Looking for a Marina...

[Hunter 2]

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..

[Luna Sea 5]

get your name on a list, AH marina has a 8 year waiting list last time I heard...

[Hunter 2]

where is it located?

[mboy]

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.

[IrishAyes]

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.

[Luna Sea 5]

where is it located?

AH means Atlantic Highlands marina...

[Hunter 2]

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
  How is security at the marina?  Do you have to lock up all the valuables?

[IrishAyes]

You will find that you get more use out of your boat if it is in a slip.   

[mboy]

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.

[PeggyLee]

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

[SouthPaw]

I was at Lentze's and they are expensive. The owner isn't one of my favorite people. I would definately look elsewhere.

[mboy]

Haven't heard anything good about them or any in that general area (Keansburg).

[ped579]

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...

[mboy]

Good luck being able to buy a marine in NJ for a million bucks.

[IrishAyes]

You can buy one slip at High Bar Harbour, near Barnegat Light, for about $60,000.00.

[mboy]

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.

[IrishAyes]

It is hard to buy a marina ANYWHERE anymore.  Most are being sold off to developers for condos and such.   bngh bngh

[Hunter 2]

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.

[mboy]

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

[wb]

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... 

Also we can act like we own the place....
Offer Discounts to NJSWF.com members 
Gift Shop selling NJSWF gear
Man this sounds like a plan now I just need 1.499999 mil -- anyone, anyone?