Launching Ramps
NE-TS / MOANE


Fairhaven Ramp
Fairhaven, MA


Directions to ramp: Follow RT #195 to the Fairhaven exit which is just East of New Bedford.Proceed 1/2 mile to first traffic light which is directly off the exit. A car dealer will be on the right. Turn right at the lights and travel 1/4 mile to and through the next lights. Pass Wal Mart on the left and continue for 1/4 mile to the next lights. Turn right at the lights onto RT #6. Follow RT #6 for a 1/2 mile through three sets of lights. At the fourth set of lights, just passed Fairhaven High School on the right, turn left onto Middle St. Middle St. is the last street before RT #6 crosses New Bedford Harbor. The ramp is an 1/8 mile from RT #6 off the right side of Middle St. There is a car dealer directly across from the ramp parking lot. Map

Ramp condition and docks: There are two ramps. One is steeper than the other. Both work just fine. A dock is available. The tide is approximately three feet. Can launch and haul at low tide with both the board and rudder up. There is seldom a wait at the ramp. Chart

Parking and Fee: There is no security but boaters do use the lot for over night parking. No problems have been noted. If you park over night the town will put an envelope on your windshield requesting $3.00 per day. The parking lot can be 70% to 80% full on weekends.

Amenities: The ramp is located on the Fairhaven side of New Bedford Harbor within the hurricane dike and is well sheltered. There are many marinas in the area and slips are usually available.

Other notes: This is an excellent ramp for access to Buzzard's Bay, Martha's Vineyard and Cuttyhunk.

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2/'00Bob Smith508-763-8765Mariah4us@AOL.com

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