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Moore Haven - Northwest of Lock

Location: Okeechobee Waterway
Mile Marker: Okeechobee Mile 78
Lat / Lon: N 26° 50.700' / W 081° 05.350'
Depth: 6-8 Feet
Description:
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.

Holding:

4.00

Excellent, Mud

Wind Protection:

4.00

Somewhat Exposed Northwest and Southeast

Current Flow:

3.00

Wake Protection:

3.00

Somewhat Exposed Northwest and Southeast

Scenic Beauty:

4.00

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

3.00

Pet Friendly:

3.00

Cell Service:

2.00

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Moore Haven - Northwest of Lock

Reviewed by: Salty Possum on Oct 22, 2018
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 32'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

2

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

3

Pet Friendly:

3

Cell Service:

2

WiFi:

1

Anchored here because I did not make the Moore Haven Lock before it closed. With a southerly current and northeast winds 10-15 knots I set bow and stern anchors to keep it out of the middle of the canal and off the banks. No traffic came through. Anchors held well and came up cleaner of mud than the anchors I set in the St Lucie Canal. Depths 11 -8 feet. No waves. Lots of tiny bugs but they weren’t biting.

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