We’re just weeks away from the 2022 boating season, and Swantown Boatworks is bustling with boats! We want your experience at the boatyard to be smooth sailing, so we’ve put together a few tips for your boatyard experience.
The day of the launch:
- Arrange or bring helpers. You are responsible for getting your boat tied up at the staging area in front of the haul-out lane at the time of your haul. If you need the Port’s assistance it must be arranged in advance.
- After tying up, pull fenders on the port side up, turn off your bilge pumps and close your thru hulls.
- Let the operators know where the slings should go.
- PLEASE BRING: current registration and proof of insurance (Liability $300,000 minimum), prior to your haulout (it is required).
Picture: Get a picture of your boat once it’s in the slings! This will be invaluable for future haul outs.
Payment: Payment is due at the time of haul. This includes the launch back into the water. Haul out cost is calculated based on the length overall (LOA) of the vessel. Payment for yard time will be collected on the day you launch.
Paperwork: If you can, complete the haul out paperwork ahead of time and email it to the office. This saves time on the day of the haul. If not, come to the office early (10 minutes prior to your haul) to fill out forms.
Dockage: You are welcome to stay the night on the dock at a cost of $1.25 per foot, per night and $5 for 30 amp power or $10 for 50 amp. Please register at the office.
Parking: You are welcome to utilize any parking spot at the front of the boatyard near the gate entrance. You may also park next to your boat, as long as you are available to move vehicle upon request to accommodate lift travel.
Boatyard details: The office is open from 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday. The yard is open 7 days a week, from 7am until dusk, at which time the gates are locked. This is a public, do-it-yourself boatyard with traffic coming in and out. We have security cameras and security patrols. Security's number is 360-239-4271. They can let you in and out of the gate after hours, but please only request if it’s urgent.
Staying on the boat overnight: Please register with the Boatworks office if you plan to stay aboard your boat while work is taking place. Extended liveaboard is not allowed in the yard at this time.
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