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A new obstacle may be rocking the boat yet again for the Marco Island Yacht Club’s request to create two expansive docking facilities on the shore of the Marco River.
The Marco Island Marina Association, a partner in the plan, may be reconsidering its role, which provides both the additional shoreline and extra parking spaces necessary for the docks’ approval.
MIMA President Carl Westman said the marina wants more time to assess its role in the deal.
“We feel that there is definitely more negotiation that needs to happen before we commit to this,” Westman said.
With the plans delayed for review by the board until January, Westman said he feels that is enough time to clear up any concerns. He declined to comment on the particulars of MIMA’s reservations.
The Planning Board was set to consider the request for a third time Oct. 5, but received a request to continue the item until the board’s next meeting Oct. 19. The board instead slated the item for the first meeting of 2008.
Yacht Club Vice Chair Rudi Landwaard said the continuance was requested because the club “needed some more time to figure out a few things.”
However, Landwaard said, nothing has changed from the previous agreement with MIMA, and that both entities are moving forward as planned. One requirement requested by the Planning Board was a joint agreement signed by both MIMA and the Yacht Club.
“We have a joint agreement that was signed in 2004,” Landwaard said Monday. “That’s how we’ve always gone forward.”
The design, as presented previously to the Planning Board, states that the Yacht Club will own 30 of the 40 slips, and MIMA will own the remainder. Plans have since been scaled back to 39 slips to accommodate fears from the board and city staff that the docks protrude too far into the waterway.
The original design called for the longer L-shaped dock to extend 420 feet into the river, with a shorter T-shaped dock fitting inside that.
Since they were first presented in August, the docks — now limited to 345 feet at their longest — have been shuttling back and forth between the Marco Island Planning Board and the drawing board.
Current city code dictates that docks longer than 20 feet need approval from the planning board, though the docks appear to satisfy other regulations including how much of the waterway they can take up, the length of shoreline needed and the necessary parking.
However, the latter two stipulations are subject to MIMA remaining a partner in the proposal.
The Yacht Club owns 324 feet of shoreline facing the Marco River, and the marina owns the adjoining 164 feet of shore.
State manatee protection criteria hold that every 10 boat slips need at least 100 feet of shoreline, which means that the 39 slips proposed would not pass muster given the shoreline owned by the Yacht Club alone.
“If they were partnered they have the advantage of using all of the sea walls contiguous to the river, providing the desired 40 wet slips,” City Planner Bryan Milk said. “Otherwise the Yacht Club has approximately 325 feet of sea wall shoreline, which would allow them only 32 or 33 wet slips.”
Also, additional boat slips require additional parking spaces, at least one for every two slips, Milk said.
Those 20 additional parking spots are located on MIMA property.
But Landwaard, who is also the chair of the Yacht Club’s ad hoc committee in charge of the docks’ design, contends that there is no wrench in the plans.
“Nothing has changed,” he said.
Aside from city approval, the plans also await approval from the state for the submerged land lease permit.
Joseph Cunningham, a designer for the firm Turrell, Hall & Associates, told the board Sept. 7 that the design has made it through reviews from both the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
“The Corps of Engineers is complete and ready to issue their permit, and the DEP incorporates the Corps permit into its permit,” Cunningham said. “As of now, the submerged land lease permit is the last step that remains.”
Aside from the city’s okay, that is. And judging from the stormy ride the plan has weathered so far, the road to approval may be bumpier still.
VESSEL WALK-THROUGH
HELM and ELECTRONICS: Lorance GPS, Furano Fisher Finder, 3 New Batteries, and Underwater Lights for sword fishing!
ENGINE: 2006 Twin Gas outboard EVINRUDE 225 E-Tech Engines w/ I-Com Digital Gauges. 100 Hours. Transferable Warranty on Engines to 2012.
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LOCATION: Davie, Florida. Contact: Anthony Mandala at 239-333-5642.
Listed @ $79,900
SALON: The salon has a wraparound lounge/dinette/V-berth forward with seating for six adults. Outside the passenger seat opposite the helm rotates to face the cockpit-a convenient feature for socializing.
