Click Here to Submit a Transient Reservations Request
*If we are having
an event like a picnic or a party, all visiting boaters
are welcome. Call ahead to sign-up and check our Calendar
of Events for
the
dates.
Transient
boats and guests are welcome! Located
North of Saugatuck and South of Grand Haven, Eldean Shipyard
is a popular destination for Great Lakes boaters cruising
in Southern Lake Michigan. Summer Slip Rental and Transient
dockage is usually available, but we recommend you call first
for a reservation. We monitor VHF channel 9 during store hours,
call 616-335-5843, or email store@eldean.com.
We accept VISA and MasterCard and require a credit card for
deposit at check-in.
A
popular destination for Regattas, Cruising Clubs, & Rendezvous
Groups,
in addition to moorage, the marina can provide just about
anything your group may need. Whether it's our
pool side
clubhouse & gathering space, lakeside picnic
areas, or waterfront banquet facilities at our Party Barn, we can help bring your group together for
parties, meals, workshops, presentations, or other events.
Let us help you pull-off the most successful and memorable
event possible. Past groups have included: Island Packet Rendezvous,
South Haven Yacht Club, Catalina Rendezvous, Great Lakes Cruising
Club, Chicago Yacht Club Power Cruising Club, Chicago Yacht
Club Sail Cruising Club, Tiara Days, Ocean Yachts Rendezvous,
Hinckley, and the Milwaukee Cruising Club. Click
Here for more information.
Eldean
Shipyard is located in
Southwest Michigan, adjacent to the Southeast Shore of Lake
Michigan on Lake Macatawa. Stay to the right upon entering
Lake Macatawafrom Lake Michigan through the channel
(see Navigational
Charts). We
have boat slips that will accommodate any draft. A lower level
dock extension allows us to safely fuel jet skis and smaller
craft. Each slip is furnished with electricity and water.
Pull up to the 168' long double-sided fuel dock to make arrangements
for transient dockage.
Eldean's offices and Shipstore are located in the
building just east of the fuel dock. We carry a complete inventory
of electronic equipment, marine hardware and supplies, nautical
clothing and more. VALVTECT
Marine gas and diesel fuel, block and cube ice, are available
at the fuel dock. Additionally there are modern restroom/shower
facilities, children's playground, gas grills and picnic area,
self-service laundry, pump-out, clubhouse, swimming pool and
2 hot tubs.
The Shipyard
is equipped with one 35 and one 70-ton open end Travelifts
and maintains a complete marine service department with
150,000 sq.ft. of heated inside winter storage. Many
of our winter storage customers travel the extra mile from
Chicago, Indiana, Wisconsin, and West Michigan's Coast for
our exceptional facilities, competitive rates, and peace-of-mind.
Nearby
is a grocery store, restaurant, liquor store and post office.
Beaches, biking, nature trails, are just around the corner.
For excursions out of Macatawa, Taxi and car rental are available.
Click here for our seasonal hours of operation. Click here for shipyard diagram.