Looking for marina in CT

[Curtis]

I have a 1977 Cape Dory 25 (Mandolin) that has been on Lake Champlain for most of her life, but we are moving her to the Connecticut coast somewhere. I am looking for suggestions for a marina with fairly easy access to the sound and modest facilities. I looked at Cedar Island Marina? Any suggestions or recomendations would be great.

Thank you,
Curtis.



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[Kevin]

Curtis,
I have a 1984 Cape Dory 31 that I am also moving from Lake Champlain to Connecticut. I settled on Noank Shipyard becuase I felt the cost was reasonable and the drive wouldn't be to bad for me. Dave Stump keeps his boat there (I met him last summer) so he would be able to tell you more about the facilities if you are interested. My boat is scheduled to be transported next week, and if all goes well I should be in the water soon!

Kevin



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[John Reizian]

I'll be starting my second season at Bruce & Johnson's in Branford having been pleased with my first. My CD25 has good company (at least two others were on my dock) and access to the Sound is pretty good. Good luck on your search.

I have a 1977 Cape Dory 25 (Mandolin) that has been on Lake Champlain for most of her life, but we are moving her to the Connecticut coast somewhere. I am looking for suggestions for a marina with fairly easy access to the sound and modest facilities. I looked at Cedar Island Marina? Any suggestions or recomendations would be great.

Thank you,
Curtis.

jlreizian@snet.net

[D. Stump, Hanalei]

Curtis,

As Kevin stated, Noank Shipyard is a great location. At the end of the Mystic River, direct access to Fisher's Island Sound and then to Long Island Sound. About 2 hours to Block Island (with all flags flying in about 20 knot winds, on a broad reach!). One thing about this end of the Sound is that the mid-summer winds seem to stay up most of the time. The Western end of the sound goes pretty flat in late July and August.

The shipyard has gotten a little expensive in the last two years as they have installed new floating docks and made other inprovements. But, I guess you get what you pay for.

Unfortunately, I think the yard is all full up for this year! You might check their website at noankshipyard.com for more information.

Dave Stump
Captain Commanding
s/v Hanalei (in the water a week from Friday!)

[Warren Kaplan]

Curtis,

As Kevin stated, Noank Shipyard is a great location. At the end of the Mystic River, direct access to Fisher's Island Sound and then to Long Island Sound. About 2 hours to Block Island (with all flags flying in about 20 knot winds, on a broad reach!). One thing about this end of the Sound is that the mid-summer winds seem to stay up most of the time. The Western end of the sound goes pretty flat in late July and August.

The shipyard has gotten a little expensive in the last two years as they have installed new floating docks and made other inprovements. But, I guess you get what you pay for.

Unfortunately, I think the yard is all full up for this year! You might check their website at noankshipyard.com for more information.

Dave Stump
Captain Commanding
s/v Hanalei (in the water a week from Friday!)

Dave is sure right about the difference in wind over Eastern LI Sound as opposed to Western LI Sound. As one who sailed Western LI Sound ( if you call sitting with telltales hanging straight down in August, sailing) for many seasons and now sail the south shore of LI for that very reason, go as far east as convenient for your location. Lots of interesting places to sail to on the Sound providing you have the wind to get you there. Go East young man, GO EAST!
Warren Kaplan
S/V Sine Qua Non
CD27 #166



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[D. Stump, Hanalei]

Curtis, Kevin & Warren,

Just spoke to Peggy at N.S., they have maybe two twenty foot slips still available. Moorings are available at $39.00 per foot! Yearly total including taxes for a mooring would come to $1281.54!!!

Dave Stump
Captain Commanding
s/v Hanalei (in the water a week from Friday!)

[Don Sargeant]

What we lose in wind, we make up in lack of the current the easterners fight all the time.
Actually, last summer was mostly very windy. It's usually only dead in the early morning and early evening when the sea and land temps equalize.
Don Sargeant
~~COQUINA~~
CD25D # 189
Greenwich cove

Curtis,

As Kevin stated, Noank Shipyard is a great location. At the end of the Mystic River, direct access to Fisher's Island Sound and then to Long Island Sound. About 2 hours to Block Island (with all flags flying in about 20 knot winds, on a broad reach!). One thing about this end of the Sound is that the mid-summer winds seem to stay up most of the time. The Western end of the sound goes pretty flat in late July and August.

The shipyard has gotten a little expensive in the last two years as they have installed new floating docks and made other inprovements. But, I guess you get what you pay for.

Unfortunately, I think the yard is all full up for this year! You might check their website at noankshipyard.com for more information.

Dave Stump
Captain Commanding
s/v Hanalei (in the water a week from Friday!)

Dave is sure right about the difference in wind over Eastern LI Sound as opposed to Western LI Sound. As one who sailed Western LI Sound ( if you call sitting with telltales hanging straight down in August, sailing) for many seasons and now sail the south shore of LI for that very reason, go as far east as convenient for your location. Lots of interesting places to sail to on the Sound providing you have the wind to get you there. Go East young man, GO EAST!
Warren Kaplan
S/V Sine Qua Non
CD27 #166

[Richard Formica]

I have a 1977 Cape Dory 25 (Mandolin) that has been on Lake Champlain for most of her life, but we are moving her to the Connecticut coast somewhere. I am looking for suggestions for a marina with fairly easy access to the sound and modest facilities. I looked at Cedar Island Marina? Any suggestions or recomendations would be great.

