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The Florida Mariner

The Florida Mariner is produced out of North Port, located in Southwest Florida. We recently were affected, like most of our SW Florida advertisers, by Hurricane Ian. We were lucky to survive with minimal damage. We were not located in an area of North Port that was affected with flooding.

Both our office and our printers in Fort Myers were without power for a week. Because of that we were unable to produce our magazine this issue in print. Instead our issue 969 will be available digitally only on our website themariner. com and on issuu.com.

To our advertisers… we are running your ads complementary this issue in our way

to show support. If you are in need and have a message that the Florida Mariner can help spread, please feel free to reach out to us by email at ahoy@floridamariner.com and we will do what we can to help.

To our readers… thank you for all your constant support over our 39 year history. The boating community in SW Florida will need your support and understanding. If our advertisers have a service you need or a product you are considering please contact them. Be patient with them as they have also been through a lot and need your support and understanding that things may be less available or may take more time to schedule.

Thank you,

Florida Mariner staff

Apalachicola

OYSTER CITY SUZUKI

MASTRY REPOWER CENTER (850) 653-8030

Bokeelia

SUNSET DREAMS MARINE CENTER (239) 283-4843

Cape Coral

CALUSA CERTIFIED MARINE

MASTRY REPOWER CENTER (239) 574-5053

THE BOAT HOUSE OF CAPE CORAL (239) 549-2628

Clearwater

MASTRY ENGINE CENTER MASTRY REPOWER CENTER (727) 522-9471

Crystal River THREE RIVERS MARINE (352) 563-5510

Dania Beach

DUSKY SPORT CENTER (954) 922-8890

Deerfield Beach MARINA ONE MASTRY REPOWER CENTER (954) 421-2500

Deland FLORIDA’S FAMILY MARINE (386) 873-4610

Dunedin PIRATES COVE MARINA & BOAT CLUB (727) 560-7178

Fort Myers THE BOAT PLACE (239) 415-6400

TWIN SCREWS MARINE SERVICE MASTRY REPOWER CENTER (239) 330-3387

Fort Pierce BLUEWATER SPORTFISHING BOATS (772) 464-3735

Fort Walton Beach CAPTAIN’S CHOICE BOATS (850) 862-9111

GULF COAST BOATING CENTERS (850) 581-3325

Gulf Breeze

LOU’S MARINE, INC. MASTRY REPOWER CENTER (850) 932-0701

Hialeah

ATLANTIC MARINE STORE MASTRY REPOWER CENTER (305) 826-2202

Hudson RICHEY BOAT & MOTOR (727) 869-3443

Hypoluxo

GATEWAY MARINA (561) 588-1211

Jacksonville ADVANCE MARINE (904) 730-3332

DELL MARINE BOAT SALES (904) 730-9968

Jay COTTON COUNTRY MARINE (850) 601-5988

Key Largo

RIVA MOTORSPORTS & MARINE OF THE KEYS (305) 451-3320

Key West

BOAT SERVICES GROUP

MASTRY REPOWER CENTER (305) 320-0555

SUZUKI KEY WEST dba COSME’S MARINE (305) 296-5400

Lake City

McDUFFIE MARINE SPORTING GOODS (386) 752-2500

Lakeland

OLD SALT MARINE (863) 802-0543

Lecanto

GULF TO LAKE MARINE & TRAILERS (352) 527-0555

Marathon

WELLINGS AUTOMOTIVE & MARINE (305) 509-7499

Marco Island

MARCO YACHT SALES (239) 970-5563

Miami POWER CATS OF MIAMI (305) 251-1562

Naples

SAWYER’S OUTBOARD SERVICE (239) 417-0141 SHIPTRONICS (833) 275-7447

New Smyrna Beach

DIAMOND MOTORS OF DAYTONA, LLC (386) 424-9000

Niceville

EMERALD COAST MARINE (850) 389-8318

Orlando

BOAT MAX USA (321) 866-0306

Panama City

ALL PRO WATERCRAFT & ATV SERVICE (850) 747-9283

CUSTOM MARINE SOURCE, LLC MASTRY REPOWER CENTER (850) 872-9191

GULF MARINE (850) 215-7500

Pensacola

BGS MARINE SALES LLC (850) 438-5934

POSNER MARINE (850) 444-9760

Pompano Beach

OUTBOARD SPECIALTIES INC (954) 942-9898

THE BOAT KINGS (954) 960-5010

Port Charlotte ABEL’S MARINE (941) 698-4006

Quincy A-1 AUTO MARINE (850) 627-9819

Riviera Beach

JUPITER YACHT CHARTERS dba ALBURY BROTHERS (561) 863-7006

