A Few Questions For Those Who Slip Their Boat....

Our marina was just repurchased by the county after 25 year contract with developer. The marina was managed by Skipper Bud's, now we have Edgewater from MI that started 2 weeks ago. All services (store, restaurant, fuel dock, gas dock) are being subcontracted to new vendors. So, all will be new this year.

County stated they want to make this 950 slip marina the premier place on Lake Michigan, hope they have lots of $$$. They are not bonding as of yet, so we will wait and see.




What city/town is your slip in/near? Racine WI
Is your slip part of a yacht club? No
Is your slip covered? NO
Do you leave your boat in the slip all year or haul in the winter? Marina open 4/15 - 10/15
What is your basic monthly slip rental fee? $2956 plus sales tax 5.5% per season
How large is your slip? 40 ft
Does that slip rental fee include power and water? Yes
Do you have 30Amp power? 50Amp power? 100Amp power? 30
What shoreside facilities does your marina have (showers, bathrooms, picnic facilities, etc.)?
Showers, bathrooms, picnic, grills, pool, lounge, wi-fi, restaurant, ship store
How old is your marina? Built 1988
Are the docks floating or fixed? Floating
Are the docks wood or concrete? Wood
Is there adequate parking? Only because 50% occupancy
Are the facililties kept clean and well maintained? Yes mostly

What is the main draw that keeps you at THAT marina? Easiest drive to Lake MI from where I live. Walk to downtown Racine. I like 50 vacancy, I have never had another in my well.

How eager is your marina management to address issues that might come up? To be seen
Are you allowed to do DIY work on your boat? Yes
Do they allow outside contractors to work on your boat? Yes but charge %
Do they charge a fee for that? %
How far is it to a fuel dock? Within marina, another 1/4 mile down river
How far is it to a pumpout dock? Same
 
What city/town is your slip in/near? Waretown, NJ
Is your slip part of a yacht club? NO
Is your slip covered? NO
Do you leave your boat in the slip all year or haul in the winter? haul out
What is your basic monthly slip rental fee? $2400 April thru October
How large is your slip? 13X20
Does that slip rental fee include power and water? yes
Do you have 30Amp power? 50Amp power? 100Amp power? 30 I think
What shoreside facilities does your marina have? restaurant, tennis courts, swimming pool, private showers, WIFI, owner paid parties, full service shop & parts dept, free pumpout.
How old is your marina? don't know looks new
Are the docks floating or fixed? fixed
Are the docks wood or concrete? wood
Is there adequate parking? after all the boats are in the water yes
Are the facilities kept clean and well maintained? spotless

What is the main draw that keeps you at THAT marina? 2 minute sail to bay and ocean

How eager is your marina management to address issues that might come up? normal
Are you allowed to do DIY work on your boat? yes the supply water and elect. also
Do they allow outside contractors to work on your boat? yes
Do they charge a fee for that? no
How far is it to a fuel dock? on the way out
How far is it to a pumpout dock? Waretown, NJ city has a free service, a pumpout boat comes by twice a day and pumps out your tank for free.
 
Gofirstclass,
Since you started the thread i was curious if you have derived any conclusions from the posts?
 
What city/town is your slip in/near? boston, in a brackish river within 2m to downtown
Is your slip part of a yacht club? yes
Is your slip covered? n
Do you leave your boat in the slip all year or haul in the winter? haul
What is your basic monthly slip rental fee? 900/year winter and summer
How large is your slip? 13.5 x 28' can go as long as I like
Does that slip rental fee include power and water? h2o Yes/ 100 per plug. included in above number
Do you have 30Amp power? 50Amp power? 100Amp power? 50
What shoreside facilities does your marina have (showers, bathrooms, picnic facilities, etc.)? all, no swimming
How old is your marina? 1972, private yclub
Are the docks floating or fixed? fixed
Are the docks wood or concrete?wood
Is there adequate parking?yes
Are the facililties kept clean and well maintained? yes

