Akwa Marina

rmorse27 · 12-03-2006, 07:33 PM

I had a chance to look at a boat slip at Akwa Marina last friday.First of all the place has no gas docks or mechanics.The place looks very run down and not very impressive.They wanted $2884 for a boat slip,for what I ask you.I know im new to boating but for $2884 I should get more than what they offer.Maybe im wrong.

secondcurve · 12-04-2006, 06:07 PM

That seems a little bit on the high side, but it certainly has been a sellers market for the past 5 or 6 years. That being said, this spring may be a bit softer if the economy slips. Where is Akwa Marina? My biggest concern would be not having a mechanic handy. Good luck.

rmorse27 · 12-04-2006, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by secondcurve

That seems a little bit on the high side, but it certainly has been a sellers market for the past 5 or 6 years. That being said, this spring may be a bit softer if the economy slips. Where is Akwa Marina? My biggest concern would be not having a mechanic handy. Good luck.

Akwa Marina is about 2 miles up the road from Wiers beach on the right hand side.

The Big Kahuna · 12-04-2006, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by secondcurve

That seems a little bit on the high side, but it certainly has been a sellers market for the past 5 or 6 years. That being said, this spring may be a bit softer if the economy slips. Where is Akwa Marina? My biggest concern would be not having a mechanic handy. Good luck.

I do not know where they are but most marinas charge between $3,000 and $5,000 for the season to store a boat. Even the private slips can't be had for less than $2,000, unless you know someone.

Paugus Bay Resident · 12-04-2006, 08:47 PM

A lot depends on the size (beam and length) and if shore power, cable, water, etc. is available. Around $100+ a foot (with minimal services) is certainly not unheard of.

GWC... · 12-04-2006, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by rmorse27

I had a chance to look at a boat slip at Akwa Marina last friday.They wanted $2884 for a boat slip,for what I ask you.I know im new to boating but for $2884 I should get more than what they offer.Maybe im wrong.

So, tell us, what size boat will the slip accommodate - that is key to the price structure?

As for service, there are a number of marine businesses that will store your boat, winterize, summerize, do general mechanics, and detail it, as well.

If you look at the ads in the classified section of this website, you might realize that you passed on a good deal, as perceived by some boaters.

secondcurve · 12-05-2006, 05:28 AM

PBR:

That is a good point. I was assuming a standard 22 foot boat, but as you point out that was not stated.

SIKSUKR · 12-05-2006, 09:02 AM

I had a friend rent a slip last summer there and I too was disapointed with the condition of the whole place.I believe they are just renting out slips that go with the unsold property of Aqua Soliel.Perhaps there are future plans to upgrade if/when the lots get sold.

Weirs guy · 12-05-2006, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

Perhaps there are future plans to upgrade if/when the lots get sold.

I think your right, but I'm leaning towards the "if" part myself. Its been very quiet up there save for the Christmas lights they put up.

jrc · 12-05-2006, 01:34 PM

Last year the slips at Mountain View were a lot more than that.

Onshore · 12-06-2006, 08:31 AM

Akwa Marina got a permit for the complete tear down, rebuild and reconfiguration of the facility in mid-October.

wires1999 · 12-06-2006, 07:37 PM

I had a brother in law up there when it was called the Landing, I think that was the name of it. I personally wouldn't recommend this marina only for the unusual rough water during a busy weekend. You really can't sit in your boat during the day or take a quick nap with all the wild boat rocking. I'm not talking about the gentle rocking either. The people @ the time were so much fun but I know it's probably a different crowd there now. It is a cheap rate, no doubt about it but it isn't a very desirable location with the exception to being close to a run down Weirs. Slips generally go between $3000 up to $5500 on the big lake. Try Spinnaker, Mountain View, or some others in protected areas, you'll be glad you spent the extra money.

12-05-2006, 09:02 AM	#8
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	I had a friend rent a slip last summer there and I too was disapointed with the condition of the whole place.I believe they are just renting out slips that go with the unsold property of Aqua Soliel.Perhaps there are future plans to upgrade if/when the lots get sold. __________________ SIKSUKR

12-06-2006, 07:37 PM	#12
wires1999 Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The Landing? I had a brother in law up there when it was called the Landing, I think that was the name of it. I personally wouldn't recommend this marina only for the unusual rough water during a busy weekend. You really can't sit in your boat during the day or take a quick nap with all the wild boat rocking. I'm not talking about the gentle rocking either. The people @ the time were so much fun but I know it's probably a different crowd there now. It is a cheap rate, no doubt about it but it isn't a very desirable location with the exception to being close to a run down Weirs. Slips generally go between $3000 up to $5500 on the big lake. Try Spinnaker, Mountain View, or some others in protected areas, you'll be glad you spent the extra money.

12-03-2006, 07:33 PM	#1
rmorse27 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I had a chance to look at a boat slip at Akwa Marina last friday.First of all the place has no gas docks or mechanics.The place looks very run down and not very impressive.They wanted $2884 for a boat slip,for what I ask you.I know im new to boating but for $2884 I should get more than what they offer.Maybe im wrong.

12-04-2006, 06:07 PM	#2
secondcurve Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,084 Thanks: 1,267 Thanked 557 Times in 286 Posts	That seems a little bit on the high side, but it certainly has been a sellers market for the past 5 or 6 years. That being said, this spring may be a bit softer if the economy slips. Where is Akwa Marina? My biggest concern would be not having a mechanic handy. Good luck.

12-04-2006, 08:47 PM	#5
Paugus Bay Resident Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Gilmanton, NH Posts: 754 Thanks: 136 Thanked 92 Times in 51 Posts	A lot depends on the size (beam and length) and if shore power, cable, water, etc. is available. Around $100+ a foot (with minimal services) is certainly not unheard of.

12-05-2006, 05:28 AM	#7
secondcurve Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,084 Thanks: 1,267 Thanked 557 Times in 286 Posts	PBR: That is a good point. I was assuming a standard 22 foot boat, but as you point out that was not stated.

12-05-2006, 01:34 PM	#10
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	Last year the slips at Mountain View were a lot more than that.

12-06-2006, 08:31 AM	#11
Onshore Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 500 Thanks: 12 Thanked 400 Times in 143 Posts	Akwa Marina got a permit for the complete tear down, rebuild and reconfiguration of the facility in mid-October.