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best beaches in fort myers to explore by boat

10 Best Beaches in Fort Myers to Explore By Boat

Boatsetter Team · 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 Key

Beer Can Island, Tampa: Boating Guide for Longboat & Pine Key

Boatsetter Team · 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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Best Tampa Restaurants on the Water to Get to By Boat

7 Best Tampa Restaurants on the Water to Get to By Boat

Boatsetter Team · 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

Boatsetter Team · 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

Fort Myers Fishing Guide

Boatsetter Team · 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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two fishers talking in bass fishing boat

The 5 Best Fishing Podcasts to Listen to in 2022

Boatsetter Team · 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

Boatsetter Team · 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

West Palm Beach Snorkeling Spots

Boatsetter Team · 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

What is a Tri-Hull Boat?

Boatsetter Team · 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?

How Many Hours Is a Lot for a Boat?

Boatsetter Team · 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

Snorkeling in Fort Lauderdale

Boatsetter Team · 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

Tampa Water Activities

Boatsetter Team · 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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