T&T: How Far South?

[Jim Barrentine]

At 08:42 AM 8/26/2009, John Wix wrote:
>I want to move our boat south along the ICW in October to a place where I
>don't have to winterize. It would be stored on the hard for at least three
>months before we pick it up and head farther south and maybe to the Bahamas.
>How far south do I have to go to be safe from freezing?  Any suggestions for a
>marina?

John,

I have been doing research on this for the past few months.  For out 
of the water with no winterization and no heat, my guess is that you 
would need to be as far south as Daytona Beach.  Last winter 
Brunswick, GA had temps in the teens.  Leaving the boat in the water 
and having some source of heat would mean that you could stay further 
north.  I have chosen a marina in New Bern, NC and I will leave the 
boat's heat on.  This section on NC stays warmer than points further 
south because of the proximity of the Gulf Stream.

A lot depends on where your water lines are run.  If the are in the 
middle of the boat and below the water line they will be more 
protected.  Don't forget about swim platform showers and anchor washdowns.

My cat is particularly vulnerable because the water lines run between 
hulls by passing through and aft lazerette right at the stern.

Jim




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