I Left! Moving To New Marina & Better Boating!
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- čas přidán 3. 10. 2023
- Sorry about the thumbnail and don't worry, I'm not leaving Anchor Girl, only the marina 😂
After 12 years at what is now our previous marina, we made the bold decision to move to a new location and we couldn't be happier!! Now being in new surroundings, run by a management team + facility that actually cares for its customers, we have been reinvigorated for the coming season :-)
The new location is Starport Marina ( www.starportmarina.com/ ), located on the northeast part of Lake Simcoe. If you're interested in learning more about locating your boat here, email Anita at anita@starportmarina.com and be sure to tell her that Paul from the Boogaboo Crew sent ya!
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Filmed September, 2023.
Boat Specs;
- Model: 1998 Sea Ray 370 Sundancer
- Length (bow to transom): 37-6", LOA (with factory swim platform): 40'-1"
- Beam: 12'-7"
- Engines: 2 x 7.4 litre (454 Cubic Inch) Mercruiser Bluewater, Multi-Port fuel injection, gasoline,
raw water cooled, rated at 310 HP
- Transmissions: 2 x Borg Warner Velvet Drives, in Vee-Drive configuration
- Performance: Average cruising speed 22MPH on plane @ 3,200 RPM
- Dry Weight: 17,000 lbs
- Fully Loaded Weight: Boat + Fuel (1,664) + Water (580) + Gear (1,250 +/-) = 20,500 LBS
- Fuel Capacity: 275 U.S. gallons ~ 1,040 litres * Usable Capacity 261 US Gallons ~ 989 litres
- Freshwater Holding Tank Capacity: 70 US Gallons ~ 58.3 Imperial Gallons ~ 265 litres
- Poop Holding Tank Capacity: 40 US Gallons ~ 33.3 Imperial Gallons ~ 151 litres
- Draft: 32”
- Dead Rise: 20 degrees
- Generator: Westerbeke 7.2 Kw BCGTC @ 60 Hz, gasoline powered & carburated, 3,600 RPM continuous engine speed
- Dual reverse cycle heating/air conditioning units, 19,000 (total) BTU (12 + 7)
Hello there! This put us over the edge for our decision! You will have a neighbour June 1st. We will be making our way up the TSW to our new marnia at the top of simcoe! Our ‘99 380 Dancer doesn’t pail to much in comparison to your lovely 370.
We are very excited! Anita was very great to have assist us.
HURRY UP SPRING!
Congratulations! Looks like we'll both have lots to celebrate next season! Glad Anita was able to help you out. I'm sure she was happy to learn about another Boogaboo follower joining the mix at the marina ;-)
Congratulations you guys! Starport is a beautiful spot. I love the steps they've installed to step down to the swim platform, very civilized. Surroundings are beautiful and it's a full service place with a great community. Again, congrats! Nice to see you both smiling as broadly as you are in the video.
We agree! We've been amazed by the Starport Crew continuously cruising by on their golf carts, picking up garage - no garbage cans, just leave out back of the boat and they take it away - delivering ice, helping boats with docking, and cleaning the washrooms. They will even swap out your BBQ tank if one runs out. That's great!
All in all, we are very happy with this move and are looking forward to a relaxed season in' 24, without the many and regular 'distractions' of the last spot. . .
Summer is never long enough, have fun in new Marina great thing there is alot of other businesses that want and will work for your money. We dont have to put up with bad services or negativity. It is hard sometimes to move on but the relief when done makes you wish you had done it sooner. Look forward to what's next.
Couldn't have said it better myself. Thank you!
Here's to an awesome '24 boating season 😀
Congrats on the new slip, this place looks way better than the old place. Hopefully this is a much closer drive from home than the old marina. Enjoy the rest of the season. 😎🇨🇦
Thanks, we are so happy to have made the move. It's incredible to see how well things are professionally managed at Starport Marina, as opposed to the place where we were! Night and day difference!!
