Laughlin Lagoon Marina

[78Southwind]

So I dropped by the old Laughlin Bay Marina today (Laughlin Lagoon Marina Resort) and talked to the Administrative Assistant who will probably end up being the manager of the property in the future. She told me that the new owners are going to build at least 30 cabins in front of the boat slips. She also said that they're going to build another Pool, add on to the restaurant and build a RV Park.

Here's the current rates for storage and boat slips.

 

[BHC Vic]

So I dropped by the old Laughlin Bay Marina today (Laughlin Lagoon Marina Resort) and talked to the Administrative Assistant who will probably end up being the manager of the property in the future. She told me that the new owners are going to build at least 30 cabins in front of the boat slips. She also said that they're going to build another Pool, add on to the restaurant and have RV camping sites.

Here's the current rates for storage and boat slips.

Someone lost their ass on that deal 😬

 

[hallett21]

Someone lost their ass on that deal [emoji51]

Story?

 

[78Southwind]

Story?

There was roughly 40 Million dollars invested in the old Laughlin Bay Marina and the new owners purchased it for 5.5 Million.:skull

 

[hallett21]

There was roughly 40 Million dollars invested in the old Laughlin Bay Marina and the new owners purchased it for 5.5 Million.:skull

ho lee fuk

 

[78Southwind]

ho lee fuk

Yep, I might be off a couple million but you get the idea.

 

[SoCalDave]

There was roughly 40 Million dollars invested in the old Laughlin Bay Marina and the new owners purchased it for 5.5 Million.:skull

That's a steal!

 

[regor]

Laughlin Bay Marina is closed until further notice.

 

[78Southwind]

Laughlin Bay Marina is closed until further notice.

Grand Opening Memorial Day 2018... Oops I meant eer...2019.

 

[Flynryan]

That's the best beach area on the river. I hope it doesn't work out. That would mean a bunch MORE idiot rental pwc's down river.

 

[BHC Vic]

That's the best beach area on the river. I hope it doesn't work out. That would mean a bunch MORE idiot rental pwc's down river.

Locals only 😜 The reeds are getting a little crazy

 

[Abc123]

Cool. I pulled in there once. It looks like a nice facility.

I wonder what is ever going to happen with the nearby incomplete Trump tower.

 

[78Southwind]

Locals only  The reeds are getting a little crazy

If I remember right they are cutting the grass this year and dredging next year.

 

[BHC Vic]

Cool. I pulled in there once. It looks like a nice facility.

I wonder what is ever going to happen with the nearby incomplete Trump tower.

Is that what that is? I've always wondered. I asked jeep dog but we were going to fast and I couldn't hear him 😜

 

[78Southwind]

Cool. I pulled in there once. It looks like a nice facility.

I wonder what is ever going to happen with the nearby incomplete Trump tower.

My understanding is that they could never get water rights. If I remember right it was supposed to be called Emerald Bay. I actually sent away for a marketing video of what the place was supposed to look like back in the early 90's. I wish I still had the video.

 

[78Southwind]

That's the best beach area on the river. I hope it doesn't work out. That would mean a bunch MORE idiot rental pwc's down river.

Yep, it's going to get worse they are going to rent pwc and boats out of the marina. They also want to make the old pool area a boat club kind of deal. I guess for members only and the new pool will be for the RV park.

 

[DirtyWhiteDog]

https://www.reviewjournal.com/busin...oned-emerald-river-resort-remains-an-eyesore/

 

[mash on it]

Locals only  The reeds are getting a little crazy

Have you had your boat on the river locally yet? Ya need to try it.

Laughlin Bay is some type of refuge area. I've seen the signs, but don't remember, and the water is murky mid summer and after. Stinks, too.

There is a nice beach at Boy Scout Camp we use, and 'Bar Beach' (island) near pipeline. Sugar sand, but in the current.

Dan'l

 

[Bullhead bully]

So I dropped by the old Laughlin Bay Marina today (Laughlin Lagoon Marina Resort) and talked to the Administrative Assistant who will probably end up being the manager of the property in the future. She told me that the new owners are going to build at least 30 cabins in front of the boat slips. She also said that they're going to build another Pool, add on to the restaurant and have RV camping sites.

Here's the current rates for storage and boat slips.

But most importantly are they going to dredge the access so you can get a boat in there? That's the biggest problem of all. There are months out of the year you can barely even get a canoe in there.

 

[78Southwind]

https://www.reviewjournal.com/busin...oned-emerald-river-resort-remains-an-eyesore/

Cool read. Thanks, I guess my memory is failing me "Emerald River" not Emerald Bay.

