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Oxbow R30

Location: St. Johns River
Mile Marker: 133.8
Lat / Lon: N 29° 01.917' / W 081° 24.467'
Depth: 8-10 Feet
Description:
NOTE: Per Florida Statute 327.4109

The owner or operator of a vessel or floating structure may not anchor or moor such that the nearest approach of the anchored or moored vessel or floating structure is:
1. Within 150 feet of any marina, boat ramp, boatyard, or other vessel launching or loading facility;
2. Within 300 feet of a superyacht repair facility. For purposes of this subparagraph, the term "superyacht repair facility" means a facility that services or repairs a yacht with a water line of 120 feet or more in length; or
3. Within 100 feet outward from the marked boundary of a public mooring field or a lesser distance if approved by the commission upon request of a local government within which the mooring field is located. The commission may adopt rules to implement this subparagraph.

4.67

(3)

4.67 out of 5 stars

Holding:

5.00

Excellent, Mud

Wind Protection:

5.00

All Around

Current Flow:

4.00

Wake Protection:

5.00

All Around

Scenic Beauty:

5.00

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

1.00

Pet Friendly:

1.00

Cell Service:

3.67

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Oxbow R30

Reviewed by: nils&frances, Pivot, on Mar 13, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 34'
Draft: 3.5'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

Beautiful and quiet spot to spend an afternoon or overnight. The narrow passage makes a good place to animal and bird watch (gators, turtles, ibis, egrets, hawks). A few bass boats trawl through, very little chance of being disturbed by any wake. Muddy bottom but no movement on the anchor.

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Review for Oxbow R30

Reviewed by: Anthony Bottini, Katie B, on Mar 17, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 3.5'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

3

WiFi:

1

Small but adequate oxbow to anchor a 47 foot boat. Mostly 5-10 depth with mud bottom, good holding. We had it to ourselves. Quiet except for the swamp concert. Saw manatees, gators and a lot of birds. Very pleasant overnight.

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Review for Oxbow R30

Reviewed by: Dan Bowers, Lake Effect, on Mar 12, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 28'
Draft: 2.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

3

WiFi:

1

Great holding. Mud bottom. Protection from wind and wakes. Excellent waterfowl viewing. Little scope needed and not much swing room.
No houses or docks. Saw manatees and alligators. Bullfrogs and owls serenades at night.

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