What is the main draw that keeps you at THAT marina? $$$ no salt till locks/ fresh cleanout upon return

How eager is your marina management to address issues that might come up? we do our own work
Are you allowed to do DIY work on your boat? yes
Do they allow outside contractors to work on your boat? yes
Do they charge a fee for that?no
How far is it to a fuel dock? 200 yards
How far is it to a pumpout dock? same
 
What city/town is your slip in/near? New Buffalo, MI
Is your slip part of a yacht club? Yes, but the YC is only a few years old.
Is your slip covered? No.
Do you leave your boat in the slip all year or haul in the winter? Haul out
What is your basic monthly slip rental fee? We own our slip, but pay $450 or so quarterly. My slip would rent for, I think, around $4,300 May-Oct
How large is your slip? 41 Ft
Does that slip rental fee include power and water? Water and electric included
Do you have 30Amp power? 50Amp power? 100Amp power? 2- 30A at a pedestal on the dock
What shoreside facilities does your marina have (showers, bathrooms, picnic facilities, etc.)? Pool, hot tub, nice shower/restroom facilities, and a party room to rent out, or for meetings. Last year they wire the docks for cable which you can subscribe to.
How old is your marina? built in 1960's
Are the docks floating or fixed? fixed
Are the docks wood or concrete? Some concrete, some have wood walkways. All have dock box/table combos and a strip of grass between the to sides of the penninsula.
Is there adequate parking?yes
Are the facililties kept clean and well maintained? yes

What is the main draw that keeps you at THAT marina? Our marina is a few blocks from the main drag through the town, there is a public beach on the other side of the marina. The Admiral had to have something other than the boat for entertainment while we were there. The main drag to the public beach has shops, restaurants, etc.

How eager is your marina management to address issues that might come up? Adequate.
Are you allowed to do DIY work on your boat? yes
Do they allow outside contractors to work on your boat? yes, but vendor has to register with the office and have insurance
Do they charge a fee for that?no
How far is it to a fuel dock? In the marina
How far is it to a pumpout dock? boats can be pumped out at the slip, which is nice.
 
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What city/town is your slip in/near? Buffalo NY
Is your slip part of a yacht club? No
Is your slip covered? No
Do you leave your boat in the slip all year or haul in the winter? Haul it
What is your basic monthly slip rental fee? $1840/season (5 1/2 months)
How large is your slip? 40'
Does that slip rental fee include power and water? Both
Do you have 30Amp power? 50Amp power? 100Amp power? 30
What shoreside facilities does your marina have (showers, bathrooms, picnic facilities, restaurant, multiple launch ramps, party tents available, bait shop, Charter fishing, bike paths that connect to the Greater Buffalo/Niagara area bicycle route, Fuel (gas only), pumpout, Ice
How old is your marina? 50 years +/-
Are the docks floating or fixed? Floating
Are the docks wood or concrete? Half are Metal, half are wood (I'm on wood)
Is there adequate parking? Yes
Are the facililties kept clean and well maintained? For the most part

What is the main draw that keeps you at THAT marina? Location and 20 years of friendships

How eager is your marina management to address issues that might come up? The management that is in place now is pretty good (it hasn't always been)
Are you allowed to do DIY work on your boat? Yes
Do they allow outside contractors to work on your boat? Yes
Do they charge a fee for that? No
How far is it to a fuel dock? Couple hundred yards
How far is it to a pumpout dock? Couple hundred yards

Any other comments about your marina?
 
