Draft into Everglades city, Florida

[rking]

For those that have taking there boat to Everglades city through Indian key pass. From your experience what is the safe deepest draft that can be taking in. I will be going by soon and would like to visit. My boat draft 4 ft. PS Any information into Big Marco pass into Marco Island would also be appreciated. Thank. Randal

 

[Moonstruck]

For those that have taking there boat to Everglades city through Indian key pass. From your experience what is the safe deepest draft that can be taking in. I will be going by soon and would like to visit. My boat draft 4 ft. PS Any information into Big Marco pass into Marco Island would also be appreciated. Thank. Randal

You should be fine with a 4' draft. Big Marco Pass is pretty straight forward. There is a channel that turns off the left that goes up to Naples. Just stay right or south side.

 

[Nimble1]

We were just there last weekend for the Everglades City Seafood Festival on a friend's 52' Ocean Yacht with 5' draft and had no problem. Now, if you stray out of the channel....its very shallow.

 

[Captain K]

To quote the advice from a friend when told that we'd be cruising the Glades and Keys: "If you see birds standing, don't go there."

 

[Nimble1]

Also, we stayed at the Rod & Gun Club as it was very close to the event. The docking is side to and there is a lot of traffic so fender well. There is a very nice marina at the end of the main river with floating docks and a beautiful club house and reasonable rates. We will probably stay there on our next visit.

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