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Another Marina bites the dust.....
- Thread starter Double D
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Don,
What type of marina was it ? Meaning a boat yard type or more like the AYC.
What type of marina was it ? Meaning a boat yard type or more like the AYC.
I heard the same, that the town bought it to make it back into a park which it originally was, I think back in the 1920s. I had read a history of the area once and my dad had told me about it. There was a park area, the center section that sticks out into the canal had an area for concerts, and there were gondolas like in Venice to take people for rides.
From what I heard there will still be dock space, but less than there is now. So I supposed it will be a town marina/park. Normally I like the idea of more parks, but I don't see that as a good spot for one, and you hate to see more dockspace and winter storage space disappear. But the story I heard was that the owner is losing money and is looking to get out of the place. I don't know the details though and couldn't say for sure how accurate what little I did here is.
From what I heard there will still be dock space, but less than there is now. So I supposed it will be a town marina/park. Normally I like the idea of more parks, but I don't see that as a good spot for one, and you hate to see more dockspace and winter storage space disappear. But the story I heard was that the owner is losing money and is looking to get out of the place. I don't know the details though and couldn't say for sure how accurate what little I did here is.
John..... I also heard they will restore the building to the way it was in the 20's and will bring back the gondolas and rides thru the Venice. I agree....it doesn't seam like a very good spot for a park.....but at least it's not going condo's like Hidden Harbor Marina.
I wonder if the town will maintain the fuel dock ??
I wonder if the town will maintain the fuel dock ??
Don, yeah, the place has been looking kind of run down for a while, so it may be a good thing. Better the park and some dock spaces than condos. I'm not sure about the fuel dock but I tend to doubt it... Much bigger liability issues and insurance when fuel is involved.