GL: Savannah Yards-Marinas

[George Hechtman]

I have heard good things about Hinckley, but we use Thunderbolt  
Marine. Their primary business is mega yacht type boats, but they do  
plenty of smaller boats too.
Their hourly rates are good, but since you are paranoid about "rape",  
a few notes: 1) they are very thorough, and don't do things half  
baked, so those cheap hours mount quickly
2) they charge for everything: dockage, "yard fee" etc. On the other  
hand 3) they will give you a very thorough work order/estimate in  
advance, which tends to estimate on the high side so that "surprises"  
are minimized unless something is discovered once they open 'er up.  
4) They stand behind their work with the highest degree of  
integrity.  Our most recent experience  with them was pretty amazing  
in this day and age. The project manager for boats under 100' is a  
younger guy named Phillip Howe. He was a QC guy (I think) with  
Mainship prior to Thunderbolt, so is familiar with trawler and  
simpler craft. He will not BS you, and will steer you away from  
unnecessary or ill advised repairs and projects.

There is a "captain's lounge" at the yard, and the marina across the  
basin, which is part of TMI, has very nice shower and laundry  
facilities.

George
"Incentive" Hatteras 56MY
currently anchored off Cocoa FL.. actually wore a T-shirt on the  
flying bridge yesterday! Headed to Vero Beach later on.