Slip

An assigned docking space at a marina, rented by the month, season, or year.

A slip is a single assigned docking space at a marina — the water space between the fingers of a dock where a boat ties up. Slips are rented on a monthly, annual, or multi-year basis; prices depend on slip length, beam, location within the marina, shore-power amperage, and whether the marina is in a high-demand destination.

Slip dimensions are usually specified as "length x width" and must match or exceed the vessel's LOA and beam. Most marinas charge by LOA (not hull length), so a vessel with a long bowsprit or swim platform pays for the larger footprint.

In South Florida, prime-season slips in Miami Beach or Fort Lauderdale command $35-80+ per foot per month. Outside peak season, and at less-central marinas, rates drop substantially.

Examples

A 50-foot yacht renting a 55-foot slip at a Miami Beach marina for $2,500/month.
A catamaran needing a 24-foot-wide slip pays a premium vs. a 45-foot-long monohull in the same marina.

Related Terms

Marina—A commercial facility providing docking, fueling, maintenance, and support services for recreational boats.Transient Dockage—Short-term docking for visiting vessels, usually priced per foot per night.Mooring Ball—A permanent floating buoy attached to a heavy anchor or screw, used to secure a vessel without its own anchor.LOA (Length Overall)—The total length of a vessel measured from the foremost to the aftmost point of its structure.Beam—The widest measurement across a vessel's hull, perpendicular to its length.

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