43. Palmetto Bay Marina
Posted by admin | Posted on 07-04-2008
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May 16, 2013 - If you’re willing to go a few miles off the ICW, you can visit Palmetto Bay... read more
February 7, 2013 - Stayed here for three months (Dec 2012 – Mar 2013). Inside docks are... read more
November 13, 2009 - Hi, we stayed here in mid November 2009 and found the place as described in other... read more
September 3, 2009 - We spend a month or two right before and after hurricane season in Hilton Head. We... read more
September 2, 2009 - If you want some nightlife, stay at Palmetto Bay Marina on the way up the creek.... read more
43. Palmetto Bay Marina
(843) 785-3910
http://www.hiltonheadisland.com/palmettobay/
Statute Mile: 564
Lat/Lon: near 32 10.673 North/080 46.285 West
Location: on Broad Creek’s (Hilton Head Island) southern shore just east of the stream’s first sharp bend to the east and immediately west of the Cross Island Parkway high-rise bypass bridge
Transient dockage: available
Transient dockage rate: $1.75 per foot per night, 30 amp power-$4.00, 50 amp power-$8.00
Type of Dockage: floating wooden slips and face docks
Total number of slips/berths: 140
Dockside Power Connections: 30-50 amp
Dockside Fresh Water Connections: Available
Showers: Available (Climate Controlled)
Laundromat: Available
Restaurant: 3 on-site
Restaurant Recommendations: Black Marlin (843-785-4950), Captain Woodys Seafood Bar (843-785-2400), Palmetto Bay Sunrise Cafe (breakfast, 843-686-3232)
Provisioning Possibilities: Publix Supermarket 2 miles away, bike rentals available or you can call a taxi
Gasoline and diesel fuel: Available
Waste pump-out: Available
Depths: 8+ foot depths
LPG (Propane) Availability: Take taxi to convenience store 11/2 miles away for LPG tank exchange
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Centered on the Location of This Marina:
If you’re willing to go a few miles off the ICW, you can visit Palmetto Bay marina on Broad Creek. If you have a deep draft vessel, DO NOT try to cut across the sandbar at G29A. Local power boats do this, but it’s strictly “local knowledge”. The safe passage is go around Green 1 marking Calibogue shoal and enter the mouth of Broad Creek. This will lead you upstream to Palmetto Bay marina on the starboard side, just before you reach the bridge.
The attraction for traveling cruisers isn’t the marina ( although yes, it’s nice ) but that it’s co-located with a local shopping center. There are multiple restaurants and shops, making for a pleasant stop over and a night out.
Rapid Roy
S/V “Gideon”
Stayed here for three months (Dec 2012 – Mar 2013). Inside docks are comfortable and location is fairly protected in three directions. Dockmaster is friendly and attentive. Laundry faciities (one washer and dryer) & shower (1) is located in restaurant area (fairly private early in am).
Had an excellent experience getting routine mechanical maintenance (adjusting Yanmar 3JH3E valves , adjusting idle speed, and checking hoses/belts) with Palmetto Bay Yacht Services. They are on site & efficiently performed requested work without looking for additional tasks. I would recommend their service.
Hi, we stayed here in mid November 2009 and found the place as described in other comments. I should have asked, however, after spending the summer in Maine and New England I was not used to paying $20.00 for a pumpout.
We spend a month or two right before and after hurricane season in Hilton Head. We love it. We keep a car in storage there. All the marinas are nice but we stay in Palmetto Bay Marina and love the marina and the surrounding area. A word of caution, boaters share the heads with several bars and restaurants. We use the facilities on our boat so we are OK with that arrangement. At the foot of the docks is Woody’s Bar and Grill, the Black Marlin and the Tiki Bar. And of course Glitzy’s for carry out food and beverage. The Sunrise Cafe may have the best breakfast we have had anywhere. All that in the complex at the foot of the marina. No car is needed.
Best Regards
George
S/V Chez Nous
If you want some nightlife, stay at Palmetto Bay Marina on the way up the creek. There is a good restaurant there, Black Marlin, a decent outdoor tiki bar, and a more typical restaurant with lots of fried food along with other tourist delights. Docks are newer, but not the best. Parallel parking, no slips. People are friendly though and they have fuel.
Russ