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Old 21-02-2018, 05:52   #1
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SW Florida sail boatyard

We're moving in October 2018 from Great Lakes to Punta Gorda with our 2015 Beneteau 38. We're looking for a "go-to" boatyard for converting to saltwater, re-rigging, general maintenance, etc.
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Re: SW Florida sail boatyard

Although it would be a little bit of a trip down to Punta Gorda afterward, you might find that Snead Island Boat Works, on the Manatee River in Palmetto, near Bradenton and a few miles north of Sarasota a good alternative. We've been dealing with the Company for 25+ years and have always gotten good service. We had our current boat shipped there from Annapolis after we bought it and they did an excellent job getting her together and re-rigged for us.

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