Why go to the fuel when the fuel can come to you?

Fort Lauderdale has to be the most developed boating environment in the world. Need diesel? Make a call and they show up same day with a barge, drop two posts into the mud and hand you a hose. Need:

Yanmar stuff: Complete Yacht Services
Westerbeke stuff: Marine Gear
Canvas: Beaver Brand
Dive Gear: Brownies
Rope/Chain: Rope Inc.
Rigging: Nance & Underwood Rigging and Sails
Tools: Mac Donald's Hardware
General Stuff: Largest West Marine in the World
Fluids: Napa

and the list goes on, all within walking distance.