Tampa - Okeechobee - Grand Bahama

Bradley · 17-05-2009, 10:23

I am delivering a trawler from Tampa Bay to Freeport starting the end of next week.

Any suggestions as anchorages, marinas, gas docks and restaurants along the way. Any advice will be appreciated.

markpj23 · 18-05-2009, 04:46

This site will have all you need. Happy delivery!

Cruisers Net your best source for up to date information on the Waterway

stevensc · 18-05-2009, 05:08

From the Corps of Engineers

U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District
Lake Okeechobee and Navigation Depth Report
Data Ending 2400 hours 17 MAY 2009

*Today's Lake Okeechobee Stage = 10.58

++Today's Route 1 Navigational Depth ÷ 4.52'
Today's Route 2 Navigational Depth ÷ 1.92'

Bridge Clearance = 53.14'
S-308 tailwater elevation = 10.36'

It's always good to check with them just before going, the locks are sometimes down for maintenance.
I did the trip Westbound in January in my 4' draft trawler. Except for my GPS going blank (fortunately I had entered the coordinates in my handheld beforehand) for about 1/2 hour right as we entered the lake, it was a nice trip.
Steve

svHyLyte · 18-05-2009, 06:11

See also: Okeechobee Waterway Bridge and Lock Schedule

MICHAEL K · 19-05-2009, 13:28

Just finished this trip from Punta Gorda to West Palm.

1st night we stayed on the east side of the Franklin Lock.There is a cove and there is Docking for 8 Boats there, with electric...( some reservations are taken and the rest (4) are 1st come 1st serve.878-444-6777

2nd night Stopped on the south side ( hidden in the growth in Port Labella Marina for diesel. Stayed at Morhaven city dock ( brand new dock $1/ft ) just west of lock.

3rd night stayed at Indiantown marina ( fuel was not available new tanks being put in. then on to West Palm.

Check with Army Corp of Engineers they where taking a few locks out of service near the end of May!

17-05-2009, 10:23	#1
Bradley Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO; Cartagena Boat: Prout Snowgoose Elite Sir Battical Posts: 117	Tampa - Okeechobee - Grand Bahama I am delivering a trawler from Tampa Bay to Freeport starting the end of next week. Any suggestions as anchorages, marinas, gas docks and restaurants along the way. Any advice will be appreciated.

18-05-2009, 04:46	#2
markpj23 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cruising the Keys Boat: Manta 42 - "Nauticat" Posts: 1,089 Images: 47	This site will have all you need. Happy delivery! Cruisers Net your best source for up to date information on the Waterway __________________ Mark

18-05-2009, 06:11	#4
svHyLyte Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tampa Bay area, USA Boat: Beneteau First 42 Posts: 1,125 Images: 25	See also: Okeechobee Waterway Bridge and Lock Schedule __________________ "It is not so much for its beauty that the Sea makes a claim upon men's hearts, as for that subtle something, that quality of air, that emanation from the waves, that so wonderfully renews a weary spirit."

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18-05-2009, 05:08	#3
stevensc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Thibodaux, Louisiana Boat: Monk 36 Trawler Posts: 423	From the Corps of Engineers U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District Lake Okeechobee and Navigation Depth Report Data Ending 2400 hours 17 MAY 2009 *Today's Lake Okeechobee Stage = 10.58 ++Today's Route 1 Navigational Depth ÷ 4.52' Today's Route 2 Navigational Depth ÷ 1.92' Bridge Clearance = 53.14' S-308 tailwater elevation = 10.36' It's always good to check with them just before going, the locks are sometimes down for maintenance. I did the trip Westbound in January in my 4' draft trawler. Except for my GPS going blank (fortunately I had entered the coordinates in my handheld beforehand) for about 1/2 hour right as we entered the lake, it was a nice trip. Steve

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MICHAEL K Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: LONG ISLAND Boat: GEMINI,105Mc,33.6-MAHALLO Posts: 15	Just finished this trip from Punta Gorda to West Palm. 1st night we stayed on the east side of the Franklin Lock.There is a cove and there is Docking for 8 Boats there, with electric...( some reservations are taken and the rest (4) are 1st come 1st serve.878-444-6777 2nd night Stopped on the south side ( hidden in the growth in Port Labella Marina for diesel. Stayed at Morhaven city dock ( brand new dock $1/ft ) just west of lock. 3rd night stayed at Indiantown marina ( fuel was not available new tanks being put in. then on to West Palm. Check with Army Corp of Engineers they where taking a few locks out of service near the end of May!