Estuaries & tidal rivers
Bideford Harbour
Bideford, Devon · River Torridge
£500 a year for a 10m yacht
Linear moorings for boats over 20m in the South West
Moored alongside a bank or towpath, one boat behind another. Marinas and harbours that say they take boats over 20m (65ft): 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.
3 sites · typical £11,046 a year for a 20m boat (£5,392–£16,700 across 2 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 3 sites: 1 on a river and 2 on estuaries and tidal rivers.
- None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
- For a 20m boat, published prices run from £5,392 a year (Saltford Marina) to £16,700 a year (Dart Marina); the middle of 2 is £11,046 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 50m (164ft) at Bideford Harbour.
- Of the 3, 2 have electric hook-up and 1 a pump-out.
- 1 of the 3 allow liveaboards, outright or by arrangement.
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Dart Marina
Dartmouth, Devon · River Dart
£8,350 a year for a 10m yacht
Rivers
Saltford Marina
Saltford, Somerset · River Avon
£2,696 a year for a 10m cruiser
Compared: prices for a 20m boat
| Site | Where | A year, 20m boat | Berths | Longest boat | Widest beam | Deepest draught | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bideford Harbour | Bideford, River Torridge | – | linear moorings, quay and harbour wall berths | 50m (164ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Dart Marina | Dartmouth, River Dart | £16,700 | pontoon berths, linear moorings | 20m (66ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Saltford Marina | Saltford, River Avon | £5,392 | pontoon berths, linear moorings | 21.9m (72ft) | – | – | 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 20m boat cost in the South West?
Across the 2 linear moorings for boats over 20m here that publish a price, a 20m boat costs from £5,392 a year at Saltford Marina to £16,700 a year at Dart Marina. The middle figure is £11,046 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest linear moorings for boats over 20m in the South West?
For a 20m boat, Saltford Marina is cheapest at £5,392 a year.
Which linear moorings for boats over 20m in the South West have space now?
None of the 3 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 20m (66ft) in the South West?
All 3 say they take a boat that long. Stated maximums: Bideford Harbour (50m (164ft)), Dart Marina (20m (66ft)) and Saltford Marina (21.9m (72ft)). Check beam and draught too.
Can you live aboard at linear moorings for boats over 20m in the South West?
1 of the 3 say you can: Saltford Marina (liveaboards allowed). Living aboard can need planning consent and council tax; ask each site about its terms.
Do I need a licence as well as a mooring?
On top of the mooring fee: of these, 1 need an Avon Navigation Trust licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Linear moorings for boats over 20m in other areas
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