Florida Keys

[drewm3i]

I've never posted these on this forum (they are all posted on a brand specific forum though), but figured they may be enjoyable to some who want to attempt to pass the winter.

 

[drewm3i]

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[Mischief Managed]

Did you sleep on the boat?

If so: Transient slip, mooring or anchor? How was the heat at night?

We have a 25 foot cuddy and that area is on our bucket list.

 

[drewm3i]

We keep our boat at a marina down there. Transient slips are included in our storage. On the 24' cuddy, we always slept on the boat. We had shore power and a portable ac though. Worked great! They also have clean hot showers that are air conditioned, so no, we weren't roughing it! The a/c kept the cabin about 75 degrees even during the hottest parts of the day. Now we have a 30' cruiser with built in a/c though...

 

[sphelps]

Looks like a blast ! I've lived in Fl all my life have never made it down there ... Hopefully soon !!

 

[drewm3i]

Looks like a blast ! I've lived in Fl all my life have never made it down there ... Hopefully soon !!

Ah, come on man! You gotta go at least once!

 

[sphelps]

I'll get there eventually !
We were thinking on renting a house and stay for a week .. I would like to take the boat but may rent one instead ... idk ...

 

[jbcurt00]

Go Sam Go.

Its been 25yrs since I've been there and if I could I'd go back tomorrow.

 

[drewm3i]

Go Sam Go.

Its been 25yrs since I've been there and if I could I'd go back tomorrow.

Go back!

 

[jbcurt00]

Go back!

1 day Drew 1 day

I deleted the 2nd post where you quoted me but were references Sams post about renting a place and taking his boat.

Re-quote him....

 

[drewm3i]

I'll get there eventually !
We were thinking on renting a house and stay for a week .. I would like to take the boat but may rent one instead ... idk ...

If you need help finding a boat rental, let me know. You could always bring your boat though, which makes it more fun! What boat do you have?

 

[sphelps]

My classic 1964 MFG 16 ft ...

 

[drewm3i]

My classic 1964 MFG 16 ft ...

A little small for the ocean side...maybe not so much in the summer.

 

[Old Ironmaker]

Looks like a blast ! I've lived in Fl all my life have never made it down there ... Hopefully soon !!

Tell me isn't so! But I do understand. We lived 45 minutes from Niagara Falls and I have met more than one person from our area that had never seen the falls until they were in their 30's, some never. Too bad you didn't get down there when it was like being on a Caribbean Island. Very commercialized now.

As far as the OP's video, very, very nice my friend. I have been going to the Keys for over 30 years and Florida for over 40 but in summer I find it too dang hot and sticky to enjoy myself.

 

[drewm3i]

Tell me isn't so! But I do understand. We lived 45 minutes from Niagara Falls and I have met more than one person from our area that had never seen the falls until they were in their 30's, some never. Too bad you didn't get down there when it was like being on a Caribbean Island. Very commercialized now.

Eh, you can still get the island vibe if you hit the local spots, especially from Tavernier to Big Pine Key. For example, our marina is charming as can be with a bunch of friendly liveaboards, a restaurant that plays island music all night, and a location off the beaten path.