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Dutch Wharf Marina & Boatyard, Branford, Connecticut, USA

General - Dutch Wharf Marina & Boatyard lies on the Eastern Long Island Sound in Connecticut. The facility combines slips and full service boat yard. The yard specializes in the repair of wooden boats.

Open - All year round

Position - 41° 16.2' N 72° 49.1' W

Charts;
NOAA - 12373

Tides -
Reference port -
Mean time differences - HW: minutes ± ; LW: minutes ±
Heights in metres -
MHWS MHWN MLWN MLWS
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Depths - Entrance - 10'. Slips - 10'.

Protection/Shelter - Good

Approach and Entrance - From Long Island Sound make for the mouth of the Branford River. (41° 15' N 72° 49' W). Proceed up river through the channel. Dutch Wharf Marina & Boatyard lies midway up the W shore.

Berths & Moorings - 75 slips with 3 reserved for transients. Reservations are preferred.

Maximum length - 60'

Formalities - Not known.

Contact ;
Tel - (203) 488-9000
Fax -
Email -
VHF Ch -
Call sign -

Water - On the pontoons.

Electric - On the pontoons. 30 amp & 50 amp.

Fuel - No.

Weather forecast - Not known.

Security - Not known.

Internet Access - Not known.

Other Marina Facilities, Services & Supplies - Docking Assistance. Trash Pick Up. Dock Carts. Toilets. Showers.

Boatyard Facilities & Services - Travelift (35T). Engine Mechanic. Hull Repairs. Rigger. Sail Loft. Brightwork. Propeller Repairs. Woodworking.

Shopping and Provisions - Most provisions can be obtained in Branford.

Bank - Within 1 mile.

Chandlers or Ships' Store - On site.

Propane - 5 miles away.

Ice - Block & Cube are available nearby.

Eating Out - There are a couple of restaurants near to Dutch Wharf Marina & Boatyard.

Transport -
Bikes - Cycles of Madison (245-8735).
Bus Service -
Taxis - Yellow Cab (777-5555). C & C Taxi (483-8901).
Car Rental - Allie Auto Rental (483-6015). Enterprise (488-1311). National (481-8462).
Train Service - Shore Line East Commuter Rail.
Water Taxi -
Ferry Service -
Airport(s) - Tweed - 8 miles away. Bradley - 50 miles away.

Local Area -
Sporting & Recreational Facilities - Jogging Paths. Fishing Charter. Tennis Courts. Bowling. Fitness Center. Boat Rentals. Twin Lakes Golf Course.
Sightseeing - Thimble Island Cruise. Branford Craft Village with wood workers, glass blowers and potters.
Museums and Cultural Attractions - Shoreline Trolley Museum. Harrison House Museum. Branford Historical Society's Branford House Museum.
Marine Conservation -
Special Events -
Children's Stuff - Playground at Branford Point. Connecticut Childrens Museum.
Other - Branford Point Beach. Picnic Area at Branford Point. Foote Memorial Park. Movie Theater.

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