Fred J Dion Yacht Yard, Salem, Massachusetts, USA

General - Fred J Dion Yacht Yard is tucked way up at the head of Salem Harbor. This small historic boatyard does not pretend to be anything else and the ambiance is pure old-time working yard. It's a about a mile to the historic area of "downtown" Salem and the maritime and historic sites.

Open - May - November.

Position - 42° 30.6' N 70°53.3' W
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Charts;
NOAA - 13275

Approach & Entrance; From Massachusetts Bay make for Salem Harbor main channel. At the G3 buoy take private channel to Fred J Dion Yacht Yard

Berths & Moorings - 18 slips with 10 reserved for visitors. 13 moorings with 6 available to visiting yachts, served by a launch. Reservations are required

Maximum length - 100'

Formalities - Not known

Contact ;
Tel - (978) 744-0844
Fax - (978) 745-7258
Email - fjdions@msn.com
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Call sign -

Water - On the pontoons

Electric - On the pontoons

Fuel - Diesel can be delivered.

Weather forecast - Not known.

Security - Not known.

Internet Access - Not known.

Other Facilities & Services - Toilets. Showers. Pump out. Travelift (50T). Engine Repairs. Electrical Repairs. Hull Repairs. Rigger. Sail Loft. Bottom Cleaning. Brightwork. Air Conditioning. Refrigeration. Compound. Wash & Wax. Interior Cleaning. Woodworking. Metal Fabrication. Painting. Awlgrip. Yacht Design. Yacht Building. Total Refits.

Shopping - Wine & Beer. Liquor Store. Beauty Salon. Barber Shop. Laundry. Florist. Convenience Store. Health Food. Post Office. Dry Cleaners. Bookstore. Pharmacy. Newsstand. Hardware Store. Stationers.

Eating Out - There are a few restaurants near to Fred J Dion Yacht Yard

Transport;

Bikes - Pure Bicycle 745-5558
Bus Service - Salem Trolley runs a local service.
Taxis - Tri-City 744-4772. Adventure Limo 774-2112
Car Rental - Hertz 745-5275. Enterprise 740-5666
Train Service - MBTA to Boston
Water Taxi -
Ferry Service -
Airport(s) - Logan International - 15 miles

Local Area -
Sporting Facilities - Tennis Courts. Jogging Paths. Roller Blade & Bike Paths. Bowling. Golf Course. Fitness Centre
Sight Seeing - Salem Pioneer Village is a 17th century outdoor living history museum, a recreation of the original English colony
Museums - Peabody Essex is the oldest private museum in the country, with one of the finest maritime collections including over 700 ship models and other artifacts, many from Salem's maritime heritage. New England Pirate Museum. Salem Witch Museum.
Other - Beach. Picnic Area with Grills. Playground. Fishing Charter. Movie Theater.

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