BOATHOUSE DISCOUNT SUPERSTORE (561) 863-5150

NICK’S CREATIVE MARINE INC. (561) 844-4555

Ruskin

ON-SITE MARINE

MASTRY REPOWER CENTER (813) 727-5403

Sanford BOAT TREE MARINA (407) 322-1610

Sarasota

INNOVATION MARINE CORPORATION MASTRY REPOWER CENTER (941) 355-7852

Seffner

POWER SOURCE MARINE INC (813) 374-2339

Shalimar

TWO GEORGES MARINA (850) 651-0510

Siesta Key

BAYFRONT YACHT WORKS MASTRY REPOWER CENTER (941) 349-3449

St. Augustine ST. AUGUSTINE BOAT SALES (904) 342-2851 WAYLEN BAY MARINE (904) 217-3778

St. Cloud TOHO MARINE & OUTDOORS LLC (407) 892-3200

St. Marks SHIELDS MARINA (850) 566-3743

St. Petersburg MAYDAY MARINE SERVICES, LLC (727) 422-9557

Stuart COASTAL MARINE (772) 283-7733

PALM CITY YACHTS (772) 220-3000 SAND N SEA MARINE (772) 600-7789

Tallahassee

PARKWAY MARINE (850) 878-7365

Tequesta JUPITER POINTE BOAT SALES (561) 746-2600

Treasure Island PENQUIN MARINE LLC (727) 346-8229

Venice ADMIRALTY MARINE (941) 480-0723

Vero Beach MR. MARINE BOATWORKS (772) 999-5811

Welaka WELAKA MARINE INC. (386) 559-7900

West Park C&R PRECISION MARINE (954) 966-0224

Winter Park (Orlando) PORTSIDE MARINE (407) 249-1124

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Florida Grouper and Roasted Vegetables

Ingredients

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grouper fillets

Florida zucchini, chopped

Florida carrot, chopped

Florida bell pepper, chopped

Florida cherry tomatoes, halved

onion, chopped

ketchup

tomato juice

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lemon, juiced

blend (your favorite)

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Galeon Yachts Launches All-New 375 GTO - Meet the Fun Machine

CLEARWATER,

FL (September 20, 2022) – Galeon Yachts launches the new 375 GTO following hot on the heels of the highly successful 325 GTO.

Bob Burke, Galeon Brand Manager of the Americas, comments, “The 375 GTO is another game-changing and best-in-class model from Galeon. She is rich with features and innovation that set her apart from the field. Galeon continues to remind us why they are industry leaders each time a new model is launched and the 375 is no exception. With 600 HP Mercury engines on the transom, the 375 GTO provides exhilarating performance and handling which will make any trip too short for whoever is holding the throttles.”

The 375 has easy-to-maintain outboard engines that give this boat a sporty ride in the 50-mph range and has sleek lines to match. A massive lounge at her bow promises windin-your-hair excitement when underway. And when she isn’t moving, Galeon’s trademark Beach Mode makes her unbeatable as an entertainment platform with ample room for all guests.

Notable Features:

• Twin-600 HP Mercury Verado Engines

• Beach Mode fold-out gunnels

• Enclosed, cooled, and spacious helm

• Electric SureShade and optional electric sunroof and side windows

• Adjustable

quality

to sleep 4 below deck

Chuck Cashman, MarineMax Chief Revenue Officer, comments, “We could not be more excited to see the 375 GTO launch in the Americas following the successful introduction of the 325. MarineMax was instrumental in developing the GTO line with Galeon and the 375 exceeds all expectations for comfort and performance while delivering head-turning good looks and practical innovation. We can’t wait to see what is next in the GTO lineup!”

This addition to the GTO line marks the next chapter for Galeon Yachts as it confidently grows its outboard segment and boldly challenges the usual prospects. View the digital presentation at https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=T5W4F4UIGgg to receive in-depth information on this show-stopping model and see why it got its nickname “The Fun Machine”.

