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Romps Family Fun Marina
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About Romps Family Fun Marina
Romp's Family Fun Marina is located on the scenic Vermilion River in northern Ohio. With an ideal location, Romp's offers easy access to Lake Erie 1/2 mile down river from the marina. Family owned and operated since 1957, Romp's is a full-service Lake Erie marina featuring dockage for 250 boats, from 13' to 34'. Amenities include a complete award winning Service Department, Marine Store with Marathon Gas and Oil products, full service Pump-out station, and Modern Restrooms with Showers.
Just for fun we have a Heated Pool, Multi-Sport Court, Picnic Shelters, and the Romper Room snack bar, with homemade sandwiches and fun food. We also have the Dairy Dock ice cream stand, with the best sundaes and sodas you've ever tasted, plus our very own Putter-Port Mini Golf. Did we mention we have two children play areas? Everything needed for Your Families Fun is right here in Ohio's Family Fun Marina. Call, Email, or Stop in!
Romps Water Port, Inc.
5055 E. Liberty Ave.
Vermilion, OH 44089
Phone: (440) 967-4342
Web Site: www.romps.com
E-mail: dockit@romps.com
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Dockage
- Quality Steel Floating Docks
- Very close parking for your dock, no carts needed
- 20' docks accommodating boats 22'6" LOA with dockside water
- 25' docks accommodating boats 27'6" LOA with dockside water and electric
- 30' docks accommodating boats 34' LOA with dockside water and electric
- 2'x2'x6' dock box included for all your gear
- 24 hour access to clean, modern, restrooms and showers
- Great Amenities also include a Heated Pool, Multi-Sport court, Children's Play Areas, Picnic Shelters ..and much more, Click Here for details
- Safe, family fun environment, children can attend all social functions without worry about language or inappropriate behavior
- Public Internet terminal for email and web access with weather/radar updates
- Dockside Wireless Internet available
- Winter storage available
Amenities
- 250 floating docks
- A recreational, family oriented marine facility on the scenic Vermilion River
- Located a very short distance to Lake Erie
- Centrally located within walking distance to both the commercial section of Vermilion and the historic Harbortown district. With many shops, stores, as well as the Great Lakes Historical Museum and a public beach all nearby.
- Across the street from the Red Clay Restaurant and a short bike ride or drive to many other fine dining establishments.
- Call (440)-967-4342 or Stop By Today!
For Your Pleasure - Swimming Pool
- Sport Court
- Snack Bar / Lounge
- Putter Port Mini Golf
- Dairy Dock Ice Cream Stand
- Social Activities
- Picnic Shelters
- Two Play Areas for Children
- Large, open grass areas for play or pets
Service - Award Wining Service and complete Parts Department
- Marathon Gas and Oil Products
- Full Service Pump-out facility
- Mercruiser, Evinrude-Johnson, Volvo Penta certified staff
- Travel Lift and Ramp
- Complete Spring and Fall services
- Numerous Accessories with professional installation available
Dockage- Steel Floating Docks
- Water and Electric dockside at all docks
- Dock Boxes Included
- Modern, Clean Restrooms and Showers
- Convenient Parking, no carts needed
- Ideal Location
- Self Protected Harbor
- Public Terminal Internet Access
- Full service fuel docks
- Dockside Wireless Internet available
- Professional and Courteous staff
Service
Complete Award Winning Service Department! Chuck Sooy, our service manager, has been with Romp's for over 35 years, and is a Master Mechanic working on Mercruiser, Bombardier Outboards (Johnson-Evinrude), Volvo-Penta and most anything related to your boating needs. Chuck, along with his crew, offer the following services:
Spring - Engine & Sterndrive Repairs and Rebuilds
- Removal of Tarp and Frame
- Bottom Painting
- Wash and Wax Hull
- Hull Repairs
- Rigging
- Pull and Service Lower Unit
- Change Engine and/or Lower Unit Oil
- Charge Battery
- Launch *Dewinterize* Start Engine
- Tune Ups
- Miscellaneous Repairs
Summer - Engine & Sterndrive Repairs and Rebuilds
- Engine Tune Ups
- Change Engine Oil
- Hull Repairs
- Rigging
- Miscellaneous Repairs
Fall - Lift
- Steam Clean and/or Acid Wash Bottom
- Winterize Engine, Sterndrive, and Accessories
- Store and Charge Battery
- Set Boat on Cradle, Trailer or Jack Stands
- Winter Cover
- Outdoor Winter Storage
Winter - Engine & Sterndrive Repairs and Rebuilds
- Hull Repairs
- Rigging
- Pull and Service Lower Unit
- Miscellaneous Repairs and Bottom Painting
Location
Vermilion is located on the shores of Lake Erie in Northern Ohio, approximately 35 miles west of Cleveland. Vermilion Harbor's central location is ideal for day trips to all of Lake Eries great destinations. From our location you can reach the following in an hour or less and most under 30 minutes (estimates are based on 30mph cruising speed and favorable lake conditions):
- Lake Erie's western Islands including the famed Put-in-Bay and Kelly's Island State Park
- Cedar Point amusement park
- Huron Ohio's public beach
- Lorain's Jack-a-lope restaurant
- Cleveland's Cuyahoga river port with it's many fine restaurants and attractions
- Vermilion's own scenic lagoons and Red Clay restaurant
- And many more great locations!
