A fellow sailor (who doesn't speak English) is coming back from Amazonia and would like to find a cheap marina in Mobile to put his 40' boat for a while. Which ones do you guys recommend ? Thanks
Marinas in Mobile,AL
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Possibilities to check on are: on the west (Mobile) side of Mobile Bay:
* Turner Marine (no relation)
* Dog River Marina
* Beachcomber Marina
* Fowl River Marina
Beachcomber I think is a bit cheaper and is about the only one around here that allows owner work on the hard. Good access to mechanics, canvas shops, etc. on the Mobile side.
On the Eastern Shore of the bay there's:
* Eastern Shore Marina, Fairhope
* Fly Creek Marina, Fairhope
* The Yardarm Marina on the Fairhope Pier
There are others like Grand Mariner Marina on the Mobile side, and the Grand Hotel Marina on the Eastern Shore, but their rates are reputedly higher. Down on the ICW there is a small marina at Pirates Cove in Elberta, AL and a new marina, Barber Marina, very nice with floating concrete docks but I don't know what their rates, but they're a little remote in terms of groceries, etc. There is an older marina down on the Bon Secour River that I suspect would be inexpensive but it's pretty remote; I'd have to do some research to come up with the name, I haven't been down there in awhile. The ones I've listed are near some restaurants, stores, etc. There's not too much in the way of public transportation around here. Of all the ones I've mentioned, the Yardarm in Fairhope is about the only one in close walking distance to groceries, shops, restaurants, etc., all the others are a ways out.
My 39' schooner is at Fly Creek in Fairhope. They have maybe 1-2 other slips that could take a 40' boat. Rate is $7/ft per month which includes electric and water. We're about a mile's walk into town for shopping, etc. Eastern Shore Marina across the creek from me is about the same.
This is just a quick list off the top of my head, maybe some others here can suggest others or give more info on the ones I've pointed out. If you'd like some more specifics (phone numbers, etc.) let me know.
What does your friend's boat draft? We've had strong north winds here for two days and as of this morning my boat, which draws 2'10", is sitting on the bottom. Maximum beam in any of the slips near me would be around 11'. This entire area is pretty shallow in spots, no one around here much likes more than about 5' draft.
Mike Turner
Lazyjack 32 schooner "Mary'Lis"
Mobile Bay, Alabama
* Turner Marine (no relation)
* Dog River Marina
* Beachcomber Marina
* Fowl River Marina
Beachcomber I think is a bit cheaper and is about the only one around here that allows owner work on the hard. Good access to mechanics, canvas shops, etc. on the Mobile side.
On the Eastern Shore of the bay there's:
* Eastern Shore Marina, Fairhope
* Fly Creek Marina, Fairhope
* The Yardarm Marina on the Fairhope Pier
There are others like Grand Mariner Marina on the Mobile side, and the Grand Hotel Marina on the Eastern Shore, but their rates are reputedly higher. Down on the ICW there is a small marina at Pirates Cove in Elberta, AL and a new marina, Barber Marina, very nice with floating concrete docks but I don't know what their rates, but they're a little remote in terms of groceries, etc. There is an older marina down on the Bon Secour River that I suspect would be inexpensive but it's pretty remote; I'd have to do some research to come up with the name, I haven't been down there in awhile. The ones I've listed are near some restaurants, stores, etc. There's not too much in the way of public transportation around here. Of all the ones I've mentioned, the Yardarm in Fairhope is about the only one in close walking distance to groceries, shops, restaurants, etc., all the others are a ways out.
My 39' schooner is at Fly Creek in Fairhope. They have maybe 1-2 other slips that could take a 40' boat. Rate is $7/ft per month which includes electric and water. We're about a mile's walk into town for shopping, etc. Eastern Shore Marina across the creek from me is about the same.
This is just a quick list off the top of my head, maybe some others here can suggest others or give more info on the ones I've pointed out. If you'd like some more specifics (phone numbers, etc.) let me know.
What does your friend's boat draft? We've had strong north winds here for two days and as of this morning my boat, which draws 2'10", is sitting on the bottom. Maximum beam in any of the slips near me would be around 11'. This entire area is pretty shallow in spots, no one around here much likes more than about 5' draft.
Mike Turner
Lazyjack 32 schooner "Mary'Lis"
Mobile Bay, Alabama
There were scheduled to leave Dog River on Dec 12. Next scheduled to be at Schooner Pier in Biloxi, MS from Dec 21 thru Jan 2. Not sure what happens to them in between since it doesn't take 9 days to sail from Mobile To Biloxi! I didn't get to see them here, hope to get over to Biloxi to see them before they move on. After Biloxi they haul out until mid-March, then go on to Fort Walton Beach, FL
Thanks Mike. I lost the link and looked up their schedule. Found this link:
http://www.thenina.com/schedule.htm
http://www.thenina.com/schedule.htm
Andy,
This mean we might meet at the river shack or fly creek to have a tea and lie about the admiral?
last time the Nina was in fairhope, i bought a ticket because of the cause but they roped off below decks and only saw the main deck which you could see from the pier .
Still a great cause and enjoyed viewing her.
i might could take the new hunter over to turners or river shack a few days while im off for the holidays.
would be good to see you again.
safe journey.
Chuck Creel
S/V Jacob
Hunter 31
www.h-31.sailingmobile.com
This mean we might meet at the river shack or fly creek to have a tea and lie about the admiral?
last time the Nina was in fairhope, i bought a ticket because of the cause but they roped off below decks and only saw the main deck which you could see from the pier .
Still a great cause and enjoyed viewing her.
i might could take the new hunter over to turners or river shack a few days while im off for the holidays.
would be good to see you again.
safe journey.
Chuck Creel
S/V Jacob
Hunter 31
www.h-31.sailingmobile.com
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