This is more a question based on curiosity than necessity, although the
answer might influence my decision on a boat somewhat.

I've read numerous books that indicate a deeper draft for a boat makes it
more seaworthy.

I've also read that sailing the Bahamas or the Florida keys works out
better with a shoal draft boat.

So, I'm wondering the extent of this restriction. Is it reasonable to
visit the Bahamas with a deep (say 6 foot) draft small boat, or is the
water so shallow as to make this inadvisable? What about the Florida
keys? In general, for coastal cruising, is a shoal draft boat
preferable?

Thanks,



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Kenneth P. Turvey