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Factory Bay

Location: Marco Island
Mile Marker: Mile 43 - Florida West Coast I
Lat / Lon: N 25° 57.815' / W 081° 43.450'
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.

4.17

(6)

4.17 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.83

Good, Sandy Mud

Wind Protection:

4.17

Somewhat Exposed North

Current Flow:

4.40

Wake Protection:

2.80

Somewhat Exposed North

Scenic Beauty:

3.33

Ease of Shopping:

4.25

Shore Access:

4.25

Pet Friendly:

5.00

Cell Service:

4.67

WiFi:

2.00

Review for Factory Bay

Reviewed by: Michael Gribble on Jan 27, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 3.8'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

1

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

Nice stopping place on our way to the Keys. There are a couple of dinghy docks but we did not visit.

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Review for Factory Bay

Reviewed by: Jacques Cote on Mar 21, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 3.5'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

5

Shore Access:

5

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

Good place to spend couple of nights. Nearby Rose Marina where you can have free pump out and put your dinghy for $5 and to get access to the town. Very quiet at night.

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Review for Factory Bay

Reviewed by: Bruce Krizmanic, S/V Inspiration, on Feb 15, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.7'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

4

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

We spent two nights here, and enjoyed the anchorage. There is shore access at Rose Marina, they were charging $5 for use of the dinghy dock. Short walk to Publix (0.6 mile) and a small West Marine is next to Publix.
We never saw less than 6' even at low tide.
Nice place to stop for a couple of days.

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Review for Factory Bay

Reviewed by: Chris Himmelheber, Carina, on Dec 3, 2019
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 36'
Draft: 6.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

5

Scenic Beauty:

4

Cell Service:

3

This is a beautiful Anchorage for one or two nights. All the charts I looked at showed only two feet of depth, but I found 10 feet all the way through. The trick is to enter on the Southeast edge going around the red pylon #2, and hugging close to the houses to port.

I saw a restaurant about 200 yards away, but nothing immediately around this Bay. Aside from sounds of construction during the day, it is extremely quiet. I haven't seen any boats go past, so I can't comment on the wakes. Excellent and quiet.

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Review for Factory Bay

Reviewed by: brian richard, Windchaser, on Mar 25, 2018
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 31'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

2

Ease of Shopping:

3

Shore Access:

3

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

2

Nice little anchorage for an overnight on the way to other places. Can fit about 10 boats in good depth (10'+). Do not even think about using Coconut Island in anything but flat conditions. With wind out of western hemisphere, entrance to Marco Pass is rough. Markers at the Marco Pass entrance are somewhat confusing as the channel splits three ways. Worth studying the chart ahead of time. Call TowBoat US on the radio for local knowledge. A few boats are being "stored" in the anchorage and would stay away from them. If wanting to shop will have to make arrangements with a marina or waterside restaurant to tie up dinghy and then Uber to the store. Winn Dixie has a dinghy dock but can not be directly accessed from Factory Bay by water.

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Review for Factory Bay

Reviewed by: Thomas JAMIESON on Feb 22, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 41'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

5

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

4

Great anchorage in the middle of Marco island. Homes and hotels line the shoreline. You can dinghy to Rose Marina for a small fee. Lots of boat traffic and wakes. It did quiet down after dark. Well protected from the Southeast through the Northwest. Plenty of swing room for several boats. 9- 11' below our boat. Great access to restaurants by dinghy!

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