NC Marinas – Cape Fear River (Statute Mail 299 to 309)
Posted by Claiborne | Posted on 09-18-2009
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Please Note That Marinas Below Are Listed in Rough Geographic Format, Moving North to South
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Please Note That Marinas Below Are Listed in Rough Geographic Format, Moving North to South
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Please note that marinas listed below on the upper Cape Fear River are listed in a rough south to north geographic format, moving from Snows Cut to Wilmington
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May 15, 2013 - Wilmington Marine Centrer is a good stop….about three miles from down town by Taxi... read more
April 20, 2012 - Gregory Poole is no longer located here. They moved out in December, 2011. G. L.... read more
April 19, 2012 - We kept our boat at the Wilmington Marine Center for the 8 months in 2010/2011 while... read more
April 19, 2010 - Wilmington Marine Center, about 1/2 way to downtown up the Cape Fear is extremely... read more
December 15, 2009 - We stayed at Wilmington Marine Center on the Cape Fear River. It is a surge free... read more
64. Wilmington Marine Center
(910) 395-5055
http://www.wilmingtonmarine.com
Lat/Lon: near 34 10.238 North/077 56.997 West
Location: L-shaped entrance channel is found east and a bit south of Cape Fear River’s flashing daybeacon #59
Transient dockage: available
Transient dockage rate: $1.25 per foot per night, (25 cent-Boat/US dockage discount) 30-amp and 50-amp hookup $5.00
Type of Dockage: floating wooden slips
Total number of slips/berths: 106
Dockside Power Connections: 30-50 amp
Dockside Fresh Water Connections: Available
Showers: Available (climate controlled)
Restaurant: accessible by long taxi ride only
Provisioning Possibilities: accessible by long taxi ride only
Free Wi-Fi Internet Access: available
Waste pump-out: available
Gasoline and diesel fuel: available
Depths:5-foot minimum depths
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May 14, 2013 - We traveled up the Cape Fear River in Sept 2012 to stay at the Wilmington City Dock... read more
March 5, 2013 - We were in Wilmington for a few days, but would have gladly stayed longer. Water and... read more
September 28, 2012 - Just spent a week here on the dock in front of the Hilton. Would have stayed a month... read more
65. Wilmington Public Docks
(910) 520-6875 (Dockmaster on duty Wednesday to Sunday only)
http://www.ci.wilmington.nc.us/community_services/recreation/programs/docking.aspx
Lat/Lon: near 34 14.333 North/077 57.099 West
Location: along the easterly banks of the Cape Fear River, in downtown Wilmington, just west of the high-rise Hilton hotel
Transient dockage: available
Transient dockage rate: $1.25 per foot per night, 30 amp power-$3.00, 50 amp power-$5.00
Type of Dockage: floating wooden slips and face docks
Total number of slips/berths: 30
Dockside Power Connections: 30-50 amp
Dockside Fresh Water Connections: Available
Restaurant: many nearby
Restaurant Recommendations: Pilot House (910-343-0200), Phoenix Cafe (910-343-1395), Circa 1922 (dinner only, 910-762-1922), Dixie Grill (breakfast, 910-762-7280)
Provisioning Possibilities: convenience story within walking distance, taxi ride necessary to reach local supermarkets
LPG (Propane) Availability: walk of some five to six blocks will take you to U-Haul Moving & Storage or convenience store at Third St (910-762-8708, 508 North Third Street) where LPG tanks can be refilled
Free Wi-Fi Internet Access: available
Depths: 8-foot minimum depths
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May 13, 2013 - We stayed one night at Bennett Brothers in early April. The facility was fine. If... read more
May 13, 2013 - We went up to Wilmington for repair work at Bennet Brothers. We have a cat 23.5... read more
May 13, 2013 - We always divert up river to this facility. The floating docks are very well... read more
March 5, 2013 - We had work done there this Spring and were very pleased with the results. The docks... read more
May 6, 2010 - Claiborne: The “Salty Southeast Cruisers” may find this useful. Beth... read more
66. Cape Fear Marina-Bennett Brothers Yachts
A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR
(910) 772-9277

http://www.bbyachts.com
Lat/Lon: near 34 15.293 North/077 56.878 West
Location: guarding the easterly banks of the Northeast Cape Fear River, just north of the 42-foot Isabel Holmes – Highway 117 bascule bridge
Transient dockage: available
Transient dockage rate: $1.50 per foot per night (10% dockage discount for Boat/US members)
Type of Dockage: floating wooden slips and face docks
Total number of slips/berths: 70
Dockside Power Connections: 30-50-100 amp
Dockside Fresh Water Connections: Available
Showers: Available (climate controlled)
Laundromat: Available
Restaurant: taxi ride necessary
Restaurant Recommendations: Phoenix Cafe (910-343-1395), Pilot House (910-343-0200), Circa 1922 (dinner only, 910-762-1922), Le Catlaan, Deluxe Cafe, Dixie Grill (breakfast, 910-762-7280)
Provisioning Possibilities: Food Lion supermarket 10 minute taxi ride away, convenience store 5 minute taxi ride away, and on Saturdays local farmer’s market 5 minute taxi ride away
LPG (Propane) Availability: Marina staff can sometimes provide transportation to nearby U-Haul Moving & Storage or convenience store at Third St (910-762-8708) where LPG tanks can be refilled
Free Wi-Fi Internet Access: available
Waste pump-out: available
Depths: 6-26 foot depths
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Please note that marinas listed below are arranged in a rough north to south geographic format, moving from Snows Cut to Southport
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May 12, 2013 - Deep Creek Marina: I had to hole up in this marina last spring to wait out a storm,... read more
April 30, 2013 - This marina is located on the western shore of the Cape Fear River just north of... read more
March 26, 2012 - Deep Point Marina was the best place we’ve found. The people are GREAT and... read more
June 8, 2011 - We just left . . . the Deep Point Marina.WHAT A GREAT STOP. We recommend the... read more
May 13, 2011 - Thanks to Cruisers Net we found a new jewel of a marina. In Southport, NC we... read more
66A. Deep Point Marina
(910) 269-2380
A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR

