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Originally Posted by Water Camper
Rich,
We've stopped many time at Akwa for lunch or a quick drink or to meet friends. I have not had an issue with parking my boat there. Between the large bumpers they provide and my own I have not had an issue with scratching my gelcoat.
Just my 2 cents,
Bill
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I'm glad you have had good luck. I have a larger boat and have tried to come in once or twice to the public docks. I took one look at the bouncing docks and left for calmer waters.
I know of two other larger boats that have done the same thing.
By larger, I'm talking boats in the 38 to 42 ft range.
Unfortunately, the amount of wave action during the day at the public docks on a busy summer weekend would cause my boat to bounce off the fenders constantly. I have a black gel coat that shows all scratches easily. This amount of action will cause scratches on the gel coat that would need to be buffed out. Too much buffing will eventually lead to excessive wear on the gel coat. I care about the looks of my boat. Need I say more?
So I opted to dock at the Weirs beach town docks and walk to the Akwa.
I'd would only suggest that if someone was considering this marina to walk on the docks during the peak hours of a busy summer weekend so they can decide for themselves if the wave action is enough to bother them.
IMHO, if you're the type to want to relax at the docks on your boat for any amount of time, I would think that the constant wave action would wear on you and your boat.
It's such a beautiful spot! A break water would solve the wave action issues, but would also take away from the beauty of the place. I'm sure the DES would not like another breakwater on the lake.
I'm not trying to bash the Akwa. I'd love to be there. But I just thought I would mention the wave action. If someone has young kids, they may also want to think about this. Perhaps I'm overly cautious?