Quote:
Originally Posted by camaraderie
I would not go anywhere near Annapolis if $$ is important to you!
Try Deltaville which is 50 mi. north of Norfolk and offers a number of yards with dry and wet storage, do-it-yourself friendly and skilled help available for FAR less than Annapolis. Suggest Shroeder Yacht Services as I have personally had good experiences there AND you will find other international cruisers there as you your work... Schroeder Yacht Systems - Full Service Yacht Repair & Maintenance |
I have to vote with Cam on this one. You'll want to visit Annapolis while you're here, but its the last place I'd store a boat while I was out of the country.
Deltaville offers the most, for the least, of anywhere I am aware of on the bay. Figure at least 30%-50% less than Annapolis for slips. Land storage for my 36' is $4 ft/mo at Deltaville Boatyard which I'd also recommend you consider. I think land storage at Schroders is slightly less per month.
Schroders has done work for me in the past and I will likely use them again, but they really packed the boats in last year where it was hard to get to my boat. Deltaville boat yard was a bit more orderly in the way they arranged boats, so I hauled there this year. Deltaville yards offer services comparable to Annapolis for somewhat less money, but the real savings will be on slips and storage. Since you can basically choose to leave your boat anywhere on the bay, one of the yards in Deltaville is probably going to be your lowest cost option if you want your boat on the Chesapeake.
Good Luck.
PM if I can give you any more info on D'ville.