boatyard in fort Lauderdale

claire · 16-03-2006, 20:19

Can anybody recommend a boatyard in Fort Lauderdale that could haul-out a 24ft wide catamaran for sail drive maintenance?

Bill Houlihan · 16-03-2006, 20:58

Claire - I'm afraid I can't help you on this one. I had work done at River Bend marina where they hauled our FP-38. In my opinion - they did a lousy job, did more than authorized, and charged too much. Since I was 3,000 miles away at the time, I had little to argue about as I was trying to get the boat loaded on a Yacht Path ship for transport to the left coast.
It may be a different story if you are there to stand over them at each step. I had no way to do that and no one to hire to do it for me.
Every time I called the yard manager - Robert, as I recall - he was too busy to talk, then at the last minute did the work and had to air ship a part - and of course charged me for the shipping!
An exhaust manifold was replaced and not even bolted on to the engine correctly, and a spare cooland cap, that was the wrong pressure rating.
Best of Luck

PapaCocha · 19-03-2006, 05:32

Claire,

I have not been there but Buddy on Indigo Moon recently hauled out at Lauderdale Marine Center and was very happy with them.
They also let you do work yourself vs. Riverbend. Scroll down the main page to find the part about the haul out

Indigo Moon log

captjohn360 · 19-03-2006, 08:40

ditto lauderdale marine i hauled out there and am planing to go back.....jt

Harriet · 21-03-2006, 15:03

Another vote for Lauderdale Marine - very professional with our 42 x 21.

16-03-2006, 20:19	#1
claire Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: on the boat Boat: Fontaine pajot, bahia46,46ft Posts: 36	boatyard in fort Lauderdale Can anybody recommend a boatyard in Fort Lauderdale that could haul-out a 24ft wide catamaran for sail drive maintenance? __________________ claire

16-03-2006, 20:58	#2
Bill Houlihan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego Boat: Fountaine Pajot 38 - Limerick Posts: 22	Claire - I'm afraid I can't help you on this one. I had work done at River Bend marina where they hauled our FP-38. In my opinion - they did a lousy job, did more than authorized, and charged too much. Since I was 3,000 miles away at the time, I had little to argue about as I was trying to get the boat loaded on a Yacht Path ship for transport to the left coast. It may be a different story if you are there to stand over them at each step. I had no way to do that and no one to hire to do it for me. Every time I called the yard manager - Robert, as I recall - he was too busy to talk, then at the last minute did the work and had to air ship a part - and of course charged me for the shipping! An exhaust manifold was replaced and not even bolted on to the engine correctly, and a spare cooland cap, that was the wrong pressure rating. Best of Luck __________________ Regards, Bill

19-03-2006, 08:40	#4
captjohn360 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: chicago il Boat: fp athena 38 ..10 10 Posts: 127 Images: 4	ditto lauderdale marine i hauled out there and am planing to go back.....jt __________________ captjohn360

21-03-2006, 15:03	#5
Harriet Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Caribbean Boat: 2004 Manta 42 - Perseverance Posts: 281	Ft. Lauderdale boatyards Another vote for Lauderdale Marine - very professional with our 42 x 21.

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19-03-2006, 05:32	#3
PapaCocha Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Boat: Lagoon 410 - Mama Cocha Posts: 23	Claire, I have not been there but Buddy on Indigo Moon recently hauled out at Lauderdale Marine Center and was very happy with them. They also let you do work yourself vs. Riverbend. Scroll down the main page to find the part about the haul out Indigo Moon log

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