What city/town is your slip in/near? Oakville Ontario
Is your slip part of a yacht club? No
Is your slip covered? No
Do you leave your boat in the slip all year or haul in the winter? No
What is your basic monthly slip rental fee? $3500.00 inc power & 13% Ont HST tax
How large is your slip? $36ft
Does that slip rental fee include power and water? Yes
Do you have 30Amp power? 50Amp power? 100Amp power? 30 & 50
What shoreside facilities does your marina have (showers, bathrooms, picnic facilities, etc.)? Covered BBQ areas, & full shower & washroom facilities
How old is your marina? 25 yrs
Are the docks floating or fixed? Floating
Are the docks wood or concrete? Wood
Is there adequate parking? Yes
Are the facililties kept clean and well maintained? Excellent

What is the main draw that keeps you at THAT marina? It is very well run & location

How eager is your marina management to address issues that might come up? Very
Are you allowed to do DIY work on your boat? With permission
Do they allow outside contractors to work on your boat? Same
Do they charge a fee for that? No
How far is it to a fuel dock? 1 min
How far is it to a pumpout dock? 1 Min
 
Pkunze said:
Gofirstclass, Since you started the thread i was curious if you have derived any conclusions from the posts?
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I didn't start this thread to get any conclusions from it. It was done just to see where others are slipping their boat, what size their slip is, what amenities come with it and what they're paying.

The only real big thing that jumped out at me is that I have one helluva deal on my moorage. We don't have a lot of amenities (restrooms with showers, fuel and pumpout nearby, water comes with the slip, the facility is only 5 years old, and there's a great bar and restaurant at the top of the docks.). There aren't any parks, playground equipment, picnic areas, etc. for families to use, but we don't have a lot of families bringing kids down to the docks. There are several concerts every summer on the island where my boat is slipped so if we want, we can just pull out of the slip and drop the hook to listen to the music. We've done that a few times and enjoyed it. The people on our dock are pretty nice and there's a group that parties every weekend but shuts down the noise around 9:00-9:30 so they don't bother anyone.

It's just interesting to hear about what others enjoy about their marina facilities.
 
Gofirstclass said:
I didn't start this thread to get any conclusions from it. It was done just to see where others are slipping their boat, what size their slip is, what amenities come with it and what they're paying.

The only real big thing that jumped out at me is that I have one helluva deal on my moorage. We don't have a lot of amenities (restrooms with showers, fuel and pumpout nearby, water comes with the slip, the facility is only 5 years old, and there's a great bar and restaurant at the top of the docks.). There aren't any parks, playground equipment, picnic areas, etc. for families to use, but we don't have a lot of families bringing kids down to the docks. There are several concerts every summer on the island where my boat is slipped so if we want, we can just pull out of the slip and drop the hook to listen to the music. We've done that a few times and enjoyed it. The people on our dock are pretty nice and there's a group that parties every weekend but shuts down the noise around 9:00-9:30 so they don't bother anyone.

It's just interesting to hear about what others enjoy about their marina facilities.
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I agree, I've found much of the info interesting. I'd love to have a restaurant/bar AT our marina!! Although we do have a dozen of them a very short dinghy ride away, which is our method of transport once we get to the dock for the weekend. The car never leaves til we head home!! Thanks for starting the thread and for the great info everyone!!
 
Gofirstclass said:
I didn't start this thread to get any conclusions from it. It was done just to see where others are slipping their boat, what size their slip is, what amenities come with it and what they're paying.

The only real big thing that jumped out at me is that I have one helluva deal on my moorage. We don't have a lot of amenities (restrooms with showers, fuel and pumpout nearby, water comes with the slip, the facility is only 5 years old, and there's a great bar and restaurant at the top of the docks.). There aren't any parks, playground equipment, picnic areas, etc. for families to use, but we don't have a lot of families bringing kids down to the docks. There are several concerts every summer on the island where my boat is slipped so if we want, we can just pull out of the slip and drop the hook to listen to the music. We've done that a few times and enjoyed it. The people on our dock are pretty nice and there's a group that parties every weekend but shuts down the noise around 9:00-9:30 so they don't bother anyone.

It's just interesting to hear about what others enjoy about their marina facilities.
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Thank you for starting the thread also, the one line I made sure to read on all responses was the "what keeps you at this marina". Based on the responses all marina's should have good service, prompt response with issues and cleaning and offer convinience to added amenities. Personally I know I don't have the most luxurious marina on my lake however I always notice how friendly people are both the workers and fellow boaters. And a clean bathroom and shower make my wife very happy!
 
