Portland Yacht Services, Portland, Maine, USA

We would like your comments - If you would like to add to this report or submit your own report on a marina, harbour or anchorage not covered in this guide so far please visit our contact page (see button above) for our email address. Digital photos are also very welcome. General - Portland Yacht Services lies on the Gulf of Maine on the NE coast of the USA. The facility combines slips, moorings and boat yard. Open - All year round Position - 43° 39.7' N 70° 14.7' W Charts, Pilots & Cruising Guides - See the following link for Maine Charts Tides - Reference port - Mean time differences - HW: minutes ± ; LW: minutes ± Heights in metres - MHWS MHWN MLWN MLWS . Depths at MLW - Entrance - 30'. Slips - 20'. Moorings 40'. Protection/Shelter - The docks are exposed and can get rolly. Approach and Entrance - From the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Maine make for Casco Bay and then Portland Harbor. Portland Yacht Services lies on the north side of the harbour. Berths & Moorings - 128 slips with 10 reserved for transients. 18 moorings with 12 available to visiting yachts. Reservations are preferred. Maximum length - 120' Formalities - Liberty Port with extensive services, including customs and immigration. Contact ; Tel - 7 Fax - Email Web VHF Ch - 9 Call sign - Water - On the pontoons. Electric - On the pontoons. 30 amp. Fuel - No. Weather forecast - Not known. Security - Not known. Internet Access - At the office. Other Marina Facilities, Services & Supplies - Docking Assistance. Security. Trash Pick Up. Dock Carts. Megayacht Facilities. Mail & Package Hold. Toilets. Showers. Pump Out. Boatyard Facilities & Services - Travelift (38T). Crane. Launching Ramp. Engine Mechanic. Electrical Repairs. Hull Repairs. Rigger. Sail Loft. Bottom Cleaning. Brightwork. Air Conditioning. Refrigeration. Compound. Wash & Wax. Woodworking. Painting. Awlgrip. Divers. Interior Cleaning. Propeller Repairs. Inflatable Repairs. Life Raft Service. Upholstery. Yacht Interiors. Metal Fabrication. Yacht Design. Yacht Building. Total Refits. Shopping and Provisions - Most provisions can be obtained in Portland. Portland Public Market is worth a trip even if you don't need provisions. Farmers' Market at Monument Square on Wednesdays and Deering Oaks on Saturdays. Bank - Nearby. Chandlers or Ships' Store - Nearby. Shop Online for the Best Deals Marine Electronics - The Top Deals are on the Web! Scuba Diving Gear - Get Offers Here Fishing Tackle - Not Known Great Deals Online Propane - Over a mile away. Ice - Block & Cube are available on site. Eating Out - There are several restaurants near to Portland Yacht Services. Transport - Bikes - Cycle Mania (774-2933). Back Bay (773-6906). Bus Service - 7 Bus Routes runs a local service. Concord Trailways runs inter city services. Car Rental - Great Deals Here!!! Limousine Service - Book your Limo Here Train Service - Boston to Portland Water Taxi - Presumpscot (879-2562). Ferry Service - Casco Baylines to local islands. Prince of Fundy Cruises to Nova Scotia. Airport(s) - Portland International - 5 miles away. Click here to Book Your Flights Local Area - Sporting & Recreational Facilities - Fishing Charter. Jogging Paths. Roller Blade & Bike Paths. Tennis Courts. Dive Shop. Sable Oaks Golf Course. Fitness Center. Boat Rentals. Sightseeing - Portland Observatory Tower. Museums and Cultural Attractions - Portland Harbor Museum. Museum of Art. Victoria Mansion. Merrill Auditorium. Portland Opera. Museum of African Tribal Art. Narrow Gauge Railroad Company & Museum houses a fascinating collection of locomotives and coaches. Daily excursions along Casco Bay using the museum's exhibits. Marine Conservation - Special Events - Old Port Festival is the first week in June. Art Festival in August. Children's Stuff - Playground. Children's Museum. Other - Picnic Area. Grills. Beach. Movie Theater. We would like your comments - If you would like to add to this report or submit your own report on a marina, harbour or anchorage not covered in this guide so far please visit our home page for our contact details. Digital photos are also very welcome. Other reports on harbours, marinas and anchorages can be viewed in our marina guide