My job has transferred me to Southern NH. I am looking at living in Lexington, MA. Could anyone recommend a reasonably priced marina in the Boston/Salem area where I could dock or moor my 1974 H25? Thanks.
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Go south my friend!
You have now entered the cyber snob land of unreal high prices, limited harbors, and one design custom boat folks who are not very accommodating too production boat people.. you will soon realized the best bet is to go south into southeastern CT or Narragansett Bay area (stay away from Newport) in Rhode Island to find realistic marinas and cruising grounds, forget NH or southern Maine, not enough marinas for competition, to may old world non-progressive thinkers, Portsmouth is joke regarding marinas and prices for smaller boats….Good Luck
You have now entered the cyber snob land of unreal high prices, limited harbors, and one design custom boat folks who are not very accommodating too production boat people.. you will soon realized the best bet is to go south into southeastern CT or Narragansett Bay area (stay away from Newport) in Rhode Island to find realistic marinas and cruising grounds, forget NH or southern Maine, not enough marinas for competition, to may old world non-progressive thinkers, Portsmouth is joke regarding marinas and prices for smaller boats….Good Luck
Try Narragansett Bay
I agree with the previous post. The Boston area is too expensive and north of cape cod you lack the consistent wind of Narragansett Bay and Buzzards Bay plus the water is warmer and the season longer. Try to avoid having to cross the bridge over to the cape, traffic during the summer is a real mess. We are in Wickford RI on Narragansett and find the sailing outstanding, and the town extreamly charming. Remember that hurricans are an issue and take that into consideration when looking for a home port. Good luck and welcome to the northeast.
I agree with the previous post. The Boston area is too expensive and north of cape cod you lack the consistent wind of Narragansett Bay and Buzzards Bay plus the water is warmer and the season longer. Try to avoid having to cross the bridge over to the cape, traffic during the summer is a real mess. We are in Wickford RI on Narragansett and find the sailing outstanding, and the town extreamly charming. Remember that hurricans are an issue and take that into consideration when looking for a home port. Good luck and welcome to the northeast.
I agree...Narry
We're on Narragansett Bay in Portsmouth, RI. I know several people from up near Lexington (my home office is there) who keep their boats on the bay. There are a multitude of marinas with all options of sailing. You'll have a large bay, access to the Cpae and the Islands, Block Island, Connecticut and eastern Long Island at you disposal. It can't get much better than that for variety. Forgive me for sounding like the Chamber of Commerce, but we all think this way
Generally, the closer you get to Newport, the more expensive, also. Look towards the upper bay. And not to sound like I'm plugging, but look at www.byy.com for some ideas. We stay in the Portsmouth marina location.
We're on Narragansett Bay in Portsmouth, RI. I know several people from up near Lexington (my home office is there) who keep their boats on the bay. There are a multitude of marinas with all options of sailing. You'll have a large bay, access to the Cpae and the Islands, Block Island, Connecticut and eastern Long Island at you disposal. It can't get much better than that for variety. Forgive me for sounding like the Chamber of Commerce, but we all think this way
Generally, the closer you get to Newport, the more expensive, also. Look towards the upper bay. And not to sound like I'm plugging, but look at www.byy.com for some ideas. We stay in the Portsmouth marina location.beverly
Try beverly port marine, beverly mass. A slip runs about 2000.00 a season for a 22 ft hunter. Bigger is more,naturally.
Try beverly port marine, beverly mass. A slip runs about 2000.00 a season for a 22 ft hunter. Bigger is more,naturally.
Salem
PS.. If you live in Salem you can moor your boat for a dollar a foot at the Winter Island marina (the old coast guard seaplane station). That's where I am. I have no clue where you work but the commute from Salem to Exeter NH is approx 55 min. Welcome to the area.
PS.. If you live in Salem you can moor your boat for a dollar a foot at the Winter Island marina (the old coast guard seaplane station). That's where I am. I have no clue where you work but the commute from Salem to Exeter NH is approx 55 min. Welcome to the area.
Try a Yacht Club in Boston Harbor
There are many Boston Harbor Yacht clubs. I belong to Savin Hill which is located on Dorchester Bay, in the Outer Boston harbor, off Morrisy blvd close to the Bay side Expo center and JFK Library. I believe we are still accepting members and the prices are very reasonable. Moorings and large floating dock for use when you are on board. For more info: http://members.tripod.com/~SHYC/ and I can be reached at twarneke@cisco.com BTW -- I live in S. Nashua, NH. There are tax advantages to living *and* working in NH. Although Lexington is a good town with good schools, there are options in NH for a lot less $$$. Good luck, Tom
There are many Boston Harbor Yacht clubs. I belong to Savin Hill which is located on Dorchester Bay, in the Outer Boston harbor, off Morrisy blvd close to the Bay side Expo center and JFK Library. I believe we are still accepting members and the prices are very reasonable. Moorings and large floating dock for use when you are on board. For more info: http://members.tripod.com/~SHYC/ and I can be reached at twarneke@cisco.com BTW -- I live in S. Nashua, NH. There are tax advantages to living *and* working in NH. Although Lexington is a good town with good schools, there are options in NH for a lot less $$$. Good luck, Tom
Mooring
I forgot to mention that you could also try the Salem Willows Yacht Club. Here you have quick access to salem harbor and use of dinghys and shuttle launch. If you need a mooring you'll want to get in touch with Sam Zocco of Salem he builds ecellent mooring setups tailored to your boat and mooring conditions.
I forgot to mention that you could also try the Salem Willows Yacht Club. Here you have quick access to salem harbor and use of dinghys and shuttle launch. If you need a mooring you'll want to get in touch with Sam Zocco of Salem he builds ecellent mooring setups tailored to your boat and mooring conditions.
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