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22-01-2021, 17:08
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Austin, TX
Boat: Venture 25 / Tayana 37
Posts: 229
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looking for a liveaboard slip in Maryland deep enough for our boat
Hey all! We're closing on our house sale in Feb and moving aboard full time down here in Texas! FINALLY!
But in May, we're sailing to Maryland to get away from the hurricane season.
Problem is my experience on the Chesapeake (where I grew up) was on smaller boats with shallower drafts than our Tayana 37.
So we are looking for a marina (and boatyard, actually) that can handle a 6 ft. draft in the Maryland / Baltimore area. Cost is secondary to needs, but it sure would be nice to find a reasonable rate as well. We'll be there until Oct / Nov before sailing to Bermuda and then the Carribean for the winter.
Anybody in the area know a place? Thanks!
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22-01-2021, 17:39
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#2
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Cruising
Boat: 42 Krogen #61
Posts: 124
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Re: looking for a liveaboard slip in Maryland deep enough for our boat
In Baltimore harbor, you have Henderson’s Wharf (#1) and Harborview (#2) and Oasis Marina at lighthouse point (#3), the Anchorage has supposedly stopped accepting liveabords, but people seem to flirt with the rules. In the harbor 20+’ so no depth problems, but also no yards. After that you are further out and will need a car.
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22-01-2021, 18:14
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#3
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Austin, TX
Boat: Venture 25 / Tayana 37
Posts: 229
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Re: looking for a liveaboard slip in Maryland deep enough for our boat
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Originally Posted by Sea Life
In Baltimore harbor, you have Henderson’s Wharf (#1) and Harborview (#2) and Oasis Marina at lighthouse point (#3), the Anchorage has supposedly stopped accepting liveabords, but people seem to flirt with the rules. In the harbor 20+’ so no depth problems, but also no yards. After that you are further out and will need a car.
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Thanks! Do you have any suggestions as to yards? We might need a haul out while there.
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23-01-2021, 00:05
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#4
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Chesapeake Bay
Boat: CSY33
Posts: 217
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Re: looking for a liveaboard slip in Maryland deep enough for our boat
I believe at the Anchorage you would be considered transient, and live aboard restrictions would not apply.
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23-01-2021, 06:48
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#5
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Cruising
Boat: 42 Krogen #61
Posts: 124
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Re: looking for a liveaboard slip in Maryland deep enough for our boat
No yard recommendations, my goto was Tidewater, it shut down recently. I have been searching as I am overdue for a haul out.
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23-01-2021, 09:48
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#6
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Worton Creek (Where my boat lives)
Boat: 1993 Catalina 34
Posts: 116
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Re: looking for a liveaboard slip in Maryland deep enough for our boat
On the western side of the Bay, you might consider Maryland Marina on Middle River. The previous owner of my boat kept it there. He had only good things to say about them. My marina, Worton Creek Marina has gained a great reputation as a full-service boatyard.
I can't speak about the live-aboard situation at Maryland Marina. I do know it's allowed at Worton Creek.
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23-01-2021, 09:49
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#7
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: San Francisco, CA
Boat: 1999 Tiara 4000 Express
Posts: 1
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Re: looking for a liveaboard slip in Maryland deep enough for our boat
Congratulations! Herrington Harbour (North or South) is wonderful with 7' MLW. There are located south of Annapolis but great value for the amenities offered.
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23-01-2021, 10:17
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#8
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Austin, TX
Boat: Venture 25 / Tayana 37
Posts: 229
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Re: looking for a liveaboard slip in Maryland deep enough for our boat
Thanks for all the replies so far - this gives me a great starting point for research. I appreciate them all.
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23-01-2021, 10:27
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#9
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Easton Maryland
Boat: LeBlanc trawler; 50 ft
Posts: 104
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Re: looking for a liveaboard slip in Maryland deep enough for our boat
Yacht maintenance in Cambridge. Excellent
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23-01-2021, 10:37
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2017
Boat: Jeanneau odyssey 45
Posts: 7
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Re: looking for a liveaboard slip in Maryland deep enough for our boat
Be careful of the slips in Baltimore Harbour, I haven't been there in two years but we normally go for a long weekend every year since there is plenty to do, but the Sugar factory is there so in the mornings we would have a very light coating of sticky substance,it does wash off and doesn't stop us from going , also there tends to be a lot of drift wood so always keep an open eye as you do any place, if coming in at night be sure to use your AIS those big container vessels leave at dark and you really can't see them as you approach the harbor...get the user's guide for the Chesapeake there are a lot of places you can go and find a boat yard and slip, we found we have to get a year's slip even though we are only there a few months of the year and go south each fall. Look at Craig's list you might be able to find a homeowner with a slip at their waterline that they will rent for the summer. The further away from Annapolis the cheaper rates are.
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23-01-2021, 11:28
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Bokeelia Florida 33922 USA
Boat: Bristol 32
Posts: 70
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Re: looking for a liveaboard slip in Maryland deep enough for our boat
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Originally Posted by tradrockrat
Hey all! We're closing on our house sale in Feb and moving aboard full time down here in Texas! FINALLY!
But in May, we're sailing to Maryland to get away from the hurricane season.
Problem is my experience on the Chesapeake (where I grew up) was on smaller boats with shallower drafts than our Tayana 37.
So we are looking for a marina (and boatyard, actually) that can handle a 6 ft. draft in the Maryland / Baltimore area. Cost is secondary to needs, but it sure would be nice to find a reasonable rate as well. We'll be there until Oct / Nov before sailing to Bermuda and then the Carribean for the winter.
Anybody in the area know a place? Thanks!
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Try Bowleys Point Middle River MD.
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23-01-2021, 12:29
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#12
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Annapolis, MD
Boat: Gozzard, 44CC, 50'
Posts: 369
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Re: looking for a liveaboard slip in Maryland deep enough for our boat
In Maryland I would recommend Port Annapolis Marina in Annapolis. Great liveaboard amenities and close to shopping. Good haul out yard that allows owner to work on boat. Your draft would not be a problem. I lived aboard there for 3 years. JMHO
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23-01-2021, 16:52
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#13
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Austin, TX
Boat: Venture 25 / Tayana 37
Posts: 229
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Re: looking for a liveaboard slip in Maryland deep enough for our boat
All excellent posts. Thanks!
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23-01-2021, 18:05
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#14
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Colorado, Annapolis, Florida, Bahamas, Maine, etc.
Boat: Antares 44i
Posts: 438
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Re: looking for a liveaboard slip in Maryland deep enough for our boat
Quote:
Originally Posted by Scrimshaw4
In Maryland I would recommend Port Annapolis Marina in Annapolis. Great liveaboard amenities and close to shopping. Good haul out yard that allows owner to work on boat. Your draft would not be a problem. I lived aboard there for 3 years. JMHO
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Well, IMO Port Annapolis has gotten pretty pricy and I would only let their yard work on my boat if I were going to stand about and continuously look over their shoulder. I've had bad experiences there.
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23-01-2021, 20:48
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#15
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Pasadena, MD
Boat: Morgan OI 41
Posts: 3
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Re: looking for a liveaboard slip in Maryland deep enough for our boat
White Rocks Marina is good place to haul out and do your own work or hire your own folk to do work. I have names of several individuals who handle bottom work and paint and other things. I also may have a spare slip at my waterfront home and/or a neighbor who does where you could stay on your boat. I can be reached at: (301) 693-3524
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