The 375 GTO will be making its boat show debut at the 2022 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. For additional information on this model head to the Galeon website: https:// www.galeonyachts.us/gto

Yanmar America joins Mack Boring on its 100th Anniversary Adairsville,

GA (September 26, 2022) – Yanmar America has joined with distributor Mack Boring & Parts Co. (Mack Boring), to celebrate the company’s 100th anniversary. In a ceremony held at the Mack Boring headquarters in Somerset, New Jersey, Norman Bier, Division Manager, Yanmar America Parts Division, presented Patrick McGovern, President, Mack Boring, with a plaque commemorating the company’s 100th year as a family operated company.

Mack Boring & Parts Co. was founded in 1922 by Edward “Mack” McGovern returning from WW1 where he served as a machinist in the U.S. Navy. “Mack”, set out to use his technical skills to build a business providing parts, cylinder boring and general machine shop work. Over the years, the company has gone from strength to strength, expanding from its initial focus on machining services for automotive and industrial applications to distribution of a wide range of engine technology.

As Mack Boring expanded its engine and power business, Yanmar America was there to support the company’s growth with a wide range of genuine parts manufactured to Yanmar’s industry-leading standards in quality and durability. Supported from Yanmar America’s Distribution Center at its North American headquarters in Adairsville, Georgia, Yanmar’s team of highly trained parts specialists works closely with Mack Boring’s service personnel to facilitate rapid

delivery of the highest rated genuine parts to serve the customer.

Yanmar is also a company with a century of history and celebrated its first 100 years in 2012. Yanmar shares Mack Boring’s heritage as a family-owned company and the companies have enjoyed a longstanding and fruitful partnership since Mack Boring shipped its first Yanmar engines in the early 1970s. Yanmar and Mack Boring strive towards the highest levels of integrity and excellence in customer service and are committed to community engagement and employee development. Now in its fourth generation of family leadership, Mack Boring is reflecting on the past 100 years while also looking ahead to the future.

“The constant drive to be better each day is what will keep us going well beyond 100 years,” said Patrick McGovern. “As we move into our second century of business, we look to our partnerships with companies such as Yanmar to help us deliver new and innovative solutions to our customers.”

“We congratulate Mack Boring & Parts on reaching this significant milestone,” said Norman Bier. “As a company with over a century of its own history, Yanmar recognizes what an enormous achievement this is. We look forward to working with industry leader Mack Boring in their second century of business and continuing to build a loyal customer base with best products, technology and service.”

Mercury earns Business Friend of the Environment award from Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce

MADISON,

Wis. (Oct. 4, 2022) — Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), today accepted a Business Friend of the Environment Award from Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC), the state’s chamber of commerce and manufacturers association. During a ceremony at its headquarters in Madison, WMC named Mercury the award winner in the Sustainability – Large Business category. WMC has presented its Business Friend of the Environment awards to Wisconsin businesses annually for the past 32 years.

Eight other Wisconsin businesses joined Mercury in receiving honors this year, as WMC conferred awards to a small-, mediumand large-sized business in each of three categories: Sustainability, Use of Innovative Technology and Environmental Stewardship.

Scott Louks, Mercury sustainability manager, accepted the award on the company’s behalf and expressed his pleasure at his company’s win in the category that considers all elements of sustainability.

“Winning in this broad-scope category is especially gratifying, because it is a recognition of all that we do to be kind to the environment,” Louks said. “From adopting renewable sources of energy, to cleaning up the environment, to using only recycled aluminum in our die-casting operations, to manufacturing fuel-efficient and low-emissions engines, to using returnable and reusable packaging, to making people’s lives better and so much more — at Mercury we strive to make sustainability a part of everything we do. It’s not always easy, it requires cost and effort, and that’s why this acknowledgement is so special.”

In promoting the award, WMC cited a goal “to demonstrate to state policymakers, businesses and the public that sound environmental practices are good for Wisconsin and its business environment.”

