Marina Review for Jensen Beach Mooring Field

Reviewed by: Wally And Coco on Jan 16, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 55'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

At 55', we are too big for a mooring. However, south of the mooring field, you can anchor in plenty of water and have access to the dinghy dock. Great holding in north and west winds. Fetch with east and south winds will make this a bumpy ride. Dockmaster was very helpful.

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Anchorage Review for North Fork - St; Lucie River

Reviewed by: Wally And Coco on Jan 16, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 55'
Draft: 5.0'

Great anchorage for Okeechobee crossing. Great holding on the first drop. Fuel and water up at Sunset Marina and then settle in for the night. Not much wind protection from south, but not much fetch either.

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Marina Review for Sunset Bay Marina & Anchorage

Reviewed by: Wally And Coco on Jan 16, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 55'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

It doesn't get easier than this marina. After dodging bridge openings to get into this open area, the fuel dock is an easy layalong that can accommodate 3 large vessels. Pump outs are $5. Free water and as of this day diesel was competitively priced. Trash can be easily offloaded.

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Anchorage Review for Saddlebunch Harbor

Reviewed by: Wally And Coco on Feb 20, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 55'
Draft: 5.0'

Very easy in and out. Stay in the middle. Drop in 12' of water past R8. Fantastic view, calm seas with everything except SE, but even that would be fine due to the shallows outside the channel. Dinghy ride to Geiger's for restaurant and essentials.

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Anchorage Review for Bahia Honda Key North

Reviewed by: Wally And Coco on Feb 20, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 55'
Draft: 5.0'

Holding is very poor. Dusting of sand over coral. Fair-weather, no wind, only.

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Bridge comment on Hollywood Beach Boulevard (SR 820) Bridge

Comment by: Wally And Coco on Feb 17, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 55'

This bridge tender closed on us even though we hailed and he acknowledged. BE CAUTIOUS.

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Bridge comment on Isle Of Palms Connector Bridge

Comment by: Wally And Coco on Nov 7, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 55'

61' with a 7' unusually high tide

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Bridge comment on Captain Archie Neil "Poo" McLauchlin (Little River) Swing Bridge

Comment by: Wally And Coco on Nov 2, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 55'

Hail as Little River Swing Bridge on 9. Very nice bridgetender.

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Bridge comment on Figure Eight Island Swing Bridge

Comment by: Wally And Coco on Oct 27, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 55'

Such a nice bridgetender. He kept in contact with us and provided local knowledge when we lost an engine and had to wait on tow boat. Boats flying up to make the bridge and cause damage to piers with their wakes are liable for the damages.

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Bridge comment on Onslow Beach Swing Bridge

Comment by: Wally And Coco on Oct 26, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 55'

Nicest bridge tender!! He knew the wind was gusty and opened early and held the bridge for 7 boats. Call on phone or 13. Thank you, sir!

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Anchorage Review for Adams Creek - Cedar Creek (MM 187)

Reviewed by: Wally And Coco on Oct 24, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 55'
Draft: 5.0'

Go as far into the anchorage as you can, or hug NE side as shrimp boats come and go at night and need the "mid-channel" depths of the unmarked channel.

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Anchorage Review for Rockport

Reviewed by: Wally And Coco on Sep 6, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 55'
Draft: 5.0'

Easy in, easy out. Plenty of room and clean bottom. Anchor caught on the first drop. It was really rolly even with fair weather, but not unbearable. 5G. I'm sure there's a lot of wakes on weekends

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Marina Review for Constitution Marina

Reviewed by: Wally And Coco on Jul 21, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 55'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

If we could give them a 10 star rating we would! The most helpful, accommodating and friendliest marina in our 3,500 miles of cruising this year. They went above and beyond all with a smile. We are in the middle of everything. We found out the hard way to use taxis rather than Uber. What a great visit!!

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Anchorage Review for Matanzas Pass

Reviewed by: Wally And Coco on Apr 25, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 55'
Draft: 5.0'

Easy in and out. Very protected.

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Anchorage Review for Boca Ciega Bay (1)

Reviewed by: Wally And Coco on Apr 22, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 55'
Draft: 5.0'

Excellent, very large anchorage. Lots of weekend boat traffic so snuggle up to east shore. Wal Mart nearby. Gusty west winds could be a little bumpy.

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Anchorage Review for Otter Key - Lido Key

Reviewed by: Wally And Coco on Apr 22, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 55'
Draft: 5.0'

Excellent anchorage. Easy access. No less than 6 ft at entrance. Perfect place to wait out bad weather.

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