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West 79th Street Boat Basin, New York, New York, USA
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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 - West 79th Street Boat Basin lies on the E shore of the Hudson River in Manhattan. The marina is part of 315 acre Riverside Park. Its views are across the river to the New Jersey Palisades. West 79th Street Boat Basin is owned by New York City Parks & Recreation, services are limited. Some slips have depths of only 3' at LW, the moorings are in deeper water. There is a dinghy dock for going ashore, but no launch.

Open - All year round

Position - 40° 47.2' N 73° 59.1' W

Tides;
Reference port -
Mean time differences - HW: minutes ± ; LW: minutes ±
Heights in metres -
MHWS MHWN MLWN MLWS
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Charts, Pilots & Cruising Guides - See the following link for New York Charts


Approach and Entrance - From the Atlantic Ocean make for New York Harbour and the Hudson River. West 79th Street Boat Basin lies on the E shore of the Hudson River.

Berths & Moorings - 115 slips with 6 reserved for transients. 60 moorings with 25 available to visiting yachts. Reservations cannot be made.

Maximum length - 140'

Formalities - Not known.
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Contact ;
Tel -
Fax -
Email
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VHF Ch - 9
Call sign -

Water - On the pontoons.

Electric - On the pontoons.

Fuel - On the fuel dock.

Ships Store - 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

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Propane - Not known.

Ice - Cube & Block from the marina.

Weather forecast - Not known.

Security - Not known.

Internet Access - Not known.

Other Marina Facilities, Services & Supplies - Docking Assistance. Concierge. Dock Carts. Mail & Package Hold. Phone Messages. Fax. Pump out. Cable TV. Dockside Phone. Book Exchange.

Boatyard Facilities & Services - No yard but the following are available; Bottom Cleaning. Divers. Interior Cleaning. Propeller Repairs. Inflatable Repairs.

Shopping and Provisions - All provisions can be obtained in New York City

Bank - Near the marina.

Eating Out - There are several restaurants near to West 79th Street Boat Basin.

Transport; - Getting around is easy in a well organised transport system that covers the area.
Car Rental - Great Deals Here!!!
Limousine Service - Book your Limo Here
Airports - Click here to Book Your Flights

Local Area - This is New York City, so arm yourself with a guide book and enjoy what is probably the most exciting city in the world.

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

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