You could easily drive past the sign for the Richmond Yacht Harbor, LTD on Cutting Boulevard without ever noticing what lies behind the modest little red building that houses the Shop Office in the parking lot.
The Richmond Yacht Harbor, LTD, located on a small protected inlet on the deep-water Santa Fe Channel, offers shelter from rough waters on the Bay.
Published: July, 2008
You could easily drive past the sign for the Richmond Yacht Harbor, LTD on Cutting Boulevard without ever noticing what lies behind the modest little red building that houses the Shop Office in the parking lot. But one look behind that small building reveals a beautiful concealed harbor unlike any other in the Bay Area.
The Richmond Yacht Harbor, LTD is a privately owned harbor located on a small protected inlet on the Santa Fe Channel; it offers shelter from bad weather and rough waters that can be a concern at other locations that are right on the Bay. This location also offers deep water, from 28 to 30 feet in depth. Conveniently located just adjacent to the harbor on the other side of the channel is SugarDock, which is a uniquely configured full service deep-water dock providing fueling, provisioning, watering and repairing for large ocean-going vessels that most other harbors on the Bay are unable to accommodate. In addition, the Richmond location is centrally located on the Bay and just minutes from Marin County, San Francisco and other East Bay locations.
Other than functioning as a yacht harbor, there are several maritime businesses that call Richmond Yacht Harbor, LTD home. There is a marine architect on the site, and Rutherford Boatworks has been located at the harbor for over 25 years. The most recent project that Rutherford has worked on was the restoration of the Cangarda, a 126-foot steam yacht originally built in 1901. The restoration required the complete rebuilding of a new hull for the ship that would conform to the original specifications, and this extensive work was performed in a large warehouse-style building located on the property. A crew of 20 people worked for three years on the project and the yacht was finally launched last year in August.
The large and spacious building that was used for this enormous restoration process is now vacant and available for lease to the right tenant. The building is approximately 9,000 square feet and it offers plenty of open space inside for even the most ambitious of projects, like the Cangarda restoration. It is also zoned for flexible marine and light industrial multi-usage and would be perfect for building or storing boats. The property still has the remnants of an old rail system that could be refurbished for lifting boats out of the water and pulling them directly into the warehouse building. In addition to the large working space available in this building, there is also some existing office space in the front of the building. Additional space in the harbor is also available for leasing including a 1,000 square foot free-standing drive-in shop as well as area available for land storage and ample parking.
For many years, an exclusive clientele of luxury yacht owners occupied the harbor, enjoying the solitude and camaraderie of being part of a small community. The Coast Guard also once used the facility to berth luxury yachts that were confiscated under the zero tolerance drug policy. Over the past few years, however, the Coast Guard auctioned off the boats stored there and the other tenants began to retire; many have taken to a life at sea traveling the world in their yachts. Therefore, there are currently several berths available for lease, and this secluded harbor offers a unique opportunity to those who cherish their privacy. This quiet, deep-water harbor can accommodate boat sizes from 20 to 75 feet with room for a few even longer. It would be the perfect location for the owner of a mega yacht who desires some solitude.
For more information regarding the unique leasing opportunities available at Richmond Yacht Harbor, LTD, contact Norma Simmons at (510) 232-8851. The owners have even expressed the willingness to discuss the outright sale of the property under the right circumstances.
A completely new hull for the Cangarda was constructed inside this large building now available for leasing in Richmond Yacht Harbor, LTD.
The fully restored 126-foot Cangarda sits calmly in the privately owned Richmond Yacht Harbor, LTD
