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Old 05-10-2017, 06:30 PM   #41
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I am about three weeks from a Lake O crossing. Thanks for this valuable Intel.
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Old 05-10-2017, 06:35 PM   #42
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Thanks for the education. I've lived in south Florida and the Keys since 1946 and never knew that little gem. I always thought Vaca was the main key and Bot Harbor was the southern part with marinas and marine businesses. And Knight Key was the small little key connected by the bridge that is owned by the U.

I learn something every day.
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Old 05-10-2017, 09:21 PM   #43
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One more note on the Okeechobee depths published. The 11.60 shown for today is the average of readings at 7 different locations, which are averages for those locations. So, one of the locations today only had an average of 11.50 and was likely higher and lower at times during the day. So, the 5.54' isn't really the minimum you'll find. It may be slightly less at various locations. If planning ahead I also look at the direction. The last five days have been 11.70, 11.68, 11.64, 11.62, 11.60. Not the pattern you're looking for. Now, tomorrow, it may turn, but doesn't look like it will.
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Old 05-19-2017, 11:36 AM   #44
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Just thought time for a little update. Water level is now 11.27' which means Route 1 is 5.21' and Route 2 is 3.41' so it has continued to drop. The outflows are still exceeding the inflows and no rain so it would appear it may well drop more.
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Thanks, it's a good thing our rainy season is now starting.
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Thanks, it's a good thing our rainy season is now starting.
Okeechobee is dry and meanwhile the Canadian rivers have delayed opening another week after the Erie opens due to high water and the Illinois and Upper Mississippi are experiencing high water and recreational boaters advised not to use.

Meanwhile a section of the TN River is a safety zone for a week due to cargo transfer at an arsenal.
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Old 05-26-2017, 12:17 PM   #47
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Update

Level down to 11.09 giving depth of 5.03 ft on Route 1 and 3.23 ft on route 2
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I know your on a trip but we had some rains yesterday, starting our rainy season.
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Old 05-26-2017, 12:41 PM   #49
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I know your on a trip but we had some rains yesterday, starting our rainy season.
Yes, we heard reports of those. Did they hit as far north as Okeechobee? A friend of ours in Pompano said it "Monsooned" there and it poured and his gutters were overflowing huge amounts of water. Those at our home didn't see it quite as ominous, saying they had some nice spring showers. Mid 80's and sunny in Tennessee.
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We had heavy rains at the house and the boat on the river had good rains but I understand it was spotty through out the state.

Enjoy your trip, sounds like bikini time weather for WifeyB.
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Old 05-29-2017, 03:39 PM   #51
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How are the levels now? I am two weeks away from having to make a decision whether I have to go around through the keys or can make it through.
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How are the levels now? I am two weeks away from having to make a decision whether I have to go around through the keys or can make it through.
Wifey B: Still on the way down. 11.05 which means 4.99 for Route 1 and 3.19 for route 2.

I know several captains who run boats from one coast to the other and none are taking any of the boats through Okeechobee right now.
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It is o dry there are fires inland almost everywhere burning to grass. Sad!
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Jim Healy on Sanctuary a 36' trawler just went through a few days ago. His report was in the AGLCA forum this morning. He draws 4' or so.
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Jim Healy on Sanctuary a 36' trawler just went through a few days ago. His report was in the AGLCA forum this morning. He draws 4' or so.
Wifey B: Well, it's continued to drop. Technically 4' should be ok today, but I'd never do it. Too close for this girl.
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Wifey B: Well, it's continued to drop. Technically 4' should be ok today, but I'd never do it. Too close for this girl.
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It's not a debate, it was simply a matter of information that he successfully​ crossed.
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It's not a debate, it was simply a matter of information that he successfully​ crossed.
Wifey B: I wasn't debating, just saying I wouldn't. He did. Successfully. However, I think it's dropped since he did it and we're at the point that every few inches becomes important.
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Don't disagree with that.
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Old 05-30-2017, 11:16 PM   #59
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Good chance of rain each day now for the next 10 days. Still might get lucky. I am at 4'5" draft.
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Jim Healy on Sanctuary a 36' trawler just went through a few days ago. His report was in the AGLCA forum this morning. He draws 4' or so.
Most 36' "trawlers" draw less then 4'.
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