"Armond Perretta" wrote in
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Terry wrote:
There is a good cheap yard on the intracoastal west of Lake
Okeechobee ... I don't remember the name or
exact location but if you are interested I can get it.

You're probably thinking of Glades Boatyard. A good bet for
DIY, but not
exactly SE Florida. You must be able to get under the 49 foot
RR bridge on
the eastern end of Lake Okeechobee to reach the yard. Many
(including quite
a few Canadians) think Glades is the best hurricane hole in
Florida.

We had some friends that used to leave their boat there, for the
summer, and travel in the motorhome. In the fall they would
return and take to boat to the islands for the winter.

Leanne
s/v Fundy

"Armond Perretta" wrote in message
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Terry wrote:
There is a good cheap yard on the intracoastal west of Lake
Okeechobee ... I don't remember the name or
exact location but if you are interested I can get it.

You're probably thinking of Glades Boatyard. A good bet for DIY, but not
exactly SE Florida. You must be able to get under the 49 foot RR bridge
on

That was one of my concerns, also, and would knock it out for me unless
there's an access point from the west coast, which would be a long drive, in
any event, from FTL, in the 10 days allowed between purchase and
non-use/repair facility...

L8R

Skip

--
"And then again, when you sit at the helm of your little ship on a clear
night, and gaze at the countless stars overhead, and realize that you are
quite alone on a great, wide sea, it is apt to occur to you that in the
general scheme of things you are merely an insignificant speck on the
surface of the ocean; and are not nearly so important or as self-sufficient
as you thought you were. Which is an exceedingly wholesome thought, and one
that may effect a permanent change in your deportment that will be greatly
appreciated by your friends."- James S. Pitkin

"Armond Perretta" wrote in message
...
Terry wrote:
There is a good cheap yard on the intracoastal west of Lake
Okeechobee ... I don't remember the name or
exact location but if you are interested I can get it.

You're probably thinking of Glades Boatyard. A good bet for DIY, but not
exactly SE Florida. You must be able to get under the 49 foot RR bridge
on

That was one of my concerns, also, and would knock it out for me unless
there's an access point from the west coast, which would be a long drive, in
any event, from FTL, in the 10 days allowed between purchase and
non-use/repair facility...

L8R

Skip

--
"And then again, when you sit at the helm of your little ship on a clear
night, and gaze at the countless stars overhead, and realize that you are
quite alone on a great, wide sea, it is apt to occur to you that in the
general scheme of things you are merely an insignificant speck on the
surface of the ocean; and are not nearly so important or as self-sufficient
as you thought you were. Which is an exceedingly wholesome thought, and one
that may effect a permanent change in your deportment that will be greatly
appreciated by your friends."- James S. Pitkin

there isnt anything cheap and affordable in ft. lauderdale. In fact the city
council continues to do everything it can to deter the marine industry and with
big wayne buying up everything imaginable its not going to bet any better any
time soon. . Summerfields used to in the past but not anymore,
you have to buy all your supplies from them at inflated costs and they watch
like a hawk and will ask you to leave even if you have your sand paper, Im not
kidding.
There is another marina called Indian towne on the ICW west of stuart but I
dont know anything about it.
Marianne

there isnt anything cheap and affordable in ft. lauderdale. In fact the city
council continues to do everything it can to deter the marine industry and with
big wayne buying up everything imaginable its not going to bet any better any
time soon. . Summerfields used to in the past but not anymore,
you have to buy all your supplies from them at inflated costs and they watch
like a hawk and will ask you to leave even if you have your sand paper, Im not
kidding.
There is another marina called Indian towne on the ICW west of stuart but I
dont know anything about it.
Marianne

Yachtbroker wrote:

There is another marina called Indian towne on the ICW west of
stuart but I dont know anything about it.

I do.

I have bought fuel all over the US East Coast, Atlantic Canada, most of the
Islands including Cuba, Bermuda, and so on. The _only_ bad fuel I ever ran
into was at Indiantown.

Indiantown managed to crack the hull of a friend's 41 footer left there for
seasonal storage. They simply didn't plant the boat correctly, resulting in
severe damage and lawsuits.

On the few times I stayed over, the manager consistently forced boats to
overhang the docks in a manner that was quite unsafe. He was doing this to
get one or two more boats in where they simply did not fit.

To top things off, the folks at Indiantown really did not seem to give a
damn about their visitors.

I guess you might say I'm not a fan.

--
Good luck and good sailing.
s/v Kerry Deare of Barnegat
http://kerrydeare.tripod.com

Yachtbroker wrote:

There is another marina called Indian towne on the ICW west of
stuart but I dont know anything about it.

I do.

I have bought fuel all over the US East Coast, Atlantic Canada, most of the
Islands including Cuba, Bermuda, and so on. The _only_ bad fuel I ever ran
into was at Indiantown.

Indiantown managed to crack the hull of a friend's 41 footer left there for
seasonal storage. They simply didn't plant the boat correctly, resulting in
severe damage and lawsuits.

On the few times I stayed over, the manager consistently forced boats to
overhang the docks in a manner that was quite unsafe. He was doing this to
get one or two more boats in where they simply did not fit.

To top things off, the folks at Indiantown really did not seem to give a
damn about their visitors.

I guess you might say I'm not a fan.

