We just closed on our new-to-us 58MY!

[Looking Glass]

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!

 

[Toolsntoys]

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

 

[MadHatter53]

Congrats !!! Hit me up,when your in philly. Where are you keeping it ?

 

[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

 

[Looking Glass]

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.

 

[Looking Glass]

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.

 

[SEVEN]

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.

 

[SEVEN]

PS, please update your profile and add some photos.

 

[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.

 

[Looking Glass]

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.

 

[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

 

[davidwigler]

Welcome aboard! Several of us here have the same vessel. Let us know when you have questions. We love to help.

 

[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

 

[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!

 

[Looking Glass]

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.

 

[Looking Glass]

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!

 

[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

 

[Looking Glass]

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.

 

[Looking Glass]

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,

 

[Artzco]

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