At today’s awards ceremony, WMC Director of Environmental & Energy Policy Craig Summerfield elaborated on that theme. “Wisconsin’s economy depends on industry leaders who go above and beyond to use sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices,”

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Two Minutes to Save a Life

wo minutes. That is all it takes to file a Float Plan. What’s a Float Plan you say? Then you are the very person the Coast Guard

How many times have we all heard about boaters who have gone missing and rescue agencies such as the Coast Guard and Florida Fish and Wildlife have no idea where to begin their search and rescue operation? What is hard for the family and the rescuers to accept is searching for many days and finally finding the missing boat or boater, but too late to save them. Or even worse, not

A Float Plan is nothing more than something in writing advising people when and where you are leaving the land, what kind of boat you are in, where you are going, and when you expect to return. Float Plans can be quite extensive or very simple; they can be left at home with friends or family and they can also be left on the dashboard of your vehicle at a boat ramp if you trailer your vessel. Most marinas and boat ramps have frequent patrols by law enforcement officers. Any vehicle in the parking lot after the closing hour is checked and if it has a Float Plan on the dashboard indicating the boat should have returned by then, an alert is immediately sounded. No time is lost and the rescuers, thanks to the Float Plan, have a very good idea of where

to begin their search efforts.

Having a missing loved one is very stressful, and the family may be too shaken to remember where the boater said they were going or if that information was even shared with them. A Float Plan is the simplest way for boaters to help their family – and themselves. It only takes two minutes to do.

Two minutes to save a life – and it might be your own.

For more tips and safety information, attend a boating safety course with the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Clearwater Flotilla. The next class is on October 22 and 23. You can see the whole class schedule and can register at: www.clwboatingsafety. com/boater-class-registration.

Contact the Coast Guard Auxiliary, Clearwater Flotilla, for boating safety classes at: www.clwboatingsafety.com or by email at clwtr.auxboating@gmail.com or call 727-469-8895.

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is a uniformed civilian volunteer component of the United States Coast Guard created by an Act of Congress in 1939. The Auxiliary, America’s Volunteer Guardians, supports the Coast Guard in nearly all of the service’s missions.

DiscoverBoating

Women at the Helm: Tips from Captain Jana

Being a female captain is still a novelty. Recently, I went into a marina restroom. Unfortunately, I walked into the men’s room because it was marked, Captain. Oops! I hadn’t noticed that they only had two choices, “Ladies” or “Captains.” I am a female captain, and I love operating boats. It’s probably time we change the perception about women and boating. I work with many female boaters seeking a little extra training and a lot more confidence on the water.

Here are a few things that I work on to build confidence quickly:

1. Knowing how your boat handles— taking the helm

We start by getting comfortable with the boat. Try to go out on the water on less busy days with minimal winds and slack tide. Get a feel for how your boat moves and reacts, take it around the block and kick the fenders! Add speed, stop, reverse, and pay attention to how the boat responds as you maneuver at the wheel. You’ll be surprised at how quickly you will have control of your boat’s movement.

2. Understanding how to read a chart and use GPS and depth finders.

3. Docking a boat by being aware of how current and wind affect steering

A challenging part for many boaters is docking. Docking is generally when less experienced boaters want to turn the wheel over to the supposed “pro onboard.” Here is where practice makes perfect…or at least close enough. Practice docking by moving in and out of the slip. Alert the marina staff that you will be practicing a few times and do not need assistance. It is easier to learn when no one is watching or judging. Pay attention to how the current and wind will push your boat.

You may bump the piling (don’t sweat it). It will give you practice communicating with your deckhand to walk a fender or throw a line. The best advice I have for you is…. Go SLOW like the PRO. Nothing will boost your confidence more than docking your boat. In my experience, women make some of the finest boat handlers and captains. So get started….

• Take a course in basic boat handling skills (if available, find a women’s-only class) or hire a teaching captain that can help build your boating skills and confidence. I promise you that one day on the water with a captain by your side will improve your confidence 100%.

• Take the wheel every chance you get.

The adage “practice makes perfect” is valid for any boat handler. Nothing can replace time at the wheel to boost your confidence.

• Take a chart, review your course and understand the “lay of the land.” The

first time you see a boat run aground, you’ll be happy you know the waterway. Marinas and bait stores usually have updated charts.

• Take a break and enjoy being on the water! Keep your eyes out for other women at the helm. We may be smaller

numbers but mighty good

SafeBoating

UNITED STATES POWER SQUADRONSAMERICA'S BOATING CLUB - FOR BOATERS, BY BOATERS -

Online Classes and seminars are listed at: https://americasboatingclub.org/learn/ online-boating-education

America’s Boating Channel offers a variety of boating “how to” videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/ AmericasBoatingChannel

Local squadrons, and contact information, is listed below. Some squadrons may be offering online classes.

