Weekend Plans
06-16-2011 | 11:10 AM
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Sunday's my only day off. I think I might go over to Westbrook to pick someone up and have lunch @ Bill's, then maybe back to Lenny's or hang out in the river and have some cocktails. Or something.
I've said it before, but the draw to Greenport for me is the ride, BBQ Bills, the boats, and hanging out with people I know. I get sick of Claudios (the bar itself) really quick for some reason, so i'll save up my time there for when I know it will be worthwhile.
I've said it before, but the draw to Greenport for me is the ride, BBQ Bills, the boats, and hanging out with people I know. I get sick of Claudios (the bar itself) really quick for some reason, so i'll save up my time there for when I know it will be worthwhile.
06-16-2011 | 11:35 AM
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The dock is big enough for a bigger boat (assuming space is avalable), but you have to be careful of the tide as the clearance under the bridge (right in front of Bills) can get really tight as the tide gets higher. The other issue is the river is fairly narrow at Bill's, which can make turning around a little tough if your boat doesn't spin on a dime. In this case you're better off going past Bills to the slips and then turning around.
BTW, I've never seen them charge for docking there...
BTW, I've never seen them charge for docking there...
06-16-2011 | 12:23 PM
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06-16-2011 | 12:53 PM
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Also has anyone been to Bills by boat with a bigger boat? Last time I tied up to thier dock it was with my 24', but I remember it being too tight for a 30+' boat. My dad has gone and docked @ the marina right across the street, so that's what I was planning on doing unless someone tells me otherwise. I assume they have transient slips there..? Can anyone confirm or know if/what they charge? thanks.
The top of the rock juuuust stuck out of the water about 20' off my port side.......! With that being said I was VERY glad I didn't hit anything or break anything!
06-16-2011 | 01:13 PM
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I used to go there all the time in my smaller boats......but I don't like going over that way because of the ROCKS! I came WAAAAAAAY too close to one over off Saybrook/Westbrook which scared the sh!t out of me. There's some shoal off Saybrook that you have to be careful of....... and I thought I was out far enough but OH NO!!!!! The top of the rock juuuust stuck out of the water about 20' off my port side.......!
With that being said I was VERY glad I didn't hit anything or break anything!
The top of the rock juuuust stuck out of the water about 20' off my port side.......! With that being said I was VERY glad I didn't hit anything or break anything!
I can tell this is your first rodeo...it's ok, we will get you through it...maybe not your drives, or your boat, my advice to you, is to start drinking heavily...because we all know, you're going to buy...A Sutphen...and name it "Moisture Missile"...it's ok...you can have your bimini, and giant ww2 destroyer windshield...
you can fly that thing to the moon, it'll be exciting...
Last edited by WildThing47; 06-16-2011 at 01:15 PM.
