Saverio
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- Aug 31, 2010
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- 1995 450 DA
- Engines
- Cat 3126 420hp
900 hours Westerbeek Generator
Did anyone else marinas increase prices for the following year? Mine in Patchogue went up around 20ft.. Now at $160ft
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Boy I hope ours doesn’t go up 15%, Queen is diss-enchanted with the boat, for her it’s now just an expensive kayak rack.Lindenhurst up ~5%
In Huntington I have a buddy who went up over 15%
Ugh, I couldn’t imagine boating in CT, I was stationed at Groton dry docking subs in the mid 90’s we (just the Queen and I) lived in Norwich, it was a neat little town but you know you’re in for it when the school buses have automatic chains.Ours have gone up year over year since we've been there the past 3 years. They are now charging us to use the dinghy dock. Word is they are "eluding" to your summer slip not being there if you don't winter with them and throw them some work. Wouldn't mind wintering there but its 1.5 hours away. Easy in the summer but not motivational in the winter.
Is this year round or just summer?Did anyone else marinas increase prices for the following year? Mine in Patchogue went up around 20ft.. Now at $160ft
I couldn't imagine not boating in CT specially in the Mystic/Groton area. You're a skip and a jump from so many great areas. Our home port is lower Fairfield county which puts us 2-3+ hours from anywhere good. Our summer slip puts us a stones throw from excellent boating. Even our kids love it and that's rare to keep them engage as they get into the teen years. Because of this whatever the outcome, we just have to grin and bear it until demand falls off and the marinas start making concessions for our business.Ugh, I couldn’t imagine boating in CT, I was stationed at Groton dry docking subs in the mid 90’s we (just the Queen and I) lived in Norwich, it was a neat little town but you know you’re in for it when the school buses have automatic chains.
Jon
But at least with safe harbor you get fuel discount and free nights at other locations which is better than what you get with most other marinas.Yep - Last year Safe Harbor went from annual to seasonal and stayed the same price for seasonal as annual. Now 2024 went up ~10% from this season. Winter is still $50/ft in water and $32/ft out of water, but you need to use them for bottom paint and wax.
But at least with safe harbor you get fuel discount and free nights at other locations which is better than what you get with most other marinas.
I couldn't imagine not boating in CT specially in the Mystic/Groton area. You're a skip and a jump from so many great areas. Our home port is lower Fairfield county which puts us 2-3+ hours from anywhere good. Our summer slip puts us a stones throw from excellent boating. Even our kids love it and that's rare to keep them engage as they get into the teen years. Because of this whatever the outcome, we just have to grin and bear it until demand falls off and the marinas start making concessions for our business.
I wish my SH would do bottom paint and wax, they play the environmental card on the paint and staffing on the wax. It’s just a pain to have to get on different contractor schedules. Oh well quit crying and go cruise the lake. Supposed to be beauty here this weekend.Yep - Last year Safe Harbor went from annual to seasonal and stayed the same price for seasonal as annual. Now 2024 went up ~10% from this season. Winter is still $50/ft in water and $32/ft out of water, but you need to use them for bottom paint and wax.
I wish my SH would do bottom paint and wax, they play the environmental card on the paint and staffing on the wax. It’s just a pain to have to get on different contractor schedules. Oh well quit crying and go cruise the lake. Supposed to be beauty here this weekend.
Jon
What are the two shorter and fatter than vhf antennas on your boat?Yeah, it is third party here as well. But they still require it. They charge an entrance fee to contractors for every time they work on a boat, and it's not cheap, it's like $50 or more per entry. So only a few are willing to come in. Don't get me wrong, I'm not doing it myself anyway so what's the difference.
Yep my SH has started the same thing with the $50 to work on a boat. There are work arounds thoughYeah, it is third party here as well. But they still require it. They charge an entrance fee to contractors for every time they work on a boat, and it's not cheap, it's like $50 or more per entry. So only a few are willing to come in. Don't get me wrong, I'm not doing it myself anyway so what's the difference.
I’m not holding my breath waiting for marinas to start making concessions. My marina charges by the slip, and rates have gone up every one of the eight years that I have been there. The free nights at MKT are pretty expensive too. The last time I went I couldn’t use them. The best the could do is give 30% off.I couldn't imagine not boating in CT specially in the Mystic/Groton area. You're a skip and a jump from so many great areas. Our home port is lower Fairfield county which puts us 2-3+ hours from anywhere good. Our summer slip puts us a stones throw from excellent boating. Even our kids love it and that's rare to keep them engage as they get into the teen years. Because of this whatever the outcome, we just have to grin and bear it until demand falls off and the marinas start making concessions for our business.
What are the two shorter and fatter than vhf antennas on your boat?
The whole year. +350 for electricIs this year round or just summer?