River Cruiser
Guru
- Joined
- Jan 25, 2013
- Messages
- 1,357
- Location
- US
- Vessel Name
- Northern Lights II
- Vessel Make
- Bayliner 3870
Being on the upper Mississippi there is no shortage of marinas. I live aboard 8 to 9 months of the year so my requirements may be a bit different, also it’s a 4 hour drive from home.
#1 - Well protected from wakes or wind induced waves.
#2 - Well built covered floating docks
Provides shade from the sun,weather and able to withstand snow loads.
#3 - A shower house with laundry facilities.
#4 - Well stocked marine parts & accessories, able to haul out boats and a capable marine mechanic & service tech.
#5 - shopping nearby, grocery, drug, hardware and medical.
#6 - Good clean city water, diesel fuel and trash pickup
#7 - friends on the docks to enjoy social times with.
#8 - Security as far as people off the street wondering around.
#9 - A great staff and management who keep up the docks and grounds.
#10 - Nearby destinations for day or weekend trips and sandbars.
These are not in a particular order depending on the day or time of year any of them could be #1.
Two Rivers Marina was bought by new owners last November, this will be my 11 year here. The new owners are long time boaters and slip holders, new blood running it is hopefully a good thing for everyone. Sadly the mechanic that has always been here has retired, I would hope the replacement is as qualified as he was, the skills of the mechanic is one thing that would cause me to move. Because of arthritis and bad back and knees I can’t do the work I used to do.
#1 - Well protected from wakes or wind induced waves.
#2 - Well built covered floating docks
Provides shade from the sun,weather and able to withstand snow loads.
#3 - A shower house with laundry facilities.
#4 - Well stocked marine parts & accessories, able to haul out boats and a capable marine mechanic & service tech.
#5 - shopping nearby, grocery, drug, hardware and medical.
#6 - Good clean city water, diesel fuel and trash pickup
#7 - friends on the docks to enjoy social times with.
#8 - Security as far as people off the street wondering around.
#9 - A great staff and management who keep up the docks and grounds.
#10 - Nearby destinations for day or weekend trips and sandbars.
These are not in a particular order depending on the day or time of year any of them could be #1.
Two Rivers Marina was bought by new owners last November, this will be my 11 year here. The new owners are long time boaters and slip holders, new blood running it is hopefully a good thing for everyone. Sadly the mechanic that has always been here has retired, I would hope the replacement is as qualified as he was, the skills of the mechanic is one thing that would cause me to move. Because of arthritis and bad back and knees I can’t do the work I used to do.