MARINA PROFILE / TAS
Port Huon Marina (formerly Kermandie Marina) in Port Huon
Port Huon, TAS · Huon River / Kermandie Bay
Image from the YouSail directoryDECISION SNAPSHOT
Could Port Huon Marina (formerly Kermandie Marina) fit your plans?
Draft recorded to 3.35 m
Directory records are not live berth inventory.
YOUSAIL RECORD AT A GLANCE
Recorded facility signals: Hardstand or haul-out · Showers · Shore power · Security
Signals reflect YouSail wording and are not confirmation that a service or berth is currently available.
FIND MARINAS REVIEW
Why consider Port Huon Marina (formerly Kermandie Marina)?
Port Huon Marina (formerly Kermandie Marina) is a Huon River marina and heavy-lift boatyard in Port Huon, TAS. Port Huon Marina provides 80 wet berths for vessels recorded up to 25 metres and 3.35 metres draft, supported by utilities, a 63-tonne travel lift, hardstand and ramp. That combination gives the listing a clear strength: it serves a recognisable boating need in its own waterway. For anyone comparing marinas in TAS, that specificity matters because location, access and facility type can be as important as an amenities list.
The YouSail record identifies 80 wet berths, a recorded maximum vessel length of 25 m, Huon River / Kermandie Bay, wet berths, power and water, three-phase power on request, 63-tonne travel lift. These details make Port Huon Marina (formerly Kermandie Marina) especially relevant to southern Tasmanian owners and cruising yachts needing berthing with serious haul-out support. The principal attractions are wet berths, power, water, lifting, hardstand, ramp, amenities, parking and security. Together they create a base for routine ownership, a planned stop or a particular itinerary, subject to current access rules and availability.
The setting is central to the choice. Port Huon Marina (formerly Kermandie Marina) connects crews with Huon River / Kermandie Bay, while Port Huon provides the shore-side context for provisioning, transport and time away from the boat. The waterway, vessel fit, operator terms and nearby services should be assessed together. Owners who value Huon River marina and heavy-lift boatyard will see the strongest fit here.
Our classification starts with the structured YouSail marina database and is checked against the operator or responsible authority sources retained for the profile. We position the listing most strongly for Huon River marina and heavy-lift boatyard, Huon Valley access and the qualities those sources support. Unverified amenities are not presented as available, and nearby businesses are not turned into on-site facilities. This produces a clearer comparison and precise questions for the operator.
Before committing: Confirm approach depth, tide, berth dimensions and travel-lift capacity directly. Three-phase power is by request and yard slots require advance booking. Availability, prices, depth, navigation information and operating conditions can change, so use this profile to build a shortlist rather than replace direct confirmation. With those checks complete, Port Huon Marina (formerly Kermandie Marina) is a positive and distinctive option for boaters whose priorities match its evidenced strengths.
LOCATION & WATERWAY
Port Huon Marina (formerly Kermandie Marina) location and waterway
Port Huon Marina (formerly Kermandie Marina) is listed by YouSail in Port Huon, TAS, in the Huon Valley region, on Huon River / Kermandie Bay. This helps you place it on a shortlist, but it does not confirm a suitable berth or a safe approach for your vessel.
Use the marinas in Tasmania guide to compare the waterway context. Ask the operator for berth-specific dimensions and arrival advice.
SERVICES
What the marina offers
Services at Port Huon Marina (formerly Kermandie Marina) reflect its role as a Huon River marina and heavy-lift boatyard. The YouSail record highlights wet berths, power and water, three-phase power on request, 63-tonne travel lift, hardstand, boat ramp, showers and toilets, onsite parking. These recorded capabilities give the listing practical value; anything absent remains a question for the operator rather than an assumed inclusion.
For a berth, mooring, storage or yard enquiry, provide overall length, beam, loaded draft, hull type, insurance details, preferred dates and intended use. Ask which utilities are supplied at the exact space, how access is controlled, where loading and parking are permitted, and whether fuel, waste, pump-out, showers, laundry, lifting or repairs are on site, nearby or unavailable. This distinction matters at public harbours, clubs and working precincts.
Current availability and charges are deliberately not inferred from older listings. Contact Port Huon Marina (formerly Kermandie Marina) or the responsible authority for confirmed space, present terms and arrival procedures. YouSail’s retained source links provide the best starting point and help separate verified marina services from the broader attractions of Port Huon.
IDEAL FOR
Who will get the most from this marina?
Ideal for southern Tasmanian owners and cruising yachts needing berthing with serious haul-out support. The best fit is a skipper who values Huon River marina and heavy-lift boatyard and confirms vessel-specific access, availability and operating conditions directly.
