Coast & harbours
Berths available
Port Bannatyne Marina
Port Bannatyne, Argyll and Bute · Kyles of Bute
£3,997 a year for a 10m yacht
Marinas for boats over 12m near Largs
Marinas and harbours that say they take boats over 12m (40ft): 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.
11 sites · 1 with space now · typical £5,062 a year for a 12m boat (£3,156–£7,236 across 10 published tariffs)
At a glance
- 11 sites: 1 on a canal, 4 on estuaries and tidal rivers and 6 on the open coast.
- 1 of the 11 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Port Bannatyne Marina.
- For a 12m boat, published prices run from £3,156 a year (Royal Northern & Clyde Yacht Club) to £7,236 a year (Largs Yacht Haven); the middle of 10 is £5,062 a year.
- Longest boat taken: 100m (328ft) at James Watt Marina.
- Of the 11, 9 have electric hook-up, 2 a pump-out, 6 diesel, 5 a boat hoist and 4 visitor berths.
- Closest to Largs: Largs Yacht Haven, 2.5km south of the centre. 1 of the 11 within 10km.
Coast & harbours
Largs Yacht Haven
Largs, North Ayrshire · Firth of Clyde
£6,030 a year for a 10m yacht
Coast & harbours
Rothesay Marina
Rothesay, Argyll and Bute · Rothesay Harbour
£3,420 a year for a 10m yacht
Coast & harbours
Kip Marina
Inverkip, Inverclyde · Firth of Clyde
£4,620 a year for a 10m yacht
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
Holy Loch Marina
Dunoon, Argyll and Bute · Firth of Clyde
£4,440 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Rhu Marina
Rhu, Argyll and Bute · Firth of Clyde
£5,110 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Royal Northern & Clyde Yacht Club
Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute · Gare Loch
£2,592 a year for a 10m yacht
Estuaries & tidal rivers
Sandpoint Marina
Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire · River Leven
Prices not published
Canals
Bowling Lower Basin
Bowling, West Dunbartonshire · Forth & Clyde Canal
Prices not published
Compared: prices for a 12m boat
| Site | Distance | A year, 12m boat | Longest boat | Widest beam | Deepest draught | Space |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Bannatyne Marina | 15.3km north-west | £4,796 | 16.5m (54ft) | – | – | Berths available |
| Largs Yacht Haven | 2.5km south | £7,236 | 12.1m (40ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Rothesay Marina | 12.4km north-west | £4,104 | 16m (52ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Kip Marina | 12.8km north | £5,544 | 24m (79ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Clyde Marina | 17.6km south | £5,436 | 25m (82ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| James Watt Marina | 18.7km north-east | £3,816 | 100m (328ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Holy Loch Marina | 21.4km north | £5,328 | 13m (43ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Rhu Marina | 25.1km north | £6,132 | 36m (118ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Royal Northern & Clyde Yacht Club | 25.4km north | £3,156 | 13.7m (45ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Sandpoint Marina | 25km north-east | – | 24.3m (80ft) | – | – | Not reported |
| Bowling Lower Basin | 28.6km north-east | £3,415 | 17m (56ft) | – | – | 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 12m boat cost near Largs?
Across the 10 marinas for boats over 12m here that publish a price, a 12m boat costs from £3,156 a year at Royal Northern & Clyde Yacht Club to £7,236 a year at Largs Yacht Haven. The middle figure is £5,062 a year. Check what each includes: electricity, water and VAT vary.
What are the cheapest marinas for boats over 12m near Largs?
For a 12m boat, Royal Northern & Clyde Yacht Club is cheapest at £3,156 a year in Helensburgh.
Which marinas for boats over 12m near Largs have space now?
1 of the 11 told us in the last six weeks they have space: Port Bannatyne Marina. Each page shows the date they told us and what they have.
Where can I keep a boat over 12m (39ft) near Largs?
All 11 say they take a boat that long. Stated maximums: Port Bannatyne Marina (16.5m (54ft)), Largs Yacht Haven (12.1m (40ft)), Rothesay Marina (16m (52ft)), Kip Marina (24m (79ft)), Clyde Marina (25m (82ft)), James Watt Marina (100m (328ft)), Holy Loch Marina (13m (43ft)), Rhu Marina (36m (118ft)) and 3 more. Check beam and draught too.
What is the nearest marina for boats over 12m to Largs?
Largs Yacht Haven, 2.5km south of the centre of Largs, on the Firth of Clyde.
Do I need a licence as well as a mooring?
On top of the mooring fee: of these, 1 need a Scottish Canals licence and 2 need the navigation's own licence. Coastal marinas usually need none.
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