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WeekiTiki
Joined: 12 Jun 2019 Posts: 412 City/Region: Weeki Wachee
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Just Cruisin'
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Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2020 6:57 pm Post subject: Saint Johns River Lodging |
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OK, so 22 C-Dory is not HoJo's dream boat
But we both do enjoy the actual cruise
Motels with moorage are what we want
So much less expensive than buying both a bigger boat...
and a bigger truck
Have only stayed at Hontoon Landing up till now
Do y'all have any other suggestions? _________________ Weeki Wachee
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hardee
Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 12632 City/Region: Sequim
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sleepy-C
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Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2020 10:55 pm Post subject: |
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Well now, since you have a trailer boat, take a look at this one. At least it is on our side of the no crossing line (Canada USA border).
https://rosarioresort.com
https://rosarioresort.com/marina-facilities
and
Harvey
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20778 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
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Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2020 11:31 pm Post subject: |
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Hontoon Landing is across the river from the State Park, and has rooms, as well as slips.
There are houseboats for rent--drive one of those and tow the C Dory 22.
Welaka Lodge & Resort in Welaka.
If you have an RV, there are any number of resorts with RV sties and launching ramps.
Riviera Resort and Marina are close by.
There are more up in Sanford, also along the River further North _________________ Bob Austin
Thataway
Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
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JamesTXSD
Joined: 01 Mar 2005 Posts: 7444 City/Region: from island boy to desert dweller
State or Province: AZ
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: "Wild Blue" (sold 9/14)
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Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2020 7:51 am Post subject: |
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Rosario is nice... but that 3,300 mile commute from Florida to Washington State may be a bit much. The OP was asking about accommodations on the Hontoon River, which is in Florida. But, it is good to have options. |
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hardee
Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 12632 City/Region: Sequim
State or Province: WA
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Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2020 8:18 am Post subject: |
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JamesTXSD wrote: |
Rosario is nice... but that 3,300 mile commute from Florida to Washington State may be a bit much. The OP was asking about accommodations on the Hontoon River, which is in Florida. But, it is good to have options. |
Jim, Yes, Options are always good. And, I thought he might just find some somewhere between there and here
Couldn't be sure if he was actually just looking at the St Johns river until I went back and looked at the thread title. Whoops, my bad.
Harvey
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WeekiTiki
Joined: 12 Jun 2019 Posts: 412 City/Region: Weeki Wachee
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C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
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Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2020 5:18 pm Post subject: |
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Honestly, would be nice if this was a generic thread for lodging anywhere...
but I'm most interested in Florida right now.
What I'm running into in Clearwater area along the intracoastal is any motels with actual mooring have rented out their slips...
They have lodging but not if you're coming by boat.
And Bob, my RV days are gone
We've really downsized since we both quit working |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20778 City/Region: Pensacola
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Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2020 7:37 pm Post subject: |
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There are resorts which have slips- But they are not going to be cheap--you will pay for the slip and hotel room. Or you can stay at the resort and take the ferry to Hontoon State Park where you can leave the boat. Any hotel in the area is then available. Find a place to leave the trailer which is secure--and drive from the hotel to the free ferry. |
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PaulNBriannaLynn
Joined: 26 Oct 2012 Posts: 757 City/Region: Fort White
State or Province: FL
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Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2020 10:19 am Post subject: |
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Weeki, you might check in Astor. There's a number of riverfront places there that have moorage with them, and when I'm in the area there's empty slips. You'd be within a few miles of Silver Glen Springs and Lake George too. _________________ 2007 22 cruiser sold 10/2021
2009 Parker 23 sold 10/2017
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WeekiTiki
Joined: 12 Jun 2019 Posts: 412 City/Region: Weeki Wachee
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
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Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2020 3:50 pm Post subject: |
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Right now I'm thinking Crystal Cove in Palatka
Should easily be able to drive over, launch in DeLand and still make it up there by check-in
Then head north for half a day and back for a second night
Any of y'all ever stop there? |
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Molly Brown
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 404 City/Region: Punta Gorda
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 24 Tomcat
Vessel Name: MOLLY BROWN
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Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2020 6:40 am Post subject: |
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Looks like they have a boat ramp on site, and storage for your boat and trailer. Let us know what you find out please.....
James _________________ James, Betty, Luna cat and Moki dog on the TomCat Molly Brown
Starting the Great American Loop 03/2024 |
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WeekiTiki
Joined: 12 Jun 2019 Posts: 412 City/Region: Weeki Wachee
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Just Cruisin'
Photos: WeekiTiki
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Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2020 11:24 am Post subject: |
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Molly Brown wrote: | Looks like they have a boat ramp on site, and storage for your boat and trailer. Let us know what you find out please.....
James |
Will do
Next trip is to Brandenton/Sarasota for 8 nights mid November
But with all the wind we've been having in the Gulf
Been thinking of options |
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Molly Brown
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 404 City/Region: Punta Gorda
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Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2020 12:48 pm Post subject: |
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Heading south the start of protected water is just south of Tarpon Springs. Then the only open water is Tampa Bay.
James |
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WeekiTiki
Joined: 12 Jun 2019 Posts: 412 City/Region: Weeki Wachee
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Just Cruisin'
Photos: WeekiTiki
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Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2020 1:50 pm Post subject: |
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Molly Brown wrote: | Heading south the start of protected water is just south of Tarpon Springs. Then the only open water is Tampa Bay.
James |
Yea, been around and up the Kissimmee River
Was Kissimmee Boat-A-cade years ago
This boat, I've only been as far south as Madeira
Rented a house on the bay in South Bradenton
Wishing now for good weather |
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