Todd320
Well-Known Member
- Jul 21, 2016
- 1,508
- Boat Info
- 2007 Sea Ray 320DA
- Engines
- Twin V-drive 5.7L 350 Horizon
okay, my daughters and nieces have convinced me to take the boat down to north Captiva for a bachelorette party they are having. North Captiva is only accessible by boat. I explained that if the weather is not good, I cannot get down there. I explained if an engine dies, I cannot get down there, but they are willing to take that risk. They are staying in a vrbo and want me to “be there captain for the weekend”. I explained this will probably cost me quite a bit in gas, (90 miles away, so 800$ in gas just to get there and back), they are willing to pay my expenses.
So, question one: what are the good day spots for in or near north Captiva? My boat has a <3’ draft, so I can get into some pretty skinny water.
Second, good marinas close by, for gas, possibly staying the night?
Third, if I decide to stay on the hook, where are the good anchorages? Waterway guide is telling me the southern tip of Caya Costa has some protected anchorages, but my gps is telling me the depths there are not enough. There is a nice harbor on NC, see pic, can you anchor in there safely, depths look great on gps.
Finally, here is a pic. The circled spot is approximately where they are staying, the arrow points to what looks like a state park dock, but neither google or Apple identified it. Any idea what that dock is?
So, question one: what are the good day spots for in or near north Captiva? My boat has a <3’ draft, so I can get into some pretty skinny water.
Second, good marinas close by, for gas, possibly staying the night?
Third, if I decide to stay on the hook, where are the good anchorages? Waterway guide is telling me the southern tip of Caya Costa has some protected anchorages, but my gps is telling me the depths there are not enough. There is a nice harbor on NC, see pic, can you anchor in there safely, depths look great on gps.
Finally, here is a pic. The circled spot is approximately where they are staying, the arrow points to what looks like a state park dock, but neither google or Apple identified it. Any idea what that dock is?