Congrats on the new home for Boogaboo, I know the feeling you were describing about the 40’ and previous marina. We def felt the same when we sold this summer when back onboard to gather the last few things after all the work and planning it didn’t give me that sense of pride for everything we’ve share with that vessel. Now hope you take lots of time off next summer and enjoy the boat more than ever. Thx for all you do.
Yes! Thank you! But before next summer rolls around, I plan on keeping busy with lots of new content to share over the off season 👍
Congrats on the new spot! Sounds like a great decision. I'm also glad you can keep your canvas up and not shrink wrap. Saves both head and body aches!
Less wear and tear on my body is definitely gonna be a bonus for me - especially after a lifetime of wearing it out 😵💫
Just watched…well said and well done…looking forward to having a great season with you guys again.
It already feel so good knowing that we will have a professionally run marina that cares for their boaters!
In the US the summer was very short, the decent weekends started in July and between the high winds and rain/clouds it really made for a useless struggle polishing her up and get her ready back in April. Put it this way, i only spent a G on gas the entire season. Spent lots of time sitting at the dock. 🙄 sometimes i feel it’s not worth the energy or investment. But the reality is it’s cheaper and better than owning a shore house, lets face it a great view gets old just like anything else at least with a boat you can go explore and have all the comforts of home with you. 👍🏻. As for maintenance, my buddy tells me “everything on your boat is broken you just don’t know it yet. “. 😆🤣. Anyway i love watching you guys i wish you lots of luck and good times 👍🏻
Sounds like you had a similar season as us, insofar as the weather was concerned. . .
And I like your buddy's saying about things on the boat yet to break. I'm gonna use that one 😂
What part of the US? I am in MD, the upper Chesapeake Bay, had the greatest summer ever. The best spring I can remember in my life!! Used the boat almost every single weekend, never got wet one time while in transit. It rained one afternoon while we were at another marina for the weekend, but that is it. Probably put 125 hours on the engines.
Congrats on the move! It looks like a beautiful place but then again, the last place looked quite nice too but I'm sure you had your reasons. Looking forward to the tour!! CHEERS!!
Cheers! I'll do some more from the new marina over the off season, along with lots of new content to hopefully keep everyone entertained. Spoiler alert though; it'll all about boating ;-)
Best of luck with the new Marina. You keep that boat exceptionally clean looks amazing!
Thank you!
Congrats on the move. I enjoyed many seasons with my family on our boat 3 Girls & A Buoy at Starport. Beautiful place and great service. Hoping to get back to boating at some point and SP would be my first choice. Enjoy!!
Thanks and thank you for your insights on Starport. Even though it's only been a week since making the move, every time we are there it feels more and more like our best place.
Really looking forward to next season!!
Great move. That’s where we are and absolutely love it. See you at the docks next year.
Although we've only been there for a little over a week, we already love it! Can't wait for next season :-)
Congratulations on the move! I’m sure it was not a decision that came easily. Looking forward to your continuing adventures. 😎
Correct. You could only imagine what it took to move us after 12 years in the same marina. But now that we're happily relocated, we know it was the best decision for us - and our peace of mind...
Change is never easy but sometime needed. Hope you and Anchor Girls are happy in your new home? That really is a nice looking marina.
Time will tell, but so far we are loving it - for many reasons!
Congratulations on the move. Love those covered docks so much. Sure would cut down on the amount of sun beating up on the fiberglass.
Thanks! And yes, the covered slip will help in maintaining the shine, something I'm looking forward to.
Nice move Paul. You're a hour closer to Georgian Bay and the pretty end of the Trent. I've always had great service from Anita had her staff. Stay within those markers coming and going as its about 6 feet deep or less in that bay. A much quieter spot indeed.
Yes, I was a little taken aback when I approached the end of McFee Bay. I knew there was a marked channel heading into the marina, but wasn't familiar with how far to the left that first red marker was.
And it will be nice to be a little closer to the Severn section of the TSW, but we also equally enjoy the rest of the system. Bottom line is the benefits of being at a marina that clearly cares for their customers - us boaters!
