DIY boat yard in Hampton Roads (VA) with reasonable storage fees

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I am depending on the results of survey looking to purchase a Tayana 37. It needs a good amount of work (osmotic damage, new barrier coat, electrical wiring work, deck work) so I will need at least three months on the hard. I am willing to entertain the fact that it could be double that. I am wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a good DIY yard in Hampton Roads. I have seen Cobb's recommended. I gave them a call and they quoted me $0.75 per foot per day. Anyone know something cheaper which is still DIY friendly?

[AllenRbrts]

Cape Charles across the bay is DIY friendly

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Thanks for the suggestion. Cape Charles is nice but that is a bit of a ways to go. This won't be a liveaboard situation just me working on a boat after work and on weekends.

I would prefer the southside but if there is something cheaper Hampton or Newport News might work.

[DougR]

Here are a few places to try, some might be better than others depending where you are coming from....

- Virginia Boat & Yacht Services — located on the Western branch of the Elizabeth River in Portsmouth. I think they are still DIY.

- Chesapeake Yacht - Located in Chesapeake on the ICW at the Dismal Swamp cutoff near Interstate 64 high rise bridge. Long term storage no problem.

- Dandy Haven Marina- located in Hampton You get there from Back River.

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Originally Posted by DougR

Here are a few places to try, some might be better than others depending where you are coming from....

- Virginia Boat & Yacht Services — located on the Western branch of the Elizabeth River in Portsmouth. I think they are still DIY.

- Chesapeake Yacht - Located in Chesapeake on the ICW at the Dismal Swamp cutoff near Interstate 64 high rise bridge. Long term storage no problem.

- Dandy Haven Marina- located in Hampton You get there from Back River.

Thanks Doug. I will give all three of them a call this weekend.

[DougR]

I understand that Cutty Sark Marina, across the creek from Cobbs, is still open, though the property has been sold. Might be worth calling them and see if they can help.....