Anybody know anything about this marina? There is a listing on AC but the website listed doesn't work and there is only one review from sometime in 2015. The satellite view doesn't show a marina.
Thanks, I did a different search and found it. Was beginning to think it was one of those condo developments that never took off. Strange there aren't any more details or reviews in AC.
We are planning to relocate our boat from Galveston Bay, Clear Lake, and will make a road trip in the near future to check it out in person.
BOBH
Any reason why Slidell, Madisonville only 20 west. Much better boating community. IMO
We'll check it out. Really just looking for a place to park the boat. We'll come down every so often and plan to go out for 3-4 weeks at a time.
I would try going up the Tchefuncta to Madisonville or thereabouts.
According to a review on AC, Seabrook Marina on the Industrial Canal requires boats to be hauled in case of a hurricane. Is that the case or is there another Seabrook Marina?
Gulfport is also on our list. Which marina are you in? Gulfport is still within a days drive from us so that would work.
Gulfport is also on our list. Which marina are you in? Gulfport is still within a days drive from us so that would work.
The rr bridge at Seabrook is down for repairs. No spare part available and they are going to have machine a new part. So access to the lake is unavailable for about six months!!!!
To go around adds about 60 miles one way. Takes all of the fun out of a quick trip into the lake.
I like Seabrook and read the same review you did, BobH, but not sure what I read as it says not that the marina requires boats to be hauled but the Corps of Engineers does and I'm not sure if it's referring to at Seabrook or on the lake or whether the information is even accurate. Just unusual in it's wording and what it says. I'd check it out before assuming anything. I think it may mean ou have to remove from Lake Pontchartrain, rather than Seabrook.
Now, I'd think about my destination. If it is New Orleans, then great place, and fine. However, if it's Mississippi, Alabama, Florida then I'd consider driving a little further. From either Pontchartrain or Seabrook, you've still got a pretty long boat ride to anywhere else. The further east you go the more destinations. So, Bay St. Louis or Gulfport or Biloxi? By comparison, Gulfport is an hour more by car, but by boat it may be two days for you, depending on speed and boating days, etc. New Orleans is great unto itself but not the best jumping off point for other places.
B, I've been on the reserved haul out list ($250.00 a year) for 3 years at Seabrook. No boats are allowed to be docked in water at their piers before and during a named storm. Talked to David about this not long ago with Army Corps still mandating no boats in the water....just my $.02.
If docked in Biloxi/Gulfport with a storm approaching I move the boat up through Biloxi bay into the industrial area or further up river. About a 3 1/2hr run at 8kts from Gulfport harbor.
I'm a Cajun, south Louisiana boy through and through. However, I must admit I much prefer having our boat in Gulfport as compared to Southshore in N.O.. Maybe because I've spent so much time in N.O. most of my life that I find Mississippi sound far more interesting along with the ability to move East quickly. Besides, my wife really enjoys the cleanliness and beauty of the Miss. coast.
Our intended destinations are east of NO, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida. We plan to look at Marina Beau Chene in Mandeville and then east to Slidell and Gulfport, maybe Biloxi. My concern with Gulfport and Biloxi is their exposure to hurricanes.
Gulfport and Biloxi are at the far end of a trip from our home base in Montgomery, TX. Right now the plan is to head out by car on or about Feb. 1st and look at the possibilities in person. Marina Beau Chene would seem to be the best in terms of hurricane protection and would only add maybe a day to get out to where we want to cruise. We are planning on spending 3-4 weeks at a time so that is not that big a deal.
If you're talking 3 weeks and spend two days each way out and returning to NO, then you've used 20% of your time. Now, if you enjoy those two days of cruising, it's great. Just looking at the reasons you want to move to start with.
Maybe I missed something. Where did the two days come from ?