Best wishes for your new marina! I’m sharing your story with a friend of mine from our current marina who moved halfway through the summer to a new place near Cheboygan (Michigan) and are getting used to a longer drive from home. We may not be too far behind them!
That is awesome!
Looks great thanks for the video
Thanks for watching and again taking the time to comment 🙂
Congratulations on the change! Much better structure
Agreed! Thanks.
Paul congratulations !looks like sweet spot at our age and our boats age little protection from the sun a good thing !
Very true!
Looks like a beautiful place. Hope you have a great time there.
Thanks. We are really excited for next year at this place.
Happy day when you buy...happy day when you sell...happy day 3...great day!!! I back in to my covered to step on the boat. It helps beat that Texas sun. A second tie rope 10' out allows Crappie fishing all winter. I love the wide walks. Keep anchor girl smiling!!!
Despite my preference otherwise, we'll be sterning into our summer slip as well. Just gonna be a lot safer for boarding - especially when taking Little Tiny aboard. . . Or his new friend. What?! I've said too much 😂
It's sad you had to move, such a pain. No doubt the lack of service or services was an issue. I'm sure you'll enjoy the covered slip. Awesome weather now, I was up yesterday and may go back today. Looking forward to the next vid showing the marina.
Not a pain to move at all. This has been nothing but inspiring for us! And as you mentioned, the weather has been incredible the past couple of weeks.
Like the angled steps down at the slip. Never seen that before! Make sure you keep your swim platform from drifting under it in case the tide rises! LOL Looking forward to many new adventures from your new home base!
Ya, those steps sure come in handy, especially since the lake water levels drop by a foot or more from Spring to the end of the season. Will make it easier to bring my Little Tiny kitty cat onboard as well. Maybe even two kitty cats 🤫
Nice looking spot!! Enjoy. Take care.
Thanks, you too!
Truly a nicer place! Bravo!
It really is!
Paul, congrats on the new slip! Looks like a great place. Never having a permanent slip, I think the covered would be appealing to me, keeping the boat out of the sun and rain. Awesome, cheers!
The only downsize of a covered slip is the spider poop - yes, spider poop dropping on the boat. Unless you don't have spiders in Canada, then you have nothing to worry about
That's the plan!
Spider poop??? Keep an eye out for my next video, discussing our previous experiences in covered slips. Remember, I've been at this boating thing for more than 50 years, so have seen a thing or two 😉
definitely has a resort feel. Nice choice.
I think so too!
New place looks nice and a lot less cleaning too with the covered slip but I really liked the openness of the old place. It’s always hard and sometimes a crap shoot switching places, especially after years at one place but when you get that feeling it’s time to leave, it’s time. I’ll be switching my winter storage location for the first time in decades but after changing hands three times in six years and not having any confidence in the new ownership, I’ll be moving. New place is an upgrade like you’re doing, with a full service mechanic and fuel dock, plus it’s actually a quicker and SAFER drive to my home. It’s a shame my old place was allowed to deteriorate like it did - notice it’s happening to quite a few marinas - which is surprising since upkeep shouldn’t be that expensive given the prices they charge.
Take your third sentence but replace changing hands three times to changing FOUR times since we got there - but still spot on with no confidence in the most recent 'team'. Sad, but reality forced our move.
Good luck at the new place
Thanks Roger!
Looks like a nice place. Congrats!!
Thank you!
Welcome to Starport Paul & AG!! We are in West 23 wintering in West 05. We’ve been here for 9 seasons. Blair
Cool, I'll try and see if I can find you next Spring.
I'm guessing that after nine seasons, you're happy at Starport?
Congrats, the new place is Ahh-some!!!
Thank you!
Were heading up to the NEW MARINA on the 11 of Nov to check it out! Can't wait.
Great! If our impressions so far - as well as others who have made the move - are any indication,I'm sure you're gonna be very happy there. A truly professionally run marina.
@@BoatingWithBoogaboo Brilliant! First Corona is on me!
