Marinas for boats over 24m with gated access or CCTV in Scotland

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. Sites with locked pontoon or site gates, or CCTV, for peace of mind when you're away from the boat.

4 sites · typical £10,872 a year for a 24m boat (£7,632–£11,088 across 3 published tariffs)

At a glance

Coast & harbours

Clyde Marina

Ardrossan, North Ayrshire · Firth of Clyde

£4,530 a year for a 10m yacht

Estuaries & tidal rivers

James Watt Marina

Greenock, Inverclyde · Firth of Clyde

£3,180 a year for a 10m yacht

Coast & harbours

Kip Marina

Inverkip, Inverclyde · Firth of Clyde

£4,620 a year for a 10m yacht

Estuaries & tidal rivers

Sandpoint Marina

Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire · River Leven

Prices not published

Compared: prices for a 24m boat

SiteWhereA year, 24m boatLongest boatWidest beamDeepest draughtSecure gated access / CCTVSpace
Clyde MarinaArdrossan, Firth of Clyde£10,87225m (82ft)––YesNot reported
James Watt MarinaGreenock, Firth of Clyde£7,632100m (328ft)––YesNot reported
Kip MarinaInverkip, Firth of Clyde£11,08824m (79ft)––YesNot reported
Sandpoint MarinaDumbarton, River Leven–24.3m (80ft)––YesNot 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 Scotland?

Across the 3 marinas for boats over 24m with gated access or CCTV here that publish a price, a 24m boat costs from £7,632 a year at James Watt Marina to £11,088 a year at Kip Marina. The middle figure is £10,872 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.

What are the cheapest marinas for boats over 24m with gated access or CCTV in Scotland?

For a 24m boat, James Watt Marina is cheapest at £7,632 a year in Greenock.

Which marinas for boats over 24m with gated access or CCTV in Scotland 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 Scotland?

All 4 say they take a boat that long. Stated maximums: Clyde Marina (25m (82ft)), James Watt Marina (100m (328ft)), Kip Marina (24m (79ft)) and Sandpoint Marina (24.3m (80ft)). Check beam and draught too.

Do I need a licence as well as a mooring?

On top of the mooring fee: of these, 1 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.

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