Routes Key West-Dry Tortugas

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Hello,

I've read the threads that popped up on the search for my intended route of Key West to the Dry Tortugas. A couple had mention the Lakes passage but it was really covered as a viable option obviously because most draft deeper than the average 4. Ill be in my Wight Wight Potter which will draft less than a foot and half when fully laden and keel up. As far as routing goes is it even worth it to motor through the lakes passage en route to and return from the DT or is the southern outbound and northern return still the golden standard?

Also any helpful local knowledge would be greatly appreciative!

Thank you so much for any help you may provide.