MIL-HDBK-1025/5
Section 2:
SMALL CRAFT BERTHING FACILITIES
Planning and Layout Criteria
2.1
Siting. The following general principles shall apply for the
2.1.1
proper siting of various components of small craft berthing and berthing
facilities.
2.1.1.1 Berthing Craft
The larger craft shall generally be berthed near the entrance.
a)
The berthing areas of commercial and recreational craft shall
b)
generally be separated because of different land use requirements. If
possible, commercial boats shall be located near the entrance in a separate
basin or across a fairway from the recreational craft.
Sailboats without auxiliary power should be berthed in slips
c)
that open to leeward of the prevailing winds and that can be reached via wide
fairways and channels or routes that permit sailboat tacking with least
interference to the powered craft.
Ramps. Ramps or hoists for launching trailered craft shall be
2.1.1.2
separated from the berthing areas as far as possible.
Boat Fueling Docks. Locate boat fueling docks near the entrance in
2.1.1.3
an area that is protected from waves in the entrance channel. The adjacent
land area must be suitable for buried fuel storage tanks and easily accessible
for fuel distributing vehicles. The pumpout station shall normally be located
in the same area and is located often on or along the fueling dock.
Dry Storage. Operational dry storage facility shall be located in
2.1.1.4
accordance with the criteria that apply to launching ramps. The launchings
and retrievals in such a facility shall generally be accomplished by hoist
rather than by ramp. If the dry storage facility is for off-season layup
only, it shall be in a remote area.
Boat Repair. The boat repair and servicing yards shall be located
2.1.1.5
in a remote part of the harbor that has adequate navigational access for the
largest craft.
Harbor Administration. The harbor administration area shall be
2.1.1.6
located near the entrance and guest docks.
Vehicular Parking. Vehicle parking lots for the berthing basins
2.1.1.7
shall be located so that no parking space in any lot exceeds about
500 ft (152.4 m) from the head of the pier for the particular lot it is
intended to serve. Space requirements must include car with boat trailer.
Guest Docks. Identify the need for transient berthing space.
2.1.1.8
Provide supporting facilities as required.
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