Dry Storage, wet storage (working Yard) in Florida.

[svGenesis]

I know this probably gets beat to death but, I cant find a good resource thread....

I Sold my last boat in 2019 and looking at getting another. OMG, The cost of the yards has gone up waaaaaay too much, anyone got any low cost working yards dry and or wet???

[cr180]

By working yard, do you mean do it yourself yards? If so, there are not many left in FL. Recently did a haul out and bottom job at Westland Boatyard in Titusville.

[GreenWave]

Indian town.

[PUDDLE JUMPER II]

Indian Town or St Marys on the Florida / Georgia line....

[Quadrille in JB]

I've used Indiantown Marina for the past 3 years. They do an excellent job blocking your boat but...they are not inexpensive.
My choice would be Glades Boat Storage, between Labelle, Fl and Moorehaven, Fl. They do a good job blocking and their prices are about 50% of Indiantown's. The only reason that I don't use them is that the US Corps of Engineers has kept the lake at a higher level and our boat won't fit under the Port Myacca railroad bridge which is limited to about 46'. There has also been a notice to mariners that a high tension power line close to the Port Myacca locks has been sagging down to below 46'. You can easily approach Glades via Ft. Myers using the Okeechobee Waterway.
Both marinas have nice ladies in the office and Indiantown has city water and better showers as opposed to Glades untreated pump water.
You will need to check with Glades to make sure that they can handle your new cat's beam.

[thinwater]

Originally Posted by svGenesis

I know this probably gets beat to death but, I cant find a good resource thread....

I Sold my last boat in 2019 and looking at getting another. OMG, The cost of the yards has gone up waaaaaay too much, anyone got any low cost working yards dry and or wet???

You didn't specify "where."


Yes, there are cheap working marinas. I pay $125/mo for a 24' beam slip. I've been there for over 30 years.

[svGenesis]

Originally Posted by thinwater

You didn't specify "where."


Yes, there are cheap working marinas. I pay $125/mo for a 24' beam slip. I've been there for over 30 years.

You got something there! I'm looking at minimum 43' to 50'. Not (too) concerned about where because i feel i can get it there for a refit. I was also thinking if i find a good deal on a damaged vessel i'll have it trucked. Georgia, SC would be in play also.