Way down/Up the St. John's River

We had a few days to visit to the South on the St. John's River after the excellent service on our boat at Huckins. With our new blue bottom we went South down the river that flows North in the middle of Florida. We will come back to this special river.
Huckins splashed our boat on Friday as promised!  See previous post for details.
View from the parking area @ Boathouse Marina

Sunset from the dock @ BHM

The dock is narrow compared to some

The owners made us feel right at home. Skip and Marlene helped us tie up and get settled.

One of the boats across from us at the dock

Slip #9 and a few others were open. 


The facedock is covered and has good tie up and a table for watching sunsets



Walked around the residential area and felt we were in Old Florida. Clean walkways and nice old houses

The historic district has many 1800s and early 1900s homes that are restored

Electricity is metered for longer stays. Our two nights were $5 each a very reasonable cost along with $1.00 per ft 

docks are old but in good repair and safe

The water is brack and growth is minimal. Depths were over 12 ft and little tide change

                                         This picture set is as it was Jan 20, 2015
Construction going on at city park/docks
A Pacific Seacraft Flicka owned by Col. Andy USMC retired. Very well kept sailboat. You could cross oceans in this one!
A walk down the dock and into the grass for pets . Please pick up after your pet!
The old house across the street
Old river boat hauled up beside the marina
Liva boards allowed for $100 fee. None were there at the time
A picnic table
Grill and ice for your use
Entrance to the boaters lounge and restrooms. This building was said to be where they built PT boat hulls. It is very dated.
Washer and dryer, restroom with shower. Very clean!
Boater's reading room with Wi Fi. We had very good wi fi on dock!
Rest room, Girls, I did not go in!
Stairs down to concrete deck
Fenced security with key code
Grass parking lot and dog walk. There is a small park and a boat ramp park nearby
Looking North over a boat ramp, city fishing pier and park. Next to marina
Nearby a city park
Sunset over the city boat ramp
BHM from the water way
City docks located just South of bridge
We will be back! BHM in distance

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  1. Jeff CurtisJanuary 28, 2015 at 8:41 PM

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  2. Jeff CurtisJanuary 28, 2015 at 8:42 PM

    I just love reading your blog Sonny. The story flows well and the photos are well taken and placed in the story.

    The shipyard has always been a part of my life...its hard to keep away from the docks.

    I hope you both are well.

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  3. Rhea D. SmithJanuary 29, 2015 at 5:26 AM

    Glad you had a nice visit!

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