General - Dodson Boatyard lies on the eastern shore of one of the most attractive harbours on the E coast. The village of Stonington has restored 17th and 18th century houses.

Open - All year round

Position - 41° 20.3' N 71° 54.5' W

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Approach & Entrance; From Fishers Island Sound make for Stonington Harbor. Dodson Boatyard is past buoy R10.

Berths & Moorings - 45 slips with 25 reserved for transients. 118 moorings with 25 available to visiting yachts. The moorings are served by a launch. Reservations can be made.

Maximum length - 108'

Formalities - Not known

Contact ;
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Email
Web
VHF Ch - 78
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Water - On the pontoons.

Electric - On the pontoons.

Fuel - On the fuel dock.

Weather forecast - Not known.

Security - From 22.00 to 0600.

Internet Access - Not known.

Other Facilities & Services - Courtesy Car or Van. Toilets. Showers. Laundry. Picnic Area with Grills. Boat Rentals. Pump out. Ships Store. Travelift (35T). Crane (5T). Forklift. Engine Repairs. Electrical Repairs. Electronic Repairs. Hull Repairs. Rigger. Sail Loft. Bottom Cleaning. Brightwork. Air Conditioning. Refrigeration. Divers. Compound. Wash & Wax. Interior Cleaning. Propeller Repairs. Woodworking. Painting. Awlgrip. Total Refits. Yacht Broker. Inflatable Repairs. Life Raft Service. Upholstery. Yacht Interiors. Metal Fabrication.

Chandlers or Ships' Store - Not Known.
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Fishing Tackle - Not Known
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Shopping - Within 1 mile; Gourmet Shop. Liquor Store. Bank with ATM. Post Office. Library. Beauty Salon. Barber Shop. Bookstore. Newsstand. Clothing Store. Convenience Store.

Eating Out - There are several restaurants near to Dodson Boatyard.

Transport;

Bikes -
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Car Rental - Great Deals Here!!!
Limousine Service - Book your Limo Here
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Ferry Service -
Airport(s) - Westerly - 8 miles. TF Green - 45 miles
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Local Area -
Sporting Facilities - Tennis Courts. Jogging Paths. Fitness Centre. Horseback Riding. Golf Course.
Sightseeing - Walk Water & Main Streets. 1780 Colonel Amos Palmer House. Old Customs House. Portuguese Holy Ghost Society
Museums and Cultural Attractions - Old Lighthouse Museum
Special Events - Blessing of the Fleet on the last weekend in June. Village Fair on the 1st Saturday in August.
Children's Stuff - Playground.
Other - Take a walk through Stonington. It's about a three quarter mile stroll from Dodson to DuBois Point which is also the closest beach. Mystic Seaport is a ten minute taxi ride. As is Stonington Vineyards for wine tastings.

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