GL: Where to dock in Mobile?

[John Esch]

This came to me in error and should be for the whole group.
John

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ted Stehle" <ewstehle@fuse.net>
To: "John Esch" <johnesch@ix.netcom.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 10, 2006 5:46 PM
Subject: Re: GL: Where to dock in Mobile?


> John:
>
> I am very familiar with Mobile Bay and in fact have stayed quite often at 
> Eastern Shore Marine. In my opinion the two best choices are in fact 
> Eastern Shore Marine or Dog River Marina. Each has something to offer.
>
> Eastern Shore Marine is small, but does have a service yard. It is located 
> near the town of Fairhope which is a delight to visit. You would also be 
> near Daphne and shopping, etc.They do have a courtesy car. Enterprise Car 
> Rental has a location only a mile or so away if you wanted to go to the 
> outlet shops that are about 20 miles away. Also, no problem with walking, 
> bike riding, etc. if you are so inclined as residential areas surround the 
> marina.
>
> Dog River Marina is much larger and is better equipped for major repair. 
> They have a West Marine on site. They are in a rather remote location so 
> shopping is more of an issue. A courtesy car will get you to limited local 
> shopping but a rental car would definitely be needed for anything else.
>
> Both had extensive damage from Katrina but have completely 
> remodeled/rebuilt.
>
> The owners/operators of each are great people and will treat you well.
>
> Ted Stehle
> Good Times
> 45 Californian
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "John Esch" <johnesch@ix.netcom.com>
> To: <great-loop@lists.samurai.com>; <mpongolden@earthlink.net>
> Sent: Sunday, September 10, 2006 4:22 PM
> Subject: Re: GL: Where to dock in Mobile?
>
>
>>> When we get to Mobile, we'll need to stay ...  I'll be staying with the
>>> boat.  Does anyone<
>>> have any recommendations as to which marina to stay at in the Mobile
>>> area?<
>>> It should have good transient facilities (laundry, showers) and be<
>>> reasonably close to groceries. <
>>
>>
>> I would stay at Eastern Shore Marina in Fairhope, AL.  They are nice 
>> people,
>> have a courtesy car and Fairhope is a neat little town with shops,
>> restaurants, parks etc.
>>
>>
>> John Esch
>> Fet-Esch,a 48' Chung Hwa Seamaster
>> Currently lying Island Cove Marina on the Tennessee River
>> www.Fet-Esch.com
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