Harbour

SkipperBud's North Point Marina

Winthrop Harbor, United StatesGreat Lakes
Type
Harbour

SkipperBud's, founded 1959, runs its sales, service and brokerage base at North Point Marina in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, the largest marina on the Great Lakes.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

North Point Marina sits on the Illinois shore of Lake Michigan, just south of the Wisconsin line and next to Illinois Beach State Park. A protected floating dock system holds about 1,500 berths for boats up to 60 ft. Marina office on 847-746-2845. Reviewers report VHF calls often go unanswered, so phone ahead.

Practical

Transient berths and a fuel berth on site. SkipperBud's operates a marine service centre and the largest yacht dealership on the Great Lakes, with trailer storage for boats up to 100 ft.

Key facts

Type
Harbour
Coordinates
42.48875, -87.80268 (42°29.32'N 87°48.16'W)
Town
Winthrop Harbor
Country
United States
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

SkipperBud's North Point Marina lies at 42°29.32'N 87°48.16'W, that is 42.48875, -87.80268 in decimal degrees.

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