"Transient slip" isn't something a map listing tracks — it's marina terminology for short-term, overnight dockage held for visiting boaters, and a marina's listing gives no hint whether any exist or whether the docks are entirely leased out to permanent tenants. Every marina here is confirmed from its own site or dockmaster info to actually offer transient slips, not just seasonal or annual rentals.
Boston 3
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Boston Yacht Haven Inn & Marina
87 Commercial Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
8am - 6pm Daily
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Rowes Wharf Gate B Pier 8
50 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02110-3612
Monday to Saturday: 9am – 9pm, Sundays: 10am – 6pm
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Port Norfolk Yacht Club
179 Walnut St, Boston, MA 02122-3619
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The Hotel at Cape Ann Marina
75 Essex Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930
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Brown's Yacht Yard
6 Montgomery Pl, Gloucester, MA 01930-3828
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Pier 7 Marina
6 Cripple Cove Lane, 51 Parker St, Gloucester, MA 01930
Cataumet 2
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Kingman Yacht Center
1 Shipyard Lane, Cataumet, MA 02534
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Parker's Boat Yard
68 Red Brook Harbor Rd, Cataumet, MA 02534
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Commerce Way Yard - Boat Storage
9 Commerce Way, Dartmouth, MA 02747
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South Wharf Yacht Yard & Marina
218 Elm St, Dartmouth, MA 02748
Falmouth 2
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Quissett Harbor Boatyard
36 Quissett Harbor Rd, Falmouth, MA 02540-1669
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Falmouth Marine
278 Scranton Ave, Falmouth, MA 02540
Hingham 2
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Hewitt's Cove Marina
2 Shipyard Dr, Hingham, MA 02043-1610
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Hingham Shipyard Marinas
24 Shipyard Dr, Hingham, MA 02043
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Pope's Island Marina
102 Popes Island, New Bedford, MA 02740
Monday – Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm
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Fleet Marina
226 Popes Island, New Bedford, MA 02740
Mon - Fri: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Salem 2
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Palmer's Cove Yacht Club
74 Leavitt St, Salem, MA 01970
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Safe Harbor Hawthorne Cove
10 White St, Salem, MA 01970
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Black Dog Wharf
20 Beach St Ext, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
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Vineyard Haven Marina
52 Beach Rd, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568
Monday 8AM-8PM, Saturday 8AM-8PM, Sunday 8AM-8PM
Wareham 2
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Point Independence Yacht Club
15 Independence Ln, Wareham, MA 02532-5225
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Zecco Marina
2 Warr Ave, Wareham, MA 02571
Amesbury 1
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The Marina at Amesbury Point
2 Merrimac St, Amesbury, MA 01913
Beverly 1
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Beverly Port Marina Inc
43 Water St, Beverly, MA 01915
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
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Safe Harbor Onset Bay
3 Green St, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
Mon-Thu 7:30-4:30, Fri-Sun 7:30-5
Chatham 1
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Outermost Harbor Marine
83 Seagull Rd, Chatham, MA 02633
Danvers 1
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Danversport Marina
107 Elliott St, Danvers, MA 01923-3405
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Northside Marina
357 Sesuit Neck Rd, East Dennis, MA 02641
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West Island Marina
56 Goulart Memorial Dr, Fairhaven, MA 02719
Tuesday-Sunday
Hull 1
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Safe Harbor Sunset Bay
2 A St, Hull, MA 02045
Hyannis 1
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Hyannis Marina
1 Willow St, Hyannis, MA 02601
Ipswich 1
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Ipswich Bay Yacht Club
124 N Ridge Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
Marion 1
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Burr Brothers Boats, Inc. - Full Service Boat Yard and Marina
309 Front St, Marion, MA 02738
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Windward Yacht Yard
58 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA 01950
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Safe Harbor Fiddler's Cove
42 Fiddler's Cove Rd, North Falmouth, MA 02556
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Crosby Yacht Yard Inc
72 Crosby Cir, Osterville, MA 02655-2030
Plymouth 1
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Safe Harbor Plymouth
14 Union St, Plymouth, MA 02360
Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Quincy 1
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Captain's Cove Marina
100 Cove Way, Quincy, MA 02169
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Cove Marina
8 Friedenfels St, Salisbury, MA 01952
Somerset 1
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Bristol Marine
1 Main St, Somerset, MA 02726
Weymouth 1
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Tern Harbor Marina
275 River St, Weymouth, MA 02191-2239
Mon – Fri: 8:30AM – 5PM, Saturday: 8:30AM – 3PM, Sunday: Closed
Also in Massachusetts
- Marinas and Harbors265
- Fishing Charters & Clubs213
- Tackle and Bait Shops110
- Boat Tours & Charters90
- Boat Rentals85
- Boat Storage62
- Kayak & Canoe Rentals57
- Ferries & Water Taxis52
- Boat Ramps41
- Surf Shops & Schools40
- Scuba Diving Centers18
- Sailing and Yacht Clubs9
Good to know
What is a transient slip at a marina?
A transient slip is a dock space rented out short-term — usually by the night or week — to boaters passing through, as opposed to slips leased long-term to a marina's regular tenants. Availability depends entirely on how much of the marina's dock space is committed to permanent renters.
Do you need a reservation for a transient slip?
It's not always required, but it's strongly recommended, especially at busy marinas during peak boating season when transient space can fill up. Calling the marina's dockmaster ahead of time is the standard way to confirm space and get current rates.
How to shrink wrap a boat?
To shrink wrap a boat, cover support structures with protective padding, lay the shrink film across the hull, heat-shrink it with a heat gun, and add ventilation ports. For large vessels or professional weatherproofing in Massachusetts, check the 41 marine service providers cataloged on MarinaAtlas.
What is a marine survey?
A marine survey is a detailed inspection of a boat's hull, mechanical systems, and overall condition conducted by a certified surveyor. Across Massachusetts, MarinaAtlas indexes 41 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.