Boating Guru? I've toyed with bringing my boat down but am a little unsure about depths in the bay. SmilinJOe has offered to be my guide 
. What are your thoughts? 
. What are your thoughts? Hey ChrisV! Are you the local...
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The bay is plenty deep, in the deep parts Seriously, what kind of boat? Top Spot makes a great fishing chart of the bay that gives fairly accurate bottom readings. Any boat you can trailer will be fine in the bay on calm days, when the wind kicks up above 10, it can get a little rough, so the smaller boats might have a tough time. I'd be happy to point you in the right direction, let me know. Personally, I take my boat with me most places I visit, whether it is Cape San Blas or Bahia Honda. Just like having a boat I am familiar with wherever I go.
Seriously, what kind of boat? Top Spot makes a great fishing chart of the bay that gives fairly accurate bottom readings. Any boat you can trailer will be fine in the bay on calm days, when the wind kicks up above 10, it can get a little rough, so the smaller boats might have a tough time. I'd be happy to point you in the right direction, let me know. Personally, I take my boat with me most places I visit, whether it is Cape San Blas or Bahia Honda. Just like having a boat I am familiar with wherever I go.
chrisv said:The bay is plenty deep, in the deep parts
Here's my boat
Just kidding
Got a little carried away 
Here is my real boat 23 footer.
Oh yeah! That'll work!
Looks perfect for the bay. Probably drafts what- 1.5-2 feet? Do you have a bottom machine (depth sounder, fishfinder)? That'll help when you are trying to move around close to shore. I'd fill her up in GA or AL, gas is hitting 2.10/gal for 87 now, much more at the marinas. Bring motor muffs and give it a good freshwater cleaning as soon as you pull it out of the bay- she looks like a freshwater lake baby, you'd hate to get any salt deposits inside the cooling passages. Check your trailer wheel bearings, make sure they are good and packed with grease before the trip. Oh, and don't forget the garboard plug!
Looks perfect for the bay. Probably drafts what- 1.5-2 feet? Do you have a bottom machine (depth sounder, fishfinder)? That'll help when you are trying to move around close to shore. I'd fill her up in GA or AL, gas is hitting 2.10/gal for 87 now, much more at the marinas. Bring motor muffs and give it a good freshwater cleaning as soon as you pull it out of the bay- she looks like a freshwater lake baby, you'd hate to get any salt deposits inside the cooling passages. Check your trailer wheel bearings, make sure they are good and packed with grease before the trip. Oh, and don't forget the garboard plug!
Re: Oh yeah! That'll work!
Just a factory depth sounder. 350MAG w/ BIII drive. Trimmed up hardly draws any water. Gas in our marina will probably be the $2.50+ range
. Oh well (oh I already said that ) Anyway, I'm so worried about the boat being operated in saltwater. I am worried about the damage done to the trailer. It's not galvanized and I have trashed 2 Sea Doo trailers from salt water exposure. I've been told I should splash the trailer on the way back to the Nooga in a freshwater lake and that should help get the salt out.
chrisv said:
Just a factory depth sounder. 350MAG w/ BIII drive. Trimmed up hardly draws any water. Gas in our marina will probably be the $2.50+ range
. Oh well (oh I already said that ) Anyway, I'm so worried about the boat being operated in saltwater. I am worried about the damage done to the trailer. It's not galvanized and I have trashed 2 Sea Doo trailers from salt water exposure. I've been told I should splash the trailer on the way back to the Nooga in a freshwater lake and that should help get the salt out. 
Re: Oh yeah! That'll work!
Splashing into the fresh water will help, but good luck. Once it hits the salt water, it is only a matter of time.
RiverOtter said:Just a factory depth sounder. 350MAG w/ BIII drive. Trimmed up hardly draws any water. Gas in our marina will probably be the $2.50+ range
Splashing into the fresh water will help, but good luck. Once it hits the salt water, it is only a matter of time.
Re: Oh yeah! That'll work!
Yup, probably need to buy a "4 Sale Sign" when I get home.
Smiling JOe said:
Yup, probably need to buy a "4 Sale Sign" when I get home.