St Marys Boat Services on North River, GA | DIY Yard, Haulout, Storage

St. Marys Boat Services, situated at 1084 New Point Peter Road in St. Marys, Georgia, stands as a beacon of maritime excellence on the Florida-Georgia border. Located on the Intracoastal Waterway, this full-service boat yard is minutes from Historic Downtown St. Marys and conveniently accessible from I-95 and Jacksonville International Airport. The facility, managed by Rocky Smith, is set along the North River, a tributary of the St. Marys River that flows into Cumberland Sound and the sea north of Fernandina Beach.

Here, sailors and boaters find a DIY paradise equipped with top-notch services and equipment. The yard is renowned for its hull, engine, and propeller repairs, catering to vessels of various sizes. With a focus on quality and customer satisfaction, St. Marys Boat Services has earned a stellar reputation among mariners. The scenic location, combined with the expertise of its staff, makes it an indispensable stop for those traversing the southern waters of Georgia and northern Florida. Whether you are seeking routine maintenance or extensive repairs, St. Marys Boat Services offers a comprehensive and welcoming environment for all your boating needs.

Open to public

Yes

Operating season

Year-round

Payment option

Credit, Debit

Amenities

Fuel Dock
Pump-out Station
Boat Slips / Docks
Dockside Power Hookup
Dockside Water Hookup
Transient Dockage
Boat Ramp
Parking
Harbor Master / Dockmaster
VHF Radio Monitoring

Services

Haul-Out Service
Fiberglass
Paint
Bottom Painting
Propeller Repair
Repair Diesel Engines
Repair Gas Engines
Mechanical
Storage

Navigation

Depth (low water):8
Tide:High Tide
Current:Weak

Notes

By Sea: St. Marys Boat Service lies on the North River, which is a tributary of the St. Marys River. The St. Marys River forms the border between Florida and Georgia, running into Cumberland Sound and then into the sea north of Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island. The ICW north of Fernandina Beach, Florida via main buoy channel towards Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base. St. Marys River opens up to your west and runs east/west. Turn and enter St. Marys River, stay in the middle, don’t cut corners. Marker G3 on the south side is opposite entrance to the North River. Use this as a guide to entering the North River but do not cut the corner, favor the west side of center. Proceed up the North River keeping to the outside of the curves and following the line where the ebb tide will run the strongest. When you reach the shrimp dock boat, follow along close to the shrimp boats. You will see a little grassy island in front of you. The grassy island is off our premises and our travel hoist dock. You are going to come inside the grassy island. A sandbar runs from the end of the grassy island so stay close to the line of shrimp boats. There is approximately 12 feet of water at high tide. By Land: I-95 South, take Exit 3 and turn left on to SR 40 East. Travel approximately 8 miles to an intersection with Addys Tire on the right hand side. At that intersection, turn left on to Point Peter Road. Go 1.4 miles to BP gas station. Turn right on to North River Causeway. At 1.4 miles, you will go over a small concrete bridge (Caution Manatee Area sign). Turn right on to New Point Peter Road. Exactly one mile to 1084 New Point Peter Road and St. Marys Services entrance on right. Fuel can be delivered. Refer to the marked-up navigation chart on the website for areas to avoid. Approach depth: 8 feet