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Rex Marine Center, Norwalk, Connecticut, USA

General - Rex Marine Center lies on the northern coast of western Long Island Sound in Connecticut. The facility combines slips, boat yard and a major dry stack storage operation for boats up to 30'.

Open - All year round

Position - 41° 05.7' N 73° 24.8' W

Charts;
NOAA - 12368

Tides -

Reference port -
Mean time differences - HW: minutes ± ; LW: minutes ±
Heights in metres -
MHWS MHWN MLWN MLWS
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Depths - Entrance - 8'. Slips - 10'.

Protection/Shelter - OK

Approach and Entrance - From Long Island Sound make for Norwalk Harbor. Rex Marine is on western shore. 0.25 miles from the draw bridge. Look for a very long gray metal shed.

Berths & Moorings - 60 slips with 3 reserved for transients. Reservations are preferred.

Maximum length - 50'

Formalities - Not known.

Contact ;
Tel - (203) 866-5555
Fax - (203) 866-2518
Email - wgardellajr@rexmarine.com
VHF Ch -
Call sign -

Water - On the pontoons.

Electric -
On the pontoons. 30 amp.

Fuel - Gasoline & Diesel.

Weather forecast - Not known.

Security - 10 hours covering the evenings.

Internet Access - Not known.

Other Marina Facilities, Services & Supplies - Docking Assistance. Dock Carts. Mail & Package Hold. Phone Messages. Fax. Toilets. Showers. Pump out.

Boatyard Facilities & Services - Travelift (35T). Forklift. Engine Mechanic. Electrical Repairs. Hull Repairs. Bottom Cleaning. Compound. Wash & Wax. Interior Cleaning. Inflatable Repairs. Life Raft Service. Painting. Awlgrip. Electronic Sales. Electronics Repairs. Rigger. Sail Loft. Divers. Propeller Repairs. Woodworking. Metal Fabrication. Total Refits. Yacht Broker.

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

Bank - Within a mile.

Chandlers or Ships' Store - On site.

Propane - Within a mile.

Ice - Block & Cube are available on site.

Eating Out - There are several restaurants near to Rex Marine Center.

Transport -
Bikes -
Bus Service - Local Bus. InterCity Bus.
Taxis - Yellow Cab (853-1267). Columbia (853-1267). Norwalk (855-1764).
Car Rental - Enterprise (847-0566). Avis (849-8147).
Train Service - East Norwalk Metro-North to New York City. Amtrak - 6 miles away.
Water Taxi -
Ferry Service -
Airport(s) - Westchester - 30 miles away.

Local Area -
Sporting & Recreational Facilities - Picnic Area with Grills. Beach. Dive Shop. Jogging Paths. Boat Rentals. Roller Blade & Bike Paths. Fishing Charter. Park. Tennis Courts. Movie Theater. Oak Hills Park Golf Course. Bowling. Group Fishing Boat. Swimming Pool. Beach. Fitness Center
Sightseeing - Sheffield Island Lighthouse Tours.
Museums and Cultural Attractions - Norwalk Museum. Lockwood Mathews Mansion. IMAX Theater.
Marine Conservation - The Maritime Center's Aquarium represents all of Long Island Sound with over 125 species, a shark touch tank, seal pool, many interactive exhibits and a maritime museum.
Special Events - Oyster Festival every September. Arts Festival 1st weekend in August. Boat Show at Norwalk Cove in mid September.

Children's Stuff - Playground. Stepping Stones Children's Museum.
Other -

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