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FAQsEditorial Author2017-04-24T10:52:29-04:00

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some frequently asked questions. If you do not see the answers to your questions here, please do not hesitate to contact us.

What is the Marina Cancellation Policy?Nick Giordano2021-12-13T10:39:41-04:00

The Sandwich Marina has a cancellation policy based on LOA of the vessel. Reservations for vessels under 74 feet must be cancelled 48+ hours prior to scheduled arrival to receive a full refund, otherwise they forfeit the 1-night deposit fee. Reservations for vessels 75 feet and over must be cancelled 7 days prior to scheduled arrival to receive a full refund, otherwise they forfeit the 1-night deposit fee.

WHEN IS MY PAYMENT DUE?Nick Giordano2021-11-29T10:01:41-04:00

Annual Pleasure Slipholder Payments:

  • November 15th
  • February 15th
  • April 30th

Annual Commercial Slipholder Payments:

  • October 1st
  • January 1st
  • April 1st
  • July 1st

Waitlist Payments:

  • February 15th
HOW MUCH INSURANCE COVERAGE DOES MY BOAT REQUIRE AS A SLIP-HOLDERNick Giordano2021-11-29T10:07:31-04:00

Here is the super simple bullet form list of requirements for boat owners.  The following amounts are recommended to ensure your properly covered for the following:

  • Protection & Indemnity / Liability:         $500,000
  • Fuel & Other Spill Liability:                      $997,100*
  • Hull / Machinery Coverage:                      In the Amount of Vessel

*Fuel-spill liability: Some policies only pay the cost of cleaning up a fuel spill if it occurs due to a “covered loss.” So if your sunken boat wasn’t covered because the outdrive bellows failed due to wear, tear or corrosion, the resulting fuel spill won’t be either.  Sometimes fuel spill coverage is subtracted from other liability payments.   A better insurance policy separates out fuel-spill liability and provides coverage up to the maximum amount you can be held liable for under federal law, the Clean Water Act, which is $997,100.

COMMERCIAL VESSELS require the following statement on their policy:

  • Include in remarks on Certificate of Insurance: “Policy includes coverage for commercial operation of vessel including but not limited to charter, construction, fishing, or other marine related commercial endeavors”
WHAT ARE THE FUEL PRICES?Sharon Smith2017-05-03T16:43:42-04:00

Call the Harbormaster’s office at (508) 833-0808 for current pricing.

WAIT LIST FAQ’SNick Giordano2022-03-18T13:00:00-04:00

1.    Complete form, indicated category (size of current vessel) and submit to Harbormaster with $10 initial fee.

2.    Your name is placed on the Wait List based on date/time precedence.

3.    Complete annual renewal form and submit with $20 renewal fee to Harbormaster’s office by February 15.

Marina Wait List – Sandwich Marina

WHAT ARE THE BOAT RAMP HOURS OF OPERATION?Editorial Author2021-11-29T10:11:15-04:00

Ramp Hours (May 1 – October 31):
Staffed: 6:00 am – 5:00 pm/8:00pm in peak season

After Hours: Honor System – please stop at the ramp shack

Ramp Off-season Hours (November 1 – April 30):
Honor System – please stop at the ramp shack

The marina uses an honor system to pay to utilize the public ramp.  Envelopes and pens are in the box outside of the ramp shack for payment. 

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO USE THE BOAT RAMP?Editorial Author2021-11-29T10:11:41-04:00

2021 Ramp Fees:
Daily Pass : $10.00
Season Pass: $150.00

The marina uses an honor system to pay to utilize the public ramp when it is unmanned.  Envelopes and pens are in the box outside of the ramp shack for payment.  

CAN I CHANGE LISTS?Editorial Author2021-11-29T10:16:31-04:00

A: Yes, you can change lists for size only, not type. This means you can’t change from recreational to half-slip, or commercial to recreational, etc. You can change size categories as many times as you’d like. However, changes must be done and approved prior to being officially offered a slip. Once a slip is offered in a category, it cannot be changed.

