Where to launch my boat?

[danery13]

I have a Trophy 2802 which is around 30' with a 10' beam and about 7000 lbs (dry weight). It drafts in the 2'-2 1/2' range with twin outboards. I was wondering if there are any good spots to launch between St Marks and Carrabelle? Say the Shell Point/Panacea area. I know some of those launches arent friendly to bigger offshore boats. I can go to St Marks or Carrabelle its just that some of my spots are closer to Panacea. Any input would be helpful. Thanks.

[Jumptrout51]

Rock Landing at Panacea.
Off Rock Landing road just past Coastal Restaurant and Mikes Marine.

[danery13]

Thanks, I appreciate that. Is it pretty easy to get into the gulf from there? Any shallow water/shoals to worry about?

[Jumptrout51]

The channel is well marked.
Stay in it.

[reelcatch]

Plus when you get back there is lunch waiting for you!!!
Used it the first time last weekend and found it to be very easy to use. I do not have anything close the the size you have but my bottom machine said everything was deep enough for you

[danery13]

Thanks for all the help. Is there a launch in Mashes Sands? I have an older map that shows one at the mouth of the Oclocknee on the east side in Mashes Sands. Would save me some distance on my boat.

[Chill-N-Grill]

Rock Landing at Panacea.
Off Rock Landing road just past Coastal Restaurant and Mikes Marine.

Much safer I think than Mashes Sands(Deeper Water)

[silverking]

The ramp drops off quickly at Mash Island and the mouth of the channel is very shallow. You might get through on a high tide or you might be stuck waiting on more water. The Panacea ramp is probably a safer bet.

[wevans]

Mashes is plenty deep "right now" but I don't know if they fixed the ramp or not! I have seen more than one trailer pull outta there and leave the axle in the water over the years

[Ranaman]

That Rock Landing ramp is nice but doesn't look real long on low tide either!