Gas Issue Shark River

Gerry this isn't a fishing report but I thought it best posting it on the fishing forum. If that's a problem feel free to move it.

I was informed a week or so ago that due to issues involving the construction of the new restaurant at the Belmar Municipal Marina, the gas pumps on the river will be shut down until at minimum Memorial Day and potentially six weeks longer. Being they're the only gas pumps on the river, that poses a significant problem for many boaters. From what I've heard, a gas line was ruptured by the restaurant construction causing the problem. Any boats sailing out of Shark River Inlet will have to go to Manasquan for gas or make other arrangements as in gas cans if that's feasible and allowed at your marina which in most cases I assume it's not. It seems like the Municipality is keeping this quiet as many folks I've spoken to haven't heard about it. I've been told also as a result of the same situation that the row boats in Belmar will be moved to "F" dock for the duration of the reparation work. Between the dredge operation, the construction and now this, anyone sailing from SRI and in particular from Fisherman's Den I'm afraid are going to be in for a tough start to the season. Just a heads up for anyone who might be effected.

[Slip It In]

I went to get some fuel late Nov last year and there were a few guys running around in panic then came down and said construction ruptured something with the fuel docks and just had to be shut off. I don't know if it was turned off since then, because it was blowing east heavy for a few more weeks, so I pulled the boat out for the winter.

I am amazed that there is no temp solution figured out. And like you said why is this so quiet?

Looks like fuel cans at the slip for me.

[SaltLife1980]

That sucks. That is going to be a PITA for a lot of people

[NoLimit]

Too bad the city has no sense of urgency or money.

Seriously, how on earth can it take months and months and months to fix a 2 or 3" fuel line ; or why cant they get a fuel truck to tie into the fuel docks on a temporary basis?

It reminds me of the NYC skating rink. The city payed for it to be built 3 or 4 times over and after 10 years, it still was not done. Trump built it in several months and it was under budget.

The boat owners should get together, chip in a couple grand for an attorney, and put a claim in to get half their rent back plus loss of use of boats.

[Exit135]

I would bet that the NJDEP is reviewing a permit application. My assumption is a Waterfront Development Permit. Takes about six months to get one of those.

[Tuna Tales]

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[Sharkyispy]

Originally Posted by NoLimit

Too bad the city has no sense of urgency or money.

Seriously, how on earth can it take months and months and months to fix a 2 or 3" fuel line ; or why cant they get a fuel truck to tie into the fuel docks on a temporary basis?

It reminds me of the NYC skating rink. The city payed for it to be built 3 or 4 times over and after 10 years, it still was not done. Trump built it in several months and it was under budget.

The boat owners should get together, chip in a couple grand for an attorney, and put a claim in to get half their rent back plus loss of use of boats.

This is why they are being quiet about it..Look at the money that will be lost....I rely on it as well.....BS they can't or won't figure out how to correct this quicker for all...