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