Congratulations on the new slip Paul and anchor girl, funny thing we had bough our 330 sundancer out of that marina last year and stayed there for a week b4 bringing it home to our marina @ Youngs point, my wife and I met you at Keith’s ,when your cable broke,the starport marina was gorgeous from the pool to the amazing boaters lounge and staff is incredible, free ice and garbage pickup , definitely something to look forward in 2024…
Yes, I remember admiring your boat from Keith's dock when we were there. Again, appreciate your offer to help with the shift cable that day. Lucky for me, I actually got Anchor Girl down into the engine room for the first time ever to help with that project 😁
Good for you! Boating is supposed to be a relaxing and enjoyable time (sans the occasional boat repairs 😜) - looking forward to your new start in a new environment. Cheers! 🍻 💯
Us too! So far, we are super stoked about the new surroundings :-)
Nice spot. We also are in a covered slip. Great for avoiding sun damage and rain but the spiders are a pain.
As I mentioned in the video, we've spent more than a dozen years, in two different marinas, under covered slips. Spider poop we know, but the worst was barn swallows in the last one. Don't worry, we're coming into this with eyes wide open.
We had an almost exact experience. Been at our marina here in Ottawa with our last 2 boats. But the lack of service was starting to sour our attitude. Started looking around only to find out other marinas were offering s on much more compared to what we were currently getting. Made the switch for winter storage and looking forward to enjoying the new marina for next season.
Sounds like a similar situation/experience as with us. And as with yourselves, we had initially only looked at winter storage and in fact, had a different facility lined up before committing to Starport.
What services were you guys missing?
As for switching marinas, good for you👍🏻 sometimes a clean fresh change does the heart good. Many marinas aren’t slip member savvy or in some cases some owners inherit the fortune but have zero business sense. Good for you man kudos👍🏻😃🍷
Very true! So far, it has been nothing but positive for us and we are looking forward to being there 😃
Hope you picked correctly....They don't like people doing their own work on their boats. They were pretty strict about that.
Thanks for that Luba, but I think we'll be okay.
Congrats on getting your 'water' wings, BTW 👍
Starport Landing is perfectly located on the lake.
Well protected.
Close to the narrows and Orillia by car and boat.
And a nice sandy beach at McCrae Provincial Park a couple of minutes outside the harbour.
You will be very happy there.
Well said! So far, we are very happy with the move and are looking forward to the coming season(s) there. As I mentioned in the video, we know a number of fellow boaters who keep their ships there, so it'll be like old times for us :-)
We left Lake Simcoe (Keswick) about 4 years ago for Georgian Bay. Too many years doing the locks every season to get there. It's clear you enjoy them but I find them tiring. We were on our way back from vacation when Big Chute broke down for days. Turned around and went back to the Bay and haven't been back. Sad news about John! He was a boat neighbour too and we lost touch.
Enjoy Starport.
We were at Keswick Marine for nine seasons with the first three Boogaboo boats before moving on. I actually started my boating life there when my parents put their first boat in that marina waaaaaaaay back in 1971!
Georgian Bay for a home port was something we knocked around over the years, but are content with staying within an hour of Simcoe. The run through the locks, for us, is an added benefit of our cruising adventures.
Hey…Been sometime! yeah we went thru a similar issue. The Club where we were at changed. I’ll Just say it is no longer a family oriented club! Miss the old times. Going on 2 years. The past year we only used the boat just a few times due to work. Working on the boat now looking forward to a full year of boating coming up. Might hit you up, if I can’t figure it out, on HVAC system. Congrats on your new home! Looks amazing! Hope all is good! 😉
Ya, I was wondering if you were still using that beautiful Sea Ray of yours!
Feel free to ask me about your HVAC through a comment. Not sure if I'll have the right answer, but I'll be happy to offer whatever insights I can.
Good for you on making a move… Being happy is the main goal… Kind of intriguing on how they lift those boats out being undercover… I take it there are beams in the roof that lift it up out of the water… I’d like to see a video on how they do that and secure it for winter…
I'm curious about that as well. I noticed the beams in the other boat house sticking out of the end walls of the roof (at 19:13), they look pretty substantial, but I didn't see similar for the one they are in. Congratulations Paul and Anchor Girl on the nice new place, looks amazing!