GALLEY: Refrigerator/Freezer, Microwave, Stove.
HEAD/SHOWER: Vacu-Flush Toilet System, Overheard Discharge, Shower and Exhaust Fan.
ELECTRONICS: Compass, Fuel Gauge, Fume Detector, Engine Hour Meter, Speed Indicator, VHF Radio, GPS, CD Player.
DECK: Deck has spacious seating, electric windlass, camper canvas, and an extended swim platform.
ENGINE ROOM: Twin FORDS 5.8L, 210HP Gas Engines with Cobra Outdrives.
REMARKS: "Are We Having Fun Yacht" is in well above average condition stored in fresh water at a full covered slip.
LOCATION: Mano, Missouri
Contact: Anthony Mandala, Cellular: 239-333-5642
Listed @ $29,500
VESSEL WALK-THROUGH:
SALON: Dinette is a U-Lounge that converts to a berth with stowage under. Overhead lighting with Mini-blinds, Corian Counter Top on the table, 110v outlets, ground fault protected, AM/FM/CD Stereo system with two speakers.
MASTER STATEROOM: Located Forward, Features; Privacy curtain with access to the Island Style berth with stowage under. Padded headboard, 4 Drawers under berth, Two Cedar Lined illuminated Hanging lockers one with storage shelves and also storage shelves on the hull sides, TV/VCR 13", Window curtains, and a very large overall feel.
MID BERTH: Features two (2) twin bunks that convert to a queen, Accordion door, cedar lined, illuminated hanging locker, stowage cabinets, overhead lighting and the portlight opens to cockpit, with privacy blind and screen, 110v outlet, ground fault protected and an 12v Accessory Outlet.
HEAD and SHOWER: Privacy Door - Access from Salon; VacuFlush Head System; Enclosed shower stall with molded, reinforced fiberglass with acrylic enclosure, Vanity Cabinets with molded sink, faucet, stowage under, Medicine cabinet with mirrored doors and overhead lighting, Towel bar, towel ring, robe hook, toilet paper holder, 110v outlet, ground fault protected and exhaust fan.
ELECTRONICS: GARMIN 2010 GPS Chart Plotter w/10" Color Screen with chip for South Florida, GARMIN 3010 GPS Chart Plotter with 10" Color Screen with Garmin 48nm Radar (color), Radar overlay on chart, real-time weather overlay on chart (weather radar, wave height wind speed and direction, etc., XM Radio Service, ICOM VHF, RayNav Auto Pilot, RayNav Depth Sounder, RayNav Speed Log along with all standard MAXUM 3700 SCR helm instrumentation and gauges.
ENGINE ROOM: Twin Diesel CUMMINS 6BTA 5.9 330 HP Engines at 690 hours. The Diesel WESTERBEKE 8.0 Generator currently has 300 hours. Instead of the standard 3 batteries, this vessel has four (4) batteries with an upgraded charging system. Also, an additional 3700 gallon direct wired bilge pump was added. In November of 2005, the factory installed exhaust system was replaced with a custom made Stainless Steel system. All of the clamps for all hoses on both engines were replaced with Heavy Duty Stainless Steel constant torque clamps. This 3700 SCR also comes with spare pumps for the macerator, fresh water system and air conditioner. Spare hoses for the engines, spare impeller kits, belts and generator starter are also included in the purchase.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Batteries (4) w/Trays, Westerbeke 8.0kw Diesel Generator (300 hours), 110v AC/12vDC, with Magnetic Circuit Breakers and Voltmeter with ProMariner 60-amp Battery Charger/Converter.
HULL and DECK: Bottom Paint, Gunwale trim is rigid vinyl with stainless steel insert, Windlass Anchor System, Nine (9) Mooring Cleats, Hatch anchor line locker, Three (3) Bomar translucent opening Hatches, two fuel fill deck fittings, water fill deck fitting, dock side pressurized dock side water inlet, waste pump-out fitting, Sunlounge Cushions on the bow are removable, Stainless Steel, Welded, Through-bolted bow rails bolted to the deck, Engine Ventilation louvers are recessed, Transom platform is integrated with retractable ladder, handrails and recessed lockers. Portlight openings have screens.
ADDITIONAL BROKER'S REMARKS: This is a One Owner Vessel that purchased this 3700 SCR from me brand spanking new from me in 2000. The owner has done nothing but make this vessel better with the numerous upgrades mentioned above. She has been meticulously maintained since day one and features many upgrades that you will not find on any other boat in its class.
EXCLUSION COMMENTS: Owners personal items.
LOCATION: Plantation Key, Florida. Contact: Jerry at 239-430-BOAT(2628).
Price Just Reduced to: $174,500
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DINING: Oval dining table with leaf and six chairs to seat eight. China buffet cabinet to include silverware drawer and china fasteners. Upper china cabinets, veneered with glass doors, mirrored back and custom acrylic stemware holders. Wood storage cabinets, port and starboard. Recessed ceiling lighting over dining table and above china cabinets. Marble flooring with wood border and carpet inlay. Flooring is done in a beautiful crema marfil grama blend with wood border. Walls upholstered in fabric Windows with 3/8 chemically strengthened glass. Access to lower level aft accommodations. Access to hallway leading to Day Head and Galley.
GALLEY: Galley Counters are granite with bullnose and full height backsplash. Stainless double under mount sink. Insta-hot water dispenser. Cherry plank flooring, satin finish. Bosche Dishwasher. Kitchen Aid Five-burner electronic cook top. Sharp Micro convection oven w/exhaust fan. Trash compactor Sub-Zero Side-by-side refrigerator and freezer. Drawers with ice maker. Scottsman Icemaker. Smoke detector in companionway leading to galley. Breakfast nook seats six deep storage compartments behind settee. Breakfast table top is granite with full bullnose. 20" LCD flat screen TV that faces forward. Day Head located in companionway on starboard side. Aqua Brass San Reno nickel Faucets, towel rings and soap dish. Wall mounts vanity. Mirrored wall above vanity Marine head system Additional deep freezer in utility room.
LAUNDRY ROOM: On Deck Laundry room port side. Washer and dryer, Bosch, with storage for laundry products. Wall mounted ironing board.
VIP Stateroom Forward: Dressers port and starboard. Upper cabinets, port and starboard. Upholstered settee Wall mounted reading lights. Overhead access hatch to foredeck with dark out screen. 32" LCD TV. Private en-suite head. Mirrored medicine chest over vanity marble floors. Halogen lighting overhead.
PILOTHOUSE: Cherry flooring with maple inlay. Fully equipped control station. Power assisted hydraulic steering Raised helm flat, electronics flat, and console flat in wood veneer. Large storage area with drawers for chart and manuals Fully equipped control station with clutches, throttles and bow thruster controls with Stidd electric powered captains chair. Stairs to bridge are cherry with awl grip finish. Cruising settee with teak table behind helm. Bookshelves above settee Glass front cabinets' port and starboard. Captains desk and chair.
MASTER STATEROOM: Double door access to master suite from foyer. Veneered makore suite double doors; bookcases behind beveled glass doors; night stands; port and starboard, dressers. Above nightstands are wall mounted Fine Art wall sconces. Centerline king size bed with drawer storage below Custom bedspread and shams. 42" Sony plasma TV, surround sound stereo and DVD/VCR player. Six panoramic windows with shoji screens and blackout shades. Large walk-in closet with double hanging rods and shelf organizer. Full length mirror on inside of walk-in closet door. Personal safe in wardrobe closet. Fabrica carpeting throughout, installed over SoundDown insulating padding.
OFFICE/STUDY: Connecting door to master suite. Beveled glass sidelight next to door. Upholstered convertible sofa for additional bed. End tables with Fine Art lamps. Writing desk with drawer storage, bookshelf and desk chair. 20" LCD flat panel TV. Veneered bookcase with mirrored back on out board wall. Stainless opening port. Telephone outlet. Wall mounted reading light over desktop. Bed coverings for sleep sofa.