Rhode River Marina

COVID-19 UPDATE

Valued Customers and Friends: We’re Open To Serve You!

As we all know Governor Hogan has ordered all non-essential business to close. Due to our business classification we are allowed to remain open at this time. However, we will be implementing some changes regarding how we conduct our day-to-day operations.

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: Our sales/service/parts offices will be closed to the public.

Service & Marina Customers

We will be available to contact by phone, email and website to make arrangements for any service needs. Our service staff is working very hard, Monday thru Friday to continue to stay on course in order to have our of our customers’ boats ready for the upcoming season. We are still accepting boats for service but prior arrangements need to be made with our service department for drop off, pickup & payment.

Sales Customers

We are still open business with some minor changes. All of our boats can be view online as well as at our office. Our sales team can do live Facetime tours and send photos if you can’t make it in. Once you narrow it down we will send you a quote, all paperwork can be done though email. Once the paperwork is complete, our service department will go though all of the proper pre-delivery inspections and clean your new boat. Our sales team will provide you with and in depth virtual orientation and your boat will be ready for pickup or delivery to you.

We at Rhode River Marina and Rhode River Boat Sales hope that all of our staff and customers remain healthy and we look forward to fun sunny days this summer on the water making memories!

DNR INFORMATION ON BOATING

On March 30, 2020 Governor Hogan announced a new set of Guidelines that will hopefully bring a rapid end to this unprecedented disruption to our lives and get us all back out on the water. We have taken the information below from Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources and should answer some of the questions about what is permitted at this time.

Frequently Asked Questions about Governor Hogan’s Stay at Home Order:

Can I Go Boating?

Recreational boating is prohibited until the governor lifts the executive order or until the State of Emergency has ended. However, if an individual is boating to seek food for them or their family, boating is permitted. Boats used to transport essential employees or goods as defined in the Cyber-Security and Infrastructure Security Agency’s Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce are also permitted.

Can I Go Fishing?

Limited fishing is allowed if you are seeking food for you or your family, but the social distancing guidelines and the prohibition on social gatherings must be strictly followed.

Are Marinas An Essential Business Now That Boating Is Not Allowed?

The Cyber-Security and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) defines certain marine trades and marine services as essential. Additionally, the interpretive guidance that accompanied Executive Order 20-03-23-01 includes the following language:

“Companies engaged in the … distribution, and sale of oil, gas, and propane products” (section 2.g.ii) and “companies that supply parts, or provide maintenance and repair services for transportation assets and infrastructure including… marine vessels” (section 2.m.xii).

Further information and Guidance on these issues can be found at:

https://dnr.maryland.gov/boating/Pages/default.aspx

FULL SERVICE MARINA

Rhode River Marina has been proudly Serving Tri-State Area Boaters Since 1900! We are located on the Rhode River in Edgewater, MD. Our calm and protected marina is easily accessible by land from Annapolis, Baltimore, Washington DC, Virginia, or by water. We are open 7 days a week in season.

Our Full Service Marina provides practical Boatel Storage, secure in and out daily Dry Dock Storage, Wet Slips and Lift Slips, with Full Lighted Finger Piers and Dock Boxes to meet your every need. Rhode River Marina is noted as one of the best “hurricane holes” on the Chesapeake Bay.

We are proud to be a Maryland Clean Marina and we have been awarded the Maryland Clean Marina award by the Maryland Marine Trades Association and DNR. We take pride in properly maintaining and consistently offering you a convenient and pleasurable visit. We currently offer 140 Boat Racks, 60 Wet Slips, 42 Lift Slips, and can accommodate vessels from 16′ to 55′.

Our Marina Service & Warranty Departments are staffed by Factory Trained Technicians and ready to handle any issues you may have with you boat. We are a Factory Authorized Service Center for Mercury, Verado, Yamaha & Suzuki Outboards, MerCruiser & Volvo Penta, Kohler & Westerbeke Generators.

We are certified dealers for Crownline, Hurricane, Godfrey, Sea Fox & Finseeker boats. Please contact our sales department for more information.

Mike Conner has been, “coming home to the marina since he was born.” His family has always lived next door. His dad Brian has been the chief mechanic at the place since 1982. He took over from the original owners at age 20 and has owned and run it ever since. Mike learned his skills on the job beginning at age 14 and has accumulated certified gas and diesel expertise including Yamaha, Volvo and ABYC standards. Marine engine work is in his DNA.