Canals
Ardrishaig Basin
Ardrishaig, Argyll and Bute · Crinan Canal
£3,761 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Sailing yacht moorings for boats over 24m in Argyll and Bute
Places that take sailing yachts. Marinas and harbours that say they take boats over 24m (80ft): a stated maximum length, or a published price for a boat that size. Canal sites that only take narrowboats are left out; see 70ft narrowboat moorings for those. Large yacht berths are few and often booked well ahead, so ask early.
4 sites · typical £6,946 a year for a 24m boat (£5,197–£12,264 across 4 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 4 sites: 2 on canals, 1 on an estuary and 1 on the open coast.
- None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
- For a 24m boat, published prices run from £5,197 a year (Ardrishaig Basin) to £12,264 a year (Rhu Marina); the middle of 4 is £6,946 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 36m (118ft) at Rhu Marina.
- Of the 4, 3 have electric hook-up and 1 diesel.
- Groups running more than one: Scottish Canals (2).
Canals
Ardrishaig Basin Dummy Lock
Ardrishaig, Argyll and Bute · Crinan Canal
£4,513 a year for a 57ft narrowboat
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Rhu Marina
Rhu, Argyll and Bute · Firth of Clyde
£5,110 a year for a 10m yacht
Coast & harbours
Tarbert Harbour
Tarbert, Argyll and Bute · Loch Fyne
£1,680 a year for a 10m yacht
Compared: prices for a 24m boat
| Site | Where | A year, 24m boat | Longest boat | Widest beam | Deepest draught | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardrishaig Basin | Ardrishaig, Crinan Canal | £5,197 | 26.8m (88ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Ardrishaig Basin Dummy Lock | Ardrishaig, Crinan Canal | £6,236 | 26.8m (88ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Rhu Marina | Rhu, Firth of Clyde | £12,264 | 36m (118ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Tarbert Harbour | Tarbert, Loch Fyne | £7,656 | 30m (98ft) | – | – | Not reported |
From each site's published tariff. "–" means the site doesn't say. Prices change; confirm with the site.
Questions
How much does a mooring for a 24m boat cost in Argyll and Bute?
Across the 4 sailing yacht moorings for boats over 24m here that publish a price, a 24m boat costs from £5,197 a year at Ardrishaig Basin to £12,264 a year at Rhu Marina. The middle figure is £6,946 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest sailing yacht moorings for boats over 24m in Argyll and Bute?
For a 24m boat, Ardrishaig Basin is cheapest at £5,197 a year.
Which sailing yacht moorings for boats over 24m in Argyll and Bute have space now?
None of the 4 has told us in the last six weeks that it has space. We ask every site regularly; the list above updates as they reply.
Where can I keep a boat over 24m (79ft) in Argyll and Bute?
All 4 say they take a boat that long. Stated maximums: Ardrishaig Basin (26.8m (88ft)), Ardrishaig Basin Dummy Lock (26.8m (88ft)), Rhu Marina (36m (118ft)) and Tarbert Harbour (30m (98ft)). Check beam and draught too.
Do I need a licence as well as a mooring?
On top of the mooring fee: of these, 2 need a Scottish Canals licence and 1 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Sailing yacht moorings for boats over 24m in the wider area
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