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We just closed on our new-to-us 58MY!
We just closed on our 1979 58MY! Is there a secret handshake we get to learn now?!:)
After a few months of searching for a 53-58 on the east coast, we fell in love with a 58MY in Fort Lauderdale. It was previously known as "Roto-X", and more recently, "Seas The Moment."
We plan to dock her in Philadelphia, and unfortunately, we will not have time to make the trip until late April. In the mean time, we are having some minor repairs done, changing the impellers, etc.
We are keeping her at the brokerage until the end of the month but need to find a new home for the next two months. Does anyone know of a private slip for rent in the Fort Lauderdale area? I am amazed at the prices at the marinas. More then 3 time what we pay up in the Delaware/Chesapeake area.
This will be our first time traveling up the coast of Florida and the south east. Does anyone have suggestions for favorite inlets / marinas? Places to avoid?
We plan to stay mostly on the outside and travel no more than 5-8 hours a day, then come inside to dock/anchor, and explore the local communities. We are in no particular hurry to get back to Philly, and expect to spend at least a month on the trip.
In any case, we are thrilled to become part of the Hatteras family!
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Congratulations and let the adventure begin. I'm from ct so I can't answer any of your questions. I hope all goes well on your maiden voyage. Pete
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Congrats !!! Hit me up,when your in philly. Where are you keeping it ?
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Check out dock finders. Dockage behind a home is about half the price of a marina. They just found me dockage for a 70 footer that's for sale in ftl for $1400 plus power. Owner was paying $3300 at a marina
Www.dockfinders.com
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MadHatter53
Congrats !!! Hit me up,when your in philly. Where are you keeping it ?
I am keeping at Penns Landing Marina, by the Moshulu. I was at Neshaminy with my previous boat but they can't handle anything larger than 50 feet.
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Pascal
Check out dock finders. Dockage behind a home is about half the price of a marina. They just found me dockage for a 70 footer that's for sale in ftl for $1400 plus power. Owner was paying $3300 at a marina
Www.dockfinders.com
Thanks, I'll check it out.
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Congratulations and welcome to the family and hopefully the last yacht you will want to buy. We have a 1979 53'. I know there are lots of questions and we are here to help you thru them. The secret hand shake starts by reaching into your back pocket and pulling out some cash. LOL, seriously congratulations. What ever you do, don't throw anything out unless you know exactly what it is for. Please reach out.
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PS, please update your profile and add some photos.
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If you are coming through the Chesapeake, let me know if you are coming through Annapolis; dinner on me for any HOF members coming through. Have a good trip.
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jim rosenthal
If you are coming through the Chesapeake, let me know if you are coming through Annapolis; dinner on me for any HOF members coming through. Have a good trip.
We will definitely let you know. Annapolis is one of our favorite places. We usually stay at Yacht Basin, or the City Marina. Thanks.
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If this is your first trip up, I would recommend that you do the intracoastal route. Normally, I run outside to avoid no wake zones, bridges etc. but an occasional run on the inside offers so much more to see, especially since you say it's your first run up. Many forum members still make the annual trek and are much more up to date on where to stay and what to see. I'm sure they will respond to this thread. Bobk makes the trip every year from Baltimore to Port St Lucie, Fla and probably knows every good anchorage/dockage as well as land borne activities. A month to do the trip is great. I wish you a wonderful safe trip and look forward to you posting a log regularly so we can follow you vicariously.
Walt
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Welcome aboard! Several of us here have the same vessel. Let us know when you have questions. We love to help.
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Congratulations and welcome aboard.
If you let us know how fast you expect we might be able to make suggestions for stops. Cities and towns that might be worth a visit depending on your interests include Stuart, Ft Pierce, Vero, Daytona, St Augustine, Fernandina Beach, Savannah, Beaufort SC, Charleston, Georgetown SC on a weekend, Southport, Norfolk/Portsmouth, Annapolis, Baltimore, Cape May.
There are many good or even great anchorages along the AICW route. Get familiar with Active Captain if you have not used it. It also has current fuel prices.
