Reviews from David Murphy (17)

  • Marina Review for Pirate's Cove Carrabelle Marina

    Reviewed by: David Murphy on Jun 7, 2025
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 43'
    Draft: 4.0'

    Rating: 5

    Great stop if you just need fuel, water or ice. Easy in and out; don't have to fight current like further up the river. Also give an AGLCA discount.

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  • Free Dock Review for Publix Dinghy dock

    Reviewed by: David Murphy on Jun 1, 2025
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 43'
    Draft: 4.0'

    Rating: 5

    Easiest grocery run we've ever made. Wish every store had a dock like this.

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  • Marina Review for Boynton Harbor Marina

    Reviewed by: David Murphy on Jun 1, 2025
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 43'
    Draft: 4.0'

    Rating: 5

    Stopped here after returning from the Bahamas. Easy docking, good price on fuel and easy access to restaurants. They have city transportation that is cheap to take you to get supplies. Felt funny using all the water I wanted to clean boat after having to buy it in the Bahamas.

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  • Anchorage Review for Bight of Old Robinson - Little Harbour

    Reviewed by: David Murphy on May 22, 2025
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 43'
    Draft: 4.0'

    Overall Rating:
    4
    Holding:
    5
    Wind Protection:
    4
    Current Flow:
    2
    Wake Protection:
    4
    Scenic Beauty:
    5
    Shore Access:
    4
    Cell Service:
    4

    Came in from Spanish Wells right at dark, dropped anchor and rolled all night due to swell coming in. Wanted to stay another night so during the day swung boat to the swells and put out stern anchor. Still had swells but barely noticeable. Beautiful anchorage. Make sure to go to Pete's.

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  • Free Dock Review for South Bay Boat Ramp

    Reviewed by: David Murphy on May 1, 2025
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 43'
    Draft: 4.0'

    Rating: 5

    We stopped here because water was super low in canal and was not sure about leaving it for an anchorage. Had 9-10 at dock which was deeper than most of canal. Great stop, easy tie untie, walking trail and garbage cans. We stopped in the middle of week, not sure how crowded it would be on weekends.

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  • Anchorage Review for Kirkpatricks Shoals

    Reviewed by: David Murphy on Dec 6, 2023
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 43'
    Draft: 4.0'

    Overall Rating:
    4
    Holding:
    5
    Wind Protection:
    4
    Current Flow:
    3
    Wake Protection:
    4
    Scenic Beauty:
    5
    Shore Access:
    3

    If you anchor here you will probably be met by the landowner. He is very friendly and will likely offer you a tour of his hay bail art and farm. It is worth the trip to meet him. No cell service.

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  • Lock comment on Thad Cochran (Amory) Lock and Dam

    Comment by: David Murphy on Dec 1, 2023
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 43'
    Draft: 4.0'

    Port bollard between 400 and 500 foot mark waterlogged do not use

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  • Free Dock Review for Whitefish Point State Dock

    Reviewed by: David Murphy, Zendeavor, on Nov 17, 2023
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 43'
    Draft: 3.5'

    Rating: 3

    Hold tight to starboard wall coming in, saw nothing less than nine feet. No frills but well protected harbor.

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  • Anchorage Review for Sulphur Creek

    Reviewed by: David Murphy on Nov 4, 2023
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 43'
    Draft: 4.0'

    Overall Rating:
    5
    Holding:
    5
    Wind Protection:
    4
    Current Flow:
    5
    Wake Protection:
    4
    Scenic Beauty:
    4
    Shore Access:
    5
    Cell Service:
    3

    Went straight past turn into marina, anchored in 11'. 3 40' plus boats with plenty of room to swing. Anchor stuck as soon as it hit bottom. Only wind that could cause any waves would be a Northerly and then probably wouldn't be much.

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  • Marina Review for Seng's Marina

    Reviewed by: David Murphy on Oct 9, 2023
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 44'
    Draft: 0.0'

    Rating: 4

    Diesel 4.432 Oct. 8, 2023

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  • Anchorage Review for Gloucester Pool

    Reviewed by: David Murphy on Sep 17, 2023
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 44'
    Draft: 0.0'

    Overall Rating:
    4
    Holding:
    5
    Wind Protection:
    3
    Current Flow:
    5
    Wake Protection:
    3
    Scenic Beauty:
    4
    Shore Access:
    3
    Cell Service:
    3

    Anchored here for a big blow out of North. Anchored behind a point and had no trouble. Some boat wake from skiers and fishermen but not terrible.

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  • Anchorage Review for Snug Harbour - Lansdowne Channel

    Reviewed by: David Murphy on Sep 17, 2023
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 44'
    Draft: 0.0'

    Overall Rating:
    5
    Holding:
    5
    Wind Protection:
    5
    Current Flow:
    5
    Wake Protection:
    5
    Scenic Beauty:
    5
    Shore Access:
    5
    Pet Friendly:
    5

    If you ever needed a hurricane hole in North Channel this is it. We'll protected from all winds. Water is deep up to shore in most places so stern anchoring is easy. Plenty of room to anchor and swing also.

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  • Anchorage Review for Mary Ann Cove-Baie Fine

    Reviewed by: David Murphy on Sep 17, 2023
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 44'
    Draft: 0.0'

    Overall Rating:
    5
    Holding:
    5
    Wind Protection:
    4
    Current Flow:
    5
    Wake Protection:
    4
    Scenic Beauty:
    5
    Shore Access:
    4
    Pet Friendly:
    4

    Room for lots of boats if everyone stern ties. Small amount of wake from boats traveling Baie Fine. Cove east of island has trail leading to Cason Peak for amazing view of bay.

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  • Anchorage Review for Jackson Island

    Reviewed by: David Murphy on Sep 17, 2023
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 44'
    Draft: 0.0'

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

    Good anchorage for all but East wind. If all the way to west end very low boat traffic. Fishings great. Watch for dead heads.

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  • Marina Review for Ogdensburg Municipal Marina

    Reviewed by: David Murphy on Aug 18, 2023
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 44'
    Draft: 0.0'

    Rating: 3

    Only room for a couple of large boats on the inside. They are doing a lot of upgrades on the walls, will be nice when all are finished.

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  • Marina Review for Portofino Restaurant & Events at the Utica Historic Marina

    Reviewed by: David Murphy , Zendeavor, on Aug 9, 2023
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 43'
    Draft: 3.5'

    Rating: 2

    Only had one power pedestal working and a large trawler had it. They wanted $3 a foot , too much just to tie to a dock. Went up canal a short way and found a great anchorage.

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  • Anchorage Review for Utica Harbor Lock Entrance

    Reviewed by: David Murphy, Zendeavor, on Aug 9, 2023
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 43'
    Draft: 3.5'

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

    Great anchorage. We got here after E-20 had closed, looked at the wall and decided to drop hook. 11 to 12 foot in basin, no current, no boat traffic.

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