Convenient launch point for trip to Abacos

StratCaster

I live in the Tampa Bay area and will trailer my 27 Grady to the east coast of Florida.  I need a convenient place to launch my boat and store my truck and trailer while making the crossing to the Bahamas.  I'm willing to pay for peace of mind, security and ease of use.  I'll be launching and putting the boat back on the trailer alone so a marina that can help me with that would be even better. 

Any suggestions from those that have made this trip before?  Thanks.

Jax

Lake park marina in north palm beach. You can leave your truck and trailer and they have some security. 

Gunsmoke1966

I do this about 8 times a year.  The boat ramp on Blue Heron Blvd at Lake Worth inlet is the best  no problem for big boats I launch a 36 here. not to mention you park your rig  in front of the sheriffs office "great security".  Contact Palm beach county parks and rec and an annual permit is $30

mike923

We use phil foster park also for short trips however overnight parking is not actually allowed.  Have had no issues with that for one or two days.  I did have a truck window broken there once also.  Nothing valuable in the truck so only real loss was the window.  

StratCaster

Thanks for the suggestions.  Ideally, I'd like a marina where I can leave the boat in the water and store my trailer.  I'll be on the east coast for a few days before making the crossing and may need a few extra days for a weather window.

StratCaster

Has anyone experienced any break ins or problems leaving a truck and trailer at Lake Park Marina for an extended period of time?

beachsideandy

I have a pretty pimped out lifted 2012 diesel ram 2500 and left it there twice for 5 days without issue. However... a guy that was there 2 weeks before my first time got his F350 tailgate stolen...
There's a lot of riff raff out along the street in that area...
But knock on wood I've been lucky.

StratCaster

I'll be launching at Lake Park Marina.  Does anyone have any unique ways of rinsing their trailer after launching and before leaving it at the boat ramp for a week?

Resinhead

3 gallon pump sprayer works for me.

StratCaster

Thanks for all the help, we had an easy, fun trip.  Lake Park Marina was the perfect launch point.  There is a good ramp, easy parking for a large truck and trailer and I had no vandalism or break in issues.  

And, the pump sprayer worked perfectly Resinhead. 

Resinhead

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