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Frequently Asked Questions About Berkeley MarinaAre there Liveaboard accommodations? Berkeley Marina does have liveaboard vessels provided each vessel meets criteria for legal liveaboard status. The Marina is regulated by San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission permit. Currently, Marinas are granted 10% of their total berthing to liveaboards. The criteria to meet liveaboard status is: Vessel must be a minimum 24ft in length, kept in good repair and in seaworthy condition. Vessel must not be permanently attached to the Dock and must leave the marina waters once each 180 day period. Vessels must be inspected by the Harbormaster on conditions of holding tanks, sinks, heads, valves and vents. Vessels must be currently registered or documented. Persons interested in Liveaboard availability should contact the Marina Office at 510-981-6740. Currently, Berkeley Marina has a wait list for liveaboard status and the cost is a $40.00 non-refundable fee. The wait may be up to 2 years long. Are there Waitlists? Yes, Berth waitlist is $40.00 non-refundable fee Liveaboard waitlist is $40.00 non-refundable fee Each waitlist recipient is granted berth/or liveaboard status according to dates which they had signed up. Are Berths available? Depends on the season, usually we have berths available to accommodate many boaters, but the availability becomes limited during spring-fall season. Are there Dry storage for trailer vessels? Yes, Berkeley Marina Accommodates Dry Storage berthers. Contact the Marina office for further information. Are there Visitor Berths for weekend boaters? Yes, contact the Marina office or call Berkeley Marina on your VHF radio, channel 16 Concerning Marina issues, please or call Customer Service (510) 981-6740 Text Only
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