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neversummer posted 05-07-2009 06:57 PM ET (US)   Profile for neversummer   Send Email to neversummer  
I am heading to Martha's Vineyard for a weekend this summer (for a wedding) and I can't bear the thought of going over without the boat...Does anyone have any advice about finding a tie up for the few days I am there? I really don't want to rent a mooring for my little 15 footer, maybe I could get away with leaving her at a dinghy dock or ask the harbor master really nicely?
stayinstrewn posted 05-07-2009 08:41 PM ET (US)     Profile for stayinstrewn  Send Email to stayinstrewn     
NS - the dinghy dock is pretty much a 13ft whaler or small RIBs dock...BUT, considering its shoulder season, you probably won't have a problem docking there for a few days...the dinghy dock is located behind the EYC up against a shiny new downtown building right on the water (used to be the Navigator's Restaurant if you know that spot)...all else fails, a couple days on a mooring will prob cost $30/day.

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stayinstrewn posted 05-07-2009 08:43 PM ET (US)     Profile for stayinstrewn  Send Email to stayinstrewn     
sorry...i was assuming you are going to Edgartown...if you go to vineyard haven, you might have better luck jumping on a town mooring located just next to the ferries (on the right side when entering the harbor)...there is a pier you can tie onto and that might cost you a few beers:)

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PeteB88 posted 05-07-2009 10:02 PM ET (US)     Profile for PeteB88  Send Email to PeteB88     
My young nephew is doing his sixth summer on the Vineyard but I don't think Edgartown this year. He told me mooring is expensive and hard to find. I can check with him if you want. Let me know - I think he worked a Sea Food Shanty but not this year.
stayinstrewn posted 05-07-2009 10:36 PM ET (US)     Profile for stayinstrewn  Send Email to stayinstrewn     
haha I worked at the shanty back around '00-'02...still have friends there!
PeteB88 posted 05-08-2009 12:40 AM ET (US)     Profile for PeteB88  Send Email to PeteB88     
Well they ought to hook you up for sure - have fun!
NorthShoreWhaler posted 05-08-2009 09:48 AM ET (US)     Profile for NorthShoreWhaler  Send Email to NorthShoreWhaler     
If you go to Oak Bluffs harbor there are free moorings available. They are the solid blue onces closest to the street (roughly about 6 or so lined up). They are first come/first serve but don't be suprised if someone ties off you. They allow up to 4 boats per mooring. There is also a launch service that constantly runs through the small harbor. I always find a spot for my 25' outrage...even on busy weekends. Good luck!
Hines Pointer posted 05-08-2009 10:49 AM ET (US)     Profile for Hines Pointer    
When are you going? I'd check with Martha's Vineyard Shipyard (508-693-0400) and mention you have a 15' Whaler. Depending on when you'll be on MV, they might give you a mooring or a tie-up to one of their docks off their back beach on the Lagoon for a nominal fee. You might also try Maciel Marine (508-693-4174), a boatyard on the Lagoon. I know they have moorings nearby.
aubv posted 05-08-2009 08:09 PM ET (US)     Profile for aubv  Send Email to aubv     
neversummer,

Are you trailering the boat to the island?
Where will you be staying and when?

I have a mooring and might be able to help you out, if in no other way, provide you with some useful info.

stayinstrewn,

A summer weekend on MV is shoulder season?

stayinstrewn posted 05-08-2009 09:09 PM ET (US)     Profile for stayinstrewn  Send Email to stayinstrewn     
yea, i was thinking about this coming weekend!! when i was there pre-memorial day and post labor day, those were the shoulder seasons....so yea, GOOD LUCK in the summer:)

actually will be out there this memorial day for the first time in about 6 years, should be nice!

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neversummer posted 05-11-2009 12:47 PM ET (US)     Profile for neversummer  Send Email to neversummer     
Thanks all for the replies!

Aubv, I will be down June 14th-16th...Staying in Edgartown but open to keeping the boat wherever there is room (oak bluffs, vineyard haven, etc.)I would certainly be happy to contribute a few bucks/beers if you do have an open mooring then.

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