Piney Narrows is a first class, year 'round, recreational yachting facility with 278 open & covered slips accommodating boats up to 60' in length. The facility is designed and operated with the active boating family in mind.
Piney Narrows' many resort features in- clude a beautifully landscaped swimming pool, a yachtsman's lounge, cable TV to every slip, two laundromats, picnic stations, and paved
About Us
Much of the popularity of Piney Narrows can be attributed to it's unique location at Kent Nar-rows, often referred to as the "Hub of the Chesa-peake". No other place offers boaters a greater variety of popular cruising ports within easy reach. St. Michaels, Oxford, Tilghman, Rock Hall, Chestertown, Annapolis and even Baltimore are all located within 25 miles!
parking. For peace of mind, Piney Narrows has limited access through a card-key entry system. There is also a complete marine repair facility with hauling up to 60 tons, sales of new and brokerage yachts, marine supplies, fuel dock offering both gas & diesel with competitive pricing, and marine sanitation device pumpout.
Operated by Piney Narrows Yacht Haven Condominium Association, Inc.
Managed by Coastal Properties Management, Inc.
WHAT IS A CONDOMINIUM MARINA?
Condominium Slips
A Condominium Slip is similar to an apartment condominium in that the owner receives a "fee simple" deed (which is insur- able and recorded in the County Land Records) which carries with it the exclusive right to use the slip. Further, the owner receives an undivided interest in all condominium property (referred to as common elements) as specified in the condo- minium documents which, in this case includes the piers, swimming pool, parking lot, etc.
Piney Narrows is set up under Maryland's condominium laws where actual title is passed from one owner to another. The term "dockominiums" has been used by many marina developers to represent other forms of quasi ownership and should not be confused with a condominium.
Is This a Rental as Well as Ownership Facility?
ABDOLUTELY, YES! More than 50% of the slips are owned by individuals who make them available for rent. Renters and owners that occupy their slips have the same privileges regarding use of the marina facilities.
In the event a slip is sold, the purchaser must honor any current rental agreement through its expiration date. Upon expira-tion of the rental period, every effort is made to provide the occupant another suitable slip.
Why a Marina Condominium?
Due to a substantial decrease in the number of available slips on the Chesapeake Bay, demand for slips has been respon-sible for an increase in slip rental rates in recent years. Owning your own slip locks in the yearly expenditures and insures that you will have a slip in the future. Just as most homeowners have found that owning their home is much cheaper than renting, many slip owners have found that owning their own slip cuts expenses.
Owning your own slip also provides control over your boat's home port environment. Your slip can not be sold or rented without your permission and you do not have to worry about your marina being converted to a housing development, shopping mall, etc. You own your property and no one can evict you!
Who Operates the Marina?
The marina is operated by a nine member Board of Directors, elected by the unit owners, which establishes the budget and sets operating policies. A management company, under contract with the Condominium Association, provides professional services and is responsible for the day to day operations.
What are the Operating Costs?
Each year, the Board, with the assistance of the management company, prepares a budget for future expenses such as dredging, piling replacement and other major repairs. Each condominium unit supports a proportional share of the budget. In addition, owners receive an annual real estate tax assessment, and an annual insurance assessment. Electric, telephone and other utilities are billed directly to the owners. Water and cable TV are included in the marina budget. Piney Narrows is unique among condominiums in that it owns and operates its own fuel dock facility. A large portion of the marina's expenses are paid for by the fuel profits.
A Condominium Marina
500 Piney Narrows Road, Chester, Maryland 21619
Office 410-643-6600 * Fax 410-643-6041 * EMail info@pineynarrows.com