 

[BHC Vic]

Have you had your boat on the river locally yet? Ya need to try it.

Laughlin Bay is some type of refuge area. I've seen the signs, but don't remember, and the water is murky mid summer and after. Stinks, too.

There is a nice beach at Boy Scout Camp we use, and 'Bar Beach' (island) near pipeline. Sugar sand, but in the current.

Dan'l

I've only rode in jeep dogs boat. I'll launch this weekend though

 

[BHC Vic]

But most importantly are they going to dredge the access so you can get a boat in there? That's the biggest problem of all. There are months out of the year you can barely even get a canoe in there.

I think one of the inmates launches their eliminator there. Don't know about year round though

 

[78Southwind]

But most importantly are they going to dredge the access so you can get a boat in there? That's the biggest problem of all. There are months out of the year you can barely even get a canoe in there.

A couple posts up I mentioned that they are going to dredge next year. They missed the cut off for the permits to dredge this winter so it will have to be next year. Years ago, I launched my Sea Doo out of there and I literally had 8 inches of water so I had to walk it over the wash area. I don't know if you are familiar with the area but there is a separate lot right at the end of the slip area that acts somewhat like a wash when it rains. They will have to keep that area under control for sure for it to work well when the water levels are low.

edit: This is the area that I am talking about.

 

[02HoWaRd26]

There is a real nice beach area to the south of that ramp, known locally as the back bay, but it fills up fast as it's not that big, but mostly you see the local Lazy Harry's crowd their in there jet boats

 

[Abc123]

There is a real nice beach area to the south of that ramp, known locally as the back bay, but it fills up fast as it's not that big, but mostly you see the local Lazy Harry's crowd their in there jet boats

Are you talking about the area that almost looks like a fork in the river? Going north the left is the back bay, the right is river?

 

[78Southwind]

Here is a nice video of the area.

 

[mash on it]

Are you talking about the area that almost looks like a fork in the river? Going north the left is the back bay, the right is river?

No, to the Left is the Old Boy Scout Camp.

Back Bay is further up river and to the west, beyond Big Bend. Kind of a triangular area. Bayside casino used to have a dock there, I don't know if they still do, its been a few years since i ventured over there.

Dan'l

 

[Joker]

The restaurant there always had a great breakfast.

 

[78Southwind]

Are you talking about the area that almost looks like a fork in the river? Going north the left is the back bay, the right is river?

I think you are talking about the boy scout camp area which is by the vortex and to the left as you are going up river. This picture is of the area you are talking about right at Big Bend. The Back Bay is just above the Big Bend State Recreation Area which is further up river.

 

[NoisyChicken]

But most importantly are they going to dredge the access so you can get a boat in there? That's the biggest problem of all. There are months out of the year you can barely even get a canoe in there.

Actually it's not that big of a problem. The dredging is not going to magically make customers appear. The new owners obviously have no idea how to run a marina as the only thing that's happened is they have raised storage prices. 6 months of SSDD. I guess the price increase is understandable since they still don't sell, beer, ice, gas, food, have an open shitter, etc lol. Look for this guy to be on American Greed in the next few years as he will just be milking the investors and walking away. The place is losing money everyday and no alarm bells are going off in anyone's heads....sad. Could be a great place.

 

[78Southwind]

http://www.lasvegasnow.com/news/efforts-underway-to-spur-development-on-laughlin-lagoon/1014411107

LAS VEGAS - Some changes on the Laughlin waterfront are in the works.

Clark County commissioners passed several items related to the Laughlin Lagoon Tuesday.

Local leaders see the project as an economic development opportunity for the Colorado River community.

Nearly two decades of sediment has built up in a lagoon fed by the Colorado River, but once it's cleared out, leaders think it will open the door to economic development on the south end of town.

Near the Laughlin Bay Marina, the reeds rustle in the wind.

The shallow waters of the lagoon gently lap up on the shoreline.

"I've always viewed this as the linchpin to the economic development," said James Maniaci, chairman, Laughlin Town Advisory Board.

Local leaders say this offshoot of the Colorado River is the linchpin to economic development in the southern tip of the state.

Laughlin Town Advisory Board Chairman James Maniaci says property values along the lagoon will rise and projects like a high-end RV park are already in the works.

The hope is to draw jobs along with it.

"That will help us attract more businesses here, so that we don't have the problem of always having to go into another state for most of our services," Maniaci said.

The Laughlin township is in the final phases of forming a special improvement district to repay the construction bonds.

