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Matanzas River R18

Location: Matanzas River
Mile Marker: Mile 781.2
Lat / Lon: N 29° 51.017' / W 081° 18.333'
Depth: 8-15 Feet
Description:
Comment 12/12/15 by George Balfour: They really need to post notices on the vessels anchored in here and then haulout the derelicts.
NOTE: Per Florida Statute 327.4109

The owner or operator of a vessel or floating structure may not anchor or moor such that the nearest approach of the anchored or moored vessel or floating structure is:
1. Within 150 feet of any marina, boat ramp, boatyard, or other vessel launching or loading facility;
2. Within 300 feet of a superyacht repair facility. For purposes of this subparagraph, the term "superyacht repair facility" means a facility that services or repairs a yacht with a water line of 120 feet or more in length; or
3. Within 100 feet outward from the marked boundary of a public mooring field or a lesser distance if approved by the commission upon request of a local government within which the mooring field is located. The commission may adopt rules to implement this subparagraph.

3.80

(5)

3.80 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.00

Good, Mud

Wind Protection:

3.00

Open North, South and Wakes

Current Flow:

2.60

Wake Protection:

2.80

Open North, South and Wakes

Scenic Beauty:

3.00

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

1.00

Pet Friendly:

1.00

Cell Service:

4.50

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Matanzas River R18

Reviewed by: Len Barton on Jul 6, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 41'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

2

Holding:

1

Wind Protection:

1

Current Flow:

1

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

1

Ease of Shopping:

1

This place is packed full of junk boats. A real problem for Florida.
I couldn't find room to get in here. We moved on to The Bridge of Lions

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Review for Matanzas River R18

Reviewed by: Trevor Buhler, Beyond, on Jun 2, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 46'
Draft: 7.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

Worked well for us and our 7’ draft.
Pros: Big anchorage w/ plenty of room for 8-10 boats, or more. We found lots of deep water and anchored fairly close to the channel in 16-20’ depths. Good holding with 75’ of chain and not a lot of movement with the current. Stiff breeze meant no bugs. Good for a quick overnight stay.
Cons: 4 abandoned boats anchored here, kinda creepy. Had lots of Boat wakes during daylight hours, but it was a holiday weekend. No place to go for fun.

Would definitely use it again.

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Review for Matanzas River R18

Reviewed by: Yinzerbob, YINZER, on Jul 9, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

Went a little further north and anchored east between R17 and R15 in 6' of water under me at high tide.(3' tidal range). Have protected gear so not worried. Quiet at night. Some wakes during the day. Saw 2 groups of pink flamingos on the shoreline in the morning.

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Review for Matanzas River R18

Reviewed by: Raynald Collard on Jan 18, 2017
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 33'
Draft: 3.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

Lagoon very quiet, eaay to find and enter, deep 7' and more. I do not understand why boats stay out in the canal.

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Review for Matanzas River R18

Reviewed by: John Rapp on Oct 24, 2016
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 6.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

2

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

5

Still about a half dozen "abandoned" boats. Hurricane Matthew relocated some. Quiet. Make sure anchor is set. Tide was 5' at highest.

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