89. Harbor Channel Southern Anchorage
89. Harbor Channel Southern Anchorage
Statute Mile:1217
Lat/Lon: near 24 48.149 North/081 26.288 West
Location: located some .6 nautical miles south of a position abeam of the ICW’s unlighted daybeacon #55
Minimum depth: 9 feet in anchorage, BUT you must traverse a narrow, unmarked channel surrounded by shoal water to reach this haven; the use of a well functioning chartplotter is strongly recommended!
Swing Room: sufficient room for vessels as large as 40 feet
Foul Weather Protection: poor
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Comments from Cruisers (1)
June 2009. More sheltered than one might think due to shallows. Holding good after trying a couple of spots. Enjoyed 41 mph breeze in middle of thunderstorm at night with no problem. Fair amount of current. Lots of grass collected in sea strainers for generator and air conditioning requiring cleaning once per day. Plenty of room. No issues for 52 foot cruiser with 5 foot draft. One of the better anchorages if you follow the ICW route on the Florida Bay side of the Keys from Marathon to Key West. No problem carring 5 foot draft on that route.