Bobk
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Congratulations and welcome to the forums. We too are on the Chesapeake and located on the Patapsco in Baltimore. I want to encourage you to check out the Hatteras Classic Club and the Classic Yacht Club of America. Both have a very large consentration of mid atlantic members and both are a super group of people.
Welcome aboard!
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Walter P
If this is your first trip up, I would recommend that you do the intracoastal route. Normally, I run outside to avoid no wake zones, bridges etc. but an occasional run on the inside offers so much more to see, especially since you say it's your first run up. Many forum members still make the annual trek and are much more up to date on where to stay and what to see. I'm sure they will respond to this thread. Bobk makes the trip every year from Baltimore to Port St Lucie, Fla and probably knows every good anchorage/dockage as well as land borne activities. A month to do the trip is great. I wish you a wonderful safe trip and look forward to you posting a log regularly so we can follow you vicariously.
Walt
Thanks for the advise. We would like to spend time in the ICW. We were just concerned that we might run into draft and bridge issues. If others know of good stretchs to use, or avoid, we would be very interested. We know for sure we plan to duck in Morehead thru Norfolk, and then up the Chesapeake.
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davidwigler
Welcome aboard! Several of us here have the same vessel. Let us know when you have questions. We love to help.
That's great! I know I will have a lot of questions. I am still trying to figure out what the little red lights in the heads are for! :-)
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The red lights in the heads are most likely to tell you that the shower sump pump is running. At least that's what mine in my 1979 53 MY are for. Run one of the showers for a while and see if it lights up (also you should hear the shower sump pump run) it is really just a bilge pump in a small tank. Also the condensate for the AC units may drip into this sump tank as well (mine do).
Tim
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bobk
Congratulations and welcome aboard.
If you let us know how fast you expect we might be able to make suggestions for stops. Cities and towns that might be worth a visit depending on your interests include Stuart, Ft Pierce, Vero, Daytona, St Augustine, Fernandina Beach, Savannah, Beaufort SC, Charleston, Georgetown SC on a weekend, Southport, Norfolk/Portsmouth, Annapolis, Baltimore, Cape May.
There are many good or even great anchorages along the AICW route. Get familiar with Active Captain if you have not used it. It also has current fuel prices.
Bobk
We plan to take it slow, hull speed, for the trip.
Thanks for the list of cities. We are looking forward to anchoring out. Our previous boat did not have a tender so we have never done it, other then for a few hours. If you know of good spots we would love to hear about them.
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bobk
Get familiar with Active Captain if you have not used it. It also has current fuel prices.
Bobk
I will check out Active Captain. Thanks,
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bobk
Congratulations and welcome aboard.
If you let us know how fast you expect we might be able to make suggestions for stops. Cities and towns that might be worth a visit depending on your interests include Stuart, Ft Pierce, Vero, Daytona, St Augustine, Fernandina Beach, Savannah, Beaufort SC, Charleston, Georgetown SC on a weekend, Southport, Norfolk/Portsmouth, Annapolis, Baltimore, Cape May.
There are many good or even great anchorages along the AICW route. Get familiar with Active Captain if you have not used it. It also has current fuel prices.
Bobk
Yes, definitely check Active Captain.
The Conch House marina in St Augustine is open but Limited space due to severe storm damage.
Fernandina City Marina was severely damaged and not expected to open until Fall 2017.
Golden Isles Morningstar Marina, St Simons is a good stop with 1100' of transient dock & full services.
http://www.morningstarmarinas.com/golden-isles/services
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wndsr
Congratulations and welcome to the forums. We too are on the Chesapeake and located on the Patapsco in Baltimore. I want to encourage you to check out the Hatteras Classic Club and the Classic Yacht Club of America. Both have a very large consentration of mid atlantic members and both are a super group of people.
Welcome aboard!
Baltimore is one of our favorite places to visit by boat! We often dock at Harbor East, on the other side of the Harbor from Patapsco.
We will definitely check out both of those clubs. Thanks.
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KPTIM
The red lights in the heads are most likely to tell you that the shower sump pump is running. At least that's what mine in my 1979 53 MY are for. Run one of the showers for a while and see if it lights up (also you should hear the shower sump pump run) it is really just a bilge pump in a small tank. Also the condensate for the AC units may drip into this sump tank as well (mine do).
