantastic. We were in great hands the moment we pulled up to the fuel doc. Owner Brian came down to help tie us up and welcome us. Great ship’s store with an amazing selection. We needed a repair and that was done quickly so we could continue on our journey. The restaurant was good. There are enough places to walk a dog. Hope next time we are a little later in the season to try the new poolside bar.

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  • Marina Review for Kingston City Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on May 28, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 4

    Nice marina in a great location. The new lease holder is working hard to improve the marina. The location is perfect in the middle of downtown with a large shady park. Surrounded by great restaurants. Lots of nice places to take a dog for a walk.

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  • Marina Review for Shadows Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on May 25, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Great marina with a 5 star restaurant. Best meal on the great loop so far. Keith is excellent at helping get a boat in under rough conditions. He also took the time to go over our plans for the transit north and the Erie Canal. We learned a lot from his experience. So many great places to take the dog on a long walk.

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  • Marina Review for Half Moon Bay Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on May 24, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 3

    Steve is a clear 10 star. He checked on us several times every day to ensure we were happy and to see if we needed anything. He always had an idea for us to go explore or a great place to eat. The marina is very nice and in lovely condo community. The break wall did not do a very good job. Between winds and jet skis we rocked constantly. The last day with 10 knot winds my wife couldn’t get off the boat. There are some nice places to walk a dog but the condo area and the area just outside the condos have no dogs signs posted.

    • WG Editor Comment:

      Marina Response:
      Sorry about the wind Rob. The wind storm gusts during the last day of your stay was stronger than any storms I have experienced during the spring or summer and it was quite an aberration. Even though the sea wall attenuates over 85 to 90% of it, I and the marina board have decided to immediately start revamping ( with much stronger attenuation structures)- that section of wall to offset any future issues with wind there.
      *Apologies for not removing the old dog signs down as well. Dogs are welcome and can be walked freely immediately out of the condo gates. I loved meeting you and your wife and feel awful that a few young kids on jet skis docked on your north dock were riding too close to the sea wall. I've already notified their parents and that shouldn't happen again. I appreciate all your feedback, both in person, and on here, and truly hope you will give us a call to stay again in the future. Would love for you to see the great changes we'll have... Have a great summer! - Steve

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  • Marina Review for Hyde Park Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on May 24, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 3

    Friendly dock hands that were waiting on the pier for us before we called. No grass areas to take a dog for a walk. Everywhere is gravel and dirt.

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  • Marina Review for Atlantic Highlands Municipal Harbor

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on May 20, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    A very nice marina. Great wide floating docks. A very long sea wall that keep all wakes out. Good fuel prices and a strong pumpout. Prefect staging area to go up the Hudson River. Can see the lights of NYC clearly. Very efficient, friendly and helpful Dock hands. Great restaurants. Lots of green space to walk the dog but could be a problem in the summer as you have to walk across a large paved parking lot.

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  • Marina Review for Farley State Marina at Golden Nugget Casino & Hotel

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on May 18, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 4

    Nice wide floating docks that are easy to get into. Friendly dock hands. Right at the casino. Nice deck bar that had really good music that we enjoyed from the boat. Volume was turned down in the evening. Great restaurants in the Golden Nugget. A short walk to nice green space for the dog.

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  • Marina Review for Canyon Club Resort Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on May 16, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 3

    Very nice floating docks with in slip fueling. The dock hands were very friendly and helpful. Office staff seemed bothered that I troubled them for bathroom and WiFi codes. Not much near the marina but over the bridge are several restaurants. Cape May whale watching and research center boat ride was perfect. Some grassy areas to walk the dog around the condo buildings.

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  • Marina Review for Delaware City Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on May 15, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Very knowledgeable staff that was very helpful. Owner was on the fuel dock overseeing his operation and ensuring all went smoothly. Two Dock Hands used a bow line and current to turn us around as the channel is very narrow. This worked flawlessly as they do this everyday to help boaters have a safe departure.. They really know their business. Tim’s Delaware brief was worth the stop all by itself. Everyone learned a lot and had good plans for the next day. The Cruise was exactly as predicted. We were able to get a repair down quickly with no advance planning at a great price. Lots of nice places to take a dog for a walk. There is a hound dog that patrols the marina yard that barks loudly at everything passing by which can make taking the dog for a walk harder.

