37. Downtown Marina of Beaufort
Posted by admin | Posted on 07-09-2008
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April 10, 2011 - I encountered almost the same situation [current] at the Beaufort, South Carolina... read more
September 21, 2010 - Downtown Marina of Beaufort – Beaufort, SC, ICW mm 536. We stop here each... read more
April 4, 2010 - Here on 3/27-30/2010. Agree with all the comments made by Larry Morrow. Lots of... read more
March 3, 2010 - Spent the last two nights here becuase of cold temps and high winds. We were ... read more
December 5, 2009 - Spent 2 days there in September and found the marina to be very convenient to all of... read more
37. Downtown Marina of Beaufort
A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR
(843) 524-4422
http://www.cruisersnet.net/beaufort-harbor.html
Statute Mile: 536.5
Lat/Lon: 32 25.809 North/080 40.456 West)
Location: north of unlighted daybeacon #239, a short distance west of the Lady’s Island swing bridge, in the heart of downtown Beaufort
Transient dockage: available
Transient dockage rate: $1.75 per foot per night, 30 amp power-$5.00, 50 amp power-$7.00
Type of Dockage: floating wooden slips and face docks
Total number of slips/berths: 100
Dockside Power Connections: 30-50 amp
Dockside Fresh Water Connections: Available
Showers: Available (Climate Controlled, just refurbished in 2010)
Laundromat: Available
Restaurant: many within easy walking distance
Restaurant Recommendations: Panini (843-379-0300), Plums (843-525-1946), Emily’s Restaurant and Tapas Bar (843-522-1866), Blackstones Cafe (GREAT breakfast, 843-524-4330)
Provisioning Possibilities: Bi-Lo, 1.25 miles away, marina courtesy car available
LPG (Propane) Availability: Marina courtesy car available for LPG tank refill or exchange 1 mile away at the Graco Hardware Store (843) 521-8060
Free Wi-Fi internet access: Available
Gasoline and diesel fuel: Available
Waste pump-out: Available
Depths: 12+ foot depths
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Downtown Marina Beaufort has done a nice job of bringing back a great tradition. The town and rest. Have become very tourist oriented. We stayed there for a week in July with the Power Squardron meetings and enjoyed our stay.
Jim Bulluck
Spectrum
Easy in and out. Get in early so you don’t get the outside of the dock. That could be a little rough. Hard to get bikes up the ramp at extreme low tide, but worth having them to ride through town. Great place to explore by bike.
Jake Dye
We stayed one night at Downtown Marina – nice, but the current will keep you on your toes. I docked into the current – no problem. When the current reversed in the middle of the night I was reminded why you should lock the wheel.
We docked at the Downtown Marina of Beaufort late Nov 2008. The personel were pleasant and helpful. True to its name it is right downtown. The only negative was the shorepower, it wouldn’t run a single 50 amp cord and we had to run our genset all night.
Ron & Audrey
Lucky Girl
Downtown Marina of Beaufort. What can you say about this marina but good things. Just be prepared for the roaring current and follow the very experienced dock hands instructions and you are OK. If you get stuck in an inside corner–as we have twice–best make friends with all your neighbors and let the dock hands get you out!! Tell them your departure plans and they will “spin” your boat around for you so that your bow will be into the current when you leave!!
Ken Stickrath
Yes, we stayed [at] Beaufort City docks o May 24, dock hands were very helpful.
Pat M
MY COMPROMISE ( 2004 Carver 366)
Beaufort City Marina. Great Marina and as the name says, it is right down town. Great to walk around. We have been there a number of times and ate in a lot of places and have generally good meals. Can’t think of any names. Also, a little known feature is that they let you use the dinghy dock for free when you anchor out. I never asked, but I always put my trash in their containers.
Best Regards
George
S/V Chez Nous
spring 09. good location, nice marina, right in charming Beaufort.
they need to get a longer pump out hose though!
Pascal
MY Charmer, 70′ Johnson
I arrived a day ahead of the remnants of Hurricane Ida, along with 20 other boats. Sat through five days of rain. Marina staff were terrific. Ships store excellent. Showers. heads were kept clean in spite of the crowd. Just steps away from great restaurants, coffee shops, bookstores. You have to plan ahead when you leave, though, and most boats on the inside slips needed to be “warped around” by had during slack tide so that they would be stern to the dock, bow out. Backing with or against the current is not an option. Marina staff are excellent at this job.
Spent 2 days there in September and found the marina to be very convenient to all of the downtown attractions. The restaurants were great but you will need to use the courtesy car if you need provisions or a drug store. The dockmaster was very friendly but was working alone and slammed late afternoon when the transients rolled in. No problems with the shorepower. We did have a pretty good blow on the 2nd day and it got a little bouncy even on the inside of the face dock until a 60′ Hatt tied up on the outside of us. I would definitely advise against the outside of the face dock for small cruisers.
Spent the last two nights here becuase of cold temps and high winds. We were placed on the outside close to the fuel pumps. Aside from a very strong current and water slapping the boat a bit at night, we had no problems. Dock hands and office staff are top motch. We used the courtesy car to get groceries and a few sundries. The laundry room was clean and the machines in great shape. Restaurants and shopping is right next door to the marina, within 100 yards of the docks.
Here on 3/27-30/2010. Agree with all the comments made by Larry Morrow. Lots of beautiful old homes and you can get alot more out or what you see if you take a walking tour or horse drawn cart with guide. Plum’s and Saltus are two outstanding resturants. Both are owned by the same person, but have a little different selections.
SV Aquarius
Downtown Marina of Beaufort – Beaufort, SC, ICW mm 536. We stop here each year and are always glad that we did. The location is super, great proximity to a very quaint downtown area and plenty of restaurants and shopping. There are excellent boating services, capable mechanics and technicians, so it is a very good place to stop whether you need services or not.
Sabra Morgan
I encountered almost the same situation [current] at the Beaufort, South Carolina municipal marina, and on trying to back out against the current with ample on shore help was in fact caught and turned sideways against the main dock. It was quite a feat getting the bow turned back into the current and finally out. For power boaters this is not much of a problem, but for sailboats with single screw auxiliary diesels it is a big challenge.
James Williams