The project will cost about $3.4 million and due to environmental regulations, contractors will have four months to dredge a channel into the lagoon.

The five to seven feet of silt will help eventually form a park connecting to a nearby state park on the river.

"The state land division has agreed to let the contractor put the spoil on the 25-acre site immediately to the south, which is still within the lagoon," Maniaci said.

He says the project will also help kick-start infrastructure improvements in the southern end of town. The project is expected to go out to bid in the next several weeks.

The hard deadline to wrap up work is Dec. 31.

 

[jeepdog]

http://www.lasvegasnow.com/news/efforts-underway-to-spur-development-on-laughlin-lagoon/1014411107

LAS VEGAS - Some changes on the Laughlin waterfront are in the works.

Clark County commissioners passed several items related to the Laughlin Lagoon Tuesday.

Local leaders see the project as an economic development opportunity for the Colorado River community.

Nearly two decades of sediment has built up in a lagoon fed by the Colorado River, but once it's cleared out, leaders think it will open the door to economic development on the south end of town.

Near the Laughlin Bay Marina, the reeds rustle in the wind.

The shallow waters of the lagoon gently lap up on the shoreline.

"I've always viewed this as the linchpin to the economic development," said James Maniaci, chairman, Laughlin Town Advisory Board.

Local leaders say this offshoot of the Colorado River is the linchpin to economic development in the southern tip of the state.

Laughlin Town Advisory Board Chairman James Maniaci says property values along the lagoon will rise and projects like a high-end RV park are already in the works.

The hope is to draw jobs along with it.

"That will help us attract more businesses here, so that we don't have the problem of always having to go into another state for most of our services," Maniaci said.

The Laughlin township is in the final phases of forming a special improvement district to repay the construction bonds.

The project will cost about $3.4 million and due to environmental regulations, contractors will have four months to dredge a channel into the lagoon.

The five to seven feet of silt will help eventually form a park connecting to a nearby state park on the river.

"The state land division has agreed to let the contractor put the spoil on the 25-acre site immediately to the south, which is still within the lagoon," Maniaci said.

He says the project will also help kick-start infrastructure improvements in the southern end of town. The project is expected to go out to bid in the next several weeks.

The hard deadline to wrap up work is Dec. 31.

Great update Jerry. The back bay is definitely prime RE. I always said its the rivers hidden little gem. It's closed, no really

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[nowski]

Yep, it's going to get worse they are going to rent pwc and boats out of the marina.

Just what every body of water needs, more inexperienced renters...

 

[78Southwind]

Nice little video of the Emerald River Laughlin Nevada.

 

[Hallett Dave]

Nice photos Jerry .
Good seeing you and Lisa over the weekend.
Thanks for stopping by Hallett Dave Head Quarters.
Love you both.
Erika says hello.
You know you and Lisa are always welcome to stay at HD HQ.
THD

 

[78Southwind]

Well it looks like they are getting ready to dredge the Back Bay / Laughlin Lagoon Marina.

I found these on facebook...

 

[78Southwind]

http://www.mohavedailynews.com/laug...cle_3fbeb5b2-ada2-11e8-b0ea-a7698c550cc0.html

LAUGHLIN — Clark County Commissioners recently approved a series of agenda items that keep the Laughlin Lagoon project moving forward.

The board approved awarding the dredging project to Technology Construction, Inc., for a cost of $3,642,000. They also approved a contract for professional surveying services, accepted a quitclaim deed from the state and approved authorizing the county manager or her designee to sign a land and water conservation fund project agreement in conjunction with the land transfer.

Commissioners approved transferring approximately $1.7 million from the Fort Mohave Development Fund and an ordinance authorizing the issuance of local improvement bonds to finance the waterfront project.


The transfer of money from the development fund is to supplement the total cost of the project, which is approximately $5.1 million which includes all necessary incidentals that have been or will be incurred for the project according to the documents included with the board’s agenda.

Approximately $3.4 million will be paid by property owners in the Special Improvement District 162A via bonds, which were also approved by the commissioners.

The land transfer involves the State of Nevada’s Division of State Lands transferring 10.89 acres near the lagoon to Clark County. Dredged material will be stockpiled and dewatered on the northeast corner of the property and could be used as a source of soils material for other projects in the future.

The stipulations of the conditional transfer include local governments must operate and maintain the property as a park and that the use and enjoyment of the property by residents must not be diminished.

The land and water conservation fund project agreement was a companion item to the quitclaim deed. The State Parks Division will require the county to develop, operate and maintain the property for public outdoor recreation to a minimum standard of open space, signage and public access in accordance with the Land and Water Conservation Fund Federal Financial Assistance Manual, based on information included in the board’s agenda packet.