- Click here for a street map of Vermilion
Driving Directions to Romps:
From The East:
Romp's Water Port, Inc. can be reached via the Ohio Turnpike or Rt. 90 (which becomes Rt. 2). Exit at Baumhart Rd. Take Baumhart Rd. North to Rt. 6 (also called Liberty Ave.) Take Rt. 6 (Liberty Ave.) West to the Vermilion River Bridge. Romp's is before the bridge on the left.
From The West:
Romp's Water Port, Inc. can be reached via the Ohio Turnpike or Rt. 2 at the Baumhart Rd. Exit. Follow Baumhart Rd. North to Rt. 6 (also called Liberty Ave.). Then West on Rt. 6 (Liberty Ave.) to the Vermilion River Bridge. Romp's is before the bridge on the left.
From The South:
Romp's Water Port, Inc. can be reached using State Rt. 60. Which takes you to Liberty Ave. Heading East we are located beyond the Vermilion River Bridge on the right. You can also access our facility by following Vermilion Rd. to Liberty Ave. Romp's is on the left.
By Water:
Romp's Water Port, Inc. is easily accessed by water. From Lake Erie enter the Vermilion River and follow the river upstream for approximately 1/2 mile. You will pass The Red Clay Restaurant on the left (east) side. Romp's is just a little further on your left (east) side. The Vermilion Water Tower is a visible landmark from Lake Erie and located across the river from Romp's.
Latitude and Longitude Lat_41_25.7/Lon_82_21.9
FAQ
Q. Do you have boat sales?
A. Not at this time. We have in the past carried several lines including Boston Whaler, Lyman, and PennYan but do not have a line currently. Lake Erie Marine Trades assoc has a website with all of Ohio's boat dealers listed at boatohio.com
Q. Do you have temporary docks for visitors?
A. Yes we do. If our seasonal dockage is full we sub-lease existing customer's docks out to visitors when they are away or out of the water for service on a first come, first save basis.
Q. Do you allow pets?
A. Yes we do. We have a large amount of green space and we ask that your pet is kept on a leash at all times. We also ask that you pick up after your pet in traffic areas. Of course pets are not allowed on the pool deck or in food service areas.
Q. How did you get the name Romp's?
A. Robb and Laura Romp purchased the property in the 1957 and thru three generations the Romp family has been happily servicing boaters ever since.
Q. I see a bridge in the photos, what kind of clearance do I need?
A. The bridge clearance depends on water levels. On average the space is 10-11ft from water to the bottom of the bridge. Unless you have a fly-bridge on your boat or have a radar arch with some large attachment on the top of it you would not normally have a problem.
Q. How far are you from the lake?
A. We are ½ mile or about 6 minutes of idle time. Far enough away to be protected from severe storm/wave conditions.
Q. Do you have trailer storage?
A. Yes we do, please feel free to contact us for pricing and availability.
Q. Do you allow motorized vehicles such as golf carts or scooters at your marina?
A. Yes and No, we do not allow any large vehicles such as golf carts or ATV's and also do not allow any gas powered vehicles other than your car/truck/motorcycle. We do allow bikes, trikes, scooters, skates and skateboards as long as they do not become a nuisance to other boaters. Electric scooters are allowed as well.
Q. Do you allow camping; such as tents, campers, or Winnebago type vehicle?
A. We do allow small tents for overnight use as long as the boater is present and the tent is removed when the customer leaves. Winnebago and other large vehicle campers have to be approved and such use is very limited.
Q. I also have a jetski, do you have any storage?
A. Yes we do. We have a supplemental dock contract that allows a person to bring a smaller 2nd vessel for fun boats such as jetskis/jetboats and smaller vessels under 12 ft in length. The cost is $150 for the summer and includes use of the ramp and a land storage area.
Q. Are Putter Port and Dairy Dock included?
A. Both are there for your enjoyment but are not FREE to dock customers. Putter Port offers a season pass to dock members at a substantially reduced rate.
Q. What kind of security do you have? Is the marina gated?
A. We have recording security cameras in key locations thru-out the marina. We are not a gated marina and hope we never have to restrict the open access in and out of the marina. We also have the good fortune to be located in an area with a great record for little or no instances of crime. We have terrific cooperation with the local police who understand the value of the boating community to the cities revenue. We also have Romp's family members living onsite. In the winter we do put up a fence to restrict traffic in and out, and the entrances are monitored by camera.
Q. Do you also own the Danny Boy Farm Market or Dairy Queen in North Olmstead?
A. No, the Romp family in North Olmstead are cousins but not affiliated with the Marina whatsoever.
Q. What is your policy on dockholders whose boats are for sale?
A. All we ask is you do not place "for sale" signs on the boat. We provide a bulletin board in the main office to list your boats information. This protects your boat, and the boats of others from being boarded when you are not present. We are not involved in any part of the sale or have any other restrictions.
Q. When can put by boat in and when does it have to be pulled out by?
A. Our "in water" season is from April 1rst to November 1rst. Please note that dockside water may not be accessible during the colder parts of early April or mid-late October, depending on weather.
Q. I have more questions.
A. We would love to hear from you.. click here to send us your comments or questions.
