Middle keys to St Pete

[Gboy]

Better to go from seven mile up rather than cut through at channel 5

What's yachts pass like !

Thoughts anyone ?


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[wayne.b]

Originally Posted by Gboy

Better to go from seven mile up rather than cut through at channel 5

What's yachts pass like !

Thoughts anyone ?


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We have gone north and south to/from the Channel 5 bridge many times carrying 5 1/2 ft of draft. No problems. The bottom is a bit grassy so it's hard to get accurate depth sounder readings but I believe we've always had at least a foot to spare.

[Gboy]

Thanks.... How about the passage north through yachts pass ?
And beyond to Tampa


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[wayne.b]

Originally Posted by Gboy

Thanks.... How about the passage north through yachts pass ?
And beyond to Tampa


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We've had no problem in the pass. Just pay attention to the markers and make the little zig/zag that is required. North of the pass just follow the markers for the various shoals and you'll have a minimum of 7 or 8 feet all the way, usually more.