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Old 04-09-2011, 11:04 AM
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Question: Do many, if any, people own boats in TV. If they do where do you used them, store them, dock them?

We have one at our up north house (power boat - pontoon) and are thinking of bringing down here.

Thanks for any info.

aj
Obviously I'm not at TV, but here a link to a TOTV section that may help - https://www.talkofthevillages.com/fo...t=boat+storage

I've seen an RV and boat storage area on 466 when entering TV from 301.

I know there are a number of large lakes within 15-20 miles East of TV that I'm sure have marinas. Some may have in-water slips.

Here is a link to TV Fresh Water Fishing Club - http://www.freshwaterfishingclub.com. I'm sure a number of them have boats. I'm sure there are a lot of boat owners in TV. Just don't know about pontoon boats though.

Good luck with your decision. If it were me, I'd sale it and not go through the hassle of hauling it. That's a long drive with a pontoon boat behind you! Plus, once you get to TV, you may find you'll get involved with so many other interests, the boat could become a chore rather than a pleasure. I had a powerboat in MD that we paid to have hauled to Alabama. I should have sold it in MD!! Not many people in Alabama interested in a 28-footer (mostly fishing and pontoon boats). It became my nightmare as we got more and more away from boating. I don't know the population of pontoon boats on the larger lakes around TV, but if you get it down there and decide to sale it, like me you might find there isn't much of a market! Just my "2-cents"!!

Hopefully a Villager will give you first-hand information to help you make a more informed decision.
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