Tim
Thanks. That makes sense. There is a switch next to the lights, probably a manual switch for the pumps.
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Artzco
Yes, definitely check Active Captain.
The Conch House marina in St Augustine is open but Limited space due to severe storm damage.
Fernandina City Marina was severely damaged and not expected to open until Fall 2017.
Golden Isles Morningstar Marina, St Simons is a good stop with 1100' of transient dock & full services.
http://www.morningstarmarinas.com/golden-isles/services
Thanks for the info. I'll check them out.
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When "testing" the red lights keep in mind that the bulbs might be burnt out. If they are like mine , they are a neon type bulb and if so they are easily available at WW Grainger. The red lense cover simply screws off and the bulb has a bayonnet type base.
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Depth is not really an issue. Large tugs and barges drawing 5' plus regularly run the ditch. There are a couple of places where you will need to travel at half tide or better. Spots that come to mind are the Mud River north of St Simons, Hells Gate, Jekyl Creek, the McCllelanville area, Lockwood's Folley and Shallotte. One tip for running the AICW is to remember the ATONs generally tell you where not to be. In general stay well off the day marks. I always scan the next day's route on Active Captain to get the latest on water depth issues.
There are a lot of good anchorages. Skipper Bob's anchorage book is a good reference for planning. Northbound from Ft Lauderdale, I have used the following:
Lake Boca, Mile 1047, Lantana, M 1031, North Palm, M 1012 (first cul de sac) on west, several areas in Hobe Sound, M 999 to 1001, Peck Lake, 992, Ft Pierce M 965, Vero Beach mooring balls, many places between M 925 to 878 protected by bridges, Daytona M 830 & 829, St Augustine mooring balls. Mile 769 inside of sand bar, Bells River M 716, Drum Point Island, M 711(VISIT Cumberland Island if the visitors dock has re-opened), Brickhill River M 696, Frederica River M 673, Back River, M 651, Duplin River, M 649, Wahoo River M 630, Kilkenny Creek M 613, Herb River M 584, Skull Creek M 553, Beaufort M536, Wimbee Creek M521, Mosquito Creek M513, Stono River M 472, Whiteside and Price Creek M~ 450, Minim Creek, M415, Thoroughfare Creek M 389, Carolina Beach 297 (moorings), MIle Hammock Bay M244 , Bear Creek M161, Slade Creek M 140 sticky mud), Alligator River M101 south or no winds only, Be SURE to honor the day marks north of the Alligator River Bridge, Buck Island M 58, Elizabeth City free docks, M51, Hospital Point mile 0, Willoughby Bay Chesapeake Mile 196, Hampton River above th3 public piers if you can get under the bridge. I have no issue with 22' air draft.
The Chesapeake has way to many places to suggest.
Bobk
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eze2bme
When "testing" the red lights keep in mind that the bulbs might be burnt out. If they are like mine , they are a neon type bulb and if so they are easily available at WW Grainger. The red lense cover simply screws off and the bulb has a bayonnet type base.
Thanks, that is good to know.
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bobk
Depth is not really an issue. Large tugs and barges drawing 5' plus regularly run the ditch. There are a couple of places where you will need to travel at half tide or better. Spots that come to mind are the Mud River north of St Simons, Hells Gate, Jekyl Creek, the McCllelanville area, Lockwood's Folley and Shallotte. One tip for running the AICW is to remember the ATONs generally tell you where not to be. In general stay well off the day marks. I always scan the next day's route on Active Captain to get the latest on water depth issues.
