Champlain Marina

5 Reviews

	982 West Lakeshore Colchester, VT 05446
	44° 33' 10.17'', -73° 13' 55.54''
	802-658-4034
	VHF Ch. 9
	$2.25/ft
	www.champlainmarina.com
	Colchester

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Fuel

Last Updated: Jun 11, 2022 4:48PM

Diesel $6.80

Brand: Valvtect

Gas Premium $6.899

Brand: Valvtect; Octane: 91;

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About

Upon entering the ‘inner’ Mallett’s Bay, immediately to the south in a protected cove is the full-service Champlain Marina, with deep-water slips, ValvTect fuels, coin laundry, clean showers and a well stocked ship store. Repairs can be accommodated with a 25-ton lift and 1-ton crane.

Facilities / Amenities

118 Slips
91 non-ethanol gasoline
Diesel
Free pumpouts under Vermont Clean Vessel Act
Haulouts up to 25 tons
Seasonal and Transient Dockage up to 70 feet
30 and 50 amp electric available
Water and WiFi at all slips
Winter and summer storage on the hard
Modern bathrooms / showers
Coin operated laundry
Full kitchen with refrigerators, stove / ovens, sinks, toasters, etc
Picnic areas for both east and west docks featuring multiple grills (and utensils), a flattop, and picnic tables
Activity room with multiple tables, couch, television / cable
Garbage and Recycling included with seasonal / transient dockage
Shipstore with basic boating supplies, marina branded goods, beverages, ice cream, and free popcorn!
Seasonal dockage parking with additional guest parking
5 minute walk to multiple restaurants, Ace Hardware, Mazza's General Store, Mike's Auto Parts
Boat US Discounts for fuel and transient dockage
Weekly rates available

For short term / hourly dockage please contact for availability

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Berth Capacity

Slips:118

Winter Storage:178

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Approach

Champlain Marina is about 10 miles north of Burlington Mallets Bay is separated from the “Broad Lake” by the Colchester Causeway. The causeway is an old abandoned railroad bed built on piles of large rocks. The passage opening was once a swing bridge that has been removed. There are lots of weeds along the east side of the causeway. When approaching the passage from the Broad Lake in late summer, the weeds are grown and close to the water surface. When approaching from the south, be sure to know where Colchester Reef is located. They say the reef is littered with pieces of propellers.

Minimum Approach Depth:6.0 Feet

Minimum Channel Depth:6.0 Feet

Mean Low Water Dock Depth:6.0 Feet

Mean High Water Clearance:0.0 Feet

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Services & Amenities

Last Updated: Dec 14, 2022

Fuel Dock:Yes

Gas:Yes

Diesel:Yes

Dockage:Yes

Water Hookup:Yes

Maintenance Facility:Nearby

Wi-Fi:Yes

Pump-out:Yes

Restrooms:Yes

Showers:Yes

Laundry:Yes

Trash:Yes

Ice:Yes

Boat Ramp:Nearby

Groceries:Within 5 Miles

Alcohol:Nearby

Medical Facility:Within 5 Miles

Pharmacy:Within 5 Miles

Bike Rentals:Nearby

Restaurants:Nearby

Dog Park:Within 5 Miles

Pet Friendly:Yes

Ship Store:Yes

Bait & Tackle:Nearby

Max. Vessel LOA:70.0 Feet

Max. Slip Length:70.0 Feet

Max. Slip Width:0.0 Feet

Floating Docks:Yes

Oil Disposal:Yes

Repair Crane:Yes

Engine Service:Nearby

Winter Storage:Yes

Travel Lift:Yes

Live Aboard:Yes

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Reviews

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Champlain Marina - thomdangJul 05, 2020

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Great marina and facilities. Staff was also very helpful!

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Champlain Marina - wbcowieAug 12, 2019

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Had a really nice stay visiting friends. Very nice dock staff with a small marina store. Floating docks are very nice and no issues with electrical. Definitely would return if we ever find ourselves on Lake Champlain.

Marina Response:

Glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope you make it back to the lake someday.

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Champlain Marina - mikedanaApr 01, 2019

Amazingly friendly. We were low on fuel and made what was going to be a quick stop, but decided to stay the evening. Ended up staying a couple more nights to reprovision because the access to a store was easier than planned.

Marina Response:

Thank you for the kind words, glad we were able to accommodate!

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Champlain Marina - snowboaterApr 01, 2019

Dockhands are always very friendly and are knowledgeable boaters! Always come here for gas, prices are reasonable and free pumpouts are a plus. Bathrooms are always clean!

Marina Response:

Glad to hear! We are always here to help.

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Champlain Marina - waterways2Jul 30, 2013

Extremely pretentious patrons. If your boat is not worth at least $1 million, don't bother docking here. Website says transients are welcome, but we were not welcomed. Other patrons told us we belonged at the city dock, they claimed it was a private marina, and they concluded by threatening to kill our captain. There is no signage stating that this is a private marina, and nobody approached us to pay a fee; there were no employees in sight. The manager was not helpful, most likely because he did not want to lose the business of his pompous wealthy patrons. You'll find another marina if you know what's good for you.

Marina Response:

I'm sorry to hear about your experience. I know it was a few years ago now, but I would like to extend an invitation to return. We do ask that you use Dockwa to make all reservations, or at least call ahead. We do not advertise short term / hourly dockage as it is not always available. If you are looking for short term dockage please call ahead of time or hail us on the vhf and we will let you know if we have space available. It sounds like you may have helped yourself to a slip, which may cause our seasonal dock customers to approach in an unsettling manor. I am sorry to hear about your experience and I can assure you that is not how we would like our employees or customers to react.

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