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Hatteras Harbor Marina
By Connie Motz, MarineFuel.com
True to its name, Hatteras Harbor Marina is located at the Outer Banks in Hatteras, NC. Rich in culture and history, this notable sea shore attracts nature lovers and fishermen alike. Hatteras Harbor Marina is a protected full-service marina with boating slips to accommodate vessels up to 60’ in length. Marina amenities include 30 to 100 amp electrical service, water hook-up, laundry and shower facilities, fueling station, and sewage disposal.
The Ship’s Store provides convenience items for your day at sea including snacks and beverages, coolers, and boating needs like weather gear and charts. The on-site store also features gold and silver jewelry, unique gift and souvenir items, plus sportswear clothing by Guy Harvey and Aftco Bluewater.
Chartering a fishing boat is big business in the Outer Banks area and Hatteras Harbor Marina can arrange for both offshore and inshore charters, plus a service for chartering a small group or for an individual known as the makeup charter. Full-day offshore charters for tuna, wahoo, dolphin, sailfish, and marlin, start at USD $1,250 (as of 2009; cash price) for a 46’ vessel called the Big Eye; inshore fishing charters start at $700 (same stipulations) for a ½ day onboard the 51’ Bite Me, with a maximum of six passengers.
With “the largest and most experienced” fleet and crew in the area, the option of a signing up for a makeup charter is the most economical (at a cost of $240) if you don’t mind joining others to form a group; in order to accommodate makeup groups, Hatteras Harbor Marina regularly rotates their charter boats with vessels ranging from 38’ to 58’ in length. The Outer Banks are home to several fishing events including the Annual Hatteras Village Invitational Surf Fishing Tournament, the Hatteras Marlin Club Tournament, and the Cape Hatteras Anglers Club Surf Fishing Tournament.
Hatteras Marina Harbor offers a full-service deli onsite, Harbor Deli, which has a great selection of meats, cheeses, salads, and other delicious homemade items; pre-order a bag lunch to go before spending the day at sea.
If you don’t want to overnight on your boat, Hatteras Marina Harbor also offers fully-furnished apartments for rent with room to accommodate up to five people. With private balconies overlooking the harbor, these efficiency apartments come complete with a full-size kitchen (including a coffee maker and microwave) plus cable television and central heat/air conditioning. Hatteras Marina Harbor apartment rentals start at $89 per night for two people.
The Hatteras Harbor Marina is the perfect location from which to start your vacation in North Carolina. Not to be missed area sites include the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse; Outer Banks History Center; Hatteras Welcome Center/U.S. Weather Bureau Station; Civil War Trail; and the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, to only name a few. Combine this with uniquely ocean activities like crabbing, collecting shells, and strolling along the beach and you’ve got a North Carolina vacation full of memories sure to last a lifetime.
Flickr.com Photo Credit: Hatteras Visitor’s Center by Hawthorne Avenue
Sources:
Hatteras Harbor Marina
Visit North Carolina
National Park Service – Cape Hatteras
Outer Banks Fishing
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