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Pier 66 Marina, Branford, Connecticut, USA

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General - Pier 66 Marina lies on the Eastern Long Island Sound in Connecticut. The facility combines slips, moorings and boat yard. Primarily a smaller boat marina but larger boats can be accommodated on its outer docks and T-heads.

Open - 15th April to 15th November.

Position - 41° 15.8' N 72° 48.9' W

Charts; - See the following link for Connecticut Charts

Tides -

Reference port -
Mean time differences - HW: minutes ± ; LW: minutes ±
Heights in metres -
MHWS MHWN MLWN MLWS
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Depths - Entrance - 6'. Fuel Dock - 10'. Slips - 6'. Moorings 6'.

Protection/Shelter - OK

Approach and Entrance - From Long Island Sound make for the mouth of the Branford River. (41° 15' N 72° 49' W). Proceed up river through the channel. Pier 66 Marina is the second facility on the W shore of Branford River, just past Branford Yacht Club.

Berths & Moorings - 300 slips with 12 reserved for transients. 14 moorings but not available to visiting yachts. Reservations are preferred.

Maximum length - 60'

Formalities - Not known.

Contact ;
Tel -
Fax -
Email
Web
VHF Ch - 9
Call sign -

Water - On the pontoons.

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

Fuel - Gasoline & Diesel.

Weather forecast - Not known.

Security - Not known.

Internet Access - Not known.

Other Marina Facilities, Services & Supplies - Dock Carts. Bait & Tackle. Toilets. Showers. Pump out.

Boatyard Facilities & Services - Travelift (40T). Crane. Launching Ramp. Engine Mechanic. Electrical Repairs. Hull Repairs. Rigger. Bottom Cleaning. Compound. Wash & Wax. Interior Cleaning. Propeller Repairs.

Shopping and Provisions - Most provisions can be obtained in Branford

Bank - Not known.

Chandlers or Ships' Store - On site.

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Marine Electronics - The Top Deals are on the Web!

Scuba Diving Gear - Get Offers Here

Fishing Tackle - Not Known
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Propane - On site.

Ice - Block & Cube are available on site.

Eating Out - There are a couple of restaurants near to Pier 66 Marina.

Transport -
Bikes - Cycles of Madison (245-8735).
Bus Service -

Car Rental - Great Deals Here!!!
Limousine Service - Book your Limo Here
Train Service - Shore Line East Commuter Rail.
Water Taxi -
Ferry Service -
Airport(s) - Tweed - 8 miles away. Bradley - 50 miles away.

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Local Area -
Sporting & Recreational Facilities - Jogging Paths. Fishing Charter. Tennis Courts. Bowling. Fitness Center. Boat Rentals. Twin Lakes Golf Course.
Sightseeing - Thimble Island Cruise. Branford Craft Village with wood workers, glass blowers and potters.
Museums and Cultural Attractions - Shoreline Trolley Museum. Harrison House Museum. Branford Historical Society's Branford House Museum.
Marine Conservation -
Special Events -
Children's Stuff - Playground at Branford Point. Connecticut Childrens Museum.
Other - Branford Point Beach. Picnic Area at Branford Point. Foote Memorial Park. Movie Theater.

Other reports on harbours, marinas and anchorages can be viewed in our marina guide

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