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St. Marks Lighthouse Boat Ramp
Posted: May 23rd, 2003, 10:13 am
by Speedy
Does anyone have any information on how shallow it is in and out of the boat ramp located in the St. Marks Refuge at the lighthouse? What would be the minimum draft at low tide? I can't find this information anywhere.
Posted: May 23rd, 2003, 10:54 am
by seatrout99
Depends on the tide. How much water do you draw???
Posted: May 23rd, 2003, 11:05 am
by Tom Keels
I'd say if you draft anything over 20" you'd be better off putting in at the fort.
Posted: May 23rd, 2003, 2:44 pm
by Speedy
Seatrout, my boat draws about 24" with the motor trimmed up but I'd like to be on the safe side and go no less than 30"-36". It's a 23' Walkaround.
Thanks!
Posted: May 23rd, 2003, 2:45 pm
by Speedy
Tom, is it shallowest in the basin or the "channel" in and out?
Thanks!
Posted: May 23rd, 2003, 2:45 pm
by seatrout99
Probably better off at the Fort or close to high tide if at the Lighthouse.
Posted: May 23rd, 2003, 2:55 pm
by Sir reel
Afternoon Speedy,
Tom and ST are sending you in the safe direction. I have seen times when I needed to wait an hour or so for water to put in my 19' carolina skiff. The floating dock was resting flat on dry ground that particular day. The basin its self isn't too bad but there is a very skinny spot just as you exit the channel, given the right circumstances you'd probably be in trouble there.
Posted: May 23rd, 2003, 9:54 pm
by Speedy
Thanks guys for the input! I guess I'll stick with the fort. It sure would be nice if they dredged out that area a little but since it's a wildlife refuge there's no chance of it.
Good luck to everyone goin' fishin this weekend.