MARINA VISIT 23


This full-service marina has both in-water berths and dry stack storage.


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entrally located between the Indian and Banana Rivers on Merritt Island, Florida, USA, Harbortown


Marina is a full-service marina, with natural protection and close deep-water access to the ocean through Port Canaveral. In fact, it is close enough to Cape Canaveral for berth-holders to watch rockets taking off from the space launch facility at Patrick Air Force Base without moving from the deck of their boats! This public marina just 45


minutes from Orlando International Airport is in brackish waters and has a minimal tidal range. It provides 274 in-water berths (50 available for short-term berthing) with service pedestals operating at 30


and 50 amps and offers extensive, covered dry stack storage that operates 363 days a year. There is a fuel dock on site for boat-owners to fill up with gas or diesel. Those storing their craft under


cover can call the marina an hour before their arrival and it will be transported from the rack by a Wiggins Marina Bull negative lift truck and placed alongside the quay ready to cast off. When the owner returns from a day on the water, staff will wash down the hull, flush the engine, turn off batteries and return the craft to its place in the dry stack. Further storage options include


the provision of securely-fenced outdoor space to store powerboats up to 36 ft on cradles and craft can


Aerial view of Harbortown Marina on Florida’s Merritt Island.


also be parked on their own trailer, which enables owners to quickly hook them up to a vehicle and launch from a boat ramp. Access to this area is available 24/7 via an automatic gate opened by a keypad and there is a large, well-lit parking area for visitors to leave their vehicles whilst away sailing. If a craft needs to be removed


from its berth on the water to apply anti-fouling or for work to be carried out, the marina operates an efficient Marine Travelift BFMII boat hoist to transport it quickly and without risk of damage. Customer services at Harbortown


A negative lift truck places a craft alongside the quay.


Marina include heated and air- conditioned restrooms with showers, recently upgraded laundry facilities


equipped with washing machines and dryers, free internet access, a bar and restaurant, and a well-stocked marine store that can supply tools, a range of chandlery for the repair and maintenance of boats, fishing gear and a variety of tasty snacks. Finally, being in Florida, it is


almost inevitable that a heated swimming pool is included amongst the on-site amenities at Harbortown Marina. This is situated adjacent to the patio outside the restaurant and provides a great meeting place for customers of this well-run, family-friendly marina. Harbortown Marina frontdesk@harbortownmarina. com www.harbortownmarina.com


MARINA INDUSTRY • OCTOBER 2020


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