Boat launch Anna Maria Island

[jarwood]

We booked a place with a boat lift in the Holmes Beach Area in Key Royale. What would be the closest and best ramp to launch from?

We will be there the week of June 21, can't be here soon enough.

Thanks

 

[Mikemapva]

I'll let the locals chime in with more knowledge, but here's a link to several ramps.

http://www.fun-florida-getaways.com/manatee-county-boat-ramps.cfm

The Coquina Beach ramps on the southern end of the island look pretty good, but I've never launched a boat from there. I'm not sure, but I think that the Kingfish ramp and the Palma Sola ones might be sand rather than paved.

There is also a boat place in Holmes Beach called Catcher's Marina 941-778-1977 which would be close, but I'm not sure if they have a ramp. Across from the north end of Key Royale is Galati Yachts (by Rotten Ralph's). I'm not sure if they have a ramp either.

Mike

 

[Aerobaticflyer]

Kingfisher boat ramp......on Manatee Ave. just before Holmes Beach welcome sign on right.

Very good ramps...busy on weekends and holidays.

 

[Mikemapva]

Jarwood, how did it work out on the island with your boat? Which ramp did you use?

Mike