Marina in Grand Traverse Bay??

[michigancruisers]

We are looking for recommendations full service marina (hall out, winter storage, engine service etc) in Traverse City Michigan, somewhere in the southern part of the bay(s). Our boat is a Catalina 309 and though we have sailed the bays we don’t have any significant insight into the marinas. We understand there is also a Yacht Club that is located near the city and we wonder if that is a worthwhile option. Is there anyone with a little local knowledge who is willing to help a Traverse nubie?

thanks
Frank and Kelly

[eryka]

We used the Northport Bay Boat Yard when we were there 1998-2002. We used one of their moorings in the summer and heated storage in winter. Although they were in the north 1/2 of the bay, not the south 1/2 as you prefer, the whole bay is only 25 miles or so. Good luck!

(We miss Lake Michigan, but only in the summer!)

[sailortjk1]

Can't help you with local knowledge, but here is a listing of marinas in the area from Marinas.com...... Traverse City marinas - Michigan, MI, United States