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Old 02-12-2019, 08:50 AM   #4
Panacea123
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City: Cape Coral, Fl
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Originally Posted by O C Diver View Post
I go back and forth on the Okeechobee waterway and often use the Dolphins at the locks. With some practice, it's fairly easy to tether between 2, tying off to the cleats with a bow and stern line. Avoid the Dolphins that are near the lock openings. Some of the cleats require a long boat hook and a loop in the end of your line. Best avoiding tying to the Dolphin pilings (as opposed to the cleats on them), as the piles have creosote on them. You can plan these spots in advance by viewing the lock areas on Google maps satellite image, as the Dolphins are clearly visible. Also like to anchor in the campground basins above and below the Franklin lock.

Ted
Beware east side basin if Franklin lock
Have anchored there many times, but last time hooked a 1” steel cable real pain to get off. It’s pretty much right in the middle of basin off the boat ramp.
Next time will tie to Dolphins in basin
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