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Davidhoy · 23-04-2018, 13:14

In about 12-18 months I plan to move aboard my Morgan 462, so have started looking for a liveaboard-friendly marina, and get on their waiting list. Went by Lighthouse Point Marina yesterday, as they claim, on their website, to allow liveaboards, but it turns out to be untrue. The dockmaster claims that only a few of the much larger docks allow for liveaboard, at a correspondingly higher price, and much less availability. Grrrrr...

Does anyone know of a good liveaboard situation in the area I mentioned, not behind a private home? I would prefer somewhere that has facilities like a bath house, laundry, parking, is pet friendly, etc. Not in a rush, just starting to plan early. I have a great dock right now, just not for living aboard.

Regards,
David

billknny · 23-04-2018, 13:20

That's a tough neighborhood to find something affordable--that is not a dump.

You didn't mention a budget... so you might try Suntex Marina in Hollywood. Nice place, and a bit pricey. I know it is south of Lauderdale, but not much... We have been there as transients, and found it very nice.

Davidhoy · 23-04-2018, 13:41

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Originally Posted by billknny

That's a tough neighborhood to find something affordable--that is not a dump.

You didn't mention a budget... so you might try Suntex Marina in Hollywood. Nice place, and a bit pricey. I know it is south of Lauderdale, but not much... We have been there as transients, and found it very nice.

Suntex Hollywood looks nice, but a bit too far south for me - I work up in Boynton Beach, and I95 can be a bear that time of day :-(. Suntex has a facility in Lantana - their website doesn't say anything about liveaboards, but I just called and left a message.

Budget is probably going to be in the $1200-1500/month range - quite a bit more than I'm paying for my current non-liveaboard dock, but that is comes with the territory.

CaptsWife · 30-04-2018, 10:50

Check out Las Olas in Fort Lauderdale. We were just there, stayed one night only, but it was more than reasonable. Not sure if they have monthly rates.

City of Fort Lauderdale, FL : Las Olas Marina

Davidhoy · 30-04-2018, 11:11

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Originally Posted by CaptsWife

Check out Las Olas in Fort Lauderdale. We were just there, stayed one night only, but it was more than reasonable. Not sure if they have monthly rates.

City of Fort Lauderdale, FL : Las Olas Marina

Thanks! Can't find anything on their website about liveaboards, so just dropped them an email to get all the details.

I found a few places this weekend, all with pros and cons. Top of the list right now is Lighthouse Point Yacht Club, biggest cons being they are pricier and require membership, and are starting a major building project next summer - nothing like living in a construction zone! But their facilities are very nice, great people including other liveaboards, they welcome well-behaved pets, and the location is great for ocean access and weather protection.

-David

Davidhoy · 01-05-2018, 12:37

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Originally Posted by CaptsWife

Check out Las Olas in Fort Lauderdale. We were just there, stayed one night only, but it was more than reasonable. Not sure if they have monthly rates.

City of Fort Lauderdale, FL : Las Olas Marina

Las Olas Marina does allow full-time liveaboards. I just spoke with the marina manager, and he was quite helpful. Their prices are high though, and apparently they are about to be taken over by Suntex, and he expects rates to rise even further. They are pet friendly, have showers, toilets, laundry, a rec-room, etc. Each slip has a pump-out if needed, electricity is metered and water is included.