Liveaboard Marina in Newport RI

[Don Z.]

Well, it's good news, really, but it looks like work will send me to Newport in March for about 11 months. I'm excited about the prospect, but it's too long for a lease there and too short to sell the house here.

That said, does anyone know of a liveaboard marina in Newport? Preferably one that doesn't have a problem with pets? I'm thinking I'll need space for a 45'er...

Thanks for any ideas... as close to downtown as possible will be very important.

[Don Z.]

Bump

No one knows of any Marinas near Newport at all????

[Bruce Hooke]

There are lots of marinas in Newport but I fear you may have a hard time finding what you are looking for, at least at a reasonable price -- the general orientation of Newport Harbor strikes me as distinctly "high-end" -- this may not rule out liveaboards but it may make it pretty expensive. However, these are basically just my observations from the other end of the Bay so I could be all wrong.

You might want to consider looking for places with good access to public transit to Newport -- Newport is served by our statewide public transit system ( http://www.ripta.com ).

[Hwyl]

It's been said on the other liveaboard thread. Marina's can be picky about liveaboards and don't want to become emcampments. Most marinas welcome a liveaboard or two because it's free security. It's usually an "under the radar" kind of thing. Having said that, the developers have truly ruined newport and driven the very character that they were trying to sell out of it.

Don Z, I would have thought it was worth a visit to check the place out. I'd try calling the manager of Bannisters Wharf---- definitely not a liveaboard place, but he's a cool guy, if it's still the same, he was the drummer with the L Spoonful, and ask him if he knows of anything.

There's a launch service operated by Oldport Marine, they are someone else I would contact, some people live on moorings and use Oldport.

Most of the Marina activity has moved north to the old navy yard--I think it's a section of Middletown called "Melrose". Frankly most people tire of Newport (insert Johnson quote here) fairly quickly and it might be nice to be out of the hubble and bubble a little bit.
Good luck.

[sawcutmill]

Don Z , for a 12 mile commute, there is Wickford,west side of the 2 bridges from Newport, well protected from storms, and quaint and NOT too pricey.The "Wickford Shipyard" charges $900 for the winter in water, likes pets and livaboards. then there is the "Wickford Marina" up a creek abit but they charge $550 inclusive,i can supply telephone numbers later if you want, or you can call 411 yourself.Both are close to shopping and other conveinences like highways,one can walk to down town Wickford in a matter of minutes and drive to Newport in under 15 minutes!

[Donn]

Lordy, DonZ! Spring, Summer and Fall in those waters. You're gonna be in heaven. I hope you can skate a bit while you're there.

[Don Z.]

Well, if you don't like the word, wait five minutes and it will change...

Now it looks like I'll be there August through June. $900 for winter in the water may not be bad... but the two bridges scare me a bit. Not that I'm afraid of bridges, but I know there will be a lot of time spent studying, so time in traffic will just be wasted time. Maybe Portsmouth? Not sure, but now I have six more months to look!

[Carlsboats]

Take a look at Jamestown, across the bay from
Newport. Probably less hassle and maybe lower cost there. Bridge to Newport cost $2 each way, and there is also a non-car ferry from Jamestown, though don't know whether it runds in cold weather.