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10 Best Beaches in Fort Myers to Explore By Boat
· Jan 20, 2022 · Updated Jan 31, 2022 Fort Myers Beach is located on Estero Island, just off the coast of Fort Myers and Cape Coral. Like all of the inhabited barrier islands of Florida, it is accessible [...]
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Beer Can Island, Tampa: Boating Guide for Longboat & Pine Key
· Jan 19, 2022 · Updated Jun 22, 2023 Boating in the Tampa Bay area of Florida offers many opportunities for swimming, exploring new beaches, and returning to those you know. There are many islands in this area, too. [...]
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7 Best Tampa Restaurants on the Water to Get to By Boat
· Jan 19, 2022 Tampa has a vibrant downtown riverfront, easy access to the Hillsborough River, Tampa Bay, and the Gulf of Mexico. Boating is an everyday activity of those who live and visit [...]
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Boatsetter Fishing 2021 Class Superlatives
· Jan 4, 2022 · Updated Jan 12, 2022 Boatsetter Fishing 2021 Class Superlatives With 2021 wrapping up and in our rearview, we’re highlighting our 2021 Boatsetter Fishing Class Superlatives. On this blog and (across our Boatsetter Fishing social [...]
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Fort Myers Fishing Guide
· Dec 29, 2021 · Updated Mar 9, 2022 Offering the best fresh and saltwater fishing, Fort Myers lies on the Caloosahatchee River, about 12 miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico. Surrounded by Florida wetlands, rivers, and lakes, [...]
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The 5 Best Fishing Podcasts to Listen to in 2022
· Dec 21, 2021 · Updated Jan 12, 2022 There used to be a time when podcast hosts could be big fish in a little pond. Now, there are podcasts covering every subject from unsolved murder mysteries to entrepreneurship [...]
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Fort Myers Boating Guide
· Dec 17, 2021 · Updated Mar 9, 2022 Fort Myers is the county seat of Lee County, Florida, in the state’s Southwest region. This city is a significant tourist area offering several opportunities to explore local waterways. For [...]
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West Palm Beach Snorkeling Spots
· Dec 17, 2021 · Updated Mar 9, 2022 West Palm Beach is nestled along the Atlantic Ocean in southern Florida. The area offers many opportunities to access the waterways, including the Lake Worth Lagoon, and direct access to [...]
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What is a Tri-Hull Boat?
· Dec 16, 2021 · Updated Feb 24, 2022 Boats have three basic hull types; monohull, catamaran, and trimaran. Tri-hull boats are really a hybridization of a trimaran and a monohull boat. The design uses sponsons on either side [...]
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How Many Hours Is a Lot for a Boat?
· Dec 15, 2021 · Updated Oct 1, 2024 Both inboard and outboard marine motors are dependable for an average of 1500 hours. After that point, there is a risk of boating. While Sea Tow will gladly come to [...]
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Snorkeling in Fort Lauderdale
· Nov 24, 2021 · Updated Mar 9, 2022 With almost 25 miles of shoreline, Fort Lauderdale has a long beachfront. Although the coral reefs aren’t as evident as further south, a few locations are great for snorkeling. Fort [...]
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Tampa Water Activities
· Nov 24, 2021 · Updated Mar 12, 2024 The vast expanse of Tampa Bay and its connecting bays and rivers offers boaters a fantastic area to play in and explore. So, what water activities do you like? Fishing? [...]
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