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Craobh Haven

Large full-service mainland marina south of Oban, with over 200 berths, deep access, visitor berths, long-term/seasonal berthing, winter storage, extensive facilities, diesel, chandlery and a 30t slipway hoist.

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Large full-service mainland marina south of Oban, with over 200 berths, deep access, visitor berths, long-term/seasonal berthing, winter storage, extensive facilities, diesel, chandlery and a 30t slipway hoist. Desktop research makes Craobh one of Leg D’s strongest dependable service, layover and launch/recovery locations while still offering a destination feel through the Lord of the Isles and surrounding Craignish peninsula.

Craobh advertises 200+ berths for 5-35m vessels, 4.0m channel depth at LW, power/water/Wi-Fi to all berths, showers, toilets, laundry, recycling, diesel, gas, chandlery, provisions and parking. More than ten dedicated visitor berths are on E pontoon. Seasonal berthing is offered for three or six months, annual berthing is available, and secure hard-standing winter storage is stated for up to 100 vessels. The boatyard’s Wise 30t slipway hoist can handle vessels up to 19m LOA and 5.2m beam; a mobile crane handles masts/other lifts.

At a glance

What a cruiser needs to know

Visitor berthingMore than ten dedicated visitor berths on E pontoon; overnight and short stays available. Primary facility is marina pontoon berthing.
LayoverAnnual, 3/6 month seasonal, winter berthing and hard-standing winter storage for up to 100 vessels. Strong layover candidate. 1 month, 3/6 months, annual and winter storage options are published. Afloat or ashore Winter storage described as secure. FIELD CHECK CCTV/gates/pontoon access and unattended-boat policy.
FuelDiesel fuel pontoon open daily stated 08:30-16:30; gas available from reception.
Water & powerPower, water and Wi-Fi to all berths.
Launch / liftWise 30t slipway hoist, max 19m LOA / 5.2m beam, plus mobile crane. Historical/current tariffs also reference unassisted slipway use; verify 2026 terms. 30t Wise slipway-hoist facility; unassisted slipway use to confirm current policy. 30t, up to 19m LOA and 5.2m beam.
Repairs / boatyardFull service boatyard, repair/refurbishment team, local specialists and stocked chandlery.
AshorePurpose-built west-coast marina village with views to Mull/Jura/Scarba and a strong sailing-community feel. Marina site promotes local historic sites and wider island access; detailed list to field research. Lord of the Isles restaurant/bar; Isles Larder for food/provisions.
Transport / accessRoad-accessible mainland marina about 22 miles/30-40 minutes south of Oban.

Field verification still required

APPROACH: verify channel marking, local crosswinds, turning room, visitor pontoon allocation and VHF/contact procedure.

LONG-TERM LAYOVER: confirm transient monthly/shorter-than-season options, unattended-vessel security/CCTV, shore-power policy, emergency checks/keyholding, insurance and whether hard standing can be arranged mid-season.

LAUNCH/RECOVERY: inspect unassisted slipway access as well as 30t hoist, trailer manoeuvring, tide limits, parking/storage and current pricing.

FACILITIES: confirm 2026 opening hours, laundry/shower access, recycling/waste/pump-out, gas/fuel procedures and quality of the chandlery/provisioning offer.

DESTINATION: assess Lord of the Isles, Isles Larder, local walks and whether Craobh is a place crews would choose to spend a rest day or mainly a dependable marina.

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