Reviews from Tony Buntyn (22)

Anchorage Review for Little Grand Cay (Outside)

Reviewed by: Tony Buntyn, Pocatalico, on Apr 20, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 4.0'

Excellent holding and mostly quiet, even with houses up and down the shoreline. A few boats passing through but at a respectful distance.

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Marina Review for Blue Marlin Cove Resort & Marina

Reviewed by: Tony Buntyn , Pocatalico, on Apr 19, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

Easy entry through channel. Docks are serviceable but deteriorating. Watch for piling without rub rails and with nails sticking out. Don't walk bare footed! No showers. Water is provided at dock. Staff are friendly, accommodating, and responsive. Dockwa to make reservations.

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Anchorage Review for Normans Pond Cay

Reviewed by: Tony Buntyn, Pocatalico, on Mar 3, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 4.0'

Spent one night here. A little bumpy due to SE winds and waves. Flood tide pushed us pretty hard but good holding. Iguanas on Norman's Pond Cay and Leaf Cay (maybe more). Watch your pets. Beautiful area.

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Anchorage Review for Redshanks - Crab Cay

Reviewed by: Tony Buntyn, Pocatalico, on Feb 19, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 4.0'

New Mooring Ball system with 34 balls. I dove on MB1, and it is a substantial mooring! Very well done so excellent holding. Also excellent 360 degree wind protection!

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Marina Review for Lyford Cay Club Yacht Harbour -PRIVATE

Reviewed by: Tony Buntyn , Pocatalico, on Jan 25, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

We stopped in for fuel only. Vaughn answered the VHF immediately and gave us info, met us at the fuel dock and tied us up. Great service, roomy, easy in and out. You will notice the fuel is not dyed red like it is in the States.

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Anchorage Review for Clifton Bay - West Bay

Reviewed by: Tony Buntyn, Pocatalico, on Jan 25, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 4.0'

We waited out a stretch of high winds out of the N and E. Up to 25mph for 5 days. Excellent holding. Plenty of room. Beautiful water and beach (Jaws Beach). Taxi service right to the beach (Monique and Big Mama) took us to provision, etc. Great time.

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Anchorage Review for John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park Mooring Field

Reviewed by: Tony Buntyn, Pocatalico, on Dec 11, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 4.0'

Dec 2023 update - docks at shop have been rebuilt and Mooring field rates have increased to $30/day. Still a great value.

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Anchorage Review for Elliott Key

Reviewed by: Tony Buntyn, Pocatalico, on Feb 26, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 4.0'

Anchored here for 3 nights. Good holding in sand/mud/grass. Wind shifted 120 degrees during our stay. Good hold. Beautiful spot. Can be busy on the weekend, but mostly respectful boaters. Snorkel right up next to the island along the overhangs in the hard rock, lots of creatures to see! Remember, this is a lobster sanctuary.

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Marina Review for Plantation Yacht Harbor Marina

Reviewed by: Tony Buntyn , Pocatalico, on Feb 24, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Stopped just to pumpout and refill water tanks. Watch for snorkelers on approach. The jetty protecting marina is a popular snorkel spot. Channel is deep and clear, plenty of room for big boats.

Staff were friendly and helpful. $10 for pumpout of 1 tank, $5 to fill water tanks, $2/bag for trash and recyclables were free.

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Anchorage Review for Thursday Cove

Reviewed by: Tony Buntyn, Pocatalico, on Feb 24, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 4.0'

Excellent holding and wind protection from NE to SW winds. Don't get in too close to mangroves or the mosquitos will get you.

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Marina Review for Bahia Honda State Park & Marina

Reviewed by: Tony Buntyn , Pocatalico, on Feb 15, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Beautiful beaches on Bay and Atlantic. Marina channel is a bit skinny, but even at low tide we were able to exit (3.5' draft). Dock and marina store staff were very friendly and helpful. Depending on your dock site, you can have a lot of foot traffic right next to your boat. This could disturb your pets, but everyone was very friendly.

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Anchorage Review for Ligumvitae Key Moorings

Reviewed by: Tony Buntyn, Pocatalico, on Feb 15, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 4.0'

Well maintained mooring balls and excellent wind protection. We will be back. A little boat and jet ski traffic but otherwise quiet.

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Anchorage Review for Newfound Harbor - Big Pine Key

Reviewed by: Tony Buntyn, Pocatalico, on Jan 6, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 4.0'

Excellent holding and wind protection. Wakes from fishing boats can be an issue. Quiet.

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Anchorage Review for Boot Key Outside - Marathon

Reviewed by: Tony Buntyn, Pocatalico, on Jan 2, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 4.0'

Beautiful sunset view of 7 Mile Bridge. Excellent holding. Bumpy due to boat traffic and waves from ocean. Wind protection from E and NE winds but completely open otherwise. We did not venture ashore.

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Anchorage Review for John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park Mooring Field

Reviewed by: Tony Buntyn, Pocatalico, on Dec 27, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 4.0'

Mooring balls provided through State Park. Beautiful and protected. Access to Marina dinghy dock. Parking permit allows a friend to join and securely park a vehicle. Pumpout and water access in Marina. Nice staff.

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Anchorage Review for Pumpkin Key

Reviewed by: Tony Buntyn, Pocatalico, on Dec 20, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 4.0'

Sand and sea grass bottom. Good holding. Private island so don't go ashore. Provides good protection.

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Anchorage Review for Long Arsenicker

Reviewed by: Tony Buntyn, Pocatalico, on Dec 17, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 4.0'

Hard bottom, had to put out lots of chain, but holding. No-see-ums near the island so stay back a ways. Good swimming/snorkeling in shallows around island. Beautiful spot.

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Anchorage Review for Bonner Bay - Long Creek

Reviewed by: Tony Buntyn, Pocatalico, on Dec 5, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 4.0'

Just a beautiful spot. Easy to get into. Great holding and wave protection. Mind the duck blinds around. You might get an early wake up during duck season.

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Anchorage Review for The Point - Honeymoon Lake

Reviewed by: Tony Buntyn, Pocatalico, on Dec 5, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 4.0'

Exit ICW at Green 89, to the East. Good holding and plenty of room to swing. You can get far enough off of the ICW that wakes are not a problem.

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Marina Review for St. Johns Yacht Harbor

Reviewed by: Tony Buntyn , Pocatalico, on Dec 3, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

We stayed 2 nights and did a pump out. The staff were exceptional and the courtesy car was clean, fairly new, and convenient. Great location and beautiful.

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Anchorage Review for Fort Matanzas G81A

Reviewed by: Tony Buntyn, Pocatalico, on Dec 3, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 4.0'

Well protected anchorage just off of the ICW. Anchor inside of the No wake zone is preferred. Plenty of depth and good holding which is important because the current is ripping!

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Marina Review for Windmill Point Marina

Reviewed by: Tony Buntyn , Pocatalico, on Jun 24, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Outstanding hospitality and reasonable rates. The Tiki bar is open and serves a 'Miami Vice' that you need to try. Band on Saturday nights!

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