LAUNCH SERVICE
Mattakeesett offers launch service to individual boats in Duxbury Harbor. We service boats moored in the Snug Harbor Deep Water and Snug Harbor Basin Flats anchorages (we will not be servicing boats moored at Two Rock). Our two launches, Twig and Bender, operate from the town dock at the Duxbury Town Pier.
Launch service runs 7 days per week from Memorial Day to Labor Day and on weekends through September. To request a ride, launch service pass holders can hail Mattakeesett launch drivers on VHF Channel 10.
2024 launch service passes now available for purchase!
*Service hours and pricing subject to change.
LAUNCH SERVICE PASSES
2024 Season Pass: $550
The 2024 Mattakeesett Launch Season Pass is available for purchase for the 2024 season. The Season Pass is valid for unlimited trips and passengers to and from the boat it is purchased for. Launch service area is limited to deep water and basin flats moorings - we will not be servicing two rock.
The 2024 Mattakeesett Launch Season Pass is non-transferrable and valid for use during the 2024 season only. Service hours and pricing are subject to change.
2024 Day Pass 10-Pack: $400
The 2024 Mattakeesett Launch Day Pass 10-Pack is available for purchase for the 2024 season. The Day Pass 10-Pack provides 10 single-day launch passes and includes all trips and passengers to and from boat for a single day. Launch service area is limited to deep water and basin flats moorings - we will not be servicing two rock.
The 2024 Mattakeesett Launch Day Pass 10-Pack is non-transferrable and valid for use during the 2024 season only. Service hours and pricing are subject to change.
2024 HOURS OF OPERATION
May 25 - September 2:
Mon - Thurs: Modified hours* 8 am - 8 pm
Fri - Sun: 8 am - 8 pm
September 7 - 29:
Sat - Sun: 8 am - 6 pm
Launch service hours:
Saturday, September 7: 8 am - 6 pm
Sunday, September 8: 8 am - 6 pm
Saturday, September 14: 8 am - 6 pm
Sunday, September 15: 8 am - 6 pm
Saturday, September 21: 8 am - 6 pm
Sunday, September 22: 8 am - 6 pm
Saturday, September 28: 8 am - 6 pm
Sunday, September 29: 8 am - 6 pm
*Modified hours and ‘working the tide’…
Duxbury Harbor is a small, tidal harbor with about 580 total moorings. Only about 25% of those moorings are serviceable at all tides due to a very limited deep water area. Thus, the majority of boat owners ‘work the tide’ to ensure there is adequate water to access to their boats.
Keeping in mind that tides dictate access to the majority of boats in the harbor, our launch service will operate during modified hours on weekdays (Monday - Thursday). During modified hours, launch service will operate 4 hours +/- high tide (4 hours before high tide and 4 hours after high tide) between 8 am and 8 pm. The modified schedule gives customers approximately 8-9 hours of service each day. On weekends through Labor Day (Friday - Sunday) and on the July 4th holiday, launch service will operate on a full 8 am to 8 pm schedule.
Please keep in mind that our goal is to help our customers maximize time on the water and enjoy use of their boats through the summer months. We appreciate your feedback and encourage you to share your thoughts as the season gets underway.
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DISCLAIMER
Mattakeesett Moorings, its agents, officers, and employees will make every effort to get you, your family, and guests to and from your boat carefully and courteously. However, you are using this service at your own risk and must realize that boats, floats and other vessels are moving with waves, tides and the wind. Mattakeesett Moorings cannot be held responsible for the absolute safety of people or boats using this service. When on the launch, please wear correct footwear, sit on the seats provided, have your hands free and use good judgment. Mattakeesett Moorings reserves the right to discontinue its launch service due to severe weather until conditions improve. The transport of gasoline is not allowed on the launches. Children under 12 years old are required to wear a life vest on the launch. We must follow local and Coast Guard regulations. Hours of operation are subject to change without notice.