[jephotog]

Accordingly, we contracted with A&B Marine, working out of Bert Jabin's yard on Back Creek, to transport the boat to Florida and we were very glad we did so. The total cost was about $3,500 including haul and relaunch and preping the boat for transit. The trip itself took only two days from Annapolis to Bradenton, Florida. It was worth it!

FWIW...

How long ago did you have your boat delivered? That seems really cheap, probably a lot cheaper than a professional delivery Captain would charge for a few week delivery. I know it would depend on conditions but on average how long would this type of delivery take?

 

[jephotog]

Don't listen to these nay sayers. If anything is going to happen, its going to happen out there. Kick the tires, light the fire and get that baby going. I just don't think its wise to be going south in hurricane season and your insurance agent just might have a thing or two to say about it.

I think the idea of being able to duck in and get accommodations in case a Hurricane hits is unrealistic. If something goes wrong I imagine the locals will have first dibs lined up to the best protection. Imagine a storm coming up the coast at your brand new boat and you are trying to find a place to sit out a storm in a harbor you don't know with your cell phone and credit card as your only resource.