Akwa Marina / American Boat Club

fpartri497 · 02-04-2015, 10:18 AM

Its quite difficult to dock a jet ski at Akwa marine I have tried several times actually Its dangerous; with the wave action on their floating docks makes it haserdes.

AkwaMarina · 02-04-2015, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by fpartri497

Its quite difficult to dock a jet ski at Akwa marine I have tried several times actually Its dangerous; with the wave action on their floating docks makes it haserdes.

Figured I would point this out again. We have a shallow beach in a calm area that you can pull your jetski up on. There are no cleats or anything since these are not actual slips this is just a place to beach your jetski for temporary use. The area is highlighted in red. (sorry quality, made on cell phone)
All docking is at your own risk

dave603 · 02-04-2015, 03:47 PM

I was wondering why you'd dock a jet ski anyway?

Phantom · 02-04-2015, 05:17 PM

Although very commonplace to see (and do)

"Beaching" it is the worst practice ever for a Jet Ski.

Sand dragged into the impeller area during beaching, wave action circulating sand up in and around the impeller -- works wonders on the bearings in short order !!

Even operating one in extremely shallow water is not recommended as the sandy bottom is stirred up and sucked into the impeller

Ask my dealer -- that was the root cause of two of my machine failures
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tis · 02-04-2015, 05:41 PM

I found that out first hand with a jet boat, Phantom.

winnipiseogee · 02-05-2015, 07:00 AM

Thanks All! This has been incredibly helpful. Sounds like Akwa would be a great place for the kids to hang out this summer!

fpartri497 · 02-05-2015, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by AkwaMarina

Figured I would point this out again. We have a shallow beach in a calm area that you can pull your jetski up on. There are no cleats or anything since these are not actual slips this is just a place to beach your jetski for temporary use. The area is highlighted in red. (sorry quality, made on cell phone)
All docking is at your own risk

thank you I never knew that beach was there never having been on that side of the docks. we do like to frequent the Restaurant/bar for lunch.

LIforrelaxin · 02-05-2015, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by AkwaMarina

Figured I would point this out again. We have a shallow beach in a calm area that you can pull your jetski up on. There are no cleats or anything since these are not actual slips this is just a place to beach your jetski for temporary use. The area is highlighted in red. (sorry quality, made on cell phone)
All docking is at your own risk

Kurt,

I would never beach my jet ski... could I drop my small anchor over just off the beach, and moor my jetski in that area while indulging in a burger?

SIKSUKR · 02-05-2015, 10:55 AM

I would be surprised if any any small pwc anchor would hold with the wave action there. Except maybe a screw-in anchor.

fpartri497 · 02-05-2015, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

I would be surprised if any any small pwc anchor would hold with the wave action there. Except maybe a screw-in anchor.

I will second that Thanks wave action at those docks are very strong

bfitzsmith · 05-27-2015, 02:18 PM

It's definitely not a safe place to dock your boat and not a safe place for kids to swim due to the boat and jet ski traffic on the weekend. Boats and jet skis can't seem to keep themselves out of the swim area while maneuvering to dock.

Descant · 05-28-2015, 10:57 PM

That was the original question. As often occurs, there was some wandering.
Unrelated thoughts: Some of us have a better sense of balance than others, and the point is well taken, if you don't like dock motion, you should test walk it.
I haven't had a jet ski for years, but when I did, the manual offered suggestions for flushing the intake after beaching and before starting the motor.

As far as I can tell, AKWA has a thriving business, so I'm surprised to see some of the above posts. Certainly they have many happy, family, customers. That's what the facility is designed for, and I think they have achieved their goal.

To the original question: The last time I was there, 2014, I had a group that ranged from age 3 to 75 (10 people, the docking was on the south side, not much motion for a Saturday.) We were all comfortable with the (lunch) crowd and enjoyed ourselves. Our server had to make a couple of extra trips because we ate outside at the picnic tables and the service bar was upstairs. We had an unobstructed view, the real young ones could wander around without bothering anybody, and it was just a great event. We'll be back.

02-04-2015, 10:18 AM	#1
fpartri497 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Concord NH Posts: 681 Thanks: 97 Thanked 48 Times in 39 Posts	Its quite difficult to dock a jet ski at Akwa marine I have tried several times actually Its dangerous; with the wave action on their floating docks makes it haserdes. __________________ dont worry be happy

02-04-2015, 05:17 PM	#4
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	Although very commonplace to see (and do) "Beaching" it is the worst practice ever for a Jet Ski. Sand dragged into the impeller area during beaching, wave action circulating sand up in and around the impeller -- works wonders on the bearings in short order !! Even operating one in extremely shallow water is not recommended as the sandy bottom is stirred up and sucked into the impeller Ask my dealer -- that was the root cause of two of my machine failures . __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

02-05-2015, 10:55 AM	#9
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	I would be surprised if any any small pwc anchor would hold with the wave action there. Except maybe a screw-in anchor. __________________ SIKSUKR

05-28-2015, 10:57 PM	#12
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,413 Thanks: 1,365 Thanked 1,636 Times in 1,068 Posts	"What's the crowd like?" That was the original question. As often occurs, there was some wandering. Unrelated thoughts: Some of us have a better sense of balance than others, and the point is well taken, if you don't like dock motion, you should test walk it. I haven't had a jet ski for years, but when I did, the manual offered suggestions for flushing the intake after beaching and before starting the motor. As far as I can tell, AKWA has a thriving business, so I'm surprised to see some of the above posts. Certainly they have many happy, family, customers. That's what the facility is designed for, and I think they have achieved their goal. To the original question: The last time I was there, 2014, I had a group that ranged from age 3 to 75 (10 people, the docking was on the south side, not much motion for a Saturday.) We were all comfortable with the (lunch) crowd and enjoyed ourselves. Our server had to make a couple of extra trips because we ate outside at the picnic tables and the service bar was upstairs. We had an unobstructed view, the real young ones could wander around without bothering anybody, and it was just a great event. We'll be back.

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05-27-2015, 02:18 PM	#11
bfitzsmith Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 3 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It's definitely not a safe place to dock your boat and not a safe place for kids to swim due to the boat and jet ski traffic on the weekend. Boats and jet skis can't seem to keep themselves out of the swim area while maneuvering to dock.