“The dredging of the aquatic roads and the building of a 2,000 feet of public health beach in the Laughlin Lagoon can be considered as important to our community’s reasonable growth as Needles Highway, State Route 163, Thomas Edison Drive and Bruce Woodbury Drive have been,” said Jim Maniaci, Laughlin Town Advisory Board chair and president of the Laughlin Economic Development Corporation.

When finished early next year, because it is screened by the Colorado River channelization dike, the removal of up to seven feet of silt will open up the only quiet-water body along the Colorado River in Laughlin, Maniaci said.


“Now Kenny Lin’s company can proceed with the construction of almost 300 high-class motor coach recreational vehicle spaces, many of which will have casitas for the bigger motor coach travelers,” Maniaci said. “That will add greatly to Laughlin’s visitors’ contributions to our economy.”

“I expect that the upgraded lagoon, long known by Clark County and Nevada officials as a unique gem, will help neighboring Big Bend of the Colorado State Recreation Park by supplementing what is featured there,” he added.

Growth needs to be at a reasonable rate so Laughlin can absorb new residents into the culture, society and economy, Maniaci said.

“The (LEDC) has worked throughout its short history to attract businesses and industries which we lack, but for which we know our existing population, dominated by retirees, can support. This would add a third sector to our present economy of tourism and retirees,” Maniaci said.

 

[78Southwind]

 

[530RL]

We looked at the deal years ago when the bank was trying to sell the loan.

I'm not sure how you make money in the deal let alone sink a few more million into it.

But maybe someone can figure it out?

 

[78Southwind]

Here's the dredge plans.
https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/InterimCommittee/REL/Document/11466

 

[78Southwind]

We looked at the deal years ago when the bank was trying to sell the loan.

I'm not sure how you make money in the deal let alone sink a few more million into it.

But maybe someone can figure it out?

The only way I can see them making real money on this deal is if they build condos on the property like the old owners had planned. The problem is Bullhead and Laughlin Real Estate is still nowhere near it's highs of 2006. I am pretty sure you can still buy an existing condo or house cheaper than what it would cost to build one. Where other river city's like Lake Havasu are pretty close to it's all time highs. Maybe that's the long-term plan if real estate ever comes back in that area. While they are waiting, build some cash-flow and do simpler things like build an RV Park with rental casitas/cabins? I could be wrong but I don't think we will ever see this place become a Pirates Cove or something like that with the big performance boats. But I could see a lot of Pontoon boats and Jet boats stopping in for gas and having lunch. Then hanging with their families on the new beach area.

 

[DrunkenSailor]

Dredging costs 3.6mm? That's a huge investment that doesn't include the ramp or the boat storage building. Based on the video it looks like they plan to do rack storage. Someone is going to dump a bunch of money into this place.

 

[78Southwind]

Dredging costs 3.6mm? That's a huge investment that doesn't include the ramp or the boat storage building. Based on the video it looks like they plan to do rack storage. Someone is going to dump a bunch of money into this place.

A lot of the amenities are already built. The old owners put close to 40 million into the place back in 2005. The new owners purchased it for 5.5 million. Sounds like a deal to me. Those channels didn't really even exist before 2000 when BoR originally dredged them. I am curious what it cost back then, it does seems high.

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[Loony Toon]

I kept my boat there from 2005 and was there when they closed the doors. Actually I went to get the boat and head for the lake one day and no one was there. Took me three weeks to fine the contact for the property and another two months to finally get my boat back, it was in the building at that time. We really liked the convince of the facility having a slip and interior storage for the winter. The storage is setup with rack storage and they had a gigantic fork lift that they used to rack the boats and they could lower them into the marina as well. At that time they had a store, restaurant, gas, mechanic, it was a one stop shop. The access was sketchy at low water levels making the last turn to the docks but other than that I liked using the facilities.

 

[78Southwind]

Well here is an update video. It looks like they are pretty close to finishing the dredge.

 

[jeepdog]

Well here is an update video. It looks like they are pretty close to finishing the dredge.

Great video, Jerry. Thanks for the update.
Just hope they release enough water this year to make that dredging worth it

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[78Southwind]

Great video, Jerry. Thanks for the update.
Just hope they release enough water this year to make that dredging worth it

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From what I read at lower water time it should be 4ft deep in the back bay.

 

[78Southwind]

Looks like they have added onto the Restaurant and built a bar.

 

[78Southwind]

Most recent update.

 

[78Southwind]

I guess these are the cabins the AA was telling me about.