Curtis,
I was at a marina near Cedar Island. To avoid slander I won't mention it by name. I will say it was not Riverside Basin, a very friendly place. The issue at Cedar Point is two fold. First you have a long way to go to get to deep water30-40 minutes motoring. Second the river is shallow enough so that you will be somewhat limited by tides. I moved to Dauntless Shipyard in Essex. The downside is depending on the tide the trip from Essex down the Connecticut River or up can be 45-70 minutes.
You may have to wait for the railroad bridge.
The upsides, one no low water to worry about, two I usually sail the river anyway and three Essex is a great place when not on the boat. The river at that point is mostly fresh water and has a pretty good current so I get minnimal growth on the bottom. Dauntless is comparably priced to Noank. Moorings are less but there are only 5. One suggestion, to some extent you get what you pay for. My past experience in Clinton was not so good, because although the slip was less expensive, the service was lousy. At Dauntless they are real professionals and can handle any repair or improvement that needs to be done.
Regarding Bruce and Johnson. I have a collegue here at Yale who winters his Mason 44 there. It is a real class act, but again you pay for that. Another issue with the Branford River is, and I think this applies to B+J, is there is a sewage outfall pipe that puts significant nitrogen in the water and contributes to vigorous bottom growth. Another collegue of mine moors his Bristol 27 just down the river at the Branford Yacht Club. His needs his bottom and prop scraped 1-2x per season. Additonally at night the flies are murder.

rich

Thank you,
Curtis.

[Bob Luby]

I'm happy at Harry's in Westbrook, nestled near the town dock, between the twin horns of Pilot's Point. ( Duck Island Roads ) It's a small, no-nonsense yard. You can do your own work, except that if you're sanding your bottom you have to rent one of Harry's vacuum sanders.

You will be at most 10 min from the Sound.

860-399-6165



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[Ron Musk]

Curtis, Kevin & Warren,

Just spoke to Peggy at N.S., they have maybe two twenty foot slips still available. Moorings are available at $39.00 per foot! Yearly total including taxes for a mooring would come to $1281.54!!!

Dave Stump
Captain Commanding
s/v Hanalei (in the water a week from Friday!)

Yikes!....is that with their tackle and gear ?
Ron Musk
s/v"R&R"
CD30

[D. Stump, Hanalei]

Ron,

Yes, that is with their ground tackle, mooring ball, and lines. Also, the price is for a 31 footer. Not that that makes it any easier to take. Unfortunately, there isn't even a swimiming pool or golf course, or tennis court or nothing shoreside...except a fried fish resturant at the shore end of the main dock.......

D. Stump

[D. Stump, Hanalei]

Ron,

Yes, that is with their ground tackle, mooring ball, and lines. Also, the price is for a 31 footer. Not that that makes it any easier to take. Unfortunately, there isn't even a swimiming pool or golf course, or tennis court or nothing shoreside...except a fried fish resturant at the shore end of the main dock.......

D. Stump

[Don Sargeant]

My brother-in-law kept his boat at Harry's many years ago. I remember one nite when we had planned an overnight cruise with a number of the boats docked there. It rained buckets and Harry opened up his impeccably clean workshop for us to use for the dinner festivities.

Don Sargeant
~~COQUINA~~
CD25D #189
In Greenwich Cove, a long way from Harry's

I'm happy at Harry's in Westbrook, nestled near the town dock, between the twin horns of Pilot's Point. ( Duck Island Roads ) It's a small, no-nonsense yard. You can do your own work, except that if you're sanding your bottom you have to rent one of Harry's vacuum sanders.

You will be at most 10 min from the Sound.

860-399-6165

[Bob Malinka]

Warren:

Your right on the money with that comment, but I assure you that
down here on the Great South Bay you will get all the wind you can
take and then some. See you out on the bay this summer.

Best regards,

Bob
s/v Ranger #144
CD25D

Curtis,

As Kevin stated, Noank Shipyard is a great location. At the end of the Mystic River, direct access to Fisher's Island Sound and then to Long Island Sound. About 2 hours to Block Island (with all flags flying in about 20 knot winds, on a broad reach!). One thing about this end of the Sound is that the mid-summer winds seem to stay up most of the time. The Western end of the sound goes pretty flat in late July and August.

The shipyard has gotten a little expensive in the last two years as they have installed new floating docks and made other inprovements. But, I guess you get what you pay for.

Unfortunately, I think the yard is all full up for this year! You might check their website at noankshipyard.com for more information.

Dave Stump
Captain Commanding
s/v Hanalei (in the water a week from Friday!)

Dave is sure right about the difference in wind over Eastern LI Sound as opposed to Western LI Sound. As one who sailed Western LI Sound ( if you call sitting with telltales hanging straight down in August, sailing) for many seasons and now sail the south shore of LI for that very reason, go as far east as convenient for your location. Lots of interesting places to sail to on the Sound providing you have the wind to get you there. Go East young man, GO EAST!
Warren Kaplan
S/V Sine Qua Non
CD27 #166

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[Warren Kaplan]

Warren:

Your right on the money with that comment, but I assure you that
down here on the Great South Bay you will get all the wind you can
take and then some. See you out on the bay this summer.

Best regards,

Bob
s/v Ranger #144
CD25D

Bob,
I sailed Great South Bay all of last season. Great DEPENDABLE sea breeze just about every day at 12-18 knots with those occasional days of 20-30 knots. Marvelous sailing. Now, if there was just someplace interesting to go to on Great South Bay it would be terrific!
Warren



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