Nantucket Slip Fees

I think that comes with a free tank of gas?

Those are crazy prices AND it doesn't include electric which is equally crazy per day.
 
Gary,

Mad Max is in Edgartown on Martha's Vineyard. There is very limited dock space in Edgartown, so it's a seller's market. There is a large mooring field, but I have not been there since the breach last spring. There is now a 3 knot current running through Katauma Bay.

For Nantucket you need to look at Nantucket Boat Basin. It's $52.5 per foot per night plus a huge amount for electric. But, it is one of the nicest, best run facilities I have ever been to.
 
Sea Gull said:
...It's $52.5 per foot per night plus a huge amount for electric.
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OK... so 48 feet X $52.5 per foot = $2520.00 per night.


FOR SALE:
2003 480 Sedan Bridge. Well maintained. 680 hours on QSM-11 diesels.
 
Sorry.. I knew that Edgartown was on Martha's Vineyard but I have Nantucket on the brain. Our family (meaning the wife and kids) have been debating going up in the NE next summer and doing a month starting in Boston and ending in NY city and hitting up all the places in between. That's why I've been looking into this stuff. I wanted to do the Bahamas but I have to keep the family happy. Obviously, I'll have to run the boat up to Boston in June and then everyone will fly in and start the journey south.

I have a feeling, however, that if we want to be on Nantucket for 4 or 5 days over the 4th of July, I'll have to make those reservations now.
 
Four Suns said:
Over $10/foot per night!!!! Holy CRAP! You guys pay that up there?
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$10/foot is cheap! Those must be the post-Labor Day, off season rates.

Four Suns said:
I have a feeling, however, that if we want to be on Nantucket for 4 or 5 days over the 4th of July, I'll have to make those reservations now.
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Not a bad idea, but don't be surprised if you're told that the marina(s) don't start accepting reservations until sometime in the spring. Seems to be a common practice in these parts. Mark the date(s) on your calendar and get those guys on speed-dial until you secure a spot for the holiday weekend. No joke. It’s that competitive.
 
Sorry I mean 5.25 per foot.

My boat is 62 LOA, so with electric it's 375.50 per night.
 
By the way, it's not going to be much cheaper in any of the major destination ports along your route. Bring cash. :grin:
 
Four Suns said:
Sorry.. I knew that Edgartown was on Martha's Vineyard but I have Nantucket on the brain. Our family (meaning the wife and kids) have been debating going up in the NE next summer and doing a month starting in Boston and ending in NY city and hitting up all the places in between. That's why I've been looking into this stuff. I wanted to do the Bahamas but I have to keep the family happy. Obviously, I'll have to run the boat up to Boston in June and then everyone will fly in and start the journey south.

I have a feeling, however, that if we want to be on Nantucket for 4 or 5 days over the 4th of July, I'll have to make those reservations now.
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Gary,

I boat out of Scituate, which is just about 1/2 way between Boston and Plymouth.
We've also done Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, Gloucester, Provincetown, Plymouth, etc.

Nantucket is something that you'll remember forever.
Pricey, yes, but like stepping into a diferent world.
My only real advice, is to keep your eyes on sea conditions, as there is NO sheltered waters for about 20 miles, from Nantucket to Edgartown, MV.
We got caught in 12 footers about 20 years ago, probably due to inexperience, and it's something I never want to experience again.
Edgartown has very, very few slips.
Lots of moorings, but NADA for slips.
Oak Bluffs MV is proably the best place to slip for the night, as there are many slips.
Vineyard Haven has very few slips, and is mostly geared up for blow boaters. Also, it is a DRY town.
Plymouth has more than a few slips, but call ahead for reservations.
Scituate has transient slips, and very reasonable at our town marina (where I slip).
Gloucester has many, at Cape Anne Marina, but you have to go under a drawer bridge to get in. It was closed for a good part of the summer, but now I'm told, it is functional again.
The Anisquam River is a great take.

Hope this helps, and let me know if you want more info,
 
Gary,
No shortage of awesome places to stop on your trip south. Block Island, Essex Conn, Greenport LI, Port Jefferson LI, Manhassett Bay, etc. Any questions about marinas in these locations just ask..
 
Four Suns said:
Sorry.. I knew that Edgartown was on Martha's Vineyard but I have Nantucket on the brain. Our family (meaning the wife and kids) have been debating going up in the NE next summer and doing a month starting in Boston and ending in NY city and hitting up all the places in between. That's why I've been looking into this stuff. I wanted to do the Bahamas but I have to keep the family happy. Obviously, I'll have to run the boat up to Boston in June and then everyone will fly in and start the journey south.

I have a feeling, however, that if we want to be on Nantucket for 4 or 5 days over the 4th of July, I'll have to make those reservations now.
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Gary,

I boat out of Scituate, which is just about 1/2 way between Boston and Plymouth.
We've also done Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, Gloucester, Provincetown, Plymouth, etc.

Nantucket is something that you'll remember forever.
Pricey, yes, but like stepping into a diferent world.
My only real advice, is to keep your eyes on sea conditions, as there is NO sheltered waters for about 20 miles, from Nantucket to Edgartown, MV.
We got caught in 12 footers about 20 years ago, probably due to inexperience, and it's something I never want to experience again.

Edgartown has very, very few slips, and is the most exclusive part of Martha's Vineyard.
Lots of moorings, but NADA for slips.
Just off the coast, is the infamous Chapaquidick Island.

Oak Bluffs MV is proably the best place to slip for the night, as there are many slips. The slips are piers, with vertical ladders.

Vineyard Haven has very few slips, and is mostly geared up for blow boaters. Also, it is a DRY town.