Thats exactly what they do. A few pully's on the beams, then slid in the timbers, lower, and block them in.
I already put in a request from Anita (manager) for a heads up on when they lift Boogaboo this year, so that I can film the process for you guys. Pretty simple routine - and will be much more convenient for me, as I won't have to worry about removing the canvas of getting shrink wrap done. Watch for that video coming up. . .
@General56th @farleyschapira5351
Looks like a nice facility.
It is and we feel like our summer is something to look forward to again. And that's a good thing 🙂
Welcome…👍
Thank you! Just one more Sea Ray in the mix 😉
Hey Paul,
Love the content been following for long time love your videos and updates. Just a heads up, your starpoint marina link in description doesn't work. I can goggle around it obviously but thought you should know.
Pete
Thanks for the heads up. All fixed now!
Sorry to see you leave Lagoon City , Always enjoyed looking over to see your boat docked as I paddle by in the Kayak. I guess you will not have the amazing sunset or sunrise views in the open water but also will not be waken up by the geese . Is there a spot for Anchor Girl to have her campfire ??? Cheers Paul and Anchor Girl enjoy your new place .
All things change and although the sunrises were beautiful, it was definitely time for us to leave that place. As for the fire pits, no propane fires allowed,but the marina dies have large firepit for natural campfires.
Star Port is the best 👌! We were there for 6 years, Mark and Anita are amazing, and the service is top-notch. I don't know if they still do it but breakfast in bed (Room service on your boat) is a must try.
Super jealous, will definitely be going back there one day. It's to far for us right now with our schedule. Enjoy and take advantage of all the services that are included in your membership.
Thanks Jason. Glad you could offer your insights on the marina. So far, we are so glad to have made the jump, especially to a place that offers professional services, staff and clean washrooms/property!
BTW, where's that sexy Sedan Bridge of yours calling home these days? Last I heard, the boat was in Tobermory - but that was a while back...
It's a Lefroy Harbour, it's 20 minutes from home so we are able to be on the boat all the time. If we need to be home for an appointment, one of us can go and come back no problem.
Little things you don't think are important but come in handy all the time is, they have free ice 24/7 and free laundry machines. If you call while you are on your way up, they will turn the ac on for you so it's perfect temperature when you get there. Like I said, Little extra touches of service that add up to a great experience. There's Star Port and then everyone else!
@jasonkranczoch4776 Perfect. That was a spot that was in the 'maybe list' when considering our move, but too far from home for us.
You get what you pay for and nothing is for free. Starport and Lagoon are apples and oranges especially cost wise. Enjoy it!
As I have always said, not everything is about the money. . .
Free ice!! It's worth more than people may think, LOL. My top two things I LOVE about my marina...free ice, and in slip pump outs. Congrats on the move Paul, gonna be sweet!
The 'free' ice is a bonus, and they also offer a mobile (in slip) pump-out which could be handy. Apart from that, the Starport Crew regularly (many times throughout the day) drive by on their golf carts to pick up any garbage, will drop off a bag of ice, and will even swap out you BBQ tank if required. That last one will be a potential lifesaver, as you know that the only time the propane runs out is midway through grilling dinner ;-)
As mentioned in the video, it's too bad we didn't commit to this mover earlier. It would have saved a lot of, well, lets just say 'unhappy times' at our last place. Really, really looking forward to next season!!
I'll be doing a followup video over the coming days, so let me know if there's anything specific you'd like to learn about or see that I might be able to include. . .
Sounds like you two will love the new home...wish for ya that it could have/would have happened sooner, but next season should be great! I'll keep in touch if I see something that would be interesting. 👍
Thanks.
In your most recent video I noticed that you looked really laid back and relaxed cruising around on your buddy's Tiara. Hope you can find your next perfect boat for the '24 season!
