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| name = Oak Harbor Marina
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| locale = [[Oak Harbor, Washington]]<ref name="Br">[http://oaspub.epa.gov/enviro/fii_query_dtl.disp_program_facility?pgm_sys_id_in=WAD053027439&pgm_sys_acrnm_in=RCRAINFO U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY - Facility Detail Report] Retrieved 06-08-2008</ref>
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|name= Oak Harbor Marina
|completed = 1974
|country= USA
| coordinates = {{coord|48.285575|N|122.629804|W|region:US-WA_type:landmark|display=title,inline}}
|state= Washington
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|city= Oak Harbor <ref name=”Br”>[ http://oaspub.epa.gov/enviro/fii_query_dtl.disp_program_facility?pgm_sys_id_in=WAD053027439&pgm_sys_acrnm_in=RCRAINFO
U.S. INVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY - Facility Detail Report] Retrieved 06-08-2008</ref>
|address= 1401 Catalina Drive
|ZIP= 98277
|latitude= 48.285575
|longitude= -122.629804
|web= www.whidbey.com/ohmarina
|max boat length= 75 feet
|max boat width=
|fuel type=gas, diesel
|open slips=352 slips
|power from pier= 30 and 50 amp
|water from pier=yes
|phone from pier=yes
|cable TV from pier=yes
|boat rentals=yes
|dry storage=yes
|winter storage=yes
|repairs=yes
|restaurant=yes
|hot showers=yes
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Oak Harbor Marina is located in Oak Harbor, Washington, conveniently between metropolitan Seattle and the beautiful San Juan Islands. The marina was built in 1974 and expanded its guest moorage in 1988 with the installation of the floating breakwater. Income from the marina goes into a city enterprise fund dedicated to the facility's operation and maintenance. It is a 420 boat facility with 217 open and 135 covered permanent slips,52 guest moorage slips, ample side-tie moorage and 96 dry storage, garage type sheds. The boat mix is 40% sailboats and 60% powerboats, ranging in size from 24 feet up to 50 feet (average 36 feet). Twenty-five vessels are liveaboards . <ref name=”Str” >[http://www.epa.gov/OWOW/NPS/marinas/ch18.html Polluted Runoff (Nonpoint Source Pollution – Oak Harbor Marina)] Retrieved 06-08-2008</ref>
'''Oak Harbor Marina''' is located in [[Oak Harbor, Washington]],<ref>{{cite book |title=A Cruising Guide to Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands |last=Scherer |first=Migael M. |year=2004 |publisher=McGraw-Hill Professional |isbn=978-0-07-142039-6 |pages=189 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=RDGbLROMn-AC&pg=PA189&dq=%22Oak+Harbor+Marina%22&num=100&sig=ACfU3U26mLAaw8rE_uXyAsWzge13gE3crQ |accessdate=2008-09-19}}</ref> between metropolitan [[Seattle]] and the [[San Juan Islands]]. The marina was built in 1974<ref>{{cite news |title=Lois and Dwight Mitchell: They devoted their time and energy to their community |url=http://www.seattlepi.com/local/38913_mitchell14.shtml |work=[[Seattle Post-Intelligencer]] |date=September 14, 2001 |accessdate=2008-09-19 }}</ref> and expanded its guest moorage in 1988 with the installation of the floating breakwater. Income from the marina goes into a city [[wikt:enterprise|enterprise]] fund dedicated to the facility's operation and maintenance. It is a 420-boat facility with 217 open and 135 covered permanent slips, 52 guest moorage slips, ample side-tie moorage and 96 dry storage (garage type sheds). The boat mix is 40% [[sailboat]]s and 60% [[powerboat]]s, ranging in size from {{convert|24|ft|m}} up to 50 feet (average 36 feet). Eleven vessels are [[liveaboard]]s. No more live aboard vessels will be granted at the marina. <ref name="Str">[http://www.epa.gov/OWOW/NPS/marinas/ch18.html Polluted Runoff (Nonpoint Source Pollution – Oak Harbor Marina)] Retrieved 07-08-2008</ref>


Transient guest moorage (dockage) is available for up to 100 more boats, 38 of which are along the floating breakwater's walkway, where boats up to 40 feet LOA can tie up. The breakwater is a Wave Guard offset floating breakwater built of concrete and wood by Bellingham Marine Industries.
Transient guest moorage (dockage) is available for up to 100 more boats, 38 of which are along the floating breakwater's walkway, where boats up to {{convert|40|ft|m}} LOA can tie up. The breakwater is a Wave Guard offset floating breakwater built of concrete and wood by Bellingham Marine Industries.


There are 3 slips available for pumpout usage. Access to this pumpout is limited to vessels with a length of no more than 75 feet. There are 3 stationary pumpouts. Gasoline and diesel fuel can be purchased on site. There is a boat launch available. The guest dock is 900 feet in length. There are 52 guest moorage slips available. The total estimated guest boat capacity is 100. Electrical hook up is available for a fee. Electrical power is available in 20 and 30 amps. It has been reported the minimum depth at mean low tide is 6. .<ref name=”Doc” [http://www.parks.wa.gov/moorage/pumpout/locations/pumpoutdetail.asp?pumpNo=15
Fuel dock has a pump-out as well as a pump-out caddy. Access to this pump-out is limited to vessels with a length of no more than {{convert|75|ft|m}}. Gasoline and diesel fuel can be purchased on site. There is a boat launch available. The guest dock is {{convert|900|ft|m}} in length. There are 52 guest moorage slips available. The total estimated guest boat capacity is 100. Electrical hook up is available for a fee. [[Electrical power]] is available in 20 and 30 amps. It has been reported the minimum depth at mean low tide is 6.<ref name="Doc">[http://www.parks.wa.gov/moorage/pumpout/locations/pumpoutdetail.asp?pumpNo=15 Washington State Park – Pumpouts: Oak Harbor Marina Marine Services] Retrieved 07-08-2008</ref>
Washington State Park – Pumpouts: Oak Harbor Marina Marine Services] Retrieved 05-08-2008</ref>


