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Grape Island

Location: Illinois River
Mile Marker: 86.4
Lat / Lon: N 40° 00.250' / W 090° 28.210'
Depth: 20 ft.
Description:
Swing wide of the south end of the island and anchor in 20 feet behind the island.

Holding:

5.00

Good, Mud

Wind Protection:

5.00

Somewhat exposed W and E

Current Flow:

5.00

Wake Protection:

5.00

Somewhat exposed W and E

Scenic Beauty:

5.00

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

1.00

Pet Friendly:

1.00

Cell Service:

3.00

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Grape Island

Reviewed by: Jessica Delgado, Patrón, on Oct 9, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 3.6'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

3

WiFi:

1

We approached the anchorage from the south, passed the island and made a turn. The tip of the island could be pretty shallow, our draft is 3.6 and saw depth areas of as low as 4 feet. We followed our charts and made it to the center and anchored at 6 feet. Pretty good hold, no dragging at all but we used our stern anchor to stay put.

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