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NJ Saltwater Fishing Reports and Information => Helping Each Other Out => Topic started by: Hunter 2 on January 14, 2008, 10:01:26 AM
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Currently I have been trailering my boat from my home in Matawan to Either the Keyport public ramp or Atlantic Highlands Municipal Marina. I Called Twin Towers Marina in Keyport for Finger slip prices and also boat on trailer storage.
Is anyone familiar with this marina? Hows the ramp? I don't like dipping any part of my truck into the water which always happens in keyport. The ramp is not steep enough.
They asked for $2400 for a slip. Having a slip is nice but pricey..
Any help would be appreciated.. ;)
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get your name on a list, AH marina has a 8 year waiting list last time I heard...
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where is it located?
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Wagner's in Keyport is 100/ft + 100 if you have an outboard.
Front street bridge would be your only concern if you have a high boat ( I don't).
All Slips have finger docks.
KMB gas dock open no later then 6am and either wagner's or KMB gas close no earlier then 5=6pm on weekends, so gassing up (even early) never an issue).
I don't know where Twin Lights in Keyport is, but if interested in Wagner's, LMK and I can get you more info. They shoulk have a slip for you (and also have rack storage, but that is same price as wet).
WB will be joining me on my dock this coming season over @ Wagner's.
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If I remember correctly, with rack storage they will also charge you sales tax. They don't charge that with a slip. Don't remember what the explaination was as to why.
That will add a few bucks to the price. Something to keep in mind when pricing.
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where is it located?
AH means Atlantic Highlands marina...
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Mboy, Its actually called Wagner's twin towers marina, on Front street in Keyport,Its across the street from The Bluerock tavern. I drove down this morning and it seems okay. I'm not sure where they would store boats on trailers or How steep the ramp is.. I think I'm leaning towards getting a finger slip. Trailering by myself is pretty hard.. :-\
I cross over the Raritan train bridge coming home from work in the city. Sometimes I get the itch to go fishing after seeing the water in the bay. It will be much easier going out alone with my boat in a slip t^
How is security at the marina? Do you have to lock up all the valuables?
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You will find that you get more use out of your boat if it is in a slip. t^
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Then that is the marina I am at then.
Boats are on trailers now for winter storage just because some want it that way (guess they want to get money's worth with trailers).
I have no security issues, but I do lock everything up. I would not matter where I was, but I have not heard of any issues there.
Their some quirky issues there, but nothing that was a deal breaker for me.
I would be more then happy to discuss everything with you via PM or phone if you like.
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Hunter 2, If you are looking for a slip you might want to see what is available at Raitan Marina (off Laurel Ave )Keansburg. There are a few down in that same area. I think another name is Lentz's marina(not sure of correct spelling). Maybe they can he help. AJ
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I was at Lentze's and they are expensive. The owner isn't one of my favorite people. I would definately look elsewhere.
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Haven't heard anything good about them or any in that general area (Keansburg).
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Wow with all the trouble you guys have looking for a marina maybe we should as NJSWF pool all members for $1,000 and buy our own private marina. This way you guys with boat can manage it yourself.
Pretty soon we will be up to 1000 members X $1000 = a million bucks food for thought...
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Good luck being able to buy a marine in NJ for a million bucks.
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You can buy one slip at High Bar Harbour, near Barnegat Light, for about $60,000.00.
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Could probably buy Viking marina in Lawrence Harbor for 3-4 million.
I know my pops would want to if he was younger, but figures he is too old to be doing that now.
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It is hard to buy a marina ANYWHERE anymore. Most are being sold off to developers for condos and such. bngh bngh
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PeggyLee, I looked at lentz' Marina and they were expensive. Although its a great location near the Keensberg pier.
I have family that ownes a marina in Great Kills in Staten Island. I could get a nice deal but dont want to deal with the traffic. They have an 80' Jim Smith sport fishing boat The 'Gina Lisa'
I think im going to go with Wagners in Keyport.
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PeggyLee, I looked at lentz' Marina and they were expensive. Although its a great location near the Keensberg pier.
I have family that ownes a marina in Great Kills in Staten Island. I could get a nice deal but dont want to deal with the traffic. They have an 80' Jim Smith sport fishing boat The 'Gina Lisa'
I think im going to go with Wagners in Keyport.
Def talk to Mike.
Be nice if you were on the main dock with me and WB :)
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OK Mike- 1.5 mil each- you and me- I'm in.... we can quit our day jobs, hire a good mechanic and a reliable manager-- never have to work again or pay for a slip... chrz
Also we can act like we own the place.... t^
Offer Discounts to NJSWF.com members t^ t^
Gift Shop selling NJSWF gear t^ t^ t^
Man this sounds like a plan now I just need 1.499999 mil -- anyone, anyone?
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OK Mike- 1.5 mil each- you and me- I'm in.... we can quit our day jobs, hire a good mechanic and a reliable manager-- never have to work again or pay for a slip... chrz
Also we can act like we own the place.... t^
Offer Discounts to NJSWF.com members t^ t^
Gift Shop selling NJSWF gear t^ t^ t^
Man this sounds like a plan now I just need 1.499999 mil -- anyone, anyone?
I get to quit my job too, right??????? grtn
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Nope, you are going to have to help and pay back the 1.5 mil loan we take out :)
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thud nosmly
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years ago I was looking to buy a marina with my father before he passed. Owning one was always my dream since I love being around it.. I actually priced Margo's/Family Boat sales a few years back when they were for sale, but I am not crazy about there location.
Since my life changed quite a bit, I can't do it alone and my need a few partners if this dream is ever to come true... ANYONE INTERESTED... ????
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I think there is one in Barnegat for around 600,000.