Has anyone been to key west on...

[Alexjdl]

Has anyone been to key west on their boat? Any good pointers or advise on places to dock and stay?

[Bow_Tie]

Yes, I've navigated the entire East coast from Nantucket to Key West, I now travel regularly from Naples, Florida to Key West. I have a home in both places.

[Bow_Tie]

How big is your boat?

[Japple]

Just purchased a 2009 310 Sundance searay. I’m gonna pull out of Panama City beach fl. Head to Naples find a marina to sleep over and then make the last leg to key west. I am a frequent flyer to key west and have looked around at several of the Marinas. Planning on booking Stock Island marina. I’ll let you know how the trip goes.

[Bow_Tie]

Stay at the City Dock in Naples, fuel dock, restaurant and close to a ride if you need it. Key West is 108 miles from Naples, add 5 miles to Stock Island Village Marina. If you can cruise at 25 mph you'll get to KW in about 5 hours. Check the sea conditions at Smith Shoal Light before you leave Naples. Smith Shoal light area will kick ass if the winds are over 15/20 mph from any direction. What is your range and fuel burn? When you leave Panama City are you going to Steinhatchie? The Sea Hag is a ok marina, not much else around there. If your going to Carrabelle there is a decent marina there, but no restaurant. I live in both Naples and Key West. Let me know if I can help.

[Bow_Tie]

I looked up your fuel capacity, it's 200 gallons. Take 10% off for "usable fuel" take another 10-20% off for possible rough seas. You need to be able to refuel, otherwise, you may not make it to KW.

[Capt_Dana]

Best Location is to stay in the Key West Bight. There are several marinas here. The best price is the city marina, but there are floating docks at A&B or Galleon. The resort at Stock Island is nice but it is not walking distance to Key West.

[M___K]

Stock Island Village Marina has great rates and cheapest fuel in Key West area