90B. Turtle Cove Marina
Posted by Claiborne | Posted on 03-21-2008
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February 20, 2012 - This is indeed a nice spot with wonderful amenities as described in the post below.... read more
February 20, 2012 - Lisa and I are docked (for a week) at Turtle Cove Marina in Tarpon Springs Florida.... read more
February 20, 2012 - I’ve always been a great fan of the [Tarpon Springs] municipal marina because... read more
February 20, 2012 - We are presently at the best marina we have encountered so far and that is saying... read more
Turtle Cove Marina
(727) 934-2202
http://www.turtlecove-marina.com
Lat/Lon: 28 09.161 North/082 45.744 West
Location: depart the main Anclote River – Tarpon Springs channel west of marker #50, and turn sharply south. Hug the port shore as it curves around to the southeast, and enter the inadequately charted “Canal.” This is far easier than it looks on chart 11411. Eventually, you will spot an island ahead, surrounded by wet slip dockage. This is where most larger craft are berthed at this facility
Transient dockage: Available
Transient dockage rate: $2.00 per foot,per night (25% dockage discount for AGLCA and Boat/US Members)
Type of dockage: floating composite decked slips
Total number of slips/berths: 30
Dockside Power Connections: 30-50 amp
Dockside Fresh Water Connections: Available
Showers: Available (climate controlled)
Laundromat: Available
Swimming Pool: Available
Restaurant: many within easy walking distance in downtown Tarpon Springs
Restaurant Recommendations: Rusty Bellies (727-934-4047) or Dimitri’s On The Water (727-945-9400), both in downtown Tarpon Springs, or take taxi to Miss Vicki’s On The River (several miles away at Anchote Village Marina, and known as “the most fun spot on the river,” 727-945-1743)
Provisioning Possibilities: Holiday Seafood Fresh Fish Market (727-934-4376) immediately adjacent to marina, or short walk to Pelican Point Seafood Market (727-934-3134), or take taxi to Sweet Bay Market 2 miles away, or Publix supermarket 1 mile away
LPG (Propane) Availability: take taxi to Sweet Bay Market for LPG tank exchange or Ace Hardware (727-934-5716) for LPG tank refill
Free Wi-Fi Internet Access: Available
Waste pump-out: Available
Gasoline and diesel fuel: Available
Depths: 5-foot minimum depths, but note navigational entrance tips above
Click on Chartlet Below to Open a Chart View Window,
Centered on the Location of This Marina:
This is indeed a nice spot with wonderful amenities as described in the post below. Ed Spaeth the GM / owner is a very welcoming individual. It was a real treat to be met & welcomed by Ed & his team after our long crossing from Carrabelle.
Note that the approaches to this marina are not as difficult as it would appear from the posts below. Proceed up the Anclote River to red 50 and turn to Stbd and then closely hug the port shoreline passing closely to the vessels tied to shore. Avoid the shallows on the Stbd side of the channel as you enter.
There are a number of larger boats in the marina area that likely draw more than 5 feet.
From the marina it is a short walk into the center of town with grocery stores and bars. The floating dock area where we had tied up was very nice and new. It was however quite a long walk maybe 200 yards to the showers, laundry & clubhouse facilities
The rate of $ .75 per foot (per day?) for weekly stays for Loopers as posted below is incorrect. The correct rate is $7.50 per foot per week. That meant that instead of $199 per week for our 38 footer we were looking at $285 per week. We required a stay of between 2 & 3 weeks. On the very positive side If you pay for two weeks you can stay the next two free. Sort of like pay for 5 days stay for the next 2 free and equally pay for 2 weeks and stay free for the next two weeks I believe?
The Looper daily rate is 1.50 per day per foot which is a discounted rate from the normal $2.00 per foot per day rate
Kismet
Lisa and I are docked (for a week) at Turtle Cove Marina in Tarpon Springs Florida. Based on prior posts on this forum, I thought I’d add our two cents worth as it relates to our positive opinion. Turtle Cove is the place to be in Tarpon Springs if you like these amenities:
1. New floating docks
2. Free washer and dryer
3. Easy walk to sponge docks, restaurants and downtown
4. $1.50 per foot or discounted weekly stay (we’re paying .75 per foot for
a week)
5. Hot tub & swimming pool
6. Free pumps outs
7. Marina will also make arrangements for a fuel truck to come to your boat
8. Free truck and trailer storage (we have a trailerable Ranger Tug)
Jim & Lisa Favors
Ranger Tug R27 – Kismet
I’ve always been a great fan of the [Tarpon Springs] municipal marina because it’s so close to the main drag on the island. However Turtle Cove sounds almost too good to be true. I know “the Judge” wouldn’t lie to us. After three times at the municipal dock, with its problems just to be close to “Hellas Greek Resturant” its Turtle Cove next time!!!
Thanks Judge!
Dave
We are presently at the best marina we have encountered so far and that is saying something. Many friends had warned us about the perils of getting into the city dock and the poor facilities and then I saw a chance posting about a looper who had stumbled onto Turtle Cove Marina. I looked at it on Google Earth and said why not. You ease up the Anclote River to Red 50 and turn right just past the marker. Next take the first left and be sure to hug the boats on the port side through the turn as there is a shallow spot. You will dead end at Turtle Cove which has an artificial island in a cove with slips all around . Floating docks, great electrical. I have never seen better pedestals in a marina. It all looks brand new. Secure facility with locked gates. You get a key. They have a clubhouse and pool too. Gas at pumps and diesel with one day notice delivered direct to your boat by a truck that drives on the island and backs up to your slip. Ed is the owner and Peter is the dockmaster. The marina is one short block behind the town. No current, no wind, no problem. $1.50 per foot for loopers and BoatUS. Pumpouts at every slip. Can you believe this? And it is all a hidden treasure. You can call them at 727-934-2202. If you want to see it on Google Earth it is at 827 Roosevelt Blvd. I give it an A+.
Rusty and Jan Carlisle