Looking to possibly relocate from Long Island to either the west or east coast of Florida year round. Any suggestions on either coast. Also looking for a marina that has the capability of hauling our 1990 54ED and do periodic maintenance.
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03-24-2023 08:02 PM #1Senior Member
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Marina suggestion - east and west coast of Florida
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03-24-2023 09:16 PM #2
Re: Marina suggestion - east and west coast of Florida
Tarpon Springs and South are your options on the West Coast without going to the panhandle. The further South, in general, the more you will pay. North of Tarpon on West side you have limited haul out options for that size, if any. My 46C barely makes it in the largest lift in Hernando Beach.
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Re: Marina suggestion - east and west coast of Florida
You have several things to consider…
Firstly, what will your insurance be.
Central coasts on either side cost less.
East coast is more expensive to dock , cruising is either Intracoastal or open ocean,Bahamas.
West coast as stated from Tarpon south has plenty marina options and many bays for cruising in addition to the open gulf . We pay $15/ft in Clearwater Fl.
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Re: Marina suggestion - east and west coast of Florida
Sorry but we’re full!
"DON'T BELIEVE ANYTHING YOU READ OR HEAR AND ONLY HALF OF WHAT YOU SEE" - BEN FRANKLIN
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Richard F Hull 1974-1976
Robert J. & R.Scott Smith 1976-present
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Re: Marina suggestion - east and west coast of Florida
There are many options depending on your lifestyle and what you re looking for. Pretty much every area of Florida even north central around the St John’s river is boatable.
Marinas and yard are pretty much everywhere as well.
Personally I love Biscayne Bay as it is very unique being usable year round, well protected, with blue/green water (not brown as it not a river estuary) and it is the gateway to the Keys and Bahamas. That said Miami has become unbearably crowded over the last 10 years and this madness as spilled over the water. Some anchorages that were wonderful back then have become a mess of ghetto charters and jet skis.
We have friend on the west coast, Pine Island off Ft Myers. Great laid back community and great boating.Pascal
Miami, FL
1970 53 MY #325 Cummins 6CTAs
2014 26' gaff rigged sloop
2007 Sandbarhopper 13
12' Westphal Cat boat
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03-25-2023 03:58 PM #6
Re: Marina suggestion - east and west coast of Florida
I'm at port canaveral most of the time. No problems with haulouts and finding good contractors but we are not cheap. I don't know what dockage runs in the areas around here but I can say you getbwhat you pay for. Some very nice places here that cost more than others for a reason.Last edited by jim rosenthal; 03-25-2023 at 07:04 PM.
Scott
41C117 "Hattatude"
Port Canaveral Florida.
Marine Electronics and Electrical Products Distributor.
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Re: Marina suggestion - east and west coast of Florida
Fort Myers is junk and will be for years. The city yacht basin is closed and undergoing a change of concessionaire. Legacy Harbor is still pullling boats out of the water and a few remain washed up on shore. The Edison marina is closed but they seemed to be working towards opening. The Cape Coral Yacht Club is going to be closed for years.
It would seem as a result the Ft. Myers area is stressed for dockage but you never know.Regards
Dan
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Re: Marina suggestion - east and west coast of Florida
We kept our boat at Titisville City marina and it was pretty good and reasonably priced with a boatyard next door. The town is not very exciting but has all the things you need and a few good restaurants.
Mahalo V
1974 53 Motoryacht
Hull Number 406
San Diego, Ca. Ready 32 Nordic Tug, Brunswick Ga.
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Re: Marina suggestion - east and west coast of Florida
"DON'T BELIEVE ANYTHING YOU READ OR HEAR AND ONLY HALF OF WHAT YOU SEE" - BEN FRANKLIN
Endless Summer
1967 50c 12/71n DDA 525hp
ex Miss Betsy
owners:
Howard P. Miller 1967-1974
Richard F Hull 1974-1976
Robert J. & R.Scott Smith 1976-present