sorry... Pacific ocean sailer.. 8 fathoms is like a backyard pool.. Last
time I wanted to anchor out off the continental shelf I had to carry 5 miles
of rode. Try stowing that on a 25 foot cabin cruiser! Not easy I tell ya.
And pullin it in by hand was a bitch.

Well then yeah, anchoring's your best bet.



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8 fathoms? For this part of the world, thats seriously deep. Sailing
from Clearwater to St. Marks last time I dont think the depthsounder
ever read over 10 fathoms. Deepest I see between Cedar Key and Tarpon
Springs is about 4 fathoms. There is no traffic here.
I may do it thsi weekend.