Marinas
228 Marinas listed
A marina is more than a place to tie up. The right one decides how fast you reach open water, how protected your boat is when the weather turns, and how much of your season goes to boating instead of logistics. Buoy List's marina directory puts slips, moorings, rack storage, and working boatyards in one place, with real contact details so you can compare before you call.
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Frequently asked questions
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How much does a boat slip cost?
- Most marinas price wet slips by the foot, for the season or the year, so a longer boat pays more for the same dock. Location does the rest of the work: protected water, quick inlet access, and amenities like fuel, pump-out, and a travel lift all push rates up. Most marinas do not publish pricing, so the only way to know a specific rate is to call and ask.
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What is the difference between a wet slip and rack storage?
- A wet slip keeps your boat in the water at a dock, ready to go whenever you are, but the hull sits in the water all season and usually needs bottom paint. Rack storage, also called dry stack, keeps the boat on a rack ashore and the marina launches it when you call ahead. Rack storage suits smaller outboard powerboats, while larger boats, sailboats, and anything with a fixed keel generally need a slip.
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How do seasonal marina contracts work?
- Most marinas sell the season as a single contract, typically paid up front or in installments before launch. The contract spells out what is included, such as parking, water, electric, pump-out, and haul-out, and what costs extra. Before you sign, read the sections on insurance requirements, subleasing, and what happens if you sell the boat mid-season.
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What should I look for when choosing a marina?
- Start with the water: depth at low tide, protection from wind and wake, and how long it takes to reach open water from your slip. Then weigh the practical items, fuel on site, a service department, secure parking, restrooms, and whether the docks are fixed or floating. A marina that answers the phone and keeps its docks in good repair tends to get the rest right too.
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What is transient dockage?
- Transient dockage is short-term space for visiting boats, usually priced per foot per night, the marina equivalent of a hotel room. It is how cruisers work their way down a coast and how locals try a new harbor for a weekend. Call ahead or hail the dockmaster on the radio, since transient space is first come, first served at many marinas.
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