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  • Marina Review for Log Pond Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on May 14, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 4

    Nice floating docks. Super friendly live aboards who are welcoming and helpful. Several grills and a fire pit. Pump out system works well. Nice town with some really good bars. Lots of great green space to walk the dog. Some wake from passing boats.

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  • Marina Review for Rock Hall Landing Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on May 12, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Very nice marina. Super friendly staff. Floating docks, large picnic area with several gas grills. 8 individual restrooms with showers that are basic but clean. Bikes are available. Rock Hall is a nice town. The Fresh Start Food and Garden Store has great fresh produce. Lots of places to walk the dog. Several parks and the marina has about an acre of really nice grass. Easy entrance with lots of water but watch that you don’t miss marker 4E as it faces a direction that is very hard to see.

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  • Marina Review for Spring Cove Marina - Solomons

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

    Rating: 5

    This is the nicest marina we have stayed in. The ship store is very well stocked. Everyone treats you like you are their favorite customer. Dock manager walks the piers and checks in to see if you are doing ok. The marina is like a large park that is beautiful done. There are lots of great areas to take a dog on a long walk. Fuel is well priced. Lots of very clean restrooms and showers. Both gas and charcoal grills. Large pool with a nice bar.

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  • Marina Review for Washburn's Boat Yard Inc.

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on May 5, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Great boat yard. Very knowledgeable, friendly staff that fixed my problem quickly that several other places with factory trained mechanics could not solve. While doing the loop we needed held with a transmission problem, this boatyard quickly fixed our problem when we couldn’t even get boatyard where we are staying to look at.

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  • Marina Review for Parks Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on May 3, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 2

    Very worn marina on a run down island. Docks needs a lot of work. Price was right at $35 including electric which matches what you get. Mr. Parks is 90 years old, going strong and an enjoyable character. No place to take the dog for a walk. Virtually no grass at all. East channel is shoaled in to 3 feet. Must use West channel that had 5.5 feet at low tide.

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  • Marina Review for Onancock Wharf and Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on May 2, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Great marina in a nice small town. The floating docks are nice and the finger piers are about 20 feet. They are expanding the bulkhead. Several great restaurants and pubs. Very clean bathrooms and a few laundry. Nice town to walk the dog around and a little park next to the marina. The floating piers are metal and may be too hot for paws in summer. Definitely a place worth the journey off the bay.

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  • Marina Review for Cape Charles Town Harbor

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Apr 30, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 2

    Way overpriced for what you get at $3/FT. Bathrooms signs stated cleanliness was not guaranteed and they weren’t that clean. Nice wide docks and helpful dock hands. We were put in slip B10 and with a 10 MPH Southwest wind our 40000 Lb boat was like a bobber. We had to move slips. The sea wall is not protecting the entrance side of the marina. Next to the marina is a very large area that used to be a railroad yard. It has danger signs due to debris and an environmental issue. This makes for a very long walk just to get the dog to a safe spot.

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  • Marina Review for The Docks at Downtown Hampton

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Apr 27, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 4

    Nice floating dock with very short finger piers. Friendly helpful dock hands. Bull Island Brewery is right at the piers and is a great place to enjoy some beer. Enterprise rentals is right next to the marina. Lots of great places to walk a dog and a dog park is one block away.

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  • Marina Review for Top Rack Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Apr 22, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Great marina. Excellent dockhands. Brian was fantastic helping us get in during very rough conditions. Low price on diesel and the strongest pump out system we have used. Lots of green space to take the dog for very long walks. Restaurant is closed for COVID.

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  • Free Dock Review for Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare, Liberty Call , on Apr 19, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 4

    This is a great stop in the Dismal Swamp. Free Dock with room for four boats and more with rafting up. Docks are in great shape and WiFi is available. The welcome center staff are very friendly and helpful. Lots of trails to walk a dog.

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  • Marina Review for Alligator River Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Apr 17, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 3

    This is a nice marina that is a great stopping spot. There is a lot of work going on to improve the marina including dredging of the entrance. We saw 7 ft all the way thru the channel. The grill is fantastic. We enjoyed both lunch and dinner. Bathroom and lounge are like new. Half the marina already has new wood docking. Lots of green space to walk the dog. Beautiful sunsets and sunrises.

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  • Marina Review for Dowry Creek Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Apr 16, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Great marina. Friendly helpful dockhands. Good stop for fuel. Strong WiFi. Ships store is well stocked and the pool looks really nice. Nice area to walk a dog. A very quiet marina. Offered us a courtesy car as soon as we arrived.

