Marina Watch: Southport Marina

SOUTHPORT

MARINA 21 56th St. Kenosha, WI 53140 262-657-5565

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AMENITIES Transient slips: Y Pump-out: Y Gas: Y Diesel: Y Lifts: Y Launch ramp: N Engine repair: Y Hull repair: Y Marine store: Y Restaurant: N Showers: Y Laundry Facility: Y

Southport Marina

Kenosha’s premier marina.

The dream to develop Southport Marina into a large marina and residential community was conceived in 1989 by the City of Kenosha, but was unfortunately halted when the economic downturn hit. However, the vision for the marina remained, and in 2003, the city entered an agreement with the Southport Marina Development Company to make that vision a reality.

Southport Marina is now a premier privately owned marina, located in the heart of Kenosha’s new Harbor Park Development, owned by Barry Moreland, Frank Becker and Craig Duchow. In addition to the 435 slips it offers, the marina boasts an 80,000-square-foot indoor heated storage facility, a ship’s store, a boater’s lounge, a yacht sales office, a gym, restrooms and showers, laundry facilities, an outdoor pool and a hot tub. The marina accommodates boats up to 80 feet.

While the marina may be large, the service is personal and warm. “Southport Marina is privately owned so the care for our customers is one of our highest priorities,” explains Coltyn Hansen, general manager. “We pride ourselves on being as friendly and approachable as possible, with customers having the ability to speak to one of the owners essentially every time the marina office is open.”

While the full-service amenities offered by the marina are reason enough to visit, one of its greatest attractions is its close proximity to downtown Kenosha, the Kenosha Harbor Market, and several restaurants and bars.

“The close proximity to walking, biking and beaches makes Southport Marina an ideal place to spend your summer,” Hansen adds.

You can explore Lake Michigan from the large boardwalk that wraps around the marina. Or set off on an adventure downtown to Kenosha’s charming museums, theater, restaurants and shops, all within walking distance to your boat and marina facilities. ★