Coast & harbours
Berths available
Kilmelford Yacht Haven
Kilmelford, Argyll and Bute · Loch Melfort
Prices not published
Marinas for boats over 20m with gated access or CCTV on the west coast of Scotland
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. Sites with locked pontoon or site gates, or CCTV, for peace of mind when you're away from the boat.
5 sites · 1 with space now · typical £9,060 a year for a 20m boat (£6,360–£9,240 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 5 sites: 2 on estuaries and tidal rivers and 3 on the open coast.
- 1 of the 5 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Kilmelford Yacht Haven.
- For a 20m boat, published prices run from £6,360 a year (James Watt Marina) to £9,240 a year (Kip Marina); the middle of 3 is £9,060 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 100m (328ft) at James Watt Marina.
- Of the 5, 5 have electric hook-up, 5 diesel, 4 a boat hoist and 1 visitor berths.
Coast & harbours
Clyde Marina
Ardrossan, North Ayrshire · Firth of Clyde
£4,530 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
James Watt Marina
Greenock, Inverclyde · Firth of Clyde
£3,180 a year for a 10m yacht
Coast & harbours
Kip Marina
Inverkip, Inverclyde · Firth of Clyde
£4,620 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Sandpoint Marina
Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire · River Leven
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 20m boat
| Site | Where | A year, 20m boat | Longest boat | Widest beam | Deepest draught | Secure gated access / CCTV | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilmelford Yacht Haven | Kilmelford, Loch Melfort | – | 20m (66ft) | – | – | Yes | Berths available |
| Clyde Marina | Ardrossan, Firth of Clyde | £9,060 | 25m (82ft) | – | – | Yes | Not reported |
| James Watt Marina | Greenock, Firth of Clyde | £6,360 | 100m (328ft) | – | – | Yes | Not reported |
| Kip Marina | Inverkip, Firth of Clyde | £9,240 | 24m (79ft) | – | – | Yes | Not reported |
| Sandpoint Marina | Dumbarton, River Leven | – | 24.3m (80ft) | – | – | Yes | 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 on the west coast of Scotland?
Across the 3 marinas for boats over 20m with gated access or CCTV here that publish a price, a 20m boat costs from £6,360 a year at James Watt Marina to £9,240 a year at Kip Marina. The middle figure is £9,060 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest marinas for boats over 20m with gated access or CCTV on the west coast of Scotland?
For a 20m boat, James Watt Marina is cheapest at £6,360 a year in Greenock.
Which marinas for boats over 20m with gated access or CCTV on the west coast of Scotland have space now?
1 of the 5 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Kilmelford Yacht Haven. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
Where can I keep a boat over 20m (66ft) on the west coast of Scotland?
All 5 say they take a boat that long. Stated maximums: Kilmelford Yacht Haven (20m (66ft)), Clyde Marina (25m (82ft)), James Watt Marina (100m (328ft)), Kip Marina (24m (79ft)) and Sandpoint Marina (24.3m (80ft)). Check beam and draught too.
Do I need a licence as well as a mooring?
On top of the mooring fee: of these, 2 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
Broader
Marinas for boats over 20m with gated access or CCTV in other areas
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