I have heard from a good friend that kept his class 40 in Charleston that is was about 30 % cheaper than prices in the northeast. I can get the name of the yard if interested.
John McCrea Talisman 1979 36-1 Mystic, CT Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 2, 2023, at 5:42 PM, Dennis C. via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > > Dave, > > Folks on the East Coast tend to be fixated on the Florida Atlantic Coast. I > recognize the convenience of being on the route from the Northeast to the > islands. However, there are other areas that bear consideration. > > Good boatyards abound on the Florida Gulf Coast. I take Touche' 26 hours > from Louisiana to haul at Pensacola Shipyard. I'm sure there are decent > services on Florida's West Coast. > > Kemah, Tx has hundreds of sailboats. I'm thinking there are good services > there also. A bit out of the way for where many want to explore but why not? > > Years ago, a couple from the US West Coast sold their boat in California and > bought a boat in Louisiana for the express purpose of cruising the Gulf Coast > from Lake Pontchartrain to the Keys and possibly beyond. Interesting but > well thought out idea. > -- > Dennis C. > Touche' 35-1 #83 > Mandeville, LA > >> On Mon, Jan 2, 2023 at 4:16 PM Dave S via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> wrote: >> Contemplating my next boat and have realized that sailing is best enjoyed in >> a place that isn’t frozen. Am looking to purchase a boat - likely in the >> Caribbean, with the intention of cruising farther afield in 2-3 years. The >> border services (taxation) folks in my beautiful native Canada are most >> willing to share in the adventure by charging an exorbitant stack o’taxes >> and duties should said boat arrive for importation in Canada to enjoy a 4 >> month sailing season or two. As a Canadian citizen I cannot not import it, >> not easily anyway. >> So - we go away and we stay away, and we refit in the USA. >> Can anyone recommend a yard in the south east that is reasonable and decent >> to deal with? I have been told that if Florida then north of Jupiter. >> Anyone have any other thoughts or experience on the subject? >> >> Many thanks all. >> >> Dave 33-2 >> > > Please show your appreciation for this list and the Photo Album site and help > me pay the associated bills. Make a contribution at: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > Thanks for your help. > Stu
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