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Handy Boat Service, Falmouth, Maine, USA

General - Handy Boat Service lies on the Gulf of Maine on the NE coast of the USA. The facility combines slips, moorings and boat yard.

Open - All year round

Position - 43° 43.7' N 70° 12.6' W

Charts;
NOAA - 13290

Tides -
Reference port -
Mean time differences - HW: minutes ± ; LW: minutes ±
Heights in metres -
MHWS MHWN MLWN MLWS
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Depths at MLW - Entrance - 25'. Fuel Dock - 8'. Slips - 8'. Moorings 32'.

Protection/Shelter - OK

Approach and Entrance - From the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Maine make for Casco Bay and then Hussey Sound.

Berths & Moorings - 40 slips with 20 reserved for transients. 300 moorings with 20 available to visiting yachts. The moorings are served by a launch. Reservations are preferred.

Maximum length - 125'

Formalities - Not known.

Contact ;
Tel - (207) 781-5110
Fax - (207) 781-7534
Email - handyboat@gwi.net
VHF Ch - 9
Call sign -

Water - On the pontoons.

Electric - On the pontoons. 30 amp.

Fuel - Gasoline & Diesel.

Weather forecast - Not known.

Security - Not known.

Internet Access - Not known.

Other Marina Facilities, Services & Supplies - Docking Assistance. Mail & Package Hold. Phone Messages. Fax. Toilets. Pump Out. Yacht Broker.

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

Shopping and Provisions - Some provisions can be obtained in Falmouth

Bank - Not known.

Chandlers or Ships' Store - On site.

Propane - Within 1 mile.

Ice - Block & Cube are available on site.

Eating Out - There is a restaurant on site at Handy Boat Service.

Transport -
Bikes -
Bus Service -
Taxis -
Car Rental -
Train Service -
Water Taxi -
Ferry Service -
Airport(s) -

Local Area -
Sporting & Recreational Facilities - Jogging Paths. Roller Blade & Bike Paths.
Sightseeing - Gisland Farm.
Museums and Cultural Attractions -
Marine Conservation -
Special Events -
Children's Stuff -
Other - Beach.

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