A significant part of the cost of owning a &quot;bigger&quot; boat is the cost of the slip. I'm just curious about what you all pay for your slips. Here are a few questions for you to answer if you don't mind....<br />
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What city/town is your slip in/near? Little Elm, TX....close to Dallas<br />
Is your slip part of a yacht club? No<br />
Is your slip covered? Yes<br />
Do you leave your boat in the slip all year or haul in the winter? Year Round<br />
What is your basic monthly slip rental fee? $435<br />
How large is your slip? 40 foot<br />
Does that slip rental fee include power and water? Yes<br />
Do you have 30Amp power? 50Amp power? 100Amp power? 30<br />
What shoreside facilities does your marina have (showers, bathrooms, picnic facilities, etc.)? Bathrooms, showers, ship store<br />
How old is your marina? 9yrs<br />
Are the docks floating or fixed? Floating<br />
Are the docks wood or concrete? Concrete tiles<br />
Is there adequate parking? Yes<br />
Are the facililties kept clean and well maintained? Very well<br />
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What is the main draw that keeps you at THAT marina? Its 5 minutes from my house and the cleanest on the lake<br />
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How eager is your marina management to address issues that might come up? No issues <br />
Are you allowed to do DIY work on your boat? change oil, filters, etc. yes.<br />
Do they allow outside contractors to work on your boat? Yes, only during business hours, for services the marina doesn't not offer and they have to have insurance on file<br />
Do they charge a fee for that? See above<br />
How far is it to a fuel dock? Fuel on site<br />
How far is it to a pumpout dock? Pump out on site<br />
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Any other comments about your marina?

It's the cleanest on our lake. They run it like a fairly tight HOA....which is good and bad.


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What city/town is your slip in/near? Jackson, MS
Is your slip part of a yacht club? No
Is your slip covered? Yes
Do you leave your boat in the slip all year or haul in the winter? 24/7/365
What is your basic monthly slip rental fee? $265 +tax
How large is your slip? 40 x 19
Does that slip rental fee include power and water? Water only...electricity extra
Do you have 30Amp power? 50Amp power? 100Amp power? 30A and 50A
What shoreside facilities does your marina have (showers, bathrooms, picnic facilities, etc.)? Shower and bathroom
How old is your marina? Built in stages beginning mid 1980s
Are the docks floating or fixed? some of both...mine floats
Are the docks wood or concrete? some of both mostly wood decks and aluminum tops.
Is there adequate parking? yes /gravel
Are the facililties kept clean and well maintained? not well enough

What is the main draw that keeps you at THAT marina? floating docks and friends

How eager is your marina management to address issues that might come up? not so much
Are you allowed to do DIY work on your boat? yes
Do they allow outside contractors to work on your boat? frown upon it
Do they charge a fee for that? no
How far is it to a fuel dock? 200 ft.
How far is it to a pumpout dock? 200 ft.
 
What city/town is your slip in/near? Midland, Ontario (Bayport)
Is your slip part of a yacht club? No
Is your slip covered? Drystack is indoors. Slips are not covered.
Do you leave your boat in the slip all year or haul in the winter? Seasonal. Water freezes over in winter.
What is your basic monthly slip rental fee? Drystack - $11.00/foot Slips - $1725.00 - $8600.00+taxes/season
How large is your slip? I'm in drystack, slips are 25'x12.5 to 60'x20'
Does that slip rental fee include power and water? Yes
Do you have 30Amp power? 50Amp power? 100Amp power? 30/50
What shoreside facilities does your marina have (showers, bathrooms, picnic facilities, etc.)? showers, bathrooms, playground, pool, picnic facilities, party pavilion
How old is your marina? approx 20 yrs
Are the docks floating or fixed? floating
Are the docks wood or concrete? wood
Is there adequate parking? yes. plenty.
Are the facililties kept clean and well maintained? very well maintained. Docks are swept every morning.

