boat repair in Fort Lauderdale, FL

It has been a few years between trips from Newbern going south, but I think some things never change. I love the area and will someday spend a lot more time there. I would suggest going from Newbern to the ICW across from Oriental and motor to Morehead. The ocean sail from Morehead NC to Wrightsville Beach takes over 12 hours. I did not sail a Cat so may be faster for you. Wrightsville has a good inlet with protective seawalls, and great anchorages in Banks Channel. I would take the ICW from Wrightsville Beach to Southport NC. The off shore is way off shore to avoid Diamond Sholas, and you can sail after Snows cut in the Cape Fear River. Watch your tides and catch a falling tide in the river, it runs over 5 kts. If you have time stop at South Port. It is a great small town with great food. From Cape Fear I would Ocean sail as far as Little River off shore. The Cape Fear River inlet is not bad at all and sailing off Oak Island with a North Easter is a slice of heaven. I like the ICW from little River to George Town SC. There will be some sailing in the Wacammaw River, but even with the motoring it is a great view and you again avoid the shoals off George town. A good stop is barefoot landing with what used to be free overnight dockage. I don’t have knowledge for areas south of George town, but am sure when I make this post (my first post on the site) you will get feedback from some of my friends who have travelled it many times and know much more than I ever will on the snow bird path to the Keys. Enjoy the adventure, and post back as some of us have to live through your adventures till we can retire.

Call me 252-557-9783 I'm in New Bern for another week or so

Since you are already in Florida, try Green Cove Springs Marina on the St. John's. gcsmarina.com

Oasis Boatyard in St. Augustine, hands down. We have been here almost three months and love it. Costs $10/ft plus electricity if you live aboard. Bathrooms are new and it's family run. New Travelift with extension for sailboats. You don't have to take off forestay. St. Augustine is a fun city with lots of restaurants to check out. We're on the hard - much easier to work on systems out of the water.

River Edge Marina in St. Augustine. There looks to be a diy marina in Titusville. People like Tiger Lily in Fernadina Beach.

Green Cove Springs marina might be worth looking at! Last time I checked, they were pretty cheap!

Sadler Point Marina, Ortega River, Jacksonville, FL Great little DIY yard. With very experienced crew. Cruiser amenities are pretty basic, but the price is right. $9/ft per month plus electric for in water storage or live aboard. Location is walking distance to Roosevelt Shopping center lots of shops plus West Marine, Publix, Metro Dinner and other restaurants. Easy to use public transportation or rental car pickup at the marina from Hertz or Enterprise. We used them for our last four haul-outs and spent two winters there. Here is a link: http://www.sadlerpoint.com

Roger Green Cove Springs if you want really cheap and a long way from anywhere. And the lift is small. For a bit more we used Riverside Marina in Ft. Pierce. Good access to marine stuff there. Great welder and new lift.

We use Holiday Marina in Achilles, VA, on Mobjack Bay, off the Chesapeake. $8/ft. for haul, block, pressure wash, 7 days on the hard, and splash.

St Mary's Boat Service. St. Marys, Georgia. Ask for Rocky-they are awesome! Do it yourself yard and they have help if you need it.

Indiantown Marina,

Guy ‭(954) 445-1800‬ He’s doing my boats