 

I HAVE A COMMERCIAL STRIPED BASS PERMIT CAN I PLACE MY NAME ON THE COMMERCIAL WAITING LIST?Editorial Author2021-11-29T10:28:10-04:00

A: Yes, you can apply for the commercial waitlist, however the commercial striped bass permit does not satisfy the commercial permit requirement. The necessary permits are limited entry permits, including lobster permits as well as endorsements for sea bass pot, conch pot, scup pot, gillnet, surf clam, ocean quahog, fluke, state waters bay quahog dredging, state waters groundfish, and mobile gear coastal access for Massachusetts, or federal permits.

Please refer to the Massachusetts Department of Marine Fisheries or NOAA Fisheries for further clarification.

Greater Atlantic Region Forms and Applications Summary | NOAA Fisheries

Microsoft Word – 02LimitedEntryPolicy.doc (mass.gov)

WILL MY PRECEDENCE ON THE WAITING LIST BE PRESERVED, I MISSED THE RENEWAL APPLICATION DEADLINE AND ITS PAST DUE?Editorial Author2021-11-29T12:21:05-04:00

A:  No, once you miss payment for the waitlist, you are permanently removed from the waitlist. To get back on the list you must reapply.

 

HOW DO YOU DETERMINE LENGTH OVERALL?Editorial Author2021-11-29T13:06:52-04:00

A: Length Overall (LOA) is measured from the furthest extension of the bow (including pulpit) to the furthest extension of the stern (i.e. swim platform, raised outboard engines, etc)

WHAT SIZE BOAT CAN I PLACE IN A HALF-SLIPNick Giordano2018-02-14T15:36:45-04:00

Half-slips can only accommodate up to a 22 foot boat.

HOW MUCH DO I PAY FOR A HALF-SLIP?Nick Giordano2021-11-29T10:32:53-04:00

A:  Half-slips charges are similar to full-slip charges in that they are based on whatever is larger, the length overall of the boat or slip size.  A half-slip is up to 22ft so the minimum charge for a half-slip is the annual half-slip rate times 22ft.

IF I ELECT TO RETURN AFTER A ONE YEAR SIT OUT, CAN I RECEIVE MY PREVIOUS SLIP?Editorial Author2021-11-29T13:07:56-04:00

A: THERE IS NO GUARANTEE YOU WILL BE PLACED IN YOUR PREVIOUS SLIP OR THAT A SLIP WILL BE AVAILABLE. THE HARBORMASTER WILL ASSIGN YOU A SLIP BASED ON WHATS AVAILABLE FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE MARINA/TENANTS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY.

 

WHAT HAPPENS IF I ELECT TO RETURN AFTER A ONE YEAR SIT OUT AND A SLIP IS NOT AVAILABLE?Editorial Author2017-04-24T10:41:20-04:00

A: THE HARBORMASTER WILL PROVIDE YOU PRECEDENCE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SEASON FOR SLIP ASSIGNMENTS.  HOWEVER IF A SLIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THAT YEAR YOU ELECTED TO RETURN, YOUR NAME WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE LIST AND YOU WILL NOT BE CARRIED OVER TO THE FOLLOWING YEAR.

 

I NEED TO TAKE A YEAR OFF AND DON’T WANT TO GIVE UP MY SLIP BUT DUE TO MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCES, I NEED TO SIT OUT FOR A YEAR FROM MY SLIP, CAN I DO THAT?Editorial Author2017-11-15T13:53:23-04:00

A: YES, YOU CAN REQUEST A ONE YEAR SIT OUT; PLEASE NOTIFY OUR OFFICE BY NOVEMBER 15TH TO CONTACT THE HARBORMASTER’S OFFICE WITH YOUR INTENTIONS WHETHER YOU PLAN TO RETURN OR NOT.  REASSIGNMENT OF A SLIP IS BASED SOLELY ON AVAILABILITY.

 

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