==Environmental improvements==
Water-Loo is the name given to Oak Harbor Marina's anchored barge with twin restrooms. In 1995 a combined total of 1,700 pumpouts were done. An estimated total 40,000 gallons of boat sewage was collected from both the barge and fuel dock, an average of 23.5 gallons per boat. Currently, the sewage goes into a city truck, which transports it to the sewer plant without charge.<ref name="St">[http://www.epa.gov/OWOW/NPS/marinas/ch18.html Polluted Runoff (Nonpoint Source Pollution – Oak Harbor Marina Environmental improvements)] Retrieved 07-08-2008</ref>


== Services ==
* Guest Moorage including electricity.
* Permanent Moorage
* Waiting List
* Electricity
* 96 Storage Sheds. Each one is capable of housing boats up to 21' in length.
* Fuel (89 octane or number 2 diesel fuel) and Pump-out available at the fuel dock.
* Activity Float and BBQ
* Water
* Half mile walking distance to restaurants, antique malls, library, post office and banking services
* Marine supplies, repairs, and boat launch nearby
* Well maintained restrooms
* Showers - Cleartoken
* Laundry - Cleartoken
* Key Code Access
* Waterfront Park and Gazebo with covered seating
* Other Services like Laundromat, Boat Launching Ramp, Parking Storage.<ref name="St"/>


==References==
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==External links==
* {{official|https://www.ohmarina.org/marina}}

[[Category:Marinas in Washington (state)]]
[[Category:Water transportation in Washington (state)]]
[[Category:1974 establishments in Washington (state)]]

Latest revision as of 00:23, 20 September 2024

Oak Harbor Marina
LocaleOak Harbor, Washington[1]
Characteristics
History
Completion date1974
Coordinates48°17′08″N 122°37′47″W / 48.285575°N 122.629804°W / 48.285575; -122.629804

Oak Harbor Marina is located in Oak Harbor, Washington,[2] between metropolitan Seattle and the San Juan Islands. The marina was built in 1974[3] and expanded its guest moorage in 1988 with the installation of the floating breakwater. Income from the marina goes into a city enterprise fund dedicated to the facility's operation and maintenance. It is a 420-boat facility with 217 open and 135 covered permanent slips, 52 guest moorage slips, ample side-tie moorage and 96 dry storage (garage type sheds). The boat mix is 40% sailboats and 60% powerboats, ranging in size from 24 feet (7.3 m) up to 50 feet (average 36 feet). Eleven vessels are liveaboards. No more live aboard vessels will be granted at the marina. [4]

Transient guest moorage (dockage) is available for up to 100 more boats, 38 of which are along the floating breakwater's walkway, where boats up to 40 feet (12 m) LOA can tie up. The breakwater is a Wave Guard offset floating breakwater built of concrete and wood by Bellingham Marine Industries.

Fuel dock has a pump-out as well as a pump-out caddy. Access to this pump-out is limited to vessels with a length of no more than 75 feet (23 m). Gasoline and diesel fuel can be purchased on site. There is a boat launch available. The guest dock is 900 feet (270 m) in length. There are 52 guest moorage slips available. The total estimated guest boat capacity is 100. Electrical hook up is available for a fee. Electrical power is available in 20 and 30 amps. It has been reported the minimum depth at mean low tide is 6.[5]

Environmental improvements

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Water-Loo is the name given to Oak Harbor Marina's anchored barge with twin restrooms. In 1995 a combined total of 1,700 pumpouts were done. An estimated total 40,000 gallons of boat sewage was collected from both the barge and fuel dock, an average of 23.5 gallons per boat. Currently, the sewage goes into a city truck, which transports it to the sewer plant without charge.[6]

Services

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  • Guest Moorage including electricity.
  • Permanent Moorage
  • Waiting List
  • Electricity
  • 96 Storage Sheds. Each one is capable of housing boats up to 21' in length.
  • Fuel (89 octane or number 2 diesel fuel) and Pump-out available at the fuel dock.
  • Activity Float and BBQ
  • Water
  • Half mile walking distance to restaurants, antique malls, library, post office and banking services
  • Marine supplies, repairs, and boat launch nearby
  • Well maintained restrooms
  • Showers - Cleartoken
  • Laundry - Cleartoken
  • Key Code Access
  • Waterfront Park and Gazebo with covered seating
  • Other Services like Laundromat, Boat Launching Ramp, Parking Storage.[6]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY - Facility Detail Report Retrieved 06-08-2008
  2. ^ Scherer, Migael M. (2004). A Cruising Guide to Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands. McGraw-Hill Professional. p. 189. ISBN 978-0-07-142039-6. Retrieved 2008-09-19.
  3. ^ "Lois and Dwight Mitchell: They devoted their time and energy to their community". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. September 14, 2001. Retrieved 2008-09-19.
  4. ^ Polluted Runoff (Nonpoint Source Pollution – Oak Harbor Marina) Retrieved 07-08-2008
  5. ^ Washington State Park – Pumpouts: Oak Harbor Marina Marine Services Retrieved 07-08-2008
  6. ^ a b Polluted Runoff (Nonpoint Source Pollution – Oak Harbor Marina Environmental improvements) Retrieved 07-08-2008
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