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Saddlebunch Harbor

Location: Hawk Channel
Mile Marker: Mile 1225
Lat / Lon: N 24° 34.924' / W 081° 37.600'
Depth: 7-8 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.

4.25

(4)

4.25 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.50

Fair, Grassy, Mud

Wind Protection:

3.50

Open and Exposed South

Current Flow:

2.25

Wake Protection:

3.00

Open and Exposed South

Scenic Beauty:

4.50

Ease of Shopping:

1.50

Shore Access:

3.00

Pet Friendly:

3.00

Cell Service:

3.50

WiFi:

1.50

Review for Saddlebunch Harbor

Reviewed by: Wally & Coco on Feb 20, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 48'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

2

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

4

Cell Service:

2

Very easy in and out. Stay in the middle. Drop in 12' of water past R8. Fantastic view, calm seas with everything except SE, but even that would be fine due to the shallows outside the channel. Dinghy ride to Geiger's for restaurant and essentials.

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Review for Saddlebunch Harbor

Reviewed by: Cary Grossman, Orville, on Jan 13, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 42'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

2

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

2

Shore Access:

3

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

3

WiFi:

2

Stay closer to the green markers when entering the channel if your draft is 4'+ or you'll get grounded.

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Review for Saddlebunch Harbor

Reviewed by: Bill Mcmahon on Jan 9, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.5'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

2

Shore Access:

3

Cell Service:

4

Easy entry from Hawk Channel. Water is 8' almost right up to of the mangroves east of "8", but gets shallow farther in, at the end of the mangroves. The crab pot buoys are a good indicator of the shallow areas.

Sand bottom. Anchor set right away.

Quit, peaceful, and picturesque. We saw a loggerhead sea turtle several times while we were there for about 24 hours.

Close to Naval Air Station Key West, so expect to see and hear fighter jets. Small boats travel the channel at full speed so expect some wakes too.

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Review for Saddlebunch Harbor

Reviewed by: Jason Spitz, Breathe, on Apr 6, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

2

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

2

Pet Friendly:

2

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

Beautiful easy to access anchorage from the Hawk Channel. Great place to stop before Key West. Mangroves are beautiful for kayaking. Dinghy to Geiger Marina and Restaurant for a typical good Keys meal. Fresh fish, burgers, etc. Fuel and ice also available. WiFi was picked up with extender but connection was not maintainable. Cel service was good for Verizon and Google Fi. Room for approximately 5 or so boats. Anchor near Mark. We were two 40 foot cats and a monohull came in after. It becomes very shallow as you head in further. A strong current 2-3 knots comes through. You’ll likely find yourself reversing with the current even in 15 knot winds. Great stars at night!

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