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Palmetto East of R18

Location: 4.5 Miles up Manatee River
Mile Marker: Mile 93 - GIWW
Lat / Lon: N 27° 30.470' / W 082° 34.555'
Depth: 8-10 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.

Holding:

5.00

Good, Soft Mud

Wind Protection:

4.00

Open North Through West and Wakes

Current Flow:

4.00

Wake Protection:

1.00

Open North Through West and Wakes

Scenic Beauty:

3.00

Ease of Shopping:

3.00

Shore Access:

3.50

Cell Service:

4.50

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Palmetto East of R18

Reviewed by: Jose Fernandez on Apr 11, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.8'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

3

Shore Access:

4

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

Overall a good spot with shore access to two marinas and a ramp. Some Boat traffic to access boat ramp. Good holding.

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Review for Palmetto East of R18

Reviewed by: Len Barton on Feb 27, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 41'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

3

Shore Access:

3

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

This is an excellent anchorage for convenience to groceries, Ace Hardware, Walmart, auto parts store and restaurants at Regatta Point Marina.
However, boat wakes are terrible. Especially on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Regatta Point Marina also has the Freedom Boat Club and apparently membership does not come with training in safety or regards to wakes.
That combined with a launch ramp next door and your in wake central.

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