Long-Term Brooklyn Marina

[Mr Fox]

Hello everyone.

I'd like to get some feedback on any good marinas or yacht clubs around or convenient to Brooklyn (Park Slope). Perhaps within an hours drive or near a train? This if not for a weekend trip, I'm looking for full season plus winter haul out and dry storage. I'd consider CT or NJ, but ideally i'd love to find a small old school brooklyn club.

I don't need a super fancy spot, just something safe and secure, a sense of community and parking. Good value (I have heard the LI sound gets nutty cash wise for a slip). I could do a mooring or a slip, guess it depends on cost and possible launch service.

Boat will be 28-35 foot, lets assume 5' draft or thereabouts. I would be open to narrowing my search to something with a shoal draft or a center board if someone knows of an amazing place that would require less draft. This will be our first sailboat in NY, and I'd like to have a marina in mind before I make a purchase.

Just for interests sake, we are looking at the following: Pearson 10m or 323. Catalina 30, or a Cal or Triton. Something good for 4-5 person fun cruises to Martha's Vinyard and Nantucket. Overnights in little coves with bar-b-q and some cold ones. A good old boat seems the right fit. I'm happy to hear any personal experience/recommendations with any of these models.

Thanks for any help!

[cburger]

You might want to have a look at the Venice Marina in Sheepshead Bay

[Mr Fox]

Thanks cburger, I'll give it a look.

[jmo64]

Seepshead Bay Yacht Club
3076 Emmons Ave.
Brooklyn,NY 11235

[jmo64]

Sorry, forgot the h- Sheeps Head Bay

[cburger]

I did a large restoration project at the Venice Marina in 2008. David was the manager at the time. As outside contractors they treated us very well, good luck.

[thh]

Hi, I see your post is a little older. Did you find what you were looking for. I am at the Gateway Marina. If you need more info let me know.

[allanpeda]

Marine Basin Marina
1900 Shore Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11214-6699
(718) 372-5700

Take the D Train to Bay Parkway, walk about 1/2 mile to Gravesend bay. Entrance is at the south corner of Adventurers Inn (I think that's the name) playground.

Services: slips, electric, fuel, a shower, two toilets, and they can haul boats 25 ft and under. No ice, no pump out, no store. This is a bare bones marina.