Jim we are looking at putting in at Flamingo. There is a small entry and launch fee and after that it seems you can leave the tow vehicle and trailer there for as long as you want. We will be out for hopefully a long period of time, so that could save us a lot of money. From there we would probably work or way up to Everglade City, replenish there. Then go further north and back again to Everglade City again to replenish. From there work on down towards Marathon and towards Key West. This is all up for grabs as we don't like to plan a day by day schedule. I'll try and take photos and write about it whatever we do.Sum,
I hope you go down the West Coast because I hope to make that trip one day and I know if you go you will type up a terrific log with pictures that I can use for planning.
Good Luck,
Jim
Bill I can't find the book anywhere, I think it is out of print. Thanks for the links though I did find other items of interest at them .$97 must be a first edition autographed leather bound. Should be $20 Try cruisingguides.co or bluewater books or landfall navigation
Thanks Bill I found it second time around searching under the author's name. I'll order it tomorrow and I also found the BAIL book on Amazon. $29 for it, but probably worth that. I'll order it also and I think I'm also going to get The 2010 Southern Waterway Guide that covers all the way over to Mexico. It might give us some ideas for the future .try cruisingguides.com shows up for $17.95 +shipping. Also look on the web for BAIL Boaters Action something league. They published 2 editions of a book with photos and charts of anchorages. Out of print, but the data and photos are on line at Florida Seagrant web site
They sold the last one they had a month ago :cry:, so now the only ones are $97.00 and up. I have these on order.....try cruisingguides.com shows up for $17.95 +shipping. ..............
Excellent site, N n E. Thanks...You can go to www.cruisersnet, not sure if .com or .org. Have all anchorages, position, holding and wind protections. Are listed from S. to N. on the west coast of Fla. Also the Keys and East Coast there, along with marinas, fuel prices, provision availability etc. A good site.
I'll echo Joe, great site and that helps a lot, thanks.You can go to www.cruisersnet, not sure if .com or .org. Have all anchorages, position, holding and wind protections. Are listed from S. to N. on the west coast of Fla. Also the Keys and East Coast there, along with marinas, fuel prices, provision availability etc. A good site.
Thanks for suggesting that area. I had looked at it before, but not closely. It does look very nice and we sure will consider it.Sum- If you want to see the barrier islands of Sw Fla, consider using Pelican Bay as a home base. It is on the south side of Boca Grande Pass (great fishing) and is a very pretty, very protected anchorage. It is also right next to Cayo Costa state park island that has a very beautiful beach that you can walk to on the gulf side. Also rest rooms, ice and drinks are available- otherwise it is pretty much undisturbed. Sannibel and Cabbage key are short hops away. It is one of my favorite areas. It will be in your gunk holers guide- about marker 72 on the icw. Have fun!
Thanks Bill. I called them today. Looks like about $80/month to leave the Suburban/trailer and you aren't charged for putting in or out as many times as you want. We will probably use them.Check with All American Covered Boat Storage at http://www.aaboatstorage.com/
Thanks, would the uninhabited one be Wisteria? I can see beaches on it with Google Earth. We just need to get off the boat once in a while and walk some. Here at home we try and walk 1 1/2 to 2 miles every day.Sum,
If you make it as far south as Key West, the are two islands just west of Key West. One is inhabited and the other is not. The uninhabited one has a very nice anchorage and sandy beach on the west side of the island. There is also a wreck right off the beach there that always holds a few lobsters. Have fun and welcome to Florida.
John
Thanks for the info,Yes, it is Wisteria Island. ......... My two cents worth....... John