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December 2023 by James Auld
This has been a friendly, nice marina where we've moored out sailboat. It's on the Oakland harbor estuary in Alameda, CA.
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February 2023 by Yarden Davis
Fortman Marina is a great place to keep your boat. The staff is very attentive, the emanates are nice and clean, landscaping is top notch. They also have security at night to reduce unauthorized people on the docks at night. Also reduces car break ins. I feel very safe at that marina. The Alameda Yacht Club is located on site so you will always find some nice fallow sailors to chat with. I have recommended my friend to move their boats to Fortman because it's so nice, beautiful and safe
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February 2023 by Matthew Callahan
Great marina, protected from surge.
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February 2023 by Rob H
Cheapest slip rates in the bay! Mark the harbormaster is a good guy, and some of the maintenance staff live in the very marina they work in (and thus have a vested interest to keep things working.)I had two issues over the years, a light burning out on the dock by my boat, and my power outlet going bad once, and both issues were fixed within 48 hours (or faster, I just know I didn't check for the repair for 48 hours!)The office staff is very friendly, and getting a new slip or slip transfer is straightforward. They sell ice in the office and also have a oil disposal station on site (for slip renters.)Edit addition over a year after initial review: Had a hose faucet break at my slip (not leaking just handle broken and not usable) and it was fixed by the time I went down to the boat the next day. Docks are being replaced, with the worst fingers first, new docks are really nice.Update 2 years after initial review: Mark and staff are still great. Fortman still has cheapest slip rates in the bay. I just sold my boat so I ended my slip lease after 5 years of being a satisfied customer. Highly recommended.
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February 2023 by Gordon Smith
This marina is affordable, well-run and nicely located in the Alameda Estuary. Also shares premises with the small Alameda Yacht Club.
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February 2023 by David Doyle
Great rates, nice location and a responsive harbor master and crew!It does not have concrete docks and it is a never ending project of putting in new docks and fixing things up here and there - but the rates reflect that and I have to root for a Harbor Master that actually gets his hands dirty working on the marina himself!They also have some covered spaces so we have several old woodies that are a pleasure to see coming and going.Fortman is on the lee side of the island so the winds are light, the water calm, and the temps are warmer.The Alameda/Oakland estuary is a nice place to experience, with Jack London Square nearby and docks there for refueling and a breakfast, lunch or diner hook.The included photo is Greg our harbor master fixing the roof of one of the covered berths.
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February 2023 by Paul Sidorenko
Wonderful place to berth your boat! Great staff, reasonable prices and quick access to the Bay and its many Yach Clubs (Alameda, Encinal, Oakland, Berkeley, etc) - I moved across the Bay and will miss the place.
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February 2023 by Mxd Chx
Very clean and the people here are nice.
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February 2022 by Matthew Evjen
I chose Fortman Marina for it's location, prices, and business mentality. They were quick to respond to my request for a slip and Mark was very accommodating to get me into an area of my liking in the Marina. You deal directly with the people in charge and they keep it simple. All my neighbors are very friendly and the facilities are kept clean. The area is also very quiet and there's nice greenery around to sit and relax.
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February 2022 by Zack Houston
Relaxed atmosphere, good place to sit and do homework
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February 2022 by l lovely
Great place. And the staff is super nice.
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February 2022 by Mike Coleman
Fortman Marina is a wonderful place that I have enjoyed docking my boat at... Great weather, nice quiet area, safe and very clean facilities. Mark ,the harbor master and his crew are always available with a smile to help me with any questions or needs I may have. They are courteous and professional. I would not hesitate to recommend Fortman to my friends or any one who wants a recommendation on where to dock their boat.
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February 2022 by Wes Coast
I’ve been a customer at Fortman Marina since Summer 2020 and I’m looking forward to staying for the long term. Marina harbor master Mark and the office staff are a pleasure to work with, as is the marina staff who are very attentive and helpful - John has personally been a great help to me multiple times!The marina residents are friendly and courteous, the surrounding area is very nice and experiencing multiple renovations. The adjacent boatyard at Grand Marina is a huge convenience and they provide top notch work. I am a very happy customer berthing my vessel at Fortman Marina.
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February 2022 by Jim Rutherford
Mark as always been fair and accommodating when it has come to dealing with reasonable renters. Case in point: As the former Commodore of Alameda Yacht Club, we were required by the State of California to close our cub. Mark was more than accommodating in reducing our monthly rent to something that we could afford until we were able to reopen. Now if that isn't a good harbor master, I don't know what one is. P.S. We've have had our boat at Fortman Marina for over 17 years and have always been happy there.
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February 2022 by Brett K
I have had a slip at Fortman Marina for some 20 years. Affordable, clean, well kept. Harbormaster Mark has always been fair and reasonable. Don’t expect him to do everything you want because he has rules, regulations, a boss, a community, etc to answer to. In my experience simple or practical requests asked with basic consideration are granted if possible by both Mark and staff.
