2025 SPRING COMMISSIONING
With Spring right around the corner, we are excited for the upcoming boating season!
On this page you’ll find links to our Spring Commissioning Packet, which includes the paperwork you need to requests services like a Launch Request and a Commissioning Request. Just like in the fall, please send all your paperwork to the Service Coordinator. All paperwork, including an updated Certificate of Insurance, needs to be queued for your preferred launch date. We encourage you to reach our Service Coordinator, with any questions. She is ready and eager to facilitate all your engine servicing needs as well as hauling/launching, transport, bottom painting, detailing, and more. Contact Service via email or via phone at 978-283-0806 EXT 481. Please keep in mind all service and yard requests must be submitted in writing with the forms provided, and all requests are scheduled on a first come-first serve basis. Any outstanding balances must be paid in full prior to new work requests. Payments can be made online. Credit Card and ACH are accepted. Make a secure payment here.
Any requests beyond the standard commissioning service must be scheduled separately as summer work. You are required to return all service requests 30 days prior to your preferred launch date. Launch dates are not guaranteed – if you find that you are not able to meet your preferred launch date, please notify us at least one week in advance. Confirmation of your request will be finalized and scheduled through our Service Department.
If you are transporting your vessel to or from the Marina via land you must call and make a reservation with the Service Coordinator. If you are transporting your vessel via water, you need to contact the Service Coordinator AND the Dockmaster for arrival times and instructions. This is critical – any vessels without reservations could be turned away. Plan ahead.
If you are transporting your vessel to or from the Marina via land you must call and make a reservation with the Service Coordinator. If you are transporting your vessel via water, you need to contact the Service Coordinator AND the Dockmaster for arrival times and instructions. This is critical – any vessels without reservations could be turned away. Plan ahead.
Important Boater Information/Dates:
- No new work, hauling or launching will be performed unless Customer’s account is current. This also includes customers who have a storage contract with Cape Ann Marina. Full remittance of all balances must be paid prior to taking boat from marina lot or docks. Secure payments can be made anytime at: https://capeannmarina.com/payments
- A completed, signed work order or seasonal commissioning or de-commissioning request with customer and boat information along with a detailed description of work requested, provision of keys/combo and Certificate of Insurance on file is required prior to job scheduling or commencement. Service requests will not be entered into the schedule if any of this information is missing.
- Boats that are dropped off for Service without an appointment will be charged the Daily Yard Storage Fee. Boats without wet or dry storage agreements must be removed from the premises no later than 5 business days following notification of job completion, or daily storage rates apply. All trailers brought to the yard must be labeled with customer name, vessel name and current date of drop off on tongue. Failure to do so will result in a delay in service.
- Trailers must be picked up after launching within 5 days, or daily storage fee will be charged. Customers who want to pick up boats or trailers after hours are able to do so providing that payment is made in full prior to pick up.
- All winter storage agreements end on May 15th 2025. You must have a plan to launch your boat prior to this date. All winter storage boats will receive 3 days of complimentary dockage after being launched prior to May 15th. After May 15th winter storage boats still on the docks will have 24 hours of complimentary dockage unless Cape Ann Marina is actively working on your vessel. Boats and trailers without a valid storage agreement in the yard after June 1st will be charged the daily yard storage rate and may be subject to yard relocation fees. If your vessel requires more than the allotted complimentary dockage, arrangements will need to be made prior to your launch date with our Dockmaster, Karl Lang 978-283-2116x 455 or via cell/text at 978-325-1121.
- If Cape Ann Marine is not doing your spring service work, and you don’t have a summer storage agreement, your boat must be launched or removed by May 15th.
- Massachusetts just released a new mandatory Boaters Safety Certification requirement for 2026: Please make sure you and your family and friends are aware. READ HERE
Downloadable forms:
All service requests must be in writing, please use our forms supplied here. We will not accept incomplete paperwork, or schedule work. Please fill them all out completely. Thank you!
Spring Commissioning Packet 2025
Service Work Request Form – Please use this form for additional requests not to include immediate de-commissioning services .i.e.-repower, electronics, steering, fuel tank, gel coat, bottom prep etc.
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REPOWER SPECIALISTS
Let us give you a no obligation quote for new engines, steering, electronics and more. Commit now and be ready for spring.
MARINE STORE
Our Marina Store is fully stocked with cleaning, painting, and detailing supplies as well as Coast Guard safety items. Please contact our Parts Department to find what you need. We have access to a wide variety of catalogs and vendors. Our marine store is open Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm. Hours will change with the season and you can always check our HOURS page too. Email Parts Department
