Live Aboard Marina’s? East Coast of Florida

Wardy549

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Daytona Marina & Boat Works
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1988 345 Sedan Bridge
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Twin 454's
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!!

I am looking for any information that can help me out with my search.
It seems that the live aboard lifestyle has changed dramatically over the years from what I am learning. It seems locations and welcoming marinas are dwindling.
Does anyone have any pointers or whos who that can possibly direct me in the right direction?
My boat is either to small or There is a six month waiting list. It looks like morring is about my only choice so far.
Im looking to stay on the east coast of Florida from Melbourne to Daytona. Anywhere in between. If anyone knows of a nice marina I would be forever greatful.
Thank you in advance.
 
Your best bet is to visit some, talk to locals. And lose the “ liveaboard” and practice “full time cruiser” looking for extended stay. Liveaboards have gotten a bad rap, especially the further south you go. Likely due to the increasing number of un tended, unsightly and derelict boats ~ many were never capable of moving to start and never would. Add in these less than pleasing to the eye crafts mooring out in front of multimillion dollar properties and that this unfortunate group lack the means and or desire to maintain, it results in a political “hot potato” and “ I don’t want them in my back yard”. I’m sure you have seen some of this in northern FL - or you will. I know the marinas are tough too, for similar reasons. Good luck- try poling some social media sites like FB and the Liveaboard Group, I’m sure there are others.
 
harbortown canaveral - its on the barge canal in merritt island - great people and a great liveaboard community
 
Your best bet is to visit some, talk to locals. And lose the “ liveaboard” and practice “full time cruiser” looking for extended stay. Liveaboards have gotten a bad rap, especially the further south you go. Likely due to the increasing number of un tended, unsightly and derelict boats ~ many were never capable of moving to start and never would. Add in these less than pleasing to the eye crafts mooring out in front of multimillion dollar properties and that this unfortunate group lack the means and or desire to maintain, it results in a political “hot potato” and “ I don’t want them in my back yard”. I’m sure you have seen some of this in northern FL - or you will. I know the marinas are tough too, for similar reasons. Good luck- try poling some social media sites like FB and the Liveaboard Group, I’m sure there are others.
Thank you Russ. Yeh I see exactly what you mean to a T. I went to a marina in Melbourne and 80% where sails and I want to guess 50% where just being stored.
One gentleman I met said his neighbor pulled his sailboat in two years ago, put a new motor in it and that was the last time he had seen him. She doesnt look sea worrhy either.
Thanks for the advice. Will definitely keep things in perspective.
Appreciate your response
 
harbortown canaveral - its on the barge canal in merritt island - great people and a great liveaboard community
I Think I spoke with then. They don’t accept anything smaller then 38 ft. Is that the exact name you gave me? I will try again maybe the one you are speaking of is different.
Thank You!
 
pretty sure they go smaller than that - when i was there I stored in their racks.....there are three harbortown marinas that i know of in fla - make sure you contact the one in merritt island - the others are in ft pierce and ft lauderdale (spelled a little different though) and none of the three are related in ownership...
 
pretty sure they go smaller than that - when i was there I stored in their racks.....there are three harbortown marinas that i know of in fla - make sure you contact the one in merritt island - the others are in ft pierce and ft lauderdale (spelled a little different though) and none of the three are related in ownership...

Yeh Im going to call and see. The one I called well I actually emailed.....this was her response :

Good Morning,

In order to live aboard in our marina your boat must be 35' or longer.

Yours in service,

Harbortown Marina Crew

Getting rejected over 1/2 a foot stinks! :)
Cant I get away with it being a 35?
Is the pulpit and/or the swim platform included in the measurments of length for a vessel? Saying it is a 345 including the two it is probably more like a 39+
 
call - probably a 35 ft minimum for what you pay - and yes, its length over all including pulpit, platform, etc - if any of the ladies give you any trouble LOL, speak with Charles.
 
shop by convenience amenities first... then just stay on your boat all you want! simple. like the prev posts say , don't utter the word liveaboard. security / proximity of parking / pumpout options / mailboxes ? all things to look for , then just be there all you want and be a good tenant!
 
shop by convenience amenities first... then just stay on your boat all you want! simple. like the prev posts say , don't utter the word liveaboard. security / proximity of parking / pumpout options / mailboxes ? all things to look for , then just be there all you want and be a good tenant!
Thanks domer94 I appreciate the heads up!
 
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!!

I am looking for any information that can help me out with my search.
It seems that the live aboard lifestyle has changed dramatically over the years from what I am learning. It seems locations and welcoming marinas are dwindling.
Does anyone have any pointers or whos who that can possibly direct me in the right direction?
My boat is either to small or There is a six month waiting list. It looks like morring is about my only choice so far.
Im looking to stay on the east coast of Florida from Melbourne to Daytona. Anywhere in between. If anyone knows of a nice marina I would be forever greatful.
Thank you in advance.
Check out. Dockwa.com how long are you planing to stay
 

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