http://www.deeppointmarina.com
Standard Mile: 307
Lat/Lon: near 33 55.823 North/077 59.784 West
Location: marked entry channel lies northwest of Cape Fear River/AICW marker #20
Transient dockage: available
Transient dockage rate: $1.20 per foot,per night (5% Boat/US Dockage Discount), $5.00 – 30 amp hookup, $7.50 – 50 amp hookup, $15.00 – 100 amp hookup
Type of Dockage: floating wooden decked slips and face docks (well protected harbor)
Total number of slips/berths available: 82
Dockside Power Connections: 30-50 and some 100 amp
Dockside Fresh Water Connections: Available
Showers: Yes (climate controlled)
Laundromat: Yes
Swimming Pool: Available
Restaurant: Galley Restaurant on-site, open seasonally, 5:00 pm Sunday through Thursday, and until 7:00 pm Friday and Saturday
Provisioning Possibilities: marina oftenprovides courtesy car for trips to a super Wal-Mart some three miles away
LPG (Propane) Availability: LPG tank exchange and refills available 6 blocks away at Stewart’s Hardware (910-457-5544)
Free Wi-Fi Internet Access: Available
Waste pump-out: available
Gasoline and diesel fuel: available
Depths:10-foot minimum depths
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May 15, 2013 - Not a cruiser any more (cruising is how I discovered this place!) but live here full... read more
May 15, 2013 - Claiborne, We are here at Bald Head Island Marina on the end of A dock. Made... read more
May 12, 2013 - We spent two nights tied up at the Bald Head Island Marina. Marina staff were... read more
April 30, 2013 - Bald Head Island is at the mouth of the Cape Fear River where it meets the Atlantic... read more
March 9, 2013 - We think Baldhead is also a great stop, with a lighthouse within walking distance of... read more
67. Bald Head Island Marina
(910) 457-7380
A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR

http://www.baldheadisland.com
Lat/Lon: near 33 52.559 North/078 00.046 West
Location: on the western shores of Bald Head Island, east-southeast of Cape Fear River Inlet’s flashing buoy #13
Transient dockage: available
Transient dockage rate: Memorial Day to Labor Day, $2.00 per foot, per night; After Labor Day, $1.50 per foot per night, 30 amp power-$5.00, 50 amp power-$7.50, 100-amp power – $15.00
Type of Dockage: floating wooden slips and face docks
Total number of slips/berths: 160
Dockside Power Connections: 30-50-100 amp
Dockside Fresh Water Connections: Available
Showers: Available
Laundromat: Available
Restaurant: two on-site
Restaurant Recommendations: Ebb and Flow Steam Bar and Grill (910-457-7217), River Pilot Cafe (seasonal, dinner only, 910-457-7390)
Provisioning Possibilities: Market Deli and Cafe at harborside – basic provisioning, Maritime Market 1 1/2 miles away, golf carts and bicycles provided
LPG (Propane) Availability: LPG tank exchange available by golf cart at the hardware store
Pay-for Wi-Fi internet access available
Gasoline and diesel fuel: available
Waste pump-out: available
Depths: 6-foot depths
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May 13, 2013 - Spent 4/30 to 5/6/13 at Southport Marina. This was our first visit and won’t... read more
May 10, 2013 - We stayed there about a week ago. It is a class A marina. The dock master and dock... read more
April 30, 2013 - This newly renovated marina is in the heart of downtown Southport. It is within... read more
September 17, 2012 - Southport Marina is a great stop. Numerous other waterfront restaurants are all... read more
April 24, 2012 - This year, we stayed at the marina. The laundry room has two 30 minute washers and... read more
68. Southport Marina
A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR
(910) 457-9900

http://www.southport-marina.com
Statute Mile: 309
Lat/Lon: near 33 55.036 North/078 01.690 West
Location: lies along the northern banks of the AICW hard by flashing daybeacon #2A
Transient dockage: available

Transient dockage rate: $1.75 per foot per night, 30 amp power-$5.00, 50 amp power-$8.00, 100 amp power – $20.00
Type of Dockage: floating wooden slips and face docks
Total number of slips/berths: 250
Dockside Power Connections: 30-50-100 amp
Dockside Fresh Water Connections: Available
Showers: Available (climate controlled)
Laundromat: Available
Restaurant: several nearby
Restaurant Recommendations: Mr. P’s Bistro (GREAT seafood, 910-457-0801) Yacht Basin Provision Company (great seafood and seafood sandwiches, 910-457-0654), Fishy Fish Cafe (910-457-1881), Local’s Family Diner (GREAT breakfast, 910-457-0444)
Provisioning Possibilities: Wal Mart several miles away – taxi service available
LPG (Propane) Availability: long 1 mile walk to Stewart’s Hardware (910-457-5544) where LPG tanks can be refilled or exchanged – most cruisers will want to use a local taxi service
Free Wi-Fi Internet Access: available
Gasoline and diesel fuel: available
Waste pump-out: available
Depths: typical 5.5-foot MLW depths
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