Mr. Ed
Well-known member
- Joined
- Feb 19, 2019
- Messages
- 144
- Fluid Motion Model
- C-302 C
- Hull Identification Number
- FMLT3102E920
- Vessel Name
- Barbara Ann
- MMSI Number
- 338351528
I've been dreaming of and planning for this trip down the ICW for many years, and now (post Covid) that it's likely to happen I'm trying to decide on a marina to use as a base of operations and spend most of the winter tied up and plugged in.
Big cities and crowds don't interest me. What I'd like to find is a small, locally owned marina with the usual amenities, a restaurant and tiki bar on site, and shopping in easy walking distance. The marine version of Cheers, if you remember the old tv show.
I met some other cruisers this past week at the Oriental Marina and Inn (spectacular place, BTW, and exactly what I'm looking for in FL) and they recommended the Sunset Bay Marina in Stuart. I visited there, and it would be perfect. Sadly, their reservation list is full, and I'm now on the bottom of a long waiting list with not much chance of success.
I'd be most grateful for suggestions from folks who have local knowledge. Thanks in advance!
Big cities and crowds don't interest me. What I'd like to find is a small, locally owned marina with the usual amenities, a restaurant and tiki bar on site, and shopping in easy walking distance. The marine version of Cheers, if you remember the old tv show.
I met some other cruisers this past week at the Oriental Marina and Inn (spectacular place, BTW, and exactly what I'm looking for in FL) and they recommended the Sunset Bay Marina in Stuart. I visited there, and it would be perfect. Sadly, their reservation list is full, and I'm now on the bottom of a long waiting list with not much chance of success.
I'd be most grateful for suggestions from folks who have local knowledge. Thanks in advance!