Well, this is a really cool posting that I borrowed from the “GL” (Great Loop) forum. I’ve taken a look at some of the You Tube video links below, and there’s LOTS more to them than just passing through the various locks along the way. ANYONE interested in cruising the Okeechboee will want to take the time to peruse all these videos! There’s some GREAT info here!!!

Thought at least a few people might want to see what the locks are like to lock through beforehand as we filmed in each:

Okeechobee Waterway Locks:

St. Lucie Lock:

Okeechobee Lock (a lock through – maintenance on the lock):

Moore Haven & Ortona Locks

Franklin Lock:

Matt Mattson
“Mischief” (Prairie 29)

Afternoon from chilly St Pete,
Just wanted to say nice job on the Lake O. U-Tube videos Matt, you and yours did a nice job on the filming. After 16,000 miles over the past 4 years I think Life’s2Short is finally going to go that route this March or April.
Keep up the great videos!
Todd & Brenda Lanning
Life’s2Short
1985 40′ Oceania Trawler

Made this trip many times, and have never tired of it! love it. like old Floirda, in a time capsule.
Capt. Sterling

Does anyone know if there are a ton of no wake zones on the Okeechobee Waterway? Is it realistic to travel from Stuart to Ft. Meyers in a day in a 22ft Robalo (leaving at sunrise) and weather permitting. Thanks for any advice!
Penny

Enjoyed the video’s.
Would like to see a video of the actual locking expeience, i.e. entering, tieing up, line handling, fending off, releasing the lines, etc. as I am planning on single-handing a 24 ft sailboat along that route
Paul in Tampa