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DiMillo's Old Port Marina, Portland, Maine, USA

General - DiMillo's Old Port Marina lies on the Gulf of Maine on the NE coast of the USA. The facility is a full service marina and is home to many liveaboards.. It is right in the heart of the historic Old Port section of Portland.

Open - All year round

Position - 43° 39.3' N 70° 15' 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 - 30'. Fuel Dock - 30'. Slips - 30'.

Protection/Shelter - A wave fence slows the swell, although not entirely, and provides some protection from the east. The closer you are to the shore, the more shelter there is.

Approach and Entrance - From the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Maine make for Casco Bay and then Portland Harbor. DiMillo's Old Port Marina lies on the north side of the harbour.

Berths & Moorings - 120 slips with 20 reserved for transients. Reservations are required.

Maximum length - 240'

Formalities - Not known.

Contact ;
Tel - (207) 773-7632
Fax - (207) 773-4207
Email - marina@dimillos.com
VHF Ch - 9
Call sign -

Water - On the pontoons.

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

Fuel - Slip Side Fueling. Gasoline & Diesel.

Weather forecast - Not known.

Security - Not known.

Internet Access - At the marina office.

Other Marina Facilities, Services & Supplies - Docking Assistance. Dock Carts. Mail & Package Hold. Phone Messages. Fax. Cable TV. Dockside Phone. Courtesy Car/Van. Toilets. Showers. Laundry. Pump Out. Yacht Broker.

Boatyard Facilities & Services - No yard but the following are available; Engine Mechanic. Brightwork. Divers.

Shopping and Provisions - Most provisions can be obtained in Portland. Portland Public Market is worth a trip even if you don't need provisions. Farmers' Market at Monument Square on Wednesdays and Deering Oaks on Saturdays.

Bank - On site.

Chandlers or Ships' Store - Nearby.

Propane - Within a mile.

Ice - Block & Cube are available on site.

Eating Out - There are several restaurants near to DiMillo's Old Port Marina.

Transport -
Bikes - Cycle Mania (774-2933). Back Bay (773-6906).
Bus Service - 7 Bus Routes runs a local service. Concord Trailways runs inter city services.
Taxis - ABC Limo (772-8685). South Portland Taxi (767-5200). Elite (871-7274).
Car Rental - Enterprise (772-0030).
Train Service - Boston to Portland
Water Taxi - Presumpscot (879-2562).
Ferry Service - Casco Baylines to local islands. Prince of Fundy Cruises to Nova Scotia.
Airport(s) - Portland International - 5 miles away.

Local Area -
Sporting & Recreational Facilities - Fishing Charter. Jogging Paths. Roller Blade & Bike Paths. Tennis Courts. Dive Shop. Sable Oaks Golf Course. Fitness Center. Boat Rentals.
Sightseeing - Portland Observatory Tower.
Museums and Cultural Attractions - Portland Harbor Museum. Museum of Art. Victoria Mansion. Merrill Auditorium. Portland Opera. Museum of African Tribal Art. Narrow Gauge Railroad Company & Museum houses a fascinating collection of locomotives and coaches. Daily excursions along Casco Bay using the museum's exhibits.
Marine Conservation -
Special Events - Old Port Festival is the first week in June. Art Festival in August.
Children's Stuff - Playground. Children's Museum.
Other - Picnic Area. Grills. Beach. Movie Theater.

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