Skybolt
Well-Known Member
- Nov 11, 2014
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- Boat Info
- Reel Nauti
460 EC
- Engines
- Detroit 6v92TA
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Alison Gears
Westerbeke
12.5kw Genset
Has anyone bought a slip for their boat?
I am considering this now, Safe Harbor has raised their rates ~38% for the coming year. To put this in to perspective, last year for an annual contract was $6250. Next year it is going to be $6250 for summer and $50/ft to stay in for winter or another 2300, that is for this year. I mean that isn't the end of the world to pay $8500/yr for a slip.
My real concern is what is it going to be next winter and the following summer. I watched a SH marine on Long Island go from 8500 to 14000 in two years. That is where the rub comes in.
They are replacing the stationary docks with floating ones that will support 50/60 and 70 foot boats or so they think. I say think because their run way is very tight and right now two 45' boats can not pass by each other in a couple of spots and one must back down and pull into another run way to pass each other. That isn't going to work with 60' or longer boats.
Ok so sorry for my typical long winded post.
My question is has anyone bought a slip instead of leasing one. and what are some of the short comings you have encountered? Like assessments and so forth, dock work and the like? I have an opportunity to get a 50' slip for under 40K. My math says I will be a head of the game in 4-5 years. O what has your experience been?
I am considering this now, Safe Harbor has raised their rates ~38% for the coming year. To put this in to perspective, last year for an annual contract was $6250. Next year it is going to be $6250 for summer and $50/ft to stay in for winter or another 2300, that is for this year. I mean that isn't the end of the world to pay $8500/yr for a slip.
My real concern is what is it going to be next winter and the following summer. I watched a SH marine on Long Island go from 8500 to 14000 in two years. That is where the rub comes in.
They are replacing the stationary docks with floating ones that will support 50/60 and 70 foot boats or so they think. I say think because their run way is very tight and right now two 45' boats can not pass by each other in a couple of spots and one must back down and pull into another run way to pass each other. That isn't going to work with 60' or longer boats.
Ok so sorry for my typical long winded post.
My question is has anyone bought a slip instead of leasing one. and what are some of the short comings you have encountered? Like assessments and so forth, dock work and the like? I have an opportunity to get a 50' slip for under 40K. My math says I will be a head of the game in 4-5 years. O what has your experience been?