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|}[[Category:Articles with infobox table]]The background and history of Boston is best observed on [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston,_Massachusetts Wikipedia]
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* '''Boston Waterboat Marina''' on Historic Boston Harbor. Located on historic Long Wharf in Boston Harbor, Boston Waterboat Marina is just steps away from Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, New England Aquarium, Old Ironsides, and countless world class restaurants. Charm and spectacular views punctuate this quiet and safe marina. Accommodating vessels from 30 ft. up to 150 ft. long. 66 Long Warf (North Side), Boston, MA 02110. Ph: (617) 523-1027, Fax: (617) 523-1215. VHF 09. [http://www.bostonwaterboatmarina.com/ Website], [mailto:[email protected] Email], 42º21.67N, 70º03.01W.
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* FREE ANCHORAGE: Just outside the charted general anchorage B in Hull, MA 42.17.463N 70.53.375W. There's a public dock with a posted half hour limit but no one (official) minds if you leave your dinghy longer. The docks are highly used for swimming by the local kids and teens so locking your dinghy up to the key is advisable. There's water key side that no one minds if you use and a local pub just up the street Steve's Place, great local spot. There's a Tedeschi's convenient store and a liquore store on the same corner. It's about a mile and a half alk to the nearest small grocery and there is no major shopping nearby but if you get a local bus schedule busses do run hourly and there is also a local commuter ferry that will take you into Boston several times a day in about an hour for $12 round trip.
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Boston

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 42°20.5′N, 70°59.2′W
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 [ADD GALLERY (Panoramio) Photo gallery]
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The background and history of Boston is best observed on Wikipedia

Charts

Please provide a good map or chart that clearly shows details (depths, where to dock, scale etc.) of the harbor.

Give charts applicable to this port or refer to a Chart section of another page (Country or Region) that lists the charts.

Source
Chart Number - Chart Name
Chart Number - Chart Name
Source
Chart Number - Chart Name

Weather

Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.

Sources for Weather forecasts:

Passages

List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Islands

Communication

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

Provide any navigation notes especially any dangers or peculiar local conditions here.

Entrance

If this is not a port of entry omit this section, otherwise submit details about facilities for checking in - location of immigration & customs, etc.

Berthing

Describe here the berthing options of this port. Are there moorings or you have to anchor? Do most boats moor side-to, stern-to, or bow-to? Etc.


Marinas & Yacht Clubs

  • Boston Waterboat Marina on Historic Boston Harbor. Located on historic Long Wharf in Boston Harbor, Boston Waterboat Marina is just steps away from Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, New England Aquarium, Old Ironsides, and countless world class restaurants. Charm and spectacular views punctuate this quiet and safe marina. Accommodating vessels from 30 ft. up to 150 ft. long. 66 Long Warf (North Side), Boston, MA 02110. Ph: (617) 523-1027, Fax: (617) 523-1215. VHF 09. Website, Email, 42º21.67N, 70º03.01W.

Anchorages

  • FREE ANCHORAGE: Just outside the charted general anchorage B in Hull, MA 42.17.463N 70.53.375W. There's a public dock with a posted half hour limit but no one (official) minds if you leave your dinghy longer. The docks are highly used for swimming by the local kids and teens so locking your dinghy up to the key is advisable. There's water key side that no one minds if you use and a local pub just up the street Steve's Place, great local spot. There's a Tedeschi's convenient store and a liquore store on the same corner. It's about a mile and a half alk to the nearest small grocery and there is no major shopping nearby but if you get a local bus schedule busses do run hourly and there is also a local commuter ferry that will take you into Boston several times a day in about an hour for $12 round trip.

Yacht Repairs and Services

List services. If no services are available on the island write "None" and remove all the subsections (Marine Stores, & Repairs/Yards, & Fuel, Water, & Electricity.

Marine Stores

Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.

Repairs/Yards

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel
Give details on fuel
Water
Give details on water
Electricity
Give details on electricity

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

List places of interest, tours, etc.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Eateries

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

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Transportation

List transportation (local and/or international.)

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

References

Books, Guides, etc. Use the Reference template or not at your discretion. For example:

{{Reference|Rod Heikel|Greek Waters Pilot|Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire|9780852889718}}, expands to
Rod Heikell, Greek Waters Pilot Imray, Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire, ISBN 9780852889718
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