What is the main draw that keeps you at THAT marina? Location, great staff, friends at same marina.

How eager is your marina management to address issues that might come up? Very eager.
Are you allowed to do DIY work on your boat? Yes
Do they allow outside contractors to work on your boat? no
Do they charge a fee for that? n/a
How far is it to a fuel dock? at marina inlet.
How far is it to a pumpout dock? same

Any other comments about your marina?
 
What city/town is your slip in/near? Huntsville, AL - Tennessee River
Is your slip part of a yacht club? No
Is your slip covered? Yes
Do you leave your boat in the slip all year or haul in the winter? Leave in year round
What is your basic monthly slip rental fee? $241 mo.
How large is your slip? 40 x 14
Does that slip rental fee include power and water? Water, wifi & use of boat launch
Do you have 30Amp power? 50Amp power? 100Amp power? 30A
What shoreside facilities does your marina have (showers, bathrooms, picnic facilities, etc.)? Campground w/bathhouse & playground; marina store/office; event pavilions (2); paved bike/walking trail; new transient dockage; fishing creek; boat launch; tennis court(s); inside/outside boat storage & lift; picnic areas w/grills; satellite dish allowed; & my neighbor has an ice machine!
How old is your marina? No idea, been there as long as I can remember
Are the docks floating or fixed? Floating
Are the docks wood or concrete? Concrete
Is there adequate parking? Plentiful unless event going on - my dock is directly across parking lot from pavilions
Are the facililties kept clean and well maintained? Yes - pretty much.
What is the main draw that keeps you at THAT marina? Convenience to home & shopping, great price & our friends

How eager is your marina management to address issues that might come up? Usually taken care of although I'm about to have a talk with management about a fisherperson who leaves his broken lures, trash, dog poop, etc. at my slip.
Are you allowed to do DIY work on your boat? Yes
Do they allow outside contractors to work on your boat? Yes - Marina has no mechanics or facilities for working on boats but there are many available nearby.
Do they charge a fee for that? No
How far is it to a fuel dock? Right across from my slip - 24/7 access
How far is it to a pumpout dock? Right across from my slip - 24/7 access

Any other comments about your marina? Main drawback is flooding during heavy rains covering the road around to our dock & sometimes we can't get to the boat. They will canoe you over if you ask.
 
Gofirstclass said:
A significant part of the cost of owning a "bigger" boat is the cost of the slip. I'm just curious about what you all pay for your slips. Here are a few questions for you to answer if you don't mind....

What city/town is your slip in/near?Nashville TN
Is your slip part of a yacht club?No
Is your slip covered?Yes
Do you leave your boat in the slip all year or haul in the winter? Leave In
What is your basic monthly slip rental fee?$380 per mo.
How large is your slip? 40x16
Does that slip rental fee include power and water?includes water and power billed as used.
Do you have 30Amp power? 50Amp power? 100Amp power? Dual 30a and single 15a
What shoreside facilities does your marina have (showers, bathrooms, picnic facilities, etc.)? Ships store, fuel dock, Restaurant, Live Music on Weekends. Bathrooms.
How old is your marina? At least 20 years
Are the docks floating or fixed?Fixed
Are the docks wood or concrete?Concrete Tiles
Is there adequate parking?Yes
Are the facililties kept clean and well maintained?Yes

What is the main draw that keeps you at THAT marina?10 minutes from home. Nicest on our Lake.

How eager is your marina management to address issues that might come up?Very Responsive
Are you allowed to do DIY work on your boat?Yes
Do they allow outside contractors to work on your boat?Yes, Marina has no mechanics
Do they charge a fee for that?n/a
How far is it to a fuel dock? 2 docks away
How far is it to a pumpout dock?At my slip. Every large slip has it own pumpout. Very convenient.

Any other comments about your marina?

I have been to all marinas on our lake and this is the nicest and a little more expensive.


Thanks,

GFC
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Mike
 
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