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Old 18-12-2018, 08:53   #1
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Ft. Lauderdale to Tampa Route?

Boat has a 5.5 ft. draw and 60ft mast.
Can we make it thru the keys in Channel 5 or Moser Channel?
Do we have to go around Key West?
Any suggestions would be helpful.
Thank you
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Re: Ft. Lauderdale to Tampa Route?

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Boat has a 5.5 ft. draw and 60ft mast.
Can we make it thru the keys in Channel 5 or Moser Channel?
Do we have to go around Key West?
Any suggestions would be helpful.
Thank you
The bridge over the Moser Channel has a 65ft clearance, so you'll be fine. Just don't think about crossing Florida Bay in the dark, as it's a veritable minefield of crab pots a lot of the time. I've been through there with my Morgan 462 with a slightly deeper draft, so no worries on depth, just follow the channel as much as possible. If you need to break up the trip, you can stop in Boot Key Harbor.

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