Plymouth has more than a few slips at Brewer's, with floating docks, and showers, but call ahead for reservations.

Scituate has transient slips with floating docks, and showers, and very reasonable rates at our town marina (where I slip).
Everything is within walking distance.

Gloucester has many slips (floating docks) at Cape Anne Marina, but you have to go under a drawer bridge to get in.
It was closed for a good part of the summer, but now I'm told, it is fully functional again.
The Anisquam River is a great take.

Provincetown is very quaint, but next to NADA for slips.
They do have plenty of moorings, with a water taxi to go ashore.

Hope this helps, and let me know if you want more info....
 
Four Suns said:
Those of you that frequent Nantucket... I am looking into the place and noticed this:

http://www.madmaxmarina.com/marina.shtml

Over $10/foot per night!!!! Holy CRAP! You guys pay that up there?
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Welcome to the northeast :smt001

Start any reservations in the spring, they wont accept reservations at hotels or I assume marinas until they set pricing for next year, usually a few weeks after New Years.

When we make hotel reservations for the cape, Nantucket, or the hamptons, it is a cut throat phone marathon to get the good dates.

However, I stopped doing that years ago. Now we go 2 weeks after the 4th, or 2 weeks before labor day etc. The restaurants are less crowded, as are the beaches and attractions.
 
Four Suns said:
... I have a feeling, however, that if we want to be on Nantucket for 4 or 5 days over the 4th of July, I'll have to make those reservations now.
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What you are not coming to the TN River CSR gathering over the 4th? At those prices you could have the boat hauled and slipped on the River for a couple days and still come out cheaper:wow:
 
Thanks for the tips. Once we get into January, we'll get serious about our summer plans and make the appropriate preliminary float plan up along with reservations.

And Chuck... *THE* CSR rendezvous is in Baltimore in June...
 
Great info from Sea Ray 300. We keep our boat in Falmouth and boat these waters all summer long. Couple of thoughts: For a 480 I also agree Oak Bluffs would be a better place to slip on Martha's Vineyard. Convenient island land transportation can get you any where from there. I cool place to anchor out on the Vineyard is in Lagoon Pond. The entrance is under a draw bridge on the east side of Vineyard Haven. Plenty of water depth, Very peaceful, protected, and you can take the tender back out to Vineyard Haven and beach it right next to the Black Dog Restaurant (yeh, the place with the tee-shirts). Also Lake Tashmoo on the north side of the island (entrance is a mile or two west of the West Chop lighthouse) is a neat anchorage area. Also take a look at spending a night at Cuttyhunk, the southern most island of the Elizabethan's Islands. Another nice anchorage is Hadley's Harbor on the northeast tip of Naushon Island, near the west entrance to Wood's Hole in Falmouth. There's basically nothing in Hadleys, just piece and quiet and in July and August alot of other boats enjoying the same. Nantucket, of course, is fantastic. We visit a couple times a summer (it's only one hour from our home port). Sometimes we slip (I have pictures of the 290AJ looking very insignificant next to some very impressive slip mates!) and sometimes we stay in the mooring field and take the inflatable, or the launch into the docks. Nantucket Sound and Vineyard Sound are easy to navigate, but as mentioned before it can get snotty, primarily when the afternoon southwesterlies kick up and oppose a falling tide. NOAA can say 2-4 and you'll find yourself in stacked up 6+ (wet,bumpy,slow ride from you know where with everyone whining and complaining and promising never to do this again.....until you say "want to go to Nantucket?") I know next to nothing (boating wise!) about the areas north of the Cape (Cape Cod Bay, South Shore, Boston Harbor, North Shore, etc) but if I can be any help with the Cape and Islands let me know (PM). Hopefully you can also find someone with info on Block Island, Montauk, (been to both - Sea Ray Rendevous', plan on a visit to each on your trip), Conn, Western LI, etc to help with planning. Also.....looking for a crew when you bring the boat up here in June????? Just a thought! Good luck with the winter time planning.

Reel
 
Just purchased a 2007 Sundancer 290 with twin 5.0 I/O. We'll dock it in Boston Harbor. I'm planning a family trip to Nantucket next August. I have no fear, but my wife is a land lover with no boating experience. My 3 y/o son will be the other passenger. I think we need to break this trip up for their comfort. I imagine the run from the Vineyard will cause them the most anxiety. Do you know of any hotel stop overs with dockage on the way beyond the canal? Any other tips would be appreciated. Thanks for the help.
 
Julia, Fear is always good. My kids say I worry too much, but always having a plan B, C, and D does provide (at least for me) a margin of comfort. If you plan soon (now!) you could get a slip in Falmouth Inner Harbor (Falmouth Marine or McDougals maybe) and overnight on the boat or at a hotel adjacent to the harbor. Then you could leave in the morning for Nantucket (a little over an hour from Falmouth). Provided that the forecast is favorable, Vineyard Sound and Nantucket sound are almost always calm and great cruising waters in the morning. Just be careful in the afternoon as opposing winds and tides really can make the place a nightmare. Any other questions, just ask!

Reel
 
And without a doubt, you want to traverse Narragansett Sound as early in the morning as possible.
It gets really rough in the late morning or afternoon.
So plan both your trips (to and from) accordingly.

The Cape Cod Canal is very picturesque, but be advised, there is a 10 MPH speed limit for the entire length, and it is monitored by cameras on the bridges.
Unfortunately, 10 MPH is too slow for planing.

Woods Hole is navigable, but study the charts well in advance,
as it's tight and dog legged, and you'll have to be on your toes at all times traversing it.
The last time I went through, I saw a fairly new boat recently wrecked on the rocks.

If it makes you at all nervous, Quicks Hole is about 9 miles south, and much more easily navigated.
 
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