--
Good luck and good sailing.
s/v Kerry Deare of Barnegat
http://kerrydeare.tripod.com

Cracker Boy Boat Works in Riviera Beach, at the Lake Worth inlet is
the cheapest I know of within a days sail of FTL.
DIY is OK except for sandblasting or spray painting, outside contractors
Ok but they have to have insurance and be blessed by the yard..
For my 34' sloop:
$ 178.50 Haul & launch
$ 120.00 Pressure wash & blocking
$ 13.60 per lay day for the first week, more later.
$ 1.00/ foot disposal fee
They expect you to buy your supplies from them but their mark- up is not
too bad.
I paid $ 210.00 / gal for Pettit Ultima Pro and $ 33.00 for a 1 1/2 "
bronze through hull fitting, $ 55.00 for cutless bearing.
I like the crew there, most of them were there 10 years ago when I first
hauled there. Phil, the yard foreman races a J34.
They also have a dead storage yard across the street, no idea what the
rates are.
Lots of marine stores and contractors in the area, also food and a
cheap somewhat seedy motel within walking distance.
I am sure Indiantown is cheaper and more hurricane safe, but it is also
in the middle of nowhere.
Cracker Boy also has a yard in Ft. Pierce but I have never been there.
Most things in FL get ceaper as you go north.
Good luck with your new boat.
Russ
CBBW # 561-845-0357



Skip Gundlach wrote:

Well, the time is upon us that we'll have to take a boat ashore. The boat
is a 33,000 pound Morgan 46, if that's of any consequence to the discussion.
We anticipate up to a year, and once on the hard, it won't be allowed back
in the water until we're ready to leave (unless there's a demonstrable need,
such as testing a new engine or nav gear or the like).

Since it will be so long, economy is of high interest. Replacing an engine
aside, we anticipate work done will be such that local craftsmen (not marina
yard employees) can easily accomplish the work, so a secure location, out of
the water, is our prime concern after the costs.

If you're familiar with one, can you please recommend inexpensive
on-the-hard storage facilities which will allow work to be done by outside
folks? While it would be easier to be close to Ft. Lauderdale, it could be
up or down the coast.

Thanks ever so much.

L8R

Skip and Lydia

Cracker Boy Boat Works in Riviera Beach, at the Lake Worth inlet is
the cheapest I know of within a days sail of FTL.
DIY is OK except for sandblasting or spray painting, outside contractors
Ok but they have to have insurance and be blessed by the yard..
For my 34' sloop:
$ 178.50 Haul & launch
$ 120.00 Pressure wash & blocking
$ 13.60 per lay day for the first week, more later.
$ 1.00/ foot disposal fee
They expect you to buy your supplies from them but their mark- up is not
too bad.
I paid $ 210.00 / gal for Pettit Ultima Pro and $ 33.00 for a 1 1/2 "
bronze through hull fitting, $ 55.00 for cutless bearing.
I like the crew there, most of them were there 10 years ago when I first
hauled there. Phil, the yard foreman races a J34.
They also have a dead storage yard across the street, no idea what the
rates are.
Lots of marine stores and contractors in the area, also food and a
cheap somewhat seedy motel within walking distance.
I am sure Indiantown is cheaper and more hurricane safe, but it is also
in the middle of nowhere.
Cracker Boy also has a yard in Ft. Pierce but I have never been there.
Most things in FL get ceaper as you go north.
Good luck with your new boat.
Russ
CBBW # 561-845-0357



Skip Gundlach wrote:

Well, the time is upon us that we'll have to take a boat ashore. The boat
is a 33,000 pound Morgan 46, if that's of any consequence to the discussion.
We anticipate up to a year, and once on the hard, it won't be allowed back
in the water until we're ready to leave (unless there's a demonstrable need,
such as testing a new engine or nav gear or the like).

Since it will be so long, economy is of high interest. Replacing an engine
aside, we anticipate work done will be such that local craftsmen (not marina
yard employees) can easily accomplish the work, so a secure location, out of
the water, is our prime concern after the costs.

If you're familiar with one, can you please recommend inexpensive
on-the-hard storage facilities which will allow work to be done by outside
folks? While it would be easier to be close to Ft. Lauderdale, it could be
up or down the coast.

Thanks ever so much.

L8R

Skip and Lydia

If you are willing to go to the Florida Keys, try Max's Marine in
Islamorada. They are on the Gulf side and require a bit of maneuvering
to get your boat inside (in your case, a high tide entry is advisable).
I have kept my boat there for over 25 years, and have not had any
problems. You will find many yards in the Keys, who profess to be DIY,
are a bit of a pain because of the government restrictions on bottom
painting. For example, you might have to move your boat to a special
'painting area'. So far, Max's has not required that.

Sherwin Dubren

Skip Gundlach wrote:

Well, the time is upon us that we'll have to take a boat ashore. The boat
is a 33,000 pound Morgan 46, if that's of any consequence to the discussion.
We anticipate up to a year, and once on the hard, it won't be allowed back
in the water until we're ready to leave (unless there's a demonstrable need,
such as testing a new engine or nav gear or the like).

Since it will be so long, economy is of high interest. Replacing an engine
aside, we anticipate work done will be such that local craftsmen (not marina
yard employees) can easily accomplish the work, so a secure location, out of
the water, is our prime concern after the costs.

If you're familiar with one, can you please recommend inexpensive
on-the-hard storage facilities which will allow work to be done by outside
folks? While it would be easier to be close to Ft. Lauderdale, it could be
up or down the coast.

Thanks ever so much.

L8R

Skip and Lydia
--
"And then again, when you sit at the helm of your little ship on a clear
night, and gaze at the countless stars overhead, and realize that you are
quite alone on a great, wide sea, it is apt to occur to you that in the
general scheme of things you are merely an insignificant speck on the
surface of the ocean; and are not nearly so important or as self-sufficient
as you thought you were. Which is an exceedingly wholesome thought, and one
that may effect a permanent change in your deportment that will be greatly
appreciated by your friends."- James S. Pitkin