I'm looking for a marina for winter storage and some service, like removing bottom paint, blister repair, and bottom painting. Has anyone hear good/bad things about Casa Rio Marina on the Rhode River in Maryland? Thanks in advance. Ozana HAlik
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I've got a guy I work with that keeps his trailerable boat there. Will catch up to him and ask. Jim S/V Java
I've got a guy I work with that keeps his trailerable boat there. Will catch up to him and ask. Jim S/V Java
Looks OK
I bought a boat that was there and splashed her for the test run in March of this year. They let me leave her at the dock a few days until I could get her home. They all seemed pretty nice there. The only issue is low water in the creek on the way in. I draw 5-1/2 feet, and had to wait until high tide to get out. Good Luck! Brian S/V Li Wei Beneteau OC381
I bought a boat that was there and splashed her for the test run in March of this year. They let me leave her at the dock a few days until I could get her home. They all seemed pretty nice there. The only issue is low water in the creek on the way in. I draw 5-1/2 feet, and had to wait until high tide to get out. Good Luck! Brian S/V Li Wei Beneteau OC381
was there for 4 years
I had a small trailerable boat there for 4 years and they were good for what you pay. I recently moved to Herrington North when I got a larger boat (Cal 28). I never had any work done there nor knew anyone who did but it's a great yard for doing work yourself. The water level can be low but I've never heard of anyone having a problem except at low tide and a Noreaster blowing the water out of the creek. There is a small shop for emergency supplies but no West Marine! Very layed back nice people who always helped me launch with their truck when I didn't have a way of launching with my small convertible. Good place to haul for the winter.
I had a small trailerable boat there for 4 years and they were good for what you pay. I recently moved to Herrington North when I got a larger boat (Cal 28). I never had any work done there nor knew anyone who did but it's a great yard for doing work yourself. The water level can be low but I've never heard of anyone having a problem except at low tide and a Noreaster blowing the water out of the creek. There is a small shop for emergency supplies but no West Marine! Very layed back nice people who always helped me launch with their truck when I didn't have a way of launching with my small convertible. Good place to haul for the winter.
Here is my answer from friend but not much help
Jim, I did not spend any time there this year so my assumption is that nothing is different. They have been there a long time with basically the same people. The operational control was transferred to the current guy several years ago, I suspect a family business. I have never needed any work from them and know of no problems encountered by others. It is considered a self service marina so I don’t know how much work the yard personnel take on. Jim S/V Java
Jim, I did not spend any time there this year so my assumption is that nothing is different. They have been there a long time with basically the same people. The operational control was transferred to the current guy several years ago, I suspect a family business. I have never needed any work from them and know of no problems encountered by others. It is considered a self service marina so I don’t know how much work the yard personnel take on. Jim S/V Java
Casa Rio
I'm very familiar with Casa Rio. Very nice place in terms of people. A good place to get work done. Would I store a boat there over the winter? Nope. This very small marina has limited space on land and all the boats are very tightly jam parked -- and you must return to the water in reverse order of the haul-out schedule. That may, or may not, be convenient. It could be costly. But my primary concern is how boats are blocked there. I have often seen 28 foot and longer boats blocked with only four jackstands, when IMHO at least six were needed. Finally, getting power and water while on land may be a function of how long your power cords or hoses are as power/water stands are not plentiful. You are not that far from Herrington Harbour North,which has a far better system for winter storage at only a little more cost. It is also a DIY yard or you can have pro's do it if you choose. Year round power/water stands about every 50 feet. And, they know how to block a boat properly....
I'm very familiar with Casa Rio. Very nice place in terms of people. A good place to get work done. Would I store a boat there over the winter? Nope. This very small marina has limited space on land and all the boats are very tightly jam parked -- and you must return to the water in reverse order of the haul-out schedule. That may, or may not, be convenient. It could be costly. But my primary concern is how boats are blocked there. I have often seen 28 foot and longer boats blocked with only four jackstands, when IMHO at least six were needed. Finally, getting power and water while on land may be a function of how long your power cords or hoses are as power/water stands are not plentiful. You are not that far from Herrington Harbour North,which has a far better system for winter storage at only a little more cost. It is also a DIY yard or you can have pro's do it if you choose. Year round power/water stands about every 50 feet. And, they know how to block a boat properly....
Try Holiday Point Marina
You might try Holiday Point Marina, located on Selby Bay just off the South River. It is about 4 miles by land from Casa Rio and the other side of the peninsula by water. I've had a boat there for 6 years. They take good care of boats, but also pretty much follow the last out, first in practice.
You might try Holiday Point Marina, located on Selby Bay just off the South River. It is about 4 miles by land from Casa Rio and the other side of the peninsula by water. I've had a boat there for 6 years. They take good care of boats, but also pretty much follow the last out, first in practice.
I agree with Warren and Al
We have our boat at Holiday Point Marina ,great place and professional staff. We had some repairs done (engine,rudder ) and were 100% satisfied. . The only minus - you cannot do any work under the toe rail ( waxing etc...) Phillip
We have our boat at Holiday Point Marina ,great place and professional staff. We had some repairs done (engine,rudder ) and were 100% satisfied. . The only minus - you cannot do any work under the toe rail ( waxing etc...) Phillip
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