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!