There are a lot of good anchorages. Skipper Bob's anchorage book is a good reference for planning. Northbound from Ft Lauderdale, I have used the following:
Lake Boca, Mile 1047, Lantana, M 1031, North Palm, M 1012 (first cul de sac) on west, several areas in Hobe Sound, M 999 to 1001, Peck Lake, 992, Ft Pierce M 965, Vero Beach mooring balls, many places between M 925 to 878 protected by bridges, Daytona M 830 & 829, St Augustine mooring balls. Mile 769 inside of sand bar, Bells River M 716, Drum Point Island, M 711(VISIT Cumberland Island if the visitors dock has re-opened), Brickhill River M 696, Frederica River M 673, Back River, M 651, Duplin River, M 649, Wahoo River M 630, Kilkenny Creek M 613, Herb River M 584, Skull Creek M 553, Beaufort M536, Wimbee Creek M521, Mosquito Creek M513, Stono River M 472, Whiteside and Price Creek M~ 450, Minim Creek, M415, Thoroughfare Creek M 389, Carolina Beach 297 (moorings), MIle Hammock Bay M244 , Bear Creek M161, Slade Creek M 140 sticky mud), Alligator River M101 south or no winds only, Be SURE to honor the day marks north of the Alligator River Bridge, Buck Island M 58, Elizabeth City free docks, M51, Hospital Point mile 0, Willoughby Bay Chesapeake Mile 196, Hampton River above th3 public piers if you can get under the bridge. I have no issue with 22' air draft.
The Chesapeake has way to many places to suggest.
Bobk
Thank you for taking the time with such an informative post. It is very helpful. I plan to research your list thoroughly. Thanks.
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I forgot to include Church Creek in the anchorage list.
You also will want an up-to-date copy of the bridge opening schedules. If you can't find one, send me your address and I'll send you a copy that was up to date in October last year.
Bobk
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Congratulations Looking Glass! Welcome to the club! There is no secret handshake, but you will need to fail a mental evaluation! Besides, your hand will be shaking every time you write a check!
I do believe your original question was regarding dockage here in South Florida. there is some fair priced dockage one county north of you in Palm Beach. (only 45 minutes by car from Lauderdale). Only 15 minutes from Palm Beach International.
Palm Beach Yacht Center in Hypoluxo has open slips at 89 cents a foot per day (transient rate). I know the marina people and can probably get you a better rate for a couple of months. 2 miles north of Palm Beach Yacht Center is Loggerhead Marina in Lantana which also has slips than can accommodate you right now. PBYC has a full service marina. Loggerhead Lantana is next door to a full service marina (Murelle's).
Both are excellent facilities at half the dockage rate of Ft. Lauderdale.
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Welcome aboard! You will love this forum as I know that I do.
Not trying to hijack this thread but BobK, that is a nice list you gave us and I don't doubt you have spent time at each one. I am curious what ground tackle are you using? What is your favorite anchor? I just have to ask....lol!
Jon
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bobk
Depth is not really an issue. Large tugs and barges drawing 5' plus regularly run the ditch. There are a couple of places where you will need to travel at half tide or better. Spots that come to mind are the Mud River north of St Simons, Hells Gate, Jekyl Creek, the McCllelanville area, Lockwood's Folley and Shallotte. One tip for running the AICW is to remember the ATONs generally tell you where not to be. In general stay well off the day marks. I always scan the next day's route on Active Captain to get the latest on water depth issues.
There are a lot of good anchorages. Skipper Bob's anchorage book is a good reference for planning. Northbound from Ft Lauderdale, I have used the following:
Lake Boca, Mile 1047, Lantana, M 1031, North Palm, M 1012 (first cul de sac) on west, several areas in Hobe Sound, M 999 to 1001, Peck Lake, 992, Ft Pierce M 965, Vero Beach mooring balls, many places between M 925 to 878 protected by bridges, Daytona M 830 & 829, St Augustine mooring balls. Mile 769 inside of sand bar, Bells River M 716, Drum Point Island, M 711(VISIT Cumberland Island if the visitors dock has re-opened), Brickhill River M 696, Frederica River M 673, Back River, M 651, Duplin River, M 649, Wahoo River M 630, Kilkenny Creek M 613, Herb River M 584, Skull Creek M 553, Beaufort M536, Wimbee Creek M521, Mosquito Creek M513, Stono River M 472, Whiteside and Price Creek M~ 450, Minim Creek, M415, Thoroughfare Creek M 389, Carolina Beach 297 (moorings), MIle Hammock Bay M244 , Bear Creek M161, Slade Creek M 140 sticky mud), Alligator River M101 south or no winds only, Be SURE to honor the day marks north of the Alligator River Bridge, Buck Island M 58, Elizabeth City free docks, M51, Hospital Point mile 0, Willoughby Bay Chesapeake Mile 196, Hampton River above th3 public piers if you can get under the bridge. I have no issue with 22' air draft.