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  • Marina Review for Washington Waterfront Docks

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Apr 14, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 4

    Washington NC is a great little town with the city docks in a prime location. The dock hands are very knowledgeable, helpful and super friendly. Docks are fixed but the tide is only a foot. The town has some nice restaurants and a brewery opens the end of April. Lots of green space to walk the dog and lots of water dishes and dog treats are set out. This town was well worth the easy journey off the ICW. WiFi does not have sufficient strength at most piers. We stayed a week and loved it.

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  • Free Dock Review for Harding's Landing Marina, Bath State Dock

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

    Rating: 1

    We went to pull into this dock today. The pilings are in good shape but the walkway boards have collapsed. Dock is unusable at the T head.

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  • Marina Review for River Dunes Marina at Grace Harbor

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

    Rating: 5

    This is a great marina. Easy to get into the marina and the fuel dock is an easy approach. Nice wide floating docks. A nice little store and 2 good restaurants. A nice pool and all the facilities are super clean. Lots of places to walk our dog with good sidewalks and lots of green space.

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  • Marina Review for Church St. Town Dock

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Apr 6, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 4

    Floating dock with 100 ft face dock and a couple of slips that will hold larger boats. 30, 50 and 100 amp power available. This is 500 yards off the ICW so a lot less wake than the marinas right on the ICW. Right in the center of town. Lots of great restaurants. Great rates but no shower or bathrooms. This will be our first choice from now on. A few parks to take the dog to for a walk.

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  • Marina Review for Casper's Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Apr 5, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 3

    Great dock hands. Made getting in and out fairly easy in a hard wind and quick current. Very friendly and helpful. Swansboro is a nice town with lots of good seafood.

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  • Marina Review for Harbour Village Marina Inc.

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Apr 4, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Great harbor master who provided a video and map of how to exactly get to our slip. Dock hands were superb. Everyone was friendly and treated us like they were thrilled we stopped in. All facilities are top notch and look brand new. Great neighborhood to walk the dog.

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  • Marina Review for Bridge Tender Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Apr 3, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 1

    Very expensive for what you get. $3 a foot on docks that could use a lot of work. Power pedestals that make you wonder how much of it is going to come out with your power cord. No courtesy car and no amenities except there are two really nice restaurants next to the marina. No place to safely walk the dog. No sidewalks and very limited grass.

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  • Marina Review for Zimmerman Marine - Holden Beach

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Apr 3, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Zimmerman worked on my autopilot and spotlight as we passed thru Holden Beach. This is a great facility with excellent staff. They were able to fix my autopilot that several others could not make work properly. With numerous yards on the east coast they can set up work at another of their facilities and ensure the parts are there in time. Great work at great price.

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  • Marina Review for Holden Beach Transient Dock

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Apr 1, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    This is a hidden gem that we were lucky to find. Easy approach. 30 & 50 amp Power, water and pump out are available. One block from the ocean with easy access. The dock is right at a nice park with lots of things for kids. Plenty of really nice areas to walk a dog including the beach this time of the year.

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  • Marina Review for Grande Dunes Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Mar 31, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 4

    Nice wide docks. Tight turn coming into the marina that is challenging with current running. Anchor cafe is currently closed. Ruth Christie’s is right at the marina. Lots of very nice areas to walk a dog and a large unfenced area to let a dog run.

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  • Marina Review for Osprey Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Mar 30, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Great stop. Very knowledgeable and friendly dock hands. Great place to get fuel. $1.00 ft and the best gift bag. Lots of room to walk our dog.

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  • Marina Review for Harborwalk Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Mar 29, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    This continues to be one of our favorite stops. Chris and his team are top notch. Great service and friendly. They truly care that everything is great. We came in for 2 days and stayed 4 as the town has so much to offer. Great places to take the dog for long walks with large shade trees and large parks.

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  • Marina Review for Leland Oil Company

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Mar 25, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 4

    Easy run up Jeremy Creek with about 5.5 ft at low tide. Easy docking with a friendly staff. This is a great stop with fresh shrimp and a 1000 year tree. Lots of places to take a dog for a long walk. There are loose dogs running around the marina.

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  • Marina Review for St. Johns Yacht Harbor

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Mar 24, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Great dock hands. Friendly and very knowledgeable. Super nice facilities with the nicest laundry room you will find. Good place to walk the dog. Swimming pool looks great.

