I originally posted this on the "Docks" part of the forum but hoped to get additional perspective. Reposting here to hopeful gain additional TF wisdom!
Looking for advice on how early to begin my search on securing seasonal dock space prior to boat purchase. In my case I think I am settled on a boat with a 16' beam and a LOA of about 60.9'.
Difficult part is that our plan is to use the boat aggressively in the beginning cruising up or down the ICW depending on where the purchase takes place. Bahamas...Island hopping etc. and summering in the Northeast. Does one just figure on transient dock space during the non hurricane cruising season? What is the average cost per foot? Do many places offer discounted rates if you stay a month or more? Can you find budget places that are within a reasonable distance of where you want to be? Anyone with experience with Dockwa that can comment if its only the high end marinas that subscribe to the service. Is there another good book or AP for this purpose? Sorry for the rapid fire questions...but I have so much to learn and understand!
THANKS! At the moment we are about 2 years out from purchase with boat money at the ready in a month or so after close on our primary residence. Yah-Hoooo...BTW - what a market to sell a house in! Pent up demand, low interest rates and people working from home! Now is the time.
Looking for advice on how early to begin my search on securing seasonal dock space prior to boat purchase. In my case I think I am settled on a boat with a 16' beam and a LOA of about 60.9'.
Difficult part is that our plan is to use the boat aggressively in the beginning cruising up or down the ICW depending on where the purchase takes place. Bahamas...Island hopping etc. and summering in the Northeast. Does one just figure on transient dock space during the non hurricane cruising season? What is the average cost per foot? Do many places offer discounted rates if you stay a month or more? Can you find budget places that are within a reasonable distance of where you want to be? Anyone with experience with Dockwa that can comment if its only the high end marinas that subscribe to the service. Is there another good book or AP for this purpose? Sorry for the rapid fire questions...but I have so much to learn and understand!
THANKS! At the moment we are about 2 years out from purchase with boat money at the ready in a month or so after close on our primary residence. Yah-Hoooo...BTW - what a market to sell a house in! Pent up demand, low interest rates and people working from home! Now is the time.