South Port Marine, Portland, Maine, USA

General - South Port Marine lies on the Gulf of Maine on the NE coast of the USA. The facility combines both full service marina and boat yard. Open - All year round Position - 43° 38.6' N 70° 15.3' W Charts; NOAA - 13292 Tides - Reference port - Mean time differences - HW: minutes ± ; LW: minutes ± Heights in metres - MHWS MHWN MLWN MLWS . Depths at MLW - Entrance - 8'. Fuel Dock - 8'. Slips - 13'. Protection/Shelter - Good, the inner harbor location limits swell. Approach and Entrance - From the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Maine make for Casco Bay and then Portland Harbor. South Port Marine lies in the inner harbor by Casco Bay Bridge. Berths & Moorings - 140 slips with 10 reserved for transients. 1 mooring available to visiting yachts. Reservations are preferred. Maximum length - 100' Formalities - Not known. Contact ; Tel - (207) 799-8191 Fax - (207) 767-5937 Email - yacht@southportmarine.com VHF Ch - 9 Call sign - Water - On the pontoons. Electric - On the pontoons. 30 amp & 50 amp. 3 Phase. Fuel - Gasoline & Diesel. Weather forecast - Not known. Security - Police and TV monitor. Internet Access - Ask at the marina office. Other Marina Facilities, Services & Supplies - Docking Assistance. Dock Carts. Mail & Package Hold. Fax. Cable TV. Dockside Phone. Toilets. Showers. Laundry. Pump Out. Boatyard Facilities & Services - Travelift (20T & 35T). Crane. Forklift. Launching Ramp. Engine Mechanic. Electrical Repairs. Electronic Sales. Electronics Repairs. Hull Repairs. Rigger. Bottom Cleaning. Brightwork. Air Conditioning. Refrigeration. Divers. Compound. Wash & Wax. Interior Cleaning. Yacht Interiors. Metal Fabrication. Awlgrip. Sail Loft. Propeller Repairs. Woodworking. Inflatable Repairs. Life Raft Service. Total Refits. Yacht Broker. Yacht Design 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 - Nearby. Chandlers or Ships' Store - On site. Propane - On call. Ice - Block & Cube are available on site. Eating Out - There are a couple of restaurants near to South Port Marine. 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. 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 home page for our contact details. Digital photos are also very welcome. Other reports on harbours, marinas and anchorages can be viewed in our marina guide