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Chrisholm Marina, Chester, Connecticut, USA

General - Chrisholm Marina lies on the Connecticut River off Long Island Sound in the NE of the USA. The facility combines sips and boat yard.

Open - All year round

Position - 41° 25.5' N 72° 26.3' W

Tides;
Reference port -
Mean time differences - HW: minutes ± ; LW: minutes ±
Heights in metres -
MHWS MHWN MLWN MLWS
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Charts;
NOAA - 12377

Approach and Entrance - From Long Island Sound make for the mouth of the Connecticut River (41° 16' N 72° 19' W). Proceed up river for 9 miles. Pass the Chester - Hadlyme Ferry. Chrisholm Marina is in a cut on the western shore a approximately a mile beyond the ferry

Berths & Moorings - 135 slips with 2 reserved for transients. Reservations are required.

Maximum length - 50'

Formalities - Not known.

Contact ;
Tel - (860) 526-5147
Fax - (860) 526-1473
Email -
VHF Ch - 9
Call sign -

Water - On the pontoons.

Electric -
On the pontoons. 30 amp, 50 amp, 100 amp, 200 amp.

Fuel - Not known.

Propane - Not known.

Ice - Block & Cube are available on site.

Weather forecast - Not known.

Security - Not known.

Internet Access - Not known.

Other Marina Facilities, Services & Supplies - Phone Messages. Ships' Store. Cable TV. Toilets. Showers. Pump out.

Boatyard Facilities & Services - Travelift (35T). Crane. Engine Mechanic. Electrical Repairs. Electronic Sales. Electronics Repairs. Hull Repairs. Brightwork. Compound. Wash & Wax. Propeller Repairs. Woodworking. Painting.

Shopping and Provisions - Most provisions can be obtained in Chester 2 miles away

Bank - In Chester.

Eating Out - There are a no restaurants near to Chrisholm Marina.

Transport;
Bus Service -
Taxis - Essex Taxi (767-7433). Essex Limo (767-2152).
Car Rental - Enterprise (395-0758).
Train Service - At Old Saybrook - 10 miles away.
Water Taxi -
Ferry Service - Chester to Hadlyme directly across the Connecticut River.
Airport(s) - Bradley - 47 miles away.

Local Area -
Sporting & Recreational Facilities - Pool. Golf Course. Horseback Riding. Volleyball. Jogging Paths.
Sightseeing - Gillette Castle State Park is home to an 24 room fieldstone mansion built in 1919 by thespian William Gillette. Open cockpit biplane rides at Chester Airport. Essex to Chester Railroad
Museums and Cultural Attractions - Goodspeed at Chester's Norma Terris Theater which produces new musicals and experimental theater. Connecticut River Museum.
Special Events - Chester Fair in August. Hands Tell Stores for 2 weeks in June & July.
Children's Stuff - Playground.
Other - Picnic Area with Grills. Boat Rentals. Selden Neck State Park.

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