Reviews from Michael Doran (5)
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Marina Review for Wacca Wache Marina
Reviewed by:
Michael Doran
, Pied à Mer,
on May 24, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 48'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 5
A beautiful marina with a well run operation. The docks are in great shape. The staff is very knowledgeable, professional and friendly. The restaurant on site is very popular and has good food. There are places to walk the dogs about 200 yards down the main road. The fuel prices are the best in the area. An excellent 2 day stay for us.
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Marina Review for Belle Isle Yacht Club & Marina
Reviewed by:
Michael Doran
, Pied à Mer,
on May 24, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 48'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 3
A small marina that is primarily for the residents but there are a few transient slips. It is very sleepy - the restaurant at the marina does some business but the marina is very quiet. The dockhands were two homeowners - very friendly and helpful with all the necessary information on the amenities. The main drawback was the depth - it is a very shallow basin. They warn boats to not come in 2 hours before or after low tide. We left 1.5 hours after high tide and saw 1.5 feet below our 4 foot draft.
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Marina Review for Isle of Palms Marina
Reviewed by:
Michael Doran
, Pied à Mer,
on May 24, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 48'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 3
The slips are expensive and the dockhands are green but friendly. There is some skinny water on the ICW north and south of the marina. The docks are in good shape and the restrooms and showers were clean and well maintained. There is not much grassy area around for walking the dogs. The restaurant next to the dock is very popular and noisy and they were paving the parking lot in front which meant jackhammers were being used starting around 7:30 am.
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Marina Review for Harbour Town Yacht Basin
Reviewed by:
Michael Doran
, Pied à Mer,
on May 21, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 48'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 4
Very nice marina laid out in a unique circular shape. The fuel docks are very easy to access on the way in or the way out. There are several restaurants on site. The showers and restrooms are very new and clean. I gave it four stars because of the expensive slip fees and the fact they only have one dockhand - although he is really, really good - but he can't be everywhere at once.
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Marina Review for Jekyll Harbor Marina
Reviewed by:
Michael Doran
on Jun 20, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 3.5'Rating: 5
Transient slips are on the outside of the linear dock - easy tie up but we did get occasional wave action from passing boats that didn't mind their wake. The dock staff is very professional and prompt. There is an on-site restaurant that has good food, music and service but it is VERY popular for dinner with long wait times for tables. There are three showers/bathrooms - they are clean and have all necessary supplies. They could use some touch up paint on the inside but are fine otherwise. Overall, it was an excellent stop for a long weekend.
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