How to Moor a Boat in Malletts Bay

Malletts Bay is a small community in Vermont at the edge of Malletts Bay, south of Lake Champlain. On some maps, the community is included as a section of a town named Colchester. Malletts Bay has several schools, a fire department, campgrounds and a number of marinas that offer docking, mooring, refueling and other services for boating. To moor your boat in Malletts Bay, research marinas to determine the best pricing.

Instructions

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      Search for "Malletts Bay Marinas" on the Internet. Research the marinas and boat clubs to determine which ones provide mooring services.

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      Determine if a marina or boat company has a maximum length limit for sailboats, motorboats and catamarans by reviewing the information on its website or by contacting the business by phone. For example, as of August 2011, Marina at Marble Island applies a 25-foot minimum charge to boats under 25 feet, and a 20-foot minimum charge to boats under 20 feet.

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      Compare prices. Many marinas determine mooring rates based on the length of your boat. For example, Malletts Bay Marina charges $2 per foot, per day, as of August 2011. For example, if your boat is 25 feet, you will be charged $50 a day to moor it at this marina.

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      Call the marina to determine if there is space available on the dates you want to moor your boat. Many marinas also offer this information on the website-booking service.

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      Book your mooring dates and pay a deposit, if one is required to hold your space. Some marinas may give priority to customers who pay a deposit, especially during the summer when there's greater demand for mooring space.