The first one is Hurricane Boatyard in Bayboro, so the closest.
A very "country" looking boatyard. Lots of friendly folks around (although we kept our distance!)
Their website says that they can haul "Up to 21' Beam on high tide". But upon questioning the office staff we were told that the widest boat they'd ever hauled was 20'6" on a very high tide (the curved bottoms of the hull are narrower, so at a high tide you can see that the boat would fit easier into the slip). So unfortunately our 21' beam boat is not really a candidate for haulout here.
So we drove on towards New Bern to our last hope. (We can always go back to Jarrett Bay in Beaufort like we did with the engine work 2 years ago, but it was $$$$)
Arrived at Bridgeton Boatworks and were met with Mike - he gave us the dime tour - very friendly, professional and seemed genuinely helpful.
Mike told us that their lift accommodates vessels up to 24'6", so we'll have plenty of room.
And the yard itself seems neat and orderly. I think we'll be hauling out here - probably in October.
I was distracted by a odd looking boat on the dock so we all walked over to take a look. Mike told us that it is the boatyard owner's trimaran.
Interesting but odd looking vessel! I bet it goes fast!!!
And we treated ourselves to Bojangles on the way back to the boat! Yummy and salty! (We're easily amused these days!)
Glad you had a successful trip...it does look like a nice boatyard...
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