THE UNITED STATES POWER SQUADRONS’® COURSES, DISTRICT #22 (FLORIDA’s GULF COAST):

ANNA MARIA ISLAND SAIL & POWER SQUADRON - 941-795-0482, www.usps.org/ localusps/annamaria/

BOCA CIEGA SAIL & POWER SQUADRON - 727-424-1810, www.usps.org/localusps/ bocaciega/courses

CAPE CORAL POWER SQUADRON - 239549-9754, www.ccsaps.org - America's Boating Course (12 hr) - Nov 7, 2022 (Mon) 7:00pm.

CLEARWATER SAIL & POWER SQUADRON - 727-441-8775, www. clearwaterpowersquadron.org America’s Boating Course (8 hr) Nov 5, 2022 (Sat) 8:00am.

CRYSTAL RIVER SAIL & POWER SQUADRON - 352-382-2806, www.usps.org/localusps/ crystalriver/

FORT MYERS POWER SQUADRON239-945-6612, www.usps.or/localusps/ fortmyers/ America's Boating Course - for information, contact us at the above number.

LAKELAND SAIL & POWER SQUADRON863-667-9047, www.lakelandsailandpower. info/ Boat Handling Course - Oct 19, 2022 (Wed) 7:00pm. Boat Handling Course - Oct 22, 2022 (Sat) 7:00pm. America’s Boating Course (8 hr) Nov 12, 2022 (Sat) 8:00am.

MANATEE SAIL & POWER SQUADRON941-761-9444, www.manatee-squadron.org // America's Boating Course- for information, contact us at the above number. America’s Boating Course (8 hr) Oct 17, 2022 (Mon) 8:00am.

MARCO ISLAND SAIL & POWER SQUADRON 239-213-8722, visit our website www. marcoislandsailandpowersquadron.org Boat Handling Course - Oct 20, 2022 (Thu) 6:00pm. America’s Boating Course (8 hr) Dec 1, 2022 (Mon) 8:00am.

NAPLES SAIL & POWER SQUADRON - 239643-8091. America's Boating Course - for information, contact us at the above number.

PEACE RIVER SAIL & POWER SQUADRON 941-637-0766. www.puntagorda-boating. org Weather In-Depth Course - Nov 3, 2022 (Thu) 9:30am. America's Boating Course (12 hr) - Nov 12, 2022 (Sat) 8:30am.

SAN CARLOS BAY SAIL & POWER SQUADRON - 239-466-4040, www.scbps. com

SANIBEL-CAPTIVA SAIL & POWER SQUADRON - 239-233-7380, www.usps.org/ localusps/sancap/

SARASOTA SAIL & POWER SQUADRON(941) 953-7565. www.sarasota-boating.org America's Boating Course (12 hr) - October 22, 2022 (Sat) 9:00am. Boat Handling InDepth Course - Nov 3, 2022 (Thu) 6:30pm.

ST PETERSBURG SAIL & POWER SQUADRON www.boating-stpete.org America's Boating Course (8 hr) - October 24, 2022 (Mon) 7:00pm.

TAMPA POWER SQUADRON - 813-810-

6914, tampaPS.org // America's Boating Course - for information, contact us at the above number.

VENICE SAIL & POWER SQUADRON - 941244-8331. www.boatvenicefl.com

A VESSEL SAFETY CHECK - STUART - Despite numerous COVID-19 restrictions, more and more boaters are taking to the water to alleviate at-home boredom while taking advantage of the open-air benefits and more pandemic-free aspects of recreational boating. But if you haven’t been out boating in a while, are your vessel’s lights operating properly? Do you have a sufficient number of life jackets for the number of passengers aboard? Is your engine’s ventilation system up to par? To get you started on a new year boating adventure, now may be a perfect time to consider getting a 2022 Vessel Safety Check (VSC) offered by certified VSC examiners from the St. Lucie River Power Squadron, also known as America’s Boating Club of Martin County. These trained VSC examiners from the local squadron will point out safety features such as minimum requirements required by the U.S. Coast Guard, examine fundamental mechanical aspects of your vessel, and answer questions how you can have more fun safely on the water. These are just a few of the many discussion points covered in this voluntary examination. As an added plus, Vessel Safety Checks are free to boat owners. And if you don’t “pass muster” with the thorough examination, the summary report is yours and yours alone. No record of any possible deficiencies will be reported to the USCG, state agency or any other authority. Want to know more about this complimentary Vessel Safety Check program? Contact Peter Burns at (772) 486-2684 or burnspet@aol.com. St. Lucie River Power Squadron, one of more than 300 squadrons nationwide, also offers safe boating classes to the public. Check on their website, www.slrps.org, when classes will resume. Information about the parent organization is available at www.usps.org.

