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Louisiana bayou. The bayou is named Contraband Bayou because Pirate Jean Lafitte was rumored to have hidden treasure here. He was also comfortable enough here to defend the area from the Spanish.Captain Doug Shearman started this marina from plans drawn on his kitchen table. It had been a ship yard for years through several owners. When he purchased the property, it had run down to being a dump site. He had the idea of a valet marina and that idea has been quite successful for the boaters of Lake Charles. He has covered storage for roughly a hundred boats. The boat owner calls him in advance and tell him when they plan on arriving. Dougs crew gets the boat from storage, checks the waterpump operation, hoses the boat off and fills up with gas. The boat is launched, tied to the pier for the owner to step in. The crew will even ice up the beverages in the ice chest. When the boat owner returns to the marina, they step off and Doug's crew puts the boat on its trailer and returns it back to covered storage. All of this for a very reasonable monthly price.
For transient cruisers like us, this is a fantastic place to spend a few days. Doug and his crew will do anything to make your stay more comfortable. Bow Tie Marina has gas, diesel, and water along with a pump out station. Minor boat repairs can be done on site.
The casinos and major shopping areas are only a short cab ride away. The Coast Guard keeps several boats at the marina so security is no problem.
There is a covered pavilion with BBQ grill, picnic tables and ceiling fans and a replica of a alligator in a pirate suit.
The convience store sells some marine products, beer and other beverages and some food items.
Doug has showers and restrooms inside the office area. The restrooms are squeeky clean.
If your cruising takes you to Lake Charles, there is no better place to stay to enjoy Capt. Doug Shearman's southern hospitality at Bow Tie Marina. The phone number is (337)-478-0130
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