But maybe stick with traditional propulsion. Those pod drives kick off a crazy amount of thrust around the docks!! 😵💫
I'm in a really good place in my life Paul, glad you can see it on-screen! Fingers crossed for the perfect boat...but if I still have the Whale, I'll make the best of it! And anything with pods is WAAAAAY outta my price range, so no worries there! LOL
Wow that's a wonderful and beautiful place to have boogaboo at for sure very clean too. I'm sure anchor girl and tiny kitty and you are going to be extremely happy having boogaboo there!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
We are already so happy with the move! Thanks :-)
My old slip is the vaceant one across from you
Cool 😎
I love the animation you have related to keeping the canvas up. I've recently picked up a new Sea Ray Amberjack and I inherited its covered slip for the season, you're saying don't bother worrying about the canvas, and more specifically, the isinglass staying up over the winter?
What I was saying is that leaving all the canvas/plastic up for the winter in a covered slip doesn't worry ME - but some of our fellow boaters would never do that. Then again, those are the same folks who don't do any maintenance on their own boats, so I can see where they're coning from ;-)
Here's an older video taken aboard our last boat - czcams.com/video/INHDpM-qa-g/video.htmlsi=la9uTvJ0Da9o2Rg6&t=60 - that will show what is looks like while stored in a covered slip for the winter, as well as numerous other boats, most of which still have their full canvas up.
Sounds great, I'm goin to go for it. I have a canvas visor that I'll put up in place of the isinglass on the windshield, but the rest of its staying up!@@BoatingWithBoogaboo
Congratulations 🎉
Will you be lifting it out of the water in the slip?
Yes, Boogaboo will get lifted right in its current slip. I won't be personally lifting it, as my back can't handle the load 😂
I am hoping to be able to share a video of that in the coming weeks, so keep an eye out for that.
Your boating season in Canada is so incredibly short! How much does it cost you a year when it's all said and done? Love watching your videos
Yes, our boating season in this part of the world (Ontario, as well as the northeastern US) is always too short. That's why we have to make the most of it!
As for costs, a lot of that depends on how much traveling we do in any given season. Fuel is a big part of that, but I'd say roughly $12-15,000 ($CAN) per year for everything - without major boat upgrades...
That's a good thing of having a boat or SUV, when they pits you off, you can take your dwelling and move but with a house you can't do that your permanently stock.
Right on.
I believe i saw you at a marine in Sandusky Ohio once
We were definitely there, back in Spring of '22 when we purchased our current Boogaboo; czcams.com/video/rI228xq5asM/video.html
Seems like just yesterday when we put her in.
Season always goes too fast, doesn't it . .
Congrats guys! .. but eek Starport has the worst reputation, I hope you guys have better luck than some! :)
I think we will be just fine :-)
What about bird dropping and spiders in the covered docks? Just interested.
Watch for my next video where I talk all about that...
What made you go from a sedan bridge to a cruisers? Thats odd to me
Not odd at all, as we are so much happier that we went back to an express style cruiser: czcams.com/video/g2pKaCekYYQ/video.html
Good mornin'! We have a Hyfield Dinghy, was about to purchase a Davit. Have you sold or would you sell the one you have/had? If no, we I'll order up a fresh one. (No Powder Coating :-( )
Sorry Kris, but that system went with the sale of the last boat. But if you contact Marc at DinghyDavits[dot]com and mention my name, he'll set you up!
And the powder coating really added some ✨😁
@@BoatingWithBoogaboo Ah no sweat, worth a shot. That’s where I’m shopping for sure. Same system. Powder coating does look pretty sweet…. Just might have to pull the trigger on that!
I’m actually just bypassing my crappy ‘anti scald’ regulator outside of the hot water tank. I couldn’t understand why we had sporadic warm/hot/cold temps. The hw tank is new… then I saw the dastardly regulator (original). So… I’m forgoing replacing it. Just going hot to hot. Cap the cold and toss the reg! (No ‘this is how I did it video’) maybe once I have more time and the kids are up and out I can document some of our adventures and repairs.
