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South Shore Boat Club

2380 Water Street
Peru, IL 61354
222.2 RDB

Lat / Lon: N 41° 19.220' / W 089° 08.020'
VHF Monitored: 16
Phone: (815) 223-9890
Email: info@southshoreboatclub.com
Website: https://southshoreboatclub.com

Review for South Shore Boat Club

Reviewed by: Bill Kight , Cookie, on Aug 11, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.2'

Rating: 5

This is a small boat club that caters to boats under 30'. They have a bar and restaurant.

This place was literally a wonderful port in a storm on a Sunday morning. I had just exited the Starved Rock lock as a line of thunderstorms was approaching. I called Southshore and asked if they had space for my 27' Ranger Tug to wait out the storm. Without hesitation, they said, "Bring it!" Two club members met me at the dock. Everyone was just wonderful.

If you'd like to spend the night, they have showers, shore power and water.

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Review for South Shore Boat Club

Reviewed by: Adam Mosher , Saltwater Express II, on Sep 22, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Great stop. $30/ night. Friendly people. Free; laundry, pump out, wifi. Restaurant/ bar on site. No fuel

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