BUSY, CLASSES DON’T FIT YOUR TIMETABLE? THEN ADJUST OUR SCHEDULE

We understand BUSY. The Banana River Sail and Power Squadron teaches a large number of classes. They are regularly scheduled throughout the year. Sometimes your schedule and our schedule do not match. Rather than have you miss a class offering we will schedule and teach any of the classes listed below whenever five (5) or more students make a request for a class. To make a class request, please call 321-220-7776 or email hofmanneg@juno. com for more information or to request a class. LIST OF COURSES: BASIC BOATING: America’s Boating Course 3rd Edition.

ADVANCED: Seamanship (S), Piloting (P), dvanced Piloting (AP), Junior Navigation (JN), Navigation (N). ELECTIVE: Cruising and Cruise Planning (C and CP), Engine Maintenance (EM), Marine Electrical Systems (MES), Marine Communication Systems (MCS), Sail (Sa) 2009, Weather (Wx) 2012.

COAST GUARD AUXILIARY OFFERS

VESSEL SAFETY CHECKS AND SAFE BOATING CLASSES - A Vessel Safety Check is a complimentary check of your boat conducted by members of the Auxiliary, confirming that it meets both federal and state requirements for safety. No citations are issued, and the results of the safety check are not reported to any enforcement agency, but a decal is awarded to display when the vessel has passed the examination. The Vessel Safety Check (VSC) is performed at your boat, whether in a slip, at the launch ramp, or in your driveway, by a certified Vessel Examiner, at a mutuallyconvenient time. It usually takes 20-45 minutes, depending on the size of your boat. After successful inspection you are awarded a vessel safety check sticker which is affixed to your vessel near your state registration sticker. Call 727-898-1324 to find an inspector or go to www.cgaux.org/vsc/. Boating skills and Seamanship Programs ae presented by the USCG Auxiliary, Flotilla 72 each Tuesday night, 7:30-9:30 pm, 1300 Beach Drive, SE, St. Petersburg. Call 727898-1324 for information or to go http:// flotilla72registration.info to pre-register.

Completion satisfies the state of Florida boater safety education requirement.

FLORIDA BOATER’S ID CARD - Don’t forget that “Anyone born on or after January 1, 1988 is required to either have successfully completed a National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) approved boating education course or have passed a course equivalency or temporary certificate examination and have in their possession a boating education ID card and a photo identification card before operating a vessel with a motor of 10 HP or more in Florida.” Identification cards for persons completing the course or the equivalency exam are good for a lifetime. Temporary Certificate exams are made available to the public through contractors. The temporary certificate is valid for 12 months from the issue date. Boating Skills and Seamanship Programs are presented by the U.S.C.G. Auxiliary, Flotilla 72 each Tuesday night, 7:309:30pm, 1300 Beach Dr. SE, St. Petersburg. Call 727-898-1324 for information or visit www.tampabaysafeboating.com

“HOW TO USE GPS” - NEWEST ONLINE COURSE FROM THE BOATUS FOUNDATION - WWW.BOATUS.ORG/GPS - If you’ve ever wondered about all of the features and functions on your boat’s GPS or chartplotter, this is your chance to learn by taking the newest online course from the BoatUS and the US Power Squadrons, How to Use GPS. Available for a $30 course fee at www. BoatUS.org/gps, the course makes learning easy as it can be taken anytime – at home, office, or the boat – and course takers to stop and return as their busy schedules permit. The course works well with any brand of marine GPS or chartplotter.

BoatU.S. Foundation

The Courseline is a searchable database of current boating safety courses around the nation.

BoatEd

Offers online boating safety courses with online certification tests for a number of states.

BoaterExam.com

Offers online boating safety courses with online