Reviews from Charles Hagen (6)

  • Marina Review for Beaver Island Municipal Marina (North)

    Reviewed by: Charles Hagen , MV Star Catcher, on Aug 9, 2025
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 32'
    Draft: 3.0'

    Rating: 4

    excellent and experienced staff. attentive. facilities are spotless. decent cell signal and restaurants/ grocery all within walking distance.

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  • Marina Review for Shipyard Island Marina

    Reviewed by: Charles Hagen , MV Star Catcher, on May 31, 2025
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 32'
    Draft: 3.0'

    Rating: 4

    SOLID docks. Some shoaling on way in so be mindful. Decent bathroom. 3 star restuarant right there at dock (bring your charge card).

    Peaceful. Protected from all directions.

    Fuel is good. Staff is good but use cell phone to reach.

    Loaner car is good for provisioning or tourism. You will pay extra for fuel but it is an ISLAND so that is expected.

    Yamaha certified marina. They have good expertise.

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  • Anchorage Review for Garden Island, North Cutter Bay

    Reviewed by: Charles Hagen, MV Star Catcher, on Mar 31, 2025
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 32'
    Draft: 3.0'

    Overall Rating:
    2
    Holding:
    2
    Wind Protection:
    1
    Current Flow:
    1
    Wake Protection:
    2
    Scenic Beauty:
    3
    Ease of Shopping:
    1
    Shore Access:
    4
    Pet Friendly:
    3
    Cell Service:
    4
    WiFi:
    1

    This harbor is nice but ONLY if the wind is not from any southerly direction. Watch your depth as it gets shallow FAST. There is an invasive species of plant on the island that is FAR WORSE than poison ivy. Beware of it. Also some predatory animals on the island so do not leave dog unattended.

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  • Marina Review for Anchorage Yacht Basin

    Reviewed by: Charles Hagen , MV Star Catcher, on Jan 25, 2024
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 32'
    Draft: 3.0'

    Rating: 5

    THIS PLACE IS TOP NOTCH. FAMILY OWNED.

    Rates are good with excellent access to local shopping, beach and more.

    These folks are PRO VETERAN.

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  • Free Dock Review for Harbor Park

    Reviewed by: Charles Hagen, MV Star Catcher, on Jan 20, 2024
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 32'
    Draft: 3.0'

    Rating: 3

    it's a beautiful brand new doc. there's a restroom nearby but I don't think it has showers. I'm not sure if the power pedestals work. be mindful because there is no Breakwater in the harbor entrance which means swells come in, bounce off the back walls and then broadside your boat at the dock. safe to dock only in the calmest of days.

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  • Marina Review for Herbert Hoover Marina at Homestead Bayfront Park

    Reviewed by: Charles Hagen , MV Star Catcher, on Dec 14, 2022
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 32'
    Draft: 3.0'

    Rating: 4

    A very clean marina with great ramps and docks

    Only drawback....no showers in the head.

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