God a i wish we had slips like this in Australia
And fresh water as well 😜
@@BoatingWithBoogabooYou guys have it made! THis is why we can't have too much teak in Australia! It's boating season all year round, but nothing is under cover
Wow, big change. Your new marina looks great! Due to a unique opportunity in front of me, I’m wondering if you might be willing to answer some questions for me about what was most important to you in picking your marina. I know a couple things you mentioned in the video, but perhaps I could email you a few other questions I have and let you know why I’m asking. If not, that’s ok, but in my possible venture ahead, I would love the chance to gain some perspective from you. Cheers!
Feel free to ask your questions right here. I am actually going to be starting a new feature, providing insights for new boaters, including on what to look for when searching for a marina. Perhaps some of the other viewers will get some insights from your questions/my answers. . .
@@BoatingWithBoogaboo what services that your new marina provides were most important to in selecting said marina?
The main, overriding thing is simple, consistent communication! And that includes consistent, predictable hours of service for basic things like gas dock availability - staff to pump out or sell fuel.
I'm pretty self sufficient when it comes to taking care of our boat, but basic marina stuff is needed for everyday service. Having lost that where we were forced us to leave.
had a client there. A slips, He said he is not allowed to powerwash his own boat after hullout or before spirng launch, and wasnt allowed to bring in his own mechanic to work on his boat. slips there are close to 10k. Also, they have a huge spider problem there, and new law states you cant use spiderspray in that marina. ( Their always watching!)
Again, if you have the money, and like to spend the overchagerd service, have a blast.
After being in three prior marinas - and visiting literally dozens more - over the past 25 years of our boating life, we are well aware of the fact that they ALL have their plusses and minuses. For us, this move was the best as we were very unhappy with the last spot. Yes, spider poop can be an issue, but no more than the continuous bird poop in an open slip.
As for being overcharged, we feel that the service and the fact that they actually work towards keeping their clients taken care of is worth the peace of mind. Money is NOT the be all and end all in this world. If we're not ultimately happy, there's really no point in continuing boating.
Too bad it didn't work out for your client. I think we will be fine . . .
East side is beauty but the green carpet that it gets over there you may want to stay where you are at. West west is the place to be just don’t tell anyone else lol
Green carpet?? I guess you've never kept a boat in Keswick ;-)
Haha nope this end of the lake is where it’s at.
It looks very nice. But can imagine this place will have more spiders that will find a place on the exterior of the boat. They get blown from the trees and land on the boat. The difference for us was extreme. the first marina was mainly a small village and some short grass. The new marina is lined with big trees and bushes. looks great. Has a lot more wind protection at ground level but the amount of spiders that started appear with their webs everywere is bizar. And them being there catching the mosquito's is great. but them digesting them andnpooping them out is an other thing. not so nice. Well the trees at that marina look like they are further away than in our marina so maybe you are lucky.
Spider poop? Hold that thought 😉
When you pulled up, I was yelling to lower your antenna. You must not have heard me.
Sorry, I didn't hear you. Was too excited about getting there that my brain was probably blocking out any background sounds 😅 Besides, no damage to the antenna - but I gotta get used to being back under a roof 😉
Glad you didn't snap your antenna. I might have a spare in my garage. I break mine enough to buy a spare. @@BoatingWithBoogaboo
Free Ice ! no way
Currently we are at the OHM Toronto... no free ice LOL
Don't worry, we'll all be getting too much free ice soon enough 😕
good point... LOL@@BoatingWithBoogaboo
we made a big change to move our boat from the GTA/Lake Ontario, where we kept it for 5 years, to Midland/Lake Huron. honestly, we love the change. maybe one day we’ll try it out again at the previous marina to compare but there’s nothing wrong with trying something new. i hope the new spot suits you all (cat included) beautifully.
edit: ps the high level of maintenance and management is crucial at a marina
This place is like night and day compared to the last marina. It's great to see a real management team that actually knows that they are taking care of boaters!
Hope the Marina ship store stocks Corona, 🍺😂
Don't I wish. . .