25. Fort Myers Yacht Basin
Posted by admin | Posted on 06-03-2008
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November 17, 2011 - The City of Fort Myers Yacht Basin, located on the Caloosahatchee River, has a free... read more
May 6, 2011 - We were live-aboards here for over 2 years and loved it! Dock personnel are the most... read more
July 20, 2010 - We passed this marina on our way to Sanibel. About 30 min later we were hit by a... read more
November 27, 2009 - I liked the setup at Ft Myers City Marina, and a few other places, the docks are all... read more
August 27, 2009 - There are two excellent marinas in Ft. Myers. We have stayed at both. Fort Myers... read more
25. Fort Myers Yacht Basin
(239) 321-7080
A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR
http://www.cityftmyers.com/Default.aspx?tabid=56
Okeechobee Standard Mile 135
Lat/Lon: near 26 38.870 North/081 52.180 West
Location: Lies along the southeasterly banks of the Caloosahatchee River, between the 3rd and 4th bridges from west to east.
Transient dockage: Available
Transient dockage rate: $1.75 per foot per night (November 1st-April 30th),$1.50 (May-October 31st), $3.00-30 amp power, $6.00-50 amp power, $15.00-100 amp power, 10% discount-Boat/US or SeaTow
Type of Dockage: fixed concrete slips and face docks
Total number of slips/berths: 240
Dockside Power Connections: 30-50-100 amp
Dockside Fresh Water Connections: Available
Showers: Available (Climate Controlled)
Laundromat: Available
Restaurant: several nearby
Restaurant Recommendations: Morgan House, French Connection, The Hideaway
Provisioning Possibilities: on-site ship’s store has some provisions or take taxi to Publix supermarket 1/2 mile away
LPG (Propane) Availability: take taxi to Teco Gas (239) 690-5508 for LPG tank refill or exchange 1 1/2 miles away, or take taxi to Balgas (239-278-3111) for tank refill or exchange, 3 miles away
Free Wi-Fi internet access Available
Waste pump-out: Available
Gasoline and diesel fuel: Available
Depths: West basin depths average 7’, with the East basin average of 5.5’
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Centered on the Location of This Marina:
The City of Fort Myers Yacht Basin, located on the Caloosahatchee River, has a free dinghy dock. The marina is located in a downtown location and a Publix is .8 mile from the marina.
Susan Dunham
We were live-aboards here for over 2 years and loved it! Dock personnel are the most qualified, helpful, responsive, and friendly of ANY marina we have been in. They will even have someone stand by after hours to recieve and help you if you call ahead.
They generally have the lowest price in the area on fuel and are very diligent in maintaining clean, filtered fuel…no water or algea contamination.
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Ron and Connie!
We passed this marina on our way to Sanibel. About 30 min later we were hit by a ferocious thunderstorm, winds gusting 40 and us in a narrow winding channel for the first time. A call to Ft Myers sea tow confirmed the same all the way to Sanibel. We turned around and called the Ft Myers Yacht Basin, were talked in close then lost comms prob due to the constant lightning. As we passed the breakwater, I saw a lone figure waiting on the end of the dock in foul weather gear. He helped us dock in the height of the storm and we were tied up tight. Stayed the night. Staff were very helpful and friendly. As it was Sunday night, most of the restaurants and businesses were closed. Clean facility, nice laundry, great showers.
Dale
I liked the setup at Ft Myers City Marina, and a few other places, the docks are all plumbed with PVC vacuum pipes, each slip has a valve and quick coupler. For every couple of docks there is a dock box with vacuum hose, when you want to pump out you get the hose, connect it to the quick coupler and your blackwater fitting, open the valves and pump out rinse the hose when done (please), and return to the dock box, no scheduling, moving around, or waiting.
I find the process is made simpler if you have the quick coupler adapter that screws into the blackwater deck plate, I had one for my Camano but
haven’t been able to find one which matches the threads on the my Monk.
Steve
There are two excellent marinas in Ft. Myers. We have stayed at both. Fort Myers Municipal Yacht Basin is close to downtown and the busy waterfront. Legacy Harbor Marina, (formerly Centennial Harbor) is a couple of blocks from downtown but closer to a new Publix and closer to the Edison Home. The Post Office is midway between the two. If you plan to leave your boat unattended then Legacy looks more secure but we left our boat for six weeks at the Yacht Basin with no problem.
The Fort Myers area is convenient to Southwest Florida Airport (RSW) where you may book a flight or rent a car. There is taxi service to the airport.
Alan Lloyd
Great Loop Navigation Notes
Subject: mooring field city of Fort Myers
Cruising News: The city of Fort Myers mooring field on the ICW advised us that they will only allow sailboats on their mooring balls. Does anyone know why trawlers or power boats are not allowed? Since Fort Myers Beach mooring balls are available to everyone, it does not seem to be a Lee county or Florida issue.
Barbara
Subject: Ft. Myers Yacht Basin
Cruising News: Ft. Myers Yacht Basin now has a unique floating full service hair salon on site. They do great haircuts and give deep discounts to marina guests. The salon is called Rumours and is adjacent to the dockmaster’s building between D and E docks. The phone number is 239-332-3174
Susan Cargill