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Maximo Point West

Location: Boca Ciega Bay
Mile Marker: Mile 110.9 - GIWW
Lat / Lon: N 27° 42.530' / W 082° 41.142'
Depth: 9-12 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.

4.33

(3)

4.33 out of 5 stars

Holding:

5.00

Good, Soft Mud

Wind Protection:

4.67

Somewhat Exposed West and South

Current Flow:

4.00

Wake Protection:

3.67

Somewhat Exposed West and South

Scenic Beauty:

3.67

Ease of Shopping:

1.50

Shore Access:

2.00

Pet Friendly:

4.00

Cell Service:

3.67

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Maximo Point West

Reviewed by: Tim Martin on Dec 4, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 35'
Draft: 4.5'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

3

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

Stayed here for two nights to wait out some strong winds out of the north. Was very nice place and well protected. We were there on weekday and did not get many wakes. It is right off the channel and would be susceptible to wakes if lots of traffic. There were 4 boats here and room for few more. Nice park short dinghy ride away. Chain came up clean anchor came up muddy. Would definitely go here again.

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Review for Maximo Point West

Reviewed by: Len Barton on Feb 1, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 41'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

2

Shore Access:

1

Cell Service:

2

Spent three nights here before going to St. Petersburg Municipal Marina. Police boat visited us but actually enjoyed their company. Nice guys. We came back here to do some boat projects before going south. Wind blew hard out of NW for a couple days. Still reasonably comfortable. Shopping is difficult except for Publix Super market which is just under a mile up 31st street. Uber is available. Maximo Park is very nice and convenient. Left the dinghy at the wooden dock next to the launch ramp. Perfect location to cross Tampa Bay.

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Review for Maximo Point West

Reviewed by: Greg Youngberg, Blurred Lines , on Dec 1, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 38'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

11/30/2018 overnight;
Anchorage was excellent in 8 to 10' nearer to Frenchman's Creek East of R8 buoy. Small commercial fishing boats and locals use Frenchman Creek but was minimal wake and calm after locals returned from sunset cruises. Excellent sunset views from here, but would be obscured by island where Anchorage us shown in WWG. Great Verizon service. Road noise from approach bridge to Tampa bay Sunshine Skyway bridge is noticeably quieter after sundown commuter traffic lessens. Great staging anchorage to cross Tampa Bay and return to Intracoastal Waterway.

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