Best Home Port on East Coast

tnauck · 31-08-2008, 09:23

My wife and I are contemplating retirement on the East Coast of the US and are trying to decide where our home port should be located. We're from Ohio, so the weather needs to be warmer and sunnier than here, but not necessarily as far south as Florida. Long distance cruising probably isn't in our future, but day sailing is. We're looking for suggestions. All are welcome.

Thanks,

tnauck

lannen · 31-08-2008, 12:54

It all depends on how much $ you intend to spend. Are you looking for a marina with hot tubs and day spas or something with a mooring ball? Crowded big city with lots to do, or quaint and quiet with nothing to do?

Sunspot Baby · 31-08-2008, 12:55

Property values in NC tend to be excellent as compared to other coastal or near coastal areas. We were headed for Oriental but the right house at the right price was in New Bern.

We have excellent sailing grounds for the summer and are near the ICW for our annual Bahamas cruise.

George

SkiprJohn · 31-08-2008, 14:07

As a tourist with little time, I did enjoy New Bern.
Kind regards,
JohnL

Fishspearit · 31-08-2008, 14:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sunspot Baby

Property values in NC tend to be excellent as compared to other coastal or near coastal areas.

What is 'excellent'? Do you mean high, or low? The homeowner's and the prospective buyer's views tend to differ quite a bit on what is 'excellent'.

Sunspot Baby · 31-08-2008, 15:39

Good value. Low price to buy in as compared to most coastal areas.

George

31-08-2008, 09:23	#1
tnauck Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1	Best Home Port on East Coast My wife and I are contemplating retirement on the East Coast of the US and are trying to decide where our home port should be located. We're from Ohio, so the weather needs to be warmer and sunnier than here, but not necessarily as far south as Florida. Long distance cruising probably isn't in our future, but day sailing is. We're looking for suggestions. All are welcome. Thanks, tnauck

31-08-2008, 12:54	#2
lannen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: St. Pete Fl. Boat: Endeavour CC 40' AbbyGale Posts: 103 Images: 9	It all depends on how much $ you intend to spend. Are you looking for a marina with hot tubs and day spas or something with a mooring ball? Crowded big city with lots to do, or quaint and quiet with nothing to do? __________________ s/v AbbyGale Author of the 'Southern Crosses' book and blog

31-08-2008, 12:55	#3
Sunspot Baby Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: New Bern, NC Boat: Prout Manta 38' Catamaran - Sunspot Baby Posts: 1,125 Images: 14	Property values in NC tend to be excellent as compared to other coastal or near coastal areas. We were headed for Oriental but the right house at the right price was in New Bern. We have excellent sailing grounds for the summer and are near the ICW for our annual Bahamas cruise. George __________________ She took my address and my name Put my credit to shame Sunspot Baby, sure had a real good time Bob Seger

31-08-2008, 15:39	#6
Sunspot Baby Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: New Bern, NC Boat: Prout Manta 38' Catamaran - Sunspot Baby Posts: 1,125 Images: 14	Good value. Low price to buy in as compared to most coastal areas. George __________________ She took my address and my name Put my credit to shame Sunspot Baby, sure had a real good time Bob Seger

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31-08-2008, 14:07	#4
SkiprJohn Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kea'au, Big Island, Hawaii Boat: Cascade, Cutter, 42 - "Casual" Posts: 3,922	As a tourist with little time, I did enjoy New Bern. Kind regards, JohnL

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