Coast & harbours
Brightlingsea Harbour
Brightlingsea, Essex · Colne Estuary
£367 a year for a 10m yacht
Moorings with a pump-out near Colchester
Sites with a pump-out for holding tanks, so you can empty without cruising to a service point.
3 sites · typical £1,796 a year for a 10m boat (£367–£3,725 across 3 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 3 sites: 2 on estuaries and tidal rivers and 1 on the open coast.
- None has told us in the last six weeks that it has space.
- For a 10m boat, published prices run from £367 a year (Brightlingsea Harbour) to £3,725 a year (Waterside Marina); the middle of 3 is £1,796 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 20m (66ft) at Heybridge Basin Moorings.
- Of the 3, 3 have electric hook-up and 2 diesel.
- Groups running more than one: Brightlingsea Harbour Commissioners (2).
- Closest to Colchester: Brightlingsea Harbour, 12.7km south-east of the centre. 0 of the 3 within 10km.
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Waterside Marina
Brightlingsea, Essex · Colne Estuary
£3,725 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Heybridge Basin Moorings
Heybridge Basin, Essex · Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation / Blackwater Estuary
£1,796 a year for a 10m yacht
Compared: prices for a 10m boat
| Site | Distance | A year, 10m boat | Pump-out | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightlingsea Harbour | 12.7km south-east | £367 | Yes | Not reported |
| Waterside Marina | 12.7km south-east | £3,725 | Yes | Not reported |
| Heybridge Basin Moorings | 22.2km south-west | £1,796 | 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 10m boat cost near Colchester?
Across the 3 moorings with a pump-out here that publish a price, a 10m boat costs from £367 a year at Brightlingsea Harbour to £3,725 a year at Waterside Marina. The middle figure is £1,796 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest moorings with a pump-out near Colchester?
For a 10m boat, Brightlingsea Harbour is cheapest at £367 a year.
Which moorings with a pump-out near Colchester have space now?
None of the 3 has told us in the last six weeks that it has space. We ask every site regularly; the list above updates as they reply.
What is the nearest mooring with a pump-out to Colchester?
Brightlingsea Harbour, 12.7km south-east of the centre of Colchester, on the Colne Estuary.
Do I need a licence as well as a mooring?
On top of the mooring fee: of these, 1 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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