- Joined
- Feb 14, 2018
- Messages
- 713
- Location
- United States
- Vessel Name
- Wanderlust
- Vessel Make
- 1999 Jefferson Rivanna 52'
Lakeland in not all that far from Tampa Bay . Little harbor on the wet side of the bay would be easy to access and is protected. there are also several marinas in Bradenton. They may not be the best marinas for frequent boating but would work for weekend work visits and boat trips.
probably only 1.5 hour drive.
IMO it is too early for you to buy a boat. There are always lots of boats for sale. Save the money and buy the same boat in two years more cheaply. Your savings go up while the boat price goes down. A double win.
We spend a size-able amount of our time over in the Tampa/St Pete/Clearwater/Bradenton area. we kept our previous boat at Riviera Dunes in Palmetto. One hour, door to door.
Yeah, we've been going back and forth on that second issue. We're trying to be cognizant of life sometimes throwing good opportunities at you at previously-considered-inconvenient times. Best laid plans... you know. Life's a balancing act.