- 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
- Phone
- +18478720292
- 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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