I cruised that area for many years in a 4 foot draft. You would have possible
problems cruising the waterway sections, unless you were very careful to do so
at high tide and avoid certain shallow sections. There are some nice harbors on
the
ocean side, like New Found Harbor. I really liked Pappy's Cruising Guide to the

Florida Keys, which has bin updated marginally, but may not be the most up to
date
guide. Get good charts, and make sure you stay inside of the marked channels on
the intercoastal. You are probably better off staying oceanside for the
majority of
your cruise.

Sherwin D.

beaufortnc wrote:

Hi all,

Can someone recommend the best cruising guide for the Ft. Lauderdale to
Key West area.

Special focus on out of the way places to anchor and play.

Or, if you have favorite places of your own, you're welcome to share.

Our draft is 5' 5"

Thanks,

Mike.