Marina F.A.Q.
Below is a list of our most frequently asked questions (FAQ) about our marina. If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact one of our staff members; for a detailed directory you may refer to the Contact Information page on this web site (or call 619-224-3125).
Marina FAQ
For overnight or short-term guests, our lease states the following:
That Owner shall have effective bodily injury and property damage insurance for the protection of the Marina and others with a combined minimum limit of $300,000.
For long term tenants, we require a general watercraft liability limit with a minimum of $500,000.
Marina Village Marina must be named as additional insured.
Your boat should be identified on the declaration page (make, year, etc.); please advise if it will be under a company name.
The long version of what we require for permanent tenants is as follows:
Owner shall have in effect bodily injury, property damage and pollution insurance, as well as insurance covering contractual liability the Owner contractually assumes under this Agreement, for the protection of the Marina and others with a minimum coverage limit of $500,000 per occurrence. Owner shall, before locating his/her Vessel at the Marina, provide an original or a true and correct copy of the Vessel‟s Certificate of Insurance evidencing such coverage, with a combined minimum limit of $500,000 per occurrence. The Marina, including its employees and agents, and the City of San Diego shall be named as additional insureds. A current Certificate of Insurance shall be maintained on file with the Marina at all times during the term of the Agreement, and Owner agrees it is his/her sole responsibility to ensure a current Certificate of Insurance is tendered to the Marina. Owner shall be responsible, with or without demand, for tendering a copy of the Vessel‟s current registration/documentation and Certificate of Insurance, so current copies are always maintained by the Marina. Owner agrees to provide written notice to Marina of any change in insurance carrier, insurance agent or policy number, within five days of the occurrence of any such change. Insurance provided by the Owner shall be primary as to all covered claims and any insurance carried by the Marina is not excess and is non-contributing.
Copies of policies or original certificates of insurance with respect to each policy shall be delivered to the Marina prior to the commencement of the term of this Agreement and thereafter, at least thirty (30) days before the expiration of each existing policy.
Reservations greater than two weeks in advance must have a minimum stay of 7 days, confirmed with a credit card, pre-paid for at least four days, non-refundable. All other reservations can be handled within the 14 day period, pre-paid with a credit card, one day non-refundable.
The daily rate applies unless otherwise stated.
No. Live aboard slips are not allowed within Mission Bay.
For us, "live aboard" constitutes "being aboard a Vessel after midnight for more than five (5) consecutive nights or more than a total of ninety (90) nights within a calendar year". Additionally, your vessel must have a USCG-approved marine sanitation device if anyone is staying on the boat overnight.
If you are looking for live aboard marinas in San Diego, here are some places that may offer live aboard slips:
Sunroad Marina
Shelter Cove Marina
California Yacht Marina
Pier32Marina
Utility fees are included in the daily guest rate. For permanent slips, a flat rate monthly utility fee is charged.
Yes, we have an electronic gate control system, allowing each boater to access their dock and facilities such as restrooms, showers, and laundry.
No, we have ample free parking for our boaters. Parking is controlled with permits issued by the Marina Office. A maximum of two permits are issued per slip, and tenants must provide valid car registration in their name to obtain a permit.
The slip does not come with the boat. We have waiting lists for most sizes of slips. Buyers or prospective buyers must fill out an application for a slip if they wish to keep the boat in the marina.
The Mission Bay channel is only 2-3 minutes from your slip and from the channel it’s a short 6-7 minute transit to open waters.
There are no fuel or launch facilities at our marina. A launch ramp is available over at the nearby Dana Landing, and a fuel dock is available within the basin (at the Hyatt).
There are a number of mandatory requirements to provide before a boat can stay in our marina. This means you MUST have them in place BEFORE you dock your boat here.
Boaters that dock under a guest agreement are only required to provide a completed application and copies of valid, current registration (or documentation) and insurance. We do not retain copies of these items or keep your application on file for future visits. This must be completed BEFORE you dock your boat.
Boaters wishing to apply for a long-term lease agreement need to provide multiple things, and must have a dockmaster-approved long-term application on file before we begin collecting other items. Some of these are proof of residence, insurance, valid license, boat documentation/photos, an approved power cord, etc. This must be completed BEFORE you dock your boat.
Please call for further details. You may review our slip rates here.
Our slips have four cleats - port and starboard for both bow and stern. We can replace broken cleats upon request, but we won't install a fifth cleat. Tenants are welcome to install a bow cleat on their own if they choose.
If you are here as a guest tenant, we do not require a 30-day notice. Your length of stay is defined and pre-paid when you make the guest reservation.
If you are here as a permanent tenant, we do require a 30-day notice.
If you are here as a permanent tenant and thinking of selling your boat, we suggest submitting your notice sooner rather than later, as you will be financially responsible for the slip thirty days from the date we receive your form.
If you are selling your boat and your buyer is leaving the same day they purchase the boat, the seller is financially responsible for the slip for all 30 days. We may be able to utilize your security deposit to cover time remaining after you give your notice, however we can discuss that option at the time notice is given.
If you are selling your boat and the buyer wishes to keep it in the marina, the following must happen:
1) AS SOON AS THE BOAT IS IN THEIR NAME, the buyer must submit the following: a completed guest application, proof of insurance and proof of registration or documentation (all in their name). A bill of sale or travel letter will temporarily suffice while they are on a guest agreement.
2) The slip does NOT transfer with the sale of the boat.
3) If the buyer would like to stay as a permanent tenant, they will have to go through our application process, much like the seller themselves may have. This involves a completed long term application, proof of residence, credit or reference checks, et cetera.
For further details or clarification, please contact our office.
First part: we do not have trailer storage, only a few designated parking spots that are for guests only. We do not offer long-term trailer parking, and typically do not allow trailer parking for more than two weeks.
Our trailer parking spots are available on a first-come first-served basis and are not guaranteed even if pre-requested due to our limited area. If spaces are available upon arrival, the Marina Office will assign a temporary permit to attach to the trailer. There is no charge for trailer parking when it is available.
We do not have trailer storage here at the marina. There are numerous trailer storage facilities available throughout San Diego, however we have none on site.
We do not rent boat trailers. There are numerous boat trailer rental companies available throughout San Diego, however we have none on site.
If you're interested in any dock 'n' dine activities, there are several nearby facilities that do offer those types of services.
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