Would appreciate opinions on extended stay marinas, Jacksonville and points South. Some early planning for next winter.
To help limit the scope of the request, first to keep the Admiral happy, more a resort setting than a working boatyard, for the Captain slips protected from passing traffic wakes, less densely populated areas, but not in the weeds. Our family includes 9lbs. and 12lbs. dogs so we need a pet friendly business.
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05-10-2018 09:11 AM #1Senior Member
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Re: Florida Marina Opinions
You might inquire at the Marina at Ortega Landing in Jacksonville, I did a walk through a month or so ago with the manager when we were thinking of moving from up the river. It seemed to be a first class operation with a nice clubhouse and pool. Under 60' OAL you should be able to find a slip that is protected from wakes and waves too. The only thing that people mentioned that they didn't like was the train whistle crossing the nearby bridge late at night, on the other hand it is close to stores and just down the road from the Avondale bar and dining district.
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05-14-2018 10:01 AM #4Senior Member
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Re: Florida Marina Opinions
Bump, from the two responses I have read, I assume Florida must be pretty thin with nice extended stay marina options. IRMA must have done a real number on the facilities.
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05-14-2018 10:17 AM #5Senior Member
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Re: Florida Marina Opinions
I was going to reply but I assumed you were thinking NE Florida which I am not that familiar with. Most of the time I just pass through on the way south. In St. Augustine Camachee Cove is dog friendly and protected from wakes. In Stuart there is Sunset bay that is dog friendly and semi protected. Soveral Harbor in N Palm Beach would tickle your wife to death. Many restaurants at the marina and shopping nearby. It is expensive though. It is very well protected, and semi good for dog walking.
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Re: Florida Marina Opinions
I think you need to narrow it down a bit geographically, down to areas that would be of interest especially when it comes to cruising grounds. If you want to enjoy taking the boat out and anchor for a day or two then locations that are strictly ICW will not be very appealing. Central Florida around the cape, Indian river etc may be a good option
If you plan on doing trips to the Bahamas or the keys then further south would be better
The keys are nice, and I ll second Plantation Yacht Harbor. Very nice place. Downside is the traffic in the keys, getting worst every year
Personally I love the Biscayne Bay aera here in Miami. So much to do,close to the Bahamas and to the keys Yes kiaminis a big city with traffic but if you don't commute to work it s not bad
Also for Bahamas trips, weather windows are longer from Miami than from palm beachLast edited by Pascal; 05-14-2018 at 11:02 AM.
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