Estuaries & tidal rivers
James Watt Marina
Greenock, Inverclyde · Firth of Clyde
£3,180 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuary and tidal river moorings for boats over 12m in Scotland
Sheltered tidal water such as the Hamble, Dart, Medway, Orwell and the Thames tideway: marina pontoons, swinging moorings, piles and drying mud berths. Marinas and harbours that say they take boats over 12m (40ft): 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.
5 sites · typical £3,486 a year for a 12m boat (£2,245–£6,132 across 4 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 5 sites, all on estuaries and tidal rivers.
- None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
- For a 12m boat, published prices run from £2,245 a year (Kirkcudbright Marina) to £6,132 a year (Rhu Marina); the middle of 4 is £3,486 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 100m (328ft) at James Watt Marina.
- Of the 5, 3 have electric hook-up, 3 diesel and 2 a boat hoist.
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Kirkcudbright Marina
Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway · River Dee
£1,871 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Rhu Marina
Rhu, Argyll and Bute · Firth of Clyde
£5,110 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Royal Northern & Clyde Yacht Club
Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute · Gare Loch
£2,592 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Sandpoint Marina
Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire · River Leven
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 12m boat
| Site | Where | A year, 12m boat | Longest boat | Widest beam | Deepest draught | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Watt Marina | Greenock, Firth of Clyde | £3,816 | 100m (328ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Kirkcudbright Marina | Kirkcudbright, River Dee | £2,245 | 15m (49ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Rhu Marina | Rhu, Firth of Clyde | £6,132 | 36m (118ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Royal Northern & Clyde Yacht Club | Helensburgh, Gare Loch | £3,156 | 13.7m (45ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Sandpoint Marina | Dumbarton, River Leven | – | 24.3m (80ft) | – | – | 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 12m boat cost in Scotland?
Across the 4 estuary and tidal river moorings for boats over 12m here that publish a price, a 12m boat costs from £2,245 a year at Kirkcudbright Marina to £6,132 a year at Rhu Marina. The middle figure is £3,486 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest estuary and tidal river moorings for boats over 12m in Scotland?
For a 12m boat, Kirkcudbright Marina is cheapest at £2,245 a year.
Which estuary and tidal river moorings for boats over 12m in Scotland have space now?
None of the 5 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 12m (39ft) in Scotland?
All 5 say they take a boat that long. Stated maximums: James Watt Marina (100m (328ft)), Kirkcudbright Marina (15m (49ft)), Rhu Marina (36m (118ft)), Royal Northern & Clyde Yacht Club (13.7m (45ft)) 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, 2 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Estuary and tidal river moorings for boats over 12m in other areas
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