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ranger72 · 03-10-2006, 02:20 PM

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No Sir! I am down in the mouth of the Saco in a very small marina known as Norwood's but I buy gas at Marston's and know many of the people in there; however I do not know your friend.There are quite a charge of boats at Marston's now.

tajon

While the Saco is a relatively shallow tidal river Marston's is located in a nicely protected area and doesn't seem to suffer from the buildup of sand coming down river...Its down at the mouth where I am that sand build-up is an issue.

There are some large vessels that moor and/or slip in the Saco and there are some sandbars up and down the river that can be troublesome at low tide but it doesn't take long to learn the river if you are a relatively experienced mariner and understand these things and of course the channel up and down the river is well marked with navigational aids.

As far as Marston's is concerned I wouldn't say that its deep water but I never seem to see any vessels on the bottom at low tide...

If you call Marston's they will put you on a waiting list and when they get to your name they will call you and give you your opportunity...

It is a family oriented marina and most people stay there for many years..The rowdy's, loud drunks, and druggies are very quickly given their money back and told not to let their dock bumpers drag in the water on the way out!

Also the local Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Power Squadron keep their vessels there as well.

Marine Patrol and Coasties are very active up and down the river; when they see a new vessel in the area they give it a thorough going through but once you prove yourself to be a Pro then they have a tendency to leave you alone..

One of the fastest ways to lose your money to these boys is to disregard the "No Wake Zone" Laws...I kid you not!

The Saco is no where near as big as Portsmouth and Great Bay so the Marine Cops get to know who is who very quickly...But if you get along reasonably well with others and obey the rules the Saco is a really great place to be..

Here is a link to Marston's Webpage there are some good pics of the layout... http://www.marstonsmarina.com/

ranger72

03-10-2006, 02:20 PM	#25
ranger72 Made In Maine Mako Hunter iTrader: (0) Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4	Fishing Freak No Sir! I am down in the mouth of the Saco in a very small marina known as Norwood's but I buy gas at Marston's and know many of the people in there; however I do not know your friend.There are quite a charge of boats at Marston's now. tajon While the Saco is a relatively shallow tidal river Marston's is located in a nicely protected area and doesn't seem to suffer from the buildup of sand coming down river...Its down at the mouth where I am that sand build-up is an issue. There are some large vessels that moor and/or slip in the Saco and there are some sandbars up and down the river that can be troublesome at low tide but it doesn't take long to learn the river if you are a relatively experienced mariner and understand these things and of course the channel up and down the river is well marked with navigational aids. As far as Marston's is concerned I wouldn't say that its deep water but I never seem to see any vessels on the bottom at low tide... If you call Marston's they will put you on a waiting list and when they get to your name they will call you and give you your opportunity... It is a family oriented marina and most people stay there for many years..The rowdy's, loud drunks, and druggies are very quickly given their money back and told not to let their dock bumpers drag in the water on the way out! Also the local Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Power Squadron keep their vessels there as well. Marine Patrol and Coasties are very active up and down the river; when they see a new vessel in the area they give it a thorough going through but once you prove yourself to be a Pro then they have a tendency to leave you alone.. One of the fastest ways to lose your money to these boys is to disregard the "No Wake Zone" Laws...I kid you not! The Saco is no where near as big as Portsmouth and Great Bay so the Marine Cops get to know who is who very quickly...But if you get along reasonably well with others and obey the rules the Saco is a really great place to be.. Here is a link to Marston's Webpage there are some good pics of the layout... http://www.marstonsmarina.com/ ranger72