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ATLANTIC CITY NJ
May 31st, 2001

Capn Greg, Admiral Lisa, Commander in Chief Jessica, and friend Rich Davis
Kammerman's Marina.   Trump Castle shown across the way.

Kammermans: They jammed us in here. You can see we're overlapping the slip entirely off our bow. Our stern had less than a 1 ft clearance to the sailboat's bow pulpit and anchor behind us - PLUS there were 6 ft + tides. Not a very safe tie up but the marina was bound and determined to pack every last boat in they could. I would not recommend Kammerman's Marina to anyone, except at $2/ft it's half the cost of Trump Castle's $4/ft. Still I wouldn't go back again. They had us put the bow line over a creosote soaked piling which ruined our line - no offer to replace it. Also had electrical problems with their dock outlets. Owner only reluctantly gave us the Boat US discount on fuel - and even then not at the rate published by Boat US. They would not provide the Boat US discount on dockage at all. Boaters beware in Atlantic City! If you don't want to pay the $4/ft at Trump, I'd suggest bypassing Atlantic City entirely - maybe the best idea. I will next time.

A view below of Senator Farly State Park Marina (Trump Castle Resort Casino & Marina) across the way from Kammerman's.  Trumps is definitely a nice marina, but their newly raised rates from $1.35/ft to $4 per foot seems a bit steep for a state park subsidized marina.

Crabbing is GREAT off the Trump Castle docks here in Atlantic city. You have access to all the resorts amenities including swimming pool, casinos, restaurants, bars, and live entertainment and shows. They have a very well stocked marine store here too. Fuel was cheaper at Kammerman's.

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