Marinas for boats over 24m near Hedge End

Marinas and harbours that say they take boats over 24m (80ft): 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. Large yacht berths are few and often booked well ahead, so ask early.

4 sites · typical £37,656 a year for a 24m boat (£35,352–£40,795 across 3 published tariffs)

At a glance

Estuaries & tidal rivers

Mercury Yacht Harbour

Southampton, Hampshire · River Hamble

£14,202 a year for a 10m yacht

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Shamrock Quay

Southampton, Hampshire · River Itchen

£10,770 a year for a 10m yacht

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Saxon Wharf

Southampton, Hampshire · River Itchen

£9,042 a year for a 10m yacht

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Ocean Quay Marina

Southampton, Hampshire · River Itchen

£4,770 a year for a 10m yacht

Liveaboard

Compared: prices for a 24m boat

SiteDistanceA year, 24m boatLongest boatWidest beamDeepest draughtSpace
Mercury Yacht Harbour4.9km south£40,79524m (79ft)––Not reported
Shamrock Quay5.2km west£37,65670m (230ft)––Not reported
Saxon Wharf5.2km west£35,35240m (131ft)––Not reported
Ocean Quay Marina5.6km west–30m (98ft)––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 24m boat cost near Hedge End?

Across the 3 marinas for boats over 24m here that publish a price, a 24m boat costs from £35,352 a year at Saxon Wharf to £40,795 a year at Mercury Yacht Harbour. The middle figure is £37,656 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.

What are the cheapest marinas for boats over 24m near Hedge End?

For a 24m boat, Saxon Wharf is cheapest at £35,352 a year in Southampton.

Which marinas for boats over 24m near Hedge End 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.

Where can I keep a boat over 24m (79ft) near Hedge End?

All 4 say they take a boat that long. Stated maximums: Mercury Yacht Harbour (24m (79ft)), Shamrock Quay (70m (230ft)), Saxon Wharf (40m (131ft)) and Ocean Quay Marina (30m (98ft)). Check beam and draught too.

What is the nearest marina for boats over 24m to Hedge End?

Mercury Yacht Harbour, 4.9km south of the centre of Hedge End, on the River Hamble.

Can you live aboard at marinas for boats over 24m near Hedge End?

1 of the 4 say you can: Ocean Quay Marina (liveaboard by arrangement). Living aboard can need planning consent and council tax; ask each site about its terms.

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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