Boating near Everett, Massachusetts
Everett (population 53,572, US Census Bureau 2025 estimate) ranks #37 of 1,041 US cities over 40,000 people for boating access in our data, with a score of 77.3 out of 100.
| Within | Marinas | Boat ramps | Pump-out stations | Named lakes / waterways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 miles | 68 | 187 | 38 | 3 |
| 50 miles | 119 | 535 | 52 | 22 |
How the score works: method and limits. Counts depend on how well each state's public data covers its facilities.
Marinas near Everett
| Name | Distance | City | Map | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mystic Wellington Yacht Club | 1.3 mi | Medford | map of Mystic Wellington Yacht Club | OpenStreetMap |
| Charlestown Marina | 2.2 mi | Boston | map of Charlestown Marina | OpenStreetMap |
| Courageous Sailing | 2.4 mi | Boston | map of Courageous Sailing | OpenStreetMap |
| Constitution Marina | 2.4 mi | Charlestown | map of Constitution Marina | OpenStreetMap |
| Constitution Marina | 2.5 mi | Charlestown | map of Constitution Marina | OpenStreetMap |
| Battery Wharf Marina | 2.7 mi | Boston | map of Battery Wharf Marina | OpenStreetMap |
| Charles Riverboat Company | 2.8 mi | Cambridge | map of Charles Riverboat Company | OpenStreetMap |
| Union Wharf | 2.8 mi | Boston | map of Union Wharf | OpenStreetMap |
| Charlesgate Yacht Club | 2.9 mi | Boston | map of Charlesgate Yacht Club | OpenStreetMap |
| Boston Sailing Center | 3 mi | Boston | map of Boston Sailing Center | OpenStreetMap |
| Lewis Wharf Marina | 3 mi | Boston | map of Lewis Wharf Marina | OpenStreetMap |
| Boston Yacht Haven | 3.1 mi | Boston | map of Boston Yacht Haven | OpenStreetMap |
Full lists: Marinas in Massachusetts
Boat ramps near Everett
Full lists: Boat ramps in Massachusetts
Pump-out stations near Everett
Full lists: Pump-out stations in Massachusetts
Main waters near Everett
- Lake Cochichewick (lake (USGS NHD, named, >=500 acres), 549 acres; about 20.7 mi to its center point)
- Charles River Natural Valley Storage Area (USACE lake/river recreation project; about 22.3 mi to its center point)
- Sudbury Reservoir (lake (USGS NHD, named, >=500 acres), 936 acres; about 24.2 mi to its center point)
Waters named on nearby ramp and pump-out records: Boston Harbor (3), Charles River Natural Valley Storage Area (1), waters surrounding Long Wharf in Boston (1), Charles River Basin (1), Revere (1), Winthrop, and East Boston (1), Charles River (1), Lynn, Swampscott, Revere, Saugus, and Nahant (1).
Boat types for local water (general guide)
A general guide derived only from the kinds of water named above, not advice for any one lake or bay. Check local rules, depth and conditions.
- Coastal bays, sounds and harbors: Center console (under 30 ft), Bay boat, Dual console, Sailboat (monohull), Express / cabin cruiser, Flats boat / skiff
- Inland lakes and reservoirs: Pontoon / tritoon, Bowrider / runabout, Ski / wake / surf, Bass boat, Fish and ski, Personal watercraft
- Navigable rivers and canals: Aluminum fishing, Jon / utility / hunting, Pontoon / tritoon, Jet boat
Massachusetts rules for boat owners
| Registering agency | Massachusetts Environmental Police (Office of Law Enforcement) |
| Registration | <16 ft $44; 16-25 $66; 26-39 $88; 40+ $110; title $27.50; renewal: 2 years |
| Title | yes for boats 14 ft or longer that use or are designed for a motor |
| Boater education | Since April 1, 2026, motorboat and PWC operators must carry a valid boater safety certificate unless an exception applies, for example direct supervision by a certificate-holding adult 18 or older; people born on or before January 1, 1989 have until April 1, 2028 (M.G.L. c. 90B § 9E; St. 2024, c. 350 §§ 14–15); everyone operating a motorboat or PWC (since April 1, 2026); born on or before Jan 1, 1989: by April 1, 2028; under 12 only with a certified adult 18+ on board |
All Massachusetts boating rules and sources · Check the rules for your boat (checked 2026-10-24; confirm with the agency)
Guides and calculators
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Method and limits
Score = 100 × (0.40 × marinas + 0.35 × ramps + 0.15 × pump-outs + 0.10 × named lakes/waterways), each as log(1 + count within 25 miles) divided by log(1 + the highest count among all 1,041 cities). Population: US Census Bureau Vintage 2025 subcounty estimates (Everett city, GEOID 2521990); location: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Facility data comes from OpenStreetMap and state and federal open data; coverage differs by state. Built 2026-11-02.
Some marina, ramp and pump-out data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL).