This came to me in error and should be for the whole group. John ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ted Stehle" <ewstehle@fuse.net> To: "John Esch" <johnesch@ix.netcom.com> Sent: Sunday, September 10, 2006 5:46 PM Subject: Re: GL: Where to dock in Mobile? > John: > > I am very familiar with Mobile Bay and in fact have stayed quite often at > Eastern Shore Marine. In my opinion the two best choices are in fact > Eastern Shore Marine or Dog River Marina. Each has something to offer. > > Eastern Shore Marine is small, but does have a service yard. It is located > near the town of Fairhope which is a delight to visit. You would also be > near Daphne and shopping, etc.They do have a courtesy car. Enterprise Car > Rental has a location only a mile or so away if you wanted to go to the > outlet shops that are about 20 miles away. Also, no problem with walking, > bike riding, etc. if you are so inclined as residential areas surround the > marina. > > Dog River Marina is much larger and is better equipped for major repair. > They have a West Marine on site. They are in a rather remote location so > shopping is more of an issue. A courtesy car will get you to limited local > shopping but a rental car would definitely be needed for anything else. > > Both had extensive damage from Katrina but have completely > remodeled/rebuilt. > > The owners/operators of each are great people and will treat you well. > > Ted Stehle > Good Times > 45 Californian > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "John Esch" <johnesch@ix.netcom.com> > To: <great-loop@lists.samurai.com>; <mpongolden@earthlink.net> > Sent: Sunday, September 10, 2006 4:22 PM > Subject: Re: GL: Where to dock in Mobile? > > >>> When we get to Mobile, we'll need to stay ... I'll be staying with the >>> boat. Does anyone< >>> have any recommendations as to which marina to stay at in the Mobile >>> area?< >>> It should have good transient facilities (laundry, showers) and be< >>> reasonably close to groceries. < >> >> >> I would stay at Eastern Shore Marina in Fairhope, AL. They are nice >> people, >> have a courtesy car and Fairhope is a neat little town with shops, >> restaurants, parks etc. >> >> >> John Esch >> Fet-Esch,a 48' Chung Hwa Seamaster >> Currently lying Island Cove Marina on the Tennessee River >> www.Fet-Esch.com >> _______________________________________________ >> http://lists.samurai.com/mailman/listinfo/great-loop >> >> To modify your Great-Loop subscription options (change email address, >> unsubscribe, etc.) go to: >> http://lists.samurai.com/mailman/options/great-loop