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Treasure Island Northwest of G17

Location: Boca Ciega Bay
Mile Marker: Mile 119.5 - GIWW
Lat / Lon: N 27° 46.525' / W 082° 45.600'
Depth: 7 feet
Description:
Depth of 7' leaving the GIWW increasing to 11' back to the end of the fairway.
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.

3.33

(3)

3.33 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.67

Good, Sand

Wind Protection:

3.33

Somewhat Exposed Northeast

Current Flow:

3.67

Wake Protection:

3.00

Somewhat Exposed Northeast

Scenic Beauty:

1.67

Ease of Shopping:

2.50

Shore Access:

1.00

Pet Friendly:

1.00

Cell Service:

4.00

Review for Treasure Island Northwest of G17

Reviewed by: Capt. Mac Rubel on Mar 8, 2022
LOA: 48'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

2

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

5

Turn west off the GIWW at mm 119.5, approximately 200 yards north of Green 17 and head 250 degrees magnetic parallel to the north shore of Isle of Palms approximately 150 yards off the ends of the canal points towards the anchorage icon on a heading of 250? magnetic. There is more water than the charts indicate. On leaving the GIWW you will pass over a hump with no less than 7' MLW and then move into anchoring waters with 10-12' MLW depths all the way to the anchorage icon and beyond to the far corner of the bay where protection is better but there is more daytime boat traffic. Great holding in mud with no current but plenty of swing room for over 10 50' boats in a line with ample individual swing room.

There is moderate boat traffic through the anchorage during the day, but it quickly drops off after dark. Road noise from the causeway is present but not loud enough to interfere with normal conversations unless an emergency vehicle comes by with lights and siren. There is no current in the anchorage but there is plenty of swing room. Local shore access is not possible. We moved up into the far corner, well beyond the anchorage icon and found 11' of water and excellent wind protection from the southerly winds. Wind protection from the NE to the SE is poor but is good to excellent from all other points. Definitely a good place to stage for an early trip across Tampa Bay. Cellular service is excellent for the Big Three.

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Review for Treasure Island Northwest of G17

Reviewed by: Grady Third, I.S. 32, on Jul 23, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 32'
Draft: 6.0'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

2

Ease of Shopping:

4

Shore Access:

1

Cell Service:

4

The chart shows shallow depth, as low as 6", but it's clearly wrong. Stay to the north side of the inlet, nearer to the Isle of Palm shore, and you will find no less than 7' of water even at low tide.

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Review for Treasure Island Northwest of G17

Reviewed by: Len Barton on Feb 1, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 41'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

1

Cell Service:

3

Spent one night here. Very peaceful and quiet with good holding. Residential area, so no shore access.

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