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General - Chester Marina lies on the Connecticut River off Long Island Sound in the NE of the USA. The facility lies in an almost land-locked basin providing good protection. Slips are combined with a full service boatyard or owners can work on their own boats.
Open - All year round
Position - 41° 24.3' N 72° 25.8' W
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Mean time differences - HW: minutes ± ; LW: minutes ±
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Charts; See the following link for Connecticut Charts
Approach and Entrance - From Long Island Sound make for the mouth of the Connecticut River (41° 16' N 72° 19' W). Proceed up river for 9 miles. Steer W from buoy #37. Chester Marina lies in a narrow cut just before Chester Creek.
Berths & Moorings - 145 slips with 25 reserved for transients. Reservations are preferred.
Maximum length - 40'
Formalities - Not known.
Contact ;
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Email
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VHF Ch - 16
Call sign -
Water - On the pontoons.
Electric - On the pontoons. 30 amp.
Fuel - Gasoline & Diesel.
Chandlers or Ships' Store - Not Known.
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Fishing Tackle - Not Known
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Propane - Not known.
Ice - Block & Cube are available on site.
Weather forecast - Not known.
Security - Not known.
Internet Access - Not known.
Other Marina Facilities, Services & Supplies - Dock Carts. Cable TV. Toilets. Showers. Pump out.
Boatyard Facilities & Services - Travelift (25T). Launching Ramp. Engine Mechanic. Electrical Repairs. Hull Repairs. Bottom Cleaning. Compound. Wash & Wax. Propeller Repairs.
Shopping and Provisions - Most provisions can be obtained in Chester, 1.5 miles away.
Bank - 1.5 miles away in Chester.
Eating Out - There are a couple of restaurants near to Chester Marina.
Transport;
Bus Service -
Car Rental - Great Deals Here!!!
Limousine Service - Book your Limo Here
Train Service - At Old Saybrook - 10 miles away.
Water Taxi -
Ferry Service - Chester to Hadlyme directly across the Connecticut River.
Airport(s) - Bradley - 47 miles away.
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Local Area -
Sporting & Recreational Facilities - Pool. Golf Course. Horseback Riding. Volleyball. Jogging Paths.
Sightseeing - Gillette Castle State Park is home to an 24 room fieldstone mansion built in 1919 by thespian William Gillette. Open cockpit biplane rides at Chester Airport. Essex to Chester Railroad
Museums and Cultural Attractions - Goodspeed at Chester's Norma Terris Theater which produces new musicals and experimental theater. Connecticut River Museum.
Special Events - Chester Fair in August. Hands Tell Stores for 2 weeks in June & July.
Children's Stuff - Playground.
Other - Picnic Area with Grills. Boat Rentals. Selden Neck State Park.
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