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Sailing Schools Directory
Sunset Marina, Key West, Florida, USA

General - Sunset Marina lies on the coast of southern Florida in the USA. The facility combines slips, boat yard and an extensive dry stack storage operation.

Open - All year round

Position - 24° 34.7' N 081° 45.1' W

Charts;
NOAA - 11445

Tides -

Reference port -
Mean time differences - HW: minutes ± ; LW: minutes ±
Heights in metres -
MHWS MHWN MLWN MLWS
.

Depths at MLW - Entrance - 7'. Fuel Dock - 12'. Slips - 6'. Moorings '.

Protection/Shelter - Inside two breakwaters.

Approach and Entrance - From the Atlantic Ocean, Straits of Florida or the Gulf of Mexico make for the western Florida Keys. Sunset Marina is in the Man of War Harbor on Stock Island.
Channel pilotage can be confusing and vessels are advised to call for directions or a guide boat.

Berths & Moorings - 163 slips with 25 reserved for transients. Reservations can be made.

Maximum length - 100'

Formalities - Not known.

Contact ;
Tel - (305) 296-7101
Fax - (305) 296-4960
Email - dockmaster@sunsetmarina-keywest.com
VHF Ch - 16
Call sign -

Water - On the pontoons.

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

Fuel - Gasoline & Diesel via high speed pumps.

Weather forecast - Not known.

Security - Not known.

Internet Access - Wi-Fi coverage and at the Ships' Store.

Other Marina Facilities, Services & Supplies - Docking Assistance. Trash Pick Up. Dock Carts. Megayacht Facilities. Mail & Package Hold. Fax.
Dockside Phone. Toilets. Showers. Laundry. Pump Out.

Boatyard Facilities & Services - Forklift (10T). Engine Mechanic. Electrical Repairs. Bottom Cleaning. Brightwork. Air Conditioning. Refrigeration. Divers. Compound. Wash & Wax. Interior Cleaning. Propeller Repairs. Woodworking. Upholstery. Yacht Interiors. Metal Fabrication.


Shopping and Provisions - Some provisions can be obtained in Key West.

Bank or ATM - Not known.

Chandlers or Ships' Store - On site.

Propane - Over a mile away.

Ice - Block & Cube are available on site.

Eating Out - There are a couple of restaurants within a mile of Sunset Marina.

Transport -
Bikes - Adventure (292-1666 ).
Local Bus Service - JGT (247-3066).
Intercity Bus Service - Greyhound - 5 miles away.
Taxis - Pink (296-6666).
Car Rental - Avis. Budget. Enterprise (292-0220).
Train Service -
Water Taxi - Magic Penny VHF Ch 16 & 68.
Ferry Service - To the west coast of Florida, Fort Meyers, Naples and Miami.
Airport(s) - Key West International - 5 miles away.

Local Area -
Sporting & Recreational Facilities - Dive Shop. Fitness Center. Boat Rentals. Fishing Charter. Tennis Courts at Sunset Key. Key West Golf Course.
Sightseeing - 80' Schooner Liberty. Dolphin Tours. Glass-Bottom Boat Tours. Audubon House & Gardens.
Museums and Cultural Attractions - Mel Fisher Museum. Key West Art & History Museum in the brick Custom House. Truman Little White House, the only presidential museum in Florida. Turtle Cannery & Maritime Museum. Flagler Station Museum. Turtle Kraals Museum. Shipwreck Historeum. Key West Aquarium. Gallery on Greene. Waterfront Plyhse. Reef Relief Center. Red Barn Theatre.
Marine Conservation -
Special Events - Race Week in January. Fantasy Fest in October. Powerboat Races in November.
Children's Stuff -
Other - Sunset Key Beach. Picnic Area. Grills.

We would like your comments - If you would like to add to this report or submit your own report on a marina, harbour or anchorage not covered in this guide so far please visit our contact page for our email address. Digital photos are also very welcome.

Other reports on harbours, marinas and anchorages can be viewed in our marina guide