Coast & harbours
Waiting list
Bridport Harbour (West Bay)
West Bay, Dorset · Lyme Bay
Prices not published
Coastal marinas and harbour moorings for small boats in Dorset
Marinas and harbours on the open coast, from walk-ashore pontoons with lock gates or sills to harbour walls and fore-and-aft moorings. Places that take small boats. Dinghies, day boats and RIBs.
4 sites · 1 with a waiting list · typical £1,188 a year for a 6m boat (£535–£4,500 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 4 sites, all on the open coast.
- None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
- Keeping a waiting list: Bridport Harbour (West Bay).
- For a 6m boat, published prices run from £535 a year (Christchurch Harbour Moorings) to £4,500 a year (Weymouth Marina); the middle of 3 is £1,188 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 14m (46ft) at Weymouth Marina.
- Of the 4, 2 have electric hook-up, 1 a boat hoist and 2 visitor berths.
Coast & harbours
Weymouth Marina
Weymouth, Dorset · Weymouth Harbour (Weymouth Bay)
£7,090 a year for a 10m yacht
Coast & harbours
Christchurch Harbour Moorings
Christchurch, Dorset · Christchurch Harbour
Prices not published
Coast & harbours
Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy
Portland, Dorset · Portland Harbour
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 6m boat
| Site | Where | A year, 6m boat | Space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridport Harbour (West Bay) | West Bay, Lyme Bay | £1,188 | Waiting list |
| Weymouth Marina | Weymouth, Weymouth Harbour (Weymouth Bay) | £4,500 | Not reported |
| Christchurch Harbour Moorings | Christchurch, Christchurch Harbour | £535 | Not reported |
| Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy | Portland, Portland Harbour | – | 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 6m boat cost in Dorset?
Across the 3 coastal marinas and harbour moorings for small boats here that publish a price, a 6m boat costs from £535 a year at Christchurch Harbour Moorings to £4,500 a year at Weymouth Marina. The middle figure is £1,188 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest coastal marinas and harbour moorings for small boats in Dorset?
For a 6m boat, Christchurch Harbour Moorings is cheapest at £535 a year.
Which coastal marinas and harbour moorings for small boats in Dorset have space now?
None of the 4 has told us in the last six weeks that it has space. We ask every site regularly; the list above updates as they reply.
Broader
Coastal marinas and harbour moorings for small boats in nearby counties
Coastal marinas and harbour moorings for small boats in the wider area
- England 33
- South West 20
- The South Coast 22
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