Boot Key Mooring field

Hello,
I am considering heading to Boot Key FL in March and was wondering if anyone has stayed at the mooring field. Also how hard would it be to get a mooring at that time of year?

Blind faith - this is our second year staying at Boot Key Harbor mooring field.
We absolutely love it! The harbor is very secure from all wind directions, the cruiser community is very friendly and helpful. There are many good restaurants, a Publix grocery and Home Depot in a short walking distance. The morning cruisers net is entertaining and xceptionally helpful. Weekly pump out included in the $300/month fee! The lounge has good internet, mail service and the local taxi service is a flat $5 for anywhere on the island. Currently there are about 10 IPs here and we all get together every couple of weeks.
The only draw back is getting a mooring. This is a very popular place and many folks stay all season.
March would be an excellent time to arrive as many snowbirds would either be off to Bahamas or starting the trek north. The mooring field has been at 100% capacity since early Dec with a 30-40 boat waiting list. The good thing though there is room for about 40 boats to anchor while waiting.
I give Boot Key 10.
Bob and Carol
sv Pepromenon
IP 31 #144

Bob and Carol,
Thank you very much for your reply. Everything I read about the mooring is positive so we have decided to sail down there at the end of the month. We live in Apollo Beach just south of Tampa. We will probably spend a couple of weeks or more to get there as we also like to stop at Sarasota, Cayo Costa and Marco Island.
Apparently we might not need to anchor but no problem. How about pump out, dinghy dockage and water while your on the hook ?

Thanks again
Gary and Mary Jane
IP 380 Blind Faith

Blind faith - pump out boat comes to you weekly. There are 2 large dinghy docks, one in front of office area and the second is down a canal next to the office. Hard and soft dinghies are separated. Room for about 100+ dinghies. There are 2 hose bibs on the dock for filling water jugs (a busy stop). We are thinking of exploring the Fla west coast and hope to meet you and discuss options.

Bob and Carol,
Thanks again. We are very familiar with the west coast and would be more than happy too help any way we can. When are you leaving Boot Key ?

Gary

Hoping to leave Boot Key by end of Feb.
Still have not decided Bahamas vs Fl west coast.
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