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  • Marina Review for Lady's Island Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Mar 23, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 4

    Well protected marina when the winds are blowing hard. Tom is a friendly and engaged owner. Liz makes the place run well. Fastest WiFi we have found in a marina so far. Lots of liveaboards who for the most part are very friendly. Great place to take the dog for a walk but there is a lot of glass in the parking lot. Hard to provision the boat as some of the docks are blocked from getting a cart to the boat by stairs and pedestals. The day that we arrived neither Tom or Liz was there so the dock hands were hard to fine and not monitoring the radio.

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  • Marina Review for Safe Harbor Beaufort

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Mar 15, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 4

    Great location with lots to do in town. Great restaurants and shops. Lots of places to take the dogs for a long walk. Docks are worn out and WiFi might as well be nonexistent.

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  • Marina Review for Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Mar 13, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Shelter cove marina is a great stop that needs several days to enjoy everything available. So many great shops and restaurants. The staff is very helpful and friendly. The docks are super wide and look brand new. They are miles and miles of paved paths to walk dogs. We wish we had stayed longer.

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  • Marina Review for Isle of Hope Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Mar 10, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Great stop right on the ICW. Good price on fuel with a 200 gallon discount. Nice loaner car and lost of grocery stores a short drive away. No sidewalks but lots of nice back roads to take a long walk with the dog. Fantastic dockhands make docking a breeze. Great info on bridges and tides heading north and south.

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  • Marina Review for Sunbury Crab Co. Restaurant & Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Mar 9, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Our favorite stay so far on the loop. Long face dock that was easy to get onto even despite rough weather. The restaurant is well worth the 8 mile side trip off the ICW. The ribeye steak was unbelievably good and my wife says the chargrilled shrimp was the best she ever had. The marina is located in an area with waterfront homes and lots of nice places to take our dog on long walks. Our second night here the restaurant was closed and the peace and quiet of the river was perfect.

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  • Marina Review for Two Way Fish Camp

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Mar 7, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 3

    Interesting place off the beaten path that is exactly as advertised. The restaurant was very good. The docks are solid but well worn and the electrical pedestals are in very rough shape. I wouldn’t want to walk a dog here once it gets warm. Too many prime alligators spots.

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  • Marina Review for Jekyll Harbor Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Mar 6, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 4

    Great Dock hands that are helpful and very welcoming. Golf carts and a shuttle are available. There are lots of great places to walk the dog for miles. A few neat little stores. The Georgia sea turtle center is close by and a great place to visit. The restaurant was very good and inexpensive. The only knock on the place are there are a few liveaboards that let their dogs bark and bark with no attempt to stop the barking.

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  • Marina Review for Huckins Yacht Corp.

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Feb 27, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Great boat yard. Service manager PJ is very customer focused. The quality of work is first rate at very reasonable prices. Our work was completed ahead of schedule and on budget. We were very impressed with the bottom painting, installing a stern thruster, wood work and electrical work. All the artisans are friendly and truly care about their work.

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  • Marina Review for PORT 32 Jacksonville

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Feb 19, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    Nicest marina that we have stayed in. Great heated pool and hot tub. We stayed here during Covid-19 because of their extra cleaning protocols. Prior to Covid they thru fantastic parties every month with lots of food and drinks. Bruce is a great dock master who always manages to fit someone in. Cam is very engaged General Manager and is often walking the docks and talking to the boaters. A really nice home for liveaboards with good restaurants and a Publix nearby.

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  • Free Dock Review for Jim King Park at Sisters Creek Marina

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

    Rating: 5

    Great free Dock. Well built and in excellent shape. There are 6 boats tied up along the long dock. Current runs hard. There is sufficient room to turn around if you go just past the dock in front of the wood walkway. Lots of birds to watch. Nice areas to walk the dog.

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  • Marina Review for Windward at Amelia Island Marina

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Jan 28, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 3

    Friendly staff. Nice courtesy car to explore the area or restock. Nice areas to walk the dog. The face dock we stayed on was slanted fairly significantly. Time arrival and departure for high tide. We saw 7 foot in the channel and basin at high tide.

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  • Marina Review for Oasis Marinas at Fernandina Harbor

    Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Jan 28, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Rating: 5

    The newly reopened docks are fantastic. Nicest dock we have tied up on in 5 years of traveling. Very wide walkway. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The town has lots of nice little shops and restaurants. No fuel yet but they has a great set up when they finish the repair.

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