"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.
Muskegon 5
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Safe Harbor Great Lakes
1920 Lakeshore Dr, Muskegon, MI 49441
Mon 8:30am-4:30am, Tue 8:30am-4:30am, Wed 8:30am-4:30am, Thu 8:30am-4:30am, Fri 8:30am-4:30am, Sat 12am-12am, Sun 12am-1
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Harbour Towne Marina
3429 Fulton Ave, Muskegon, MI 49441
Mon-Thu 8am-7pm, Fri-Sun 8am-8pm
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Pointe Marine Association
350 Cihak St, Muskegon, MI 49445
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Adelaide Pointe
400 E Circle Dr, Muskegon, MI 49445-2714
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Terrace Point Marina
770 Terrace Point Rd, Muskegon, MI 49440
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Humbug Marina of Gibraltar
13400 Middle Gibraltar Rd, Gibraltar, MI 48173
Mon-Fri 11am-5pm, Sat 8am-7pm, Sun 10am-7pm
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Gibraltar Boat Yard
28731 N Gibraltar Rd, Gibraltar, MI 48173
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Rick's Boat Services and Repair
28719 N Gibraltar Rd, Gibraltar, MI 48173-9733
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Bridge Harbour Marina LLC
2200 Water St, Port Huron, MI 48060
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N 43° Bar & CAN Marina
1913 Riverside Dr, Port Huron, MI 48060
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Port Huron Yacht Club
212 Quay St, Port Huron, MI 48060
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Ward Marina
106 E Antrim St, Charlevoix, MI 49720-1365
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Northwest Marine Yacht Club
202 Ferry Ave, Charlevoix, MI 49720
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Middle Channel Marina
7858 Middle Channel Dr, Harsens Island, MI 48028
Mon-Tue 8am-8pm, Wed 12pm-8pm, Thu 8am-8pm, Fri-Sat 8am-9pm, Sun 8am-8pm
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The Flats Resort
7350 S Channel Dr, Harsens Island, MI 48028
Mon-Sun 9am-6pm
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Menominee Marina
1000 1st St, Menominee, MI 49858
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Menominee Harbor
Menominee, MI 49858
Monroe 2
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Monroe Boat Club
7932 Bolles Harbor Dr, Monroe, MI 48161
noon to 10pm or later, Monday through Sunday
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Le Chasseur Sport Fishing Charters
6647 Waters Edge Dr, Monroe, MI 48161-4796
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Propeller Basin Marina
48740 Jefferson Ave, New Baltimore, MI 48047
Mon-Fri 8:30am-6pm, Sat 8:30am-4pm
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Captain's Cove Marina Inc
45280 Jefferson Ave, New Baltimore, MI 48047
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Sergeant Marina
31 Butler St, Saugatuck, MI 49453
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Singapore Yacht Club
48 Water St, Saugatuck, MI 49453
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Safe Harbor Jefferson Beach
24400 Jefferson Ave, St Clair Shores, MI 48080
Mon 8:30am-5am, Tue 8:30am-5am, Wed 8:30am-5am, Thu 8:30am-5am, Fri 8:30am-5am, Sat 12am-12am, Sun 12am-12am
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Miller Marina
24770 Jefferson Ave, St Clair Shores, MI 48080
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Lucky Dog Landing
220 S Lake St, Whitehall, MI 49461
Mon-Fri 9am-2pm
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Crosswinds Marine Service
302 Lake St, Whitehall, MI 49461
Algonac 1
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Algonac Harbour Club
1999 Pointe Tremble Rd, Algonac, MI 48001
Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm, Sat 8am-2pm, Sun 8am-6pm
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Harborage Marina Association
448 Front St, Boyne City, MI 49712
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Viking Boat Harbor
1121 S Islington Rd, Cedarville, MI 49719
Mon–Fri 8am–4:30pm, Sat 9am–3pm
Detroit 1
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Safe Harbor Detroit River
100 Meadowbrook St, Detroit, MI 48214
Mon 9am-4:30am, Tue 9am-4:30am, Wed 9am-4:30am, Thu 9am-4:30am, Fri 9am-4:30am, Sat 12am-12am, Sun 12am-12am
Douglas 1
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Safe Harbor Tower Marine
216 St Peters Dr, Douglas, MI 49406
Mon 8am-4:30am, Tue 8am-4:30am, Wed 8am-4:30am, Thu 8am-4:30am, Fri 8am-4:30am, Sat 10am-2am, Sun 12am-12am
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Elk Rapids Marina on Elk Lake 4.8 (197)
118 Bridge St, Elk Rapids, MI 49629
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Jacobson Marina Resort
15 4th St, Frankfort, MI 49635
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Safe Harbor Grand Isle
1 Grand Isle Dr, Grand Haven, MI 49417
Mon 8am-4:30am, Tue 8am-4:30am, Wed 8am-4:30am, Thu 8am-4:30am, Fri 8am-4:30am, Sat 12am-12am, Sun 12am-12am
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Harbor Springs Harbormaster
250 E Bay St, Harbor Springs, MI 49740
Monday - Friday
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Safe Harbor Belle Maer
41700 Conger Bay Dr, Harrison Township, MI 48045
Mon 8:30am-5am, Tue 8:30am-5am, Wed 8:30am-5am, Thu 8:30am-5am, Fri 8:30am-5am, Sat 12am-12am, Sun 12am-12am
Holland 1
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Ottawa Beach Marina
2330 Ottawa Beach Rd, Holland, MI 49424
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Terry's Marina
8117 Water Works Dr, Ira Township, MI 48023
La Salle 1
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Safe Harbor Toledo Beach
11840 Toledo Beach Rd, La Salle, MI 48145
Mon 8am-5am, Tue 8am-5am, Wed 8am-5am, Thu 8am-5am, Fri 8am-5am, Sat 8am-12pm, Sun 12am-12am
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Ludington Municipal Marina
400 S Harrison St, Ludington, MI 49431-2175
Macatawa 1
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Eldean Shipyard
2223 S Shore Dr, Macatawa, MI 49434
Sunday 9 AM - 5 PM
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Mackinaw City Marina
107 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Manistee 1
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Manistee Municipal Marina
480 River St, Manistee, MI 49660
8am–8pm
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New Buffalo Municipal Marina
100 W Water St, New Buffalo, MI 49117
Mon–Thu 8am–5pm, Fri–Sun 8am–7pm
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Northport Marina
105 N Rose St, Northport, MI 49670-5050
Sat 8am-6pm, Sun 8am-4pm
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Pentwater Municipal Marina
519 S Hancock St, Pentwater, MI 49449
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Port Sanilac Marina
7365 Cedar St, Port Sanilac, MI 48469
Sun 8am-5pm, Mon 8am-5pm, Tue 8am-5pm, Wed 8am-5pm, Thu 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-5pm
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South Haven Municipal Marina South
345 Water St, South Haven, MI 49090
Sunday-Thursday 9am-5pm; Fri-Sat 9am-8pm
St Clair 1
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St Clair City Boat Harbor
902 S 2nd St, St Clair, MI 48079-50ND
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Anchor's Way Marina
143 Anchors Way, St Joseph, MI 49085
Mon–Sat 9am–4pm, Sun closed
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Elmwood Township Marina
13051 S W Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684
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Sunset Bay Marina
5825 Loomis Rd, Unionville, MI 48767-9473
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Wyandotte Marina
3 James DeSana Dr, Wyandotte, MI 48192
Also in Michigan
- Marinas and Harbors494
- Fishing Charters & Clubs312
- Boat Rentals156
- Tackle and Bait Shops137
- Kayak & Canoe Rentals114
- Boat Storage110
- Boat Tours & Charters88
- Boat Ramps65
- Ferries & Water Taxis34
- Scuba Diving Centers31
- Surf Shops & Schools17
- Sailing and Yacht Clubs14
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 Michigan, check the 54 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 Michigan, MarinaAtlas indexes 54 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.