Boat Slips on Lake Travis – Austin TX
Covered and uncovered Lake Travis boat slips. Personal Watercraft slips – PWC ports.
Finding a Lake Travis Boat Slip
According to the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) there are 5,000 boat slips in Lake Travis’ 66 permitted marinas. This gives Austin-area boaters a lot of choices, and it’s not difficult to find a suitable marina and slip to rent. Most of these marine facilities are located at the southeast end near Austin, Spicewood, Lakeway, Steiner Ranch and Cedar Park. The large populations of these communities create a big demand for Lake Travis boat slip rentals – particularly on the south shore.
West Beach Marina (512) 266-2277 17317 West Beach Road – Austin TX 78734
Personal Watercraft Slips PWC Ports
If you want maximize time on the water with a See-Doo, WaveRunner or JetSki, a PWC port specially designed for personal watercraft is a great idea. No more waiting in line at the boat ramp or wasting time loading and unloading your WaveRunner from the trailer. A JetSki port is designed to keep your PWC safe, dry and clean. You can get out of your car and onto Lake Travis in your Ski-Doo in just minutes. Our Lake Travis PWC slip rentals are less costly than a boat slip. Don’t waste your valuable time driving your personal watercraft around town. Call today to rent a PWC port at West Beach Marina!
Challenges for Lake Travis Slip Renters
Unlike most of the Highland Lakes, the levels of Lake Buchanan and Lake Travis fluctuate with the amount of rainfall (and quantity of water sent downstream). This can create severe challenges for marinas – and anyone with a boat slip on Lake Travis or Buchanan – because marina docks need to be moved in response to the changing water level.
This isn’t a big problem for marinas on Lake Travis that are located on the main channel of the Colorado River. But other Austin marinas’ restricted locations make it difficult or impossible to keep their docks in deep water when the lake is low. This may be the most important consideration when you rent a Lake Travis boat slip – finding a marina with deep water and easy access to the main channel even in drought conditions.
Boat Slip Recommendations
Other factors to consider in selecting a boat slip include
- Construction quality and maintenance of marina docks and facilities
- Availability of boat lift (avoids bottom scrubbing)
- Ease of access to docks and boat slips
- Marina access control, fire safety
- 24 hour video surveillance and security
- Modern slips with electricity and water
- Wide, shallow sloped boat ramp
- Restrooms, trailer storage, etc.
- Overall cost of boat slip and services
Choice of Boat Slips on Lake Travis
If you’re looking for a family-oriented marina with deep water docks and a great deal on a Lake Travis boat slip, contact us today! Our rental rates are a real bargain when you consider the advantages of docking your boat with us. West Beach Marina has the most modern and well-maintained docks and boat slips on Lake Travis.
Call now to learn about our deals on PWC ports, boat slips and HydroHoist lift rental options for new customers.
West Beach Marina (512) 266-2277 17317 West Beach Road – Austin TX 78734