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  1. Steve Hubbard, Nov 9, 2022
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    Steve Hubbard

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    Looking for fellow yacht forum members who have had good experience with yacht yards in the south east US. I need a yard capable of hauling 120 ton 74' steel trawler for bottom paint and routine hull maintenance. The nearest yard Thunderbolt Marine, had to use their synchro lift instead of travel lift due to weight. I would prefer to use a yard with YF'ers "references" and of course the most bang for the buck. Any and all help appreciated.

    Kind of surprised there doesn't seem to be a thread regarding various yards in the USA and the YF'ers report card of their experience. I think that would be helpful come yard time. Lists of capabilities would be nice too.

    cheers!
  2. Capt Ralph, Nov 9, 2022
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  3. Hatterized, Nov 9, 2022
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    maybe check with Jarrett Bay in Beaufort, NC......years ago transiting the ICW docked next to a 70-80 ft steel cockpit trawler in bristol condition and owner mentioned all work had been completed at Jarrett Bay and was extremely happy with the quality of the work as many yards did not have the expertise to handle his steel yacht.
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  4. Capt Ralph, Nov 9, 2022
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    The old Tide Water boat yard was taken over by Hinckly. I know they added a second travel lift.
    No spec on their web site.
    Some folks have told me this yard sucked also.
    Hy80 just north of Thunderbolt marine.
    https://www.hinckleyyachts.com/location/savannah-georgia/#

    Other than StJohns boat yard, do not come into Jax.
  5. motoryachtlover, Nov 9, 2022
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    I have worked with Hinckley Savanah three times and I would go back and would recommend them provided the same GM is still there. Ross Marine is between Charleston and Hilton Head. I have no experience with them. Thunderbolt Marine did some isenglass for me and I was very pleased. Did what they said when they said they would do it. They can haul the OP’s boat.
  6. Capt Ralph, Nov 9, 2022
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    Well they did on the elevator. OP looking for some options.

    Oh, forgot, StJohns Boat Yard has a nice rail also.
  7. motoryachtlover, Nov 9, 2022
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    Sorry I missed that.
  8. JWY, Nov 10, 2022
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    St. John's did work on one of my client's steel yacht and it was lawsuit-worthy (the painter confidentially told me they used automotive paint because it was cheaper). That was under the ownership of S.G. He has sold, but the bad memories remain.