Stuart
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Stuart
Background
27°11′32″N 80°14′35″W
The background and history of Stuart is best observed on Wikipedia
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Charts
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Radio Nets
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Check-in facilities
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Immigration & Customs
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Marinas & Yacht Clubs
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Anchorages
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Offshore Islands
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Routes/Passages To/From
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Getting Around
BUS SERVICE: There is limited bus service from various locations in Stuart to various malls on both sides of the river. Routes, map, timetable, and fares
There is a free shuttle bus to various locations, more like a tourist "jitney".
RENTAL CARS: Most of the major rental car offices are in Stuart. Enterprise Rent a Car (local tel. #772-287-7260, there is another office in Stuart as well) and Hertz Rent a Car (local tel. #772-223-7716, there are two other offices in Stuart as well) will pick you up at your anchorage or marina and bring you to the rental office, depending on where you are moored or berthed. There are frequent weekend specials, 3 days for the price of two, pick up car Friday, return on Monday. You can rent a car in Stuart and drive it one-way to one of the airports, though usually with an additional $50.00 drop-off charge. Check with the various rental cars for special rates. Information and reservations can be made on line.
AIRPORTS:
- West Palm Beach International Airport is 41 miles S of Stuart
- Miami International Airport is approx. 107 miles S of Stuart
- Orlando International Airport is 133 miles NW of Stuart, but is easier to get to because there is less traffic.
Tourism & things to do ashore
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Marine stores
- WEST MARINE, Store #1762, 2595 SE Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL., 34994-4532, PHONE: 772-283-2335
- WEST MARINE, Store #62, 4545 SE Dixie Hwy., Stuart, FL., 34997-6813, PHONE: 772-223-1515
- WEST MARINE, Store #163, 3523 NW Federal Hwy., Jensen Beach, FL., 34957-4454, PHONE: 772-692-3092
- BOATER'S WORLD, 3193 N.W. Federal Highway, Jensen Beach, FL 34957, Phone: 772-692-1150
- LEWIS MARINE SUPPLY OF STUART, 3385 SE Dixie Highway, Stuart, FL 34997, Phone: (772) 286-2118
References & Publications
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Cruiser's Friends
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External Links
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Personal Notes
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