Port32 — Southeast Florida
Write marina guide and amenity cards for Port32 Fort Lauderdale, Lighthouse Point, and Palm Beach Gardens.
Port32 Fort Lauderdale
Location & Access
- •Address: New River, Fort Lauderdale
- •Access: Deep water access via New River and Port Everglades
- •Approach: No bridge restrictions on New River approach
- •Coordinates: Deep draft vessels welcome
Specialty: Yacht Services & Refit
- •150-ton travel lift — Largest in SE Florida Port32 network
- •Full boatyard services — Hull repair, mechanical, electrical, rigging
- •Yacht refit hub — Winter maintenance headquarters for snowbird yachts
- •Professional contractors — Vetted vendors for all yacht systems
Amenities
- •Fuel dock — Gas and diesel, competitive pricing
- •Ship's store — Basic provisions and marine supplies
- •Pump-out service — Available at fuel dock
- •Security — Gated facility with 24/7 monitoring
- •Power — 30/50 amp service, 100 amp available for larger vessels
- •WiFi — Complimentary throughout facility
Nearby Services
- •Marine chandleries — Multiple shops within 5 miles
- •West Marine — 10 minutes by car
- •Restaurants — New River dining within walking distance
- •Airport — Fort Lauderdale International 20 minutes
Port32 Lighthouse Point
Location & Access
- •Address: Hillsboro Inlet area, Lighthouse Point
- •Access: Via Hillsboro Inlet to ICW
- •Approach: Watch tides at Hillsboro Inlet, can be rough with northeast wind
- •Draft restrictions: Check depths at low tide
Specialty: Sportfishing Hub
- •Sailfish Alley access — 20 minutes to prime billfish grounds
- •Tournament support — Weigh station and tournament services
- •Charter fleet base — Multiple sportfishing charters operate from here
- •Fishing guides — Inshore and offshore guide recommendations
Amenities
- •Fuel dock — High-speed diesel for tournament boats
- •Ice and bait — Live and frozen bait available
- •Cleaning station — Fish cleaning with disposal
- •Tackle shop — Offshore tackle and local knowledge
- •Boat ramp — Trailer boat access
- •Tournament staging — Facilities for fishing tournaments
Fishing Intelligence
- •Local captains — Daily fishing reports and conditions
- •Bait sources — Live ballyhoo, pilchards, goggle eyes
- •Weather window — Best local intel for offshore conditions
Port32 Palm Beach Gardens
Location & Access
- •Address: Jupiter area, access via Jupiter Inlet
- •Access: Jupiter Inlet to ICW and Loxahatchee River
- •Approach: Jupiter Inlet can be tricky with northeast wind against outgoing tide
- •Bahamas gateway — Closest Port32 marina to Bahamas
Specialty: Bahamas Cruising Base
- •Bahamas runs — 50 miles to Bimini, 60 miles to Grand Bahama
- •Customs clearance — Documentation and customs guidance
- •Extended stays — Monthly rates for Bahamas cruisers
- •Provisioning — Stock up before international trips
Amenities
- •Fuel dock — Gas and diesel, top off before ocean crossings
- •Ship's store — Provisioning for extended cruises
- •Pump-out — Required before Bahamas entry
- •Customs support — Help with documentation and procedures
- •Concierge services — Trip planning assistance
- •Loxahatchee River access — Scenic river cruising
Bahamas Support Services
- •Trip planning — Route recommendations and weather windows
- •Documentation check — Ensure proper paperwork
- •Fuel planning — Calculate range and fuel stops
- •Equipment check — Safety gear requirements for international waters
All Locations — Shared Amenities
Technology
- •Hey Skip integration — Access local content and conditions
- •WiFi networks — High-speed internet at all locations
- •Weather stations — Local weather data and forecasts
Services
- •Valet service — Available at all locations
- •Maintenance coordination — Trusted service provider network
- •Storage options — Wet slips and dry storage
- •Concierge — Local recommendations and reservations
Member Benefits
- •Reciprocal privileges — Use any Port32 location
- •Member events — Fishing tournaments, cruising rallies
- •Exclusive access — Member-only areas and amenities
Card Types
- •Marina spotlight — detailed guide to one location's amenities and specialties
- •Service guide — yacht services, fishing support, Bahamas prep
- •Member benefits — what you get with Port32 membership
- •Seasonal operations — summer storage, hurricane prep, winter refit season
Port32 Integration
- •Always mention relevant marina capabilities when writing other content
- •Connect fishing reports to closest Port32 base
- •Include marina services in destination planning
- •Reference member benefits naturally in other content types
Local Expertise
Each marina has specialized knowledge:
- •Fort Lauderdale: Yacht maintenance, refit planning, New River navigation
- •Lighthouse Point: Offshore fishing intel, tournament support, inlet conditions
- •Palm Beach Gardens: Bahamas trip planning, Jupiter Inlet navigation, river cruising