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In Solomons, Maryland, there are a bunch of marinas. Spring Cove is the farthest up the Saint John Creek. We chose it as it is adjacent to Zimmerman Boatyard. Zimmerman is a multi marina chain that does excellent work on boats, and our boat is going in for winterization and storage. This particular Zimmerman has something like six slips. Both Zimmerman and Spring Cove share the same gate and street address. The Spring cove slips are less than a hundred yards to to Zimmerman office.
Spring Cove is an older marina but it’s very well maintained. Though it has fixed docks, the tidal swing for the three days we were there was not bad at about eighteen inches. The electrical system on the docks appears to be brand new. The Wi-Fi system is excellent. There’s a connection at each slip for pumping out the holding tank. The wooden docks and cleats are in excellent condition. The heads, showers, and laundry room are very well maintained. The office is also a nicely stocked Ship’s Store. Clearly, they have a liquor license. They also have a small kitchen that has an attractive menu for quick food. There’s a bar at the pool that, I’m sure, is a fun place “during the season.” Spring Cove is pet friendly.
They have a picnic area with multiple picnic tables. It’s tree canopy is pretty lush. The trees keep the area protected from the sun… so good that they also did a great job scrambling our satellite receiver, which was docked under their shade. They put a lot of effort into keeping the place neat.
For a 38 foot trawler and 50 amps, it was a very reasonable $118 a night.
Though not like some brand new marinas, Spring Cove is an excellent marina, well worth the money. Oct 2024