The series of messages below were copied from the MTOA List-Serve. All of us at the Salty Southeast Cruisers’ Net continue to recommend membership in the MTOA to ALL cruisers.
Anyway, the info below will prove to be invaluable to ALL captains cruising the waters of delight St. Johns River, who find their vessels in need of repair. Green Cove Spring lies along the western shores of the St. Johns River, south of Jacksonville, and north of Palatka.

Because the St. Johns have been my local waters for about 24 years, I made every one on the cruise who would listen, both by e-mail and in person that if they needed any help what so ever with their vessel, to contact either me personally or HOLLAND MARINE in Green Cove Springs. I’ve used them for about 15 years with excellent work and fair prices. In fact, I stopped there myself on the return trip to have a 9 year old leaking raw water pump replaced. Stayed, no charge at their docks with power and water for the overnights needed to complete the job.
Les Rothman

I agree with Leslie, Holland Marine gives great service at a reasonable price.
George Miller

I agree with Leslie, Holland Marine gives great service at a reasonable price..”
I also have had great service from Holland Marine, however have heard mixed results on the diesel mechanic they use. One point is to make sure your boat is secure in the yard and insurance is paid up. A good friend had $7000 worth of equipment stolen from his boat overnight last year when it was on the hard in the yard. Holland’s did not cover the loss so my friend had to file a claim with his insurance.
Joe