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Sunset Marina, Portland, Maine, USA

General - Sunset Marina lies on the Gulf of Maine on the NE coast of the USA. There are spectacular views of the Portland skyline views sunsets.

Open - April to October

Position - 43° 39' N 70° 14.6' W

Charts;
NOAA - 13292

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 - 20'. Fuel Dock - 10'. Slips - 20'.

Protection/Shelter - OK

Approach and Entrance - From the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Maine make for Casco Bay and then Portland Harbor. Sunset Marina is first facility on the port side.

Berths & Moorings - 150 slips with 20 reserved for transients. Reservations can be made.

Maximum length - Not known.

Formalities - Not known.

Contact ;
Tel - (207) 767-4729
Fax - (207) 767-4721
Email - sunset@maine.rr.com
VHF Ch - 9
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 - 24 hour CCTV.

Internet Access - At the marina office.

Other Marina Facilities, Services & Supplies - Docking Assistance. Trash Pick Up. Dock Carts. Megayacht Facilities. Mail & Package Hold. Fax. Courtesy Car/Van for provisioning. Toilets. Showers. Laundry. Pump Out.

Boatyard Facilities & Services - No yard but the following are available; Engine Mechanic . Electrical Repairs. Electronics Repairs. Hull Repairs. Bottom Cleaning. 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 - 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 Sunset 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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