The Chesapeake has way to many places to suggest.
Bobk
Congrats on your new adventure!! I am still a relative newbie here, but the wisdoms and worldly experiences the real salts have to offer on here are priceless. We became lucky stewards of our 58MY in October 2015 and have been living aboard since. I have already cut and pasted bobk's list of anchorages into my trip planning for this summer. Good luck and please let us know how your voyage progresses...
Jerry
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jrbrein
Welcome aboard! You will love this forum as I know that I do.
Not trying to hijack this thread but BobK, that is a nice list you gave us and I don't doubt you have spent time at each one. I am curious what ground tackle are you using? What is your favorite anchor? I just have to ask....lol!
Jon
Jon,
Yes, I have anchored in each of the creeks/rivers listed as well as many other places. Anchoring is so much easier than tying in and plugging in. We typically only take marinas when there are things we want to do, or nasty weather is upon us and we can't locate a suitable anchorage.
I use a 75# SuperMax with 200' of 3/8" 4G chain on the 48MY. Works like a dream except in thick grass where it takes some effort to get a set. In sand or mud it will set at 2/1 scope ( I test it each time, then let out anywhere from 5/1 to 10/1 depending on conditions.
Bobk
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pizzazsdaddy
Congratulations Looking Glass! Welcome to the club! There is no secret handshake, but you will need to fail a mental evaluation! Besides, your hand will be shaking every time you write a check!
I do believe your original question was regarding dockage here in South Florida. there is some fair priced dockage one county north of you in Palm Beach. (only 45 minutes by car from Lauderdale). Only 15 minutes from Palm Beach International.
Palm Beach Yacht Center in Hypoluxo has open slips at 89 cents a foot per day (transient rate). I know the marina people and can probably get you a better rate for a couple of months. 2 miles north of Palm Beach Yacht Center is Loggerhead Marina in Lantana which also has slips than can accommodate you right now. PBYC has a full service marina. Loggerhead Lantana is next door to a full service marina (Murelle's).
Both are excellent facilities at half the dockage rate of Ft. Lauderdale.
Thanks. We ended up finding a private slip behind a person's house in Ft Lauderdale for $1400 per month. However, we will definitely check out your suggestions on our way up north in April.
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Looking Glass
Thanks. We ended up finding a private slip behind a person's house in Ft Lauderdale for $1400 per month. However, we will definitely check out your suggestions on our way up north in April.
I have a beautiful 55 foot slip in the California delta and pay 325.00 per month including electricity. You guys are pricey back there.
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WOW what a beautiful boat. Good luck with your maiden voyage and Don't forget me when you get to phila.
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What a beautiful vessel. We took delivery two years ago of our 53" Hatters and have been living on board since. Never looked back. Unable to do extend cruising yet, just day cruising with friends and family. We are moored along the scenic Tchefuncte River. Enjoy the life style. Have a safe voyage.
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Looking Glass
I just watched the video and was shocked to see Seas The Moment. Loran & Pam were my dock neighbors at Ortega and then moved the boat to Ft Lauderdale to be closer to Bahamas & easier access to southern waters. They flew in from Colorado for East coast boating. Loran was having some health problems.
You got a great boat. Loran really took care of it doing much of the work himself and had upgraded a number of things. There are posts on the forum under the boat name.
Enjoy and stay safe when you head to Philly.
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SEVEN
I have a beautiful 55 foot slip in the California delta and pay 325.00 per month including electricity. You guys are pricey back there.
Just watched the video. What a beautiful boat.. Seven, I thought the SF Bay Area was expensive until we spent last summer in Newport Beach. $61per foot and you had to say yes right away because there was always a waiting list... This summer back to the Delta
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SEVEN
I have a beautiful 55 foot slip in the California delta and pay 325.00 per month including electricity. You guys are pricey back there.
$1400 was a steal - the marinas wanted $2500-3000. It is 1/3 the price in the Philly area.