WHAT WE LOVE
Five strengths that stand out
- 01Sixty-three-tonne travel lift
- 02Berths for larger cruising vessels
- 03Hardstand and owner-support facilities
- 04Useful amenities and secure parking
- 05A scenic Huon River base
TO KEEP IN MIND
Plan with the right expectations
Confirm approach depth, tide, berth dimensions and travel-lift capacity directly. Three-phase power is by request and yard slots require advance booking.
YOUSAIL SOURCE PROFILE
Verified source notes for Port Huon Marina (formerly Kermandie Marina)
80 wet berths at Port Huon with power and water; onsite 63-tonne travel lift, hardstand, ramp, showers and toilets. Maximum advertised berth length 82 ft and draw 11 ft.
Port Huon Marina is an 80-berth facility on the Huon River at Port Huon. The operator states that all berths have water and power, with three-phase available on request, and advertises dock security, showers, toilets and parking. Its onsite 63-tonne travel lift serves a boatyard and hardstand. Laundry is in Geeveston or Franklin, and the Kermandie Hotel is adjacent rather than part of the marina. Maximum advertised berth length is 82 feet (about 25 m) and maximum draw is 11 feet (about 3.35 m); confirm draft and approach conditions with the marina.
This is the factual YouSail directory layer used as the primary reference for the Find Marinas review above.
WHAT YOUSAIL RECORDS
Port Huon Marina (formerly Kermandie Marina) berth dimensions and facilities
- YouSail classificationThe category published on the source profile; confirm what services are operating today.
- marina and boatyard
- Water body
- Huon River / Kermandie Bay
- YouSail region
- Huon Valley
- Berth typesA source-level summary, not confirmation that a particular berth type is currently available.
- wet berths
- Wet berthsA marina-wide figure where supplied; it does not indicate vacancies.
- 80
- Maximum vessel lengthA marina-wide limit where supplied, not the dimensions of an available berth.
- 25 m
- Maximum draftA sourced limit where supplied. Confirm the controlling depth for the route and exact berth.
- 3.35 m
- Boatyard
- Recorded as present
- Travel lift
- 63 t
- Showers
- Recorded as present
- Laundry
- Recorded as unavailable
- Security
- Recorded as available
A marina-wide maximum is not an available-berth offer. Unlisted facts are unknown, not absent. Values and services can change.
Y O U S A I L / PUBLIC PROFILE
Facilities recorded for Port Huon Marina (formerly Kermandie Marina)
YouSail’s public profile lists the following items. Some may be rules or arrangements rather than services; ask the operator what applies today.
- wet berths
- power and water
- three-phase power on request
- 63-tonne travel lift
- hardstand
- boat ramp
- showers and toilets
- onsite parking
- dock security
These are YouSail-sourced notes, not a live availability feed or a Find Marinas endorsement.
Compare recorded marina facilities ↗SERVICES IN DEPTH
Berthing and marina services
All 80 berths have water and power; three-phase can be supplied on request. The operator advertises dock security, onsite showers, toilets and car parking, plus a 63-tonne travel lift, hardstand and boat ramp. Laundry is offsite in Geeveston or Franklin. A hotel with accommodation and dining is adjacent, not a marina amenity. Confirm haul-out bookings and vessel limits before arrival.
- Dry storage: Dry berths; shore storage
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
Planning a visit to Huon River / Kermandie Bay
Port Huon is on the Huon River. Confirm the approach, tide, berth and lift dimensions directly with the operator; an older cruising-guide channel-depth claim is not used here.
Use current charts, forecasts, warnings and the operator’s latest arrival instructions before navigating.
YOUSAIL MEDIA
Port Huon Marina (formerly Kermandie Marina) gallery
Images are supplied through the YouSail record. Satellite views are orientation aids only and must not be used for navigation.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Questions to ask Port Huon Marina (formerly Kermandie Marina) before booking
- Is a berth currently available for my vessel’s exact length, beam and loaded draft at Port Huon Marina (formerly Kermandie Marina)?
- What are the current approach and depth conditions for Huon River / Kermandie Bay?
- Which of the listed berth arrangements (wet berths) is available for my stay?
- What lift or slipway capacity, hardstand terms and contractor rules apply to my vessel?
- What shore-power supply, connector, current limit and metering apply at the assigned berth?
- What is the full cost, including utilities, deposits and cancellation terms?
PLAN WITH CURRENT INFORMATION
Navigation and arrival checks for Port Huon Marina (formerly Kermandie Marina)
Directory details are for discovery. For a passage, use current official charts, weather, warnings and Notices to Mariners for the exact waterway. Confirm the marina’s latest entry procedure directly; advice here can be wrong.
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