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General - Brewer Dauntless Shipyard lies on the Connecticut River off Long Island Sound in the NE of the USA. The facility combines slips, moorings and full service boatyard. Protection is good.
Open - All year round
Position - 41° 21.1' N 72° 23.2' 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 some 5 miles up river to Essex on the W shore. Brewer Dauntless Shipyard lies in the entrance to North Cove.
Berths & Moorings - 108 slips with 15 reserved for transients. 5 moorings but not available to visiting yachts. Reservations can be made.
Maximum length - 125'
Formalities - Not known.
Contact ;
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Fax -
Email
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VHF Ch - 9
Call sign -
Water - On the pontoons.
Electric - On the pontoons. 30 amp & 50 amp.
Fuel - No.
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 - Available nearby.
Ice - Block & Cube are available on site.
Weather forecast - Not known.
Security - Not known.
Internet Access - At the office.
Other Marina Facilities, Services & Supplies - Docking Assistance. Dock Carts. Mail & Package Hold. Phone Messages. Fax. Cable TV. Dockside Phone. Toilets. Showers. Laundry. Pump out.
Boatyard Facilities & Services - Travelift (35T). Crane. Forklift. Engine Mechanic. Electrical Repairs. Hull Repairs. Rigger. Sail Loft. Bottom Cleaning. Brightwork. Air Conditioning. Refrigeration. Compound. Wash & Wax. Interior Cleaning. Woodworking. Metal Fabrication. Painting. Awlgrip. Electronics Repairs. Divers. Total Refits. Yacht Broker.
Shopping and Provisions - Most provisions can be obtained in Essex
Bank - Nearby in Essex town.
Eating Out - There are several restaurants near to Brewer Dauntless Shipyard.
Transport;
Bikes - Essex Village Provisioning (767-7376).
Bus Service -
Car Rental - Great Deals Here!!!
Limousine Service - Book your Limo Here
Train Service - Old Saybrook Shoreline - 4 miles away.
Water Taxi -
Ferry Service -
Airport(s) - Groton - 20 miles. Bradley - 55 miles away.
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Sporting & Recreational Facilities - Fitness Center. Jogging Paths. Roller Blade & Bike Paths. Tennis Courts. Dive Shop. Golf Course. Bowling. Swimming Pool. Volleyball.
Sightseeing - Essex Train & Steamboat. A 46 sight, 1.5 mile, Walking Tour, many of the buildings that line the lanes of Essex Village date back to the 17th century. River Quest Cruises
Museums and Cultural Attractions - Connecticut River Museum, housed in an 1878 warehouse at the old Essex Steamboat Dock, it interprets early area life with an emphasis on maritime history. Ivoryton Playhouse. Essex Historical Society.
Special Events - Concerts in the Park on Wednesday nights.
Children's Stuff - Playground.
Other - Picnic Area with Grills. Nott Island Beach. Town Park.
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