"Janet O'Leary" wrote:
Any of you Captains done the journey across Florida from Ft Myers to Stuart,
Fla

The Okeechobee Waterway? *I think that is the name..


Yep, that's the name.


What size sailboats can make the trip? *Is the mast a problem?


Big ones! And no, the mast is no problem at all.


Any limit?


Of course. There are always limits.

What about water depth?

What about it?
IMHO the wise cruiser will choose a boat with some regard to draft,
and the waters he wants to cruise.
Much over 5' is inconvenient on the ICW and much of the East Coast of
the US. Draft of 4' is much more convenient.

The Okeechobee Waterway depth is controlled by locks but the water is
also used heavily for irrigation and for city utilities. In times of
low rainfall, the water level drops and navigation can be restricted.
Last year, the shallow spots were 4.5' to 4'

Here is some more info & pictures of the trip. Yes that is us (my wife
& myself)

http://dnkcruising.blogspot.com/2007...h-to-east.html

http://dnkcruising.blogspot.com/2007...wrong-way.html

Fresh Breezes- Doug King