tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665070556831726952.post3791747589958748065..comments2023-04-29T10:15:24.539-04:00Comments on The Trawler Beach House: The Okeechobee WaterwayChuck and Susan;http://www.blogger.com/profile/04844233452744671062noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665070556831726952.post-19921600274084841392011-02-24T17:52:53.530-05:002011-02-24T17:52:53.530-05:00Mark, Glad it went well for you and that you enjoy...Mark, Glad it went well for you and that you enjoyed the trip. The additional info is great too. Much appreciated and perhaps it will help others. ChuckChuck and Susan;https://www.blogger.com/profile/04844233452744671062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665070556831726952.post-27044543096364421902011-02-24T16:36:27.305-05:002011-02-24T16:36:27.305-05:00Thanks for this post, i have it bookmarked! I rece...Thanks for this post, i have it bookmarked! I recently picked up a Cruisers Yachts 3375 in Ft Myers and cruised her over to Ft Lauderdale in 2 days. A fantastic trip. Your advice on the locks is spot on. We did have to an earlier than anticipated overnight in Moorehaven as the lock was broken, but that was an interesting adventure, and we are now honorary members of the fraternal order of eagles! Dense fog greeted us the next morning, so slow going from Moorehaven to Clewiston, then out across the lake (route 1.) Thankfully with GPS, compass, radar it was free of any events. The fog cleared half way across, and it was like gliding over ice rest of the way. The lock keepers and bridge attendants are all very accommodating and courteous. The only regret - would have like to have done the trip over a few days....I would say to anyone contemplating, do it. Read the charts, print out the info on the locks. I took a wad of 'stuff' with me - I didn't use it all, but it was there. Knowing what bridge, lock is coming up next helps a lot.<br />Cheers, MarkMarknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665070556831726952.post-55575645543724811612011-02-23T20:06:44.443-05:002011-02-23T20:06:44.443-05:00Dexx, Even at 20 feet you should have no problem. ...Dexx, Even at 20 feet you should have no problem. The traffic through the OWW is pretty light so you won't encounter a lot of other boats. Have fun. ChuckChuck and Susan;https://www.blogger.com/profile/04844233452744671062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665070556831726952.post-38673831519505556872011-02-23T19:17:32.502-05:002011-02-23T19:17:32.502-05:00Sorry, Chuck- I should have said it has a width of...Sorry, Chuck- I should have said it has a width of 20'. It's pretty wide, that wouldn't be an issue would it? Fortunately the mast is down right now, and it only draws about 4' of water, so the depth should be good once the lake rises again.Dexx Piercenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665070556831726952.post-88386690658063936772011-02-23T09:28:14.003-05:002011-02-23T09:28:14.003-05:00Dexx, You don't say how wide your Tri is, but ...Dexx, You don't say how wide your Tri is, but I don't think you will have any issues with your beam. As to passing, the Inland Rules apply from a legal standpoint, but passing is no different on the OWW than any other waterway. Your only concern should be mast height, the fixed bridges are at about 51 feet right now. Be sure to check with the Corp Of Engineers in Jacksonville for Lake levels and the lock schedules. Right now the Lake is low and the locks are on restricted openings until the Lake levels reach 12 1/2 feet again. Have a great trip. ChuckChuck and Susan;https://www.blogger.com/profile/04844233452744671062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665070556831726952.post-17450198666098778132011-02-22T23:34:11.637-05:002011-02-22T23:34:11.637-05:00This is great- we are looking at going through the...This is great- we are looking at going through there in the next two months in a trimaran. What is the minimum width of the waterway? Is there anything we need to know about passing other craft?Dexx Piercenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665070556831726952.post-39842129619465897532011-02-22T11:57:59.929-05:002011-02-22T11:57:59.929-05:00Your very welcome. I hope you found some useful in...Your very welcome. I hope you found some useful information. ChuckChuck and Susan;https://www.blogger.com/profile/04844233452744671062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5665070556831726952.post-49731864844118718742011-02-22T11:42:08.238-05:002011-02-22T11:42:08.238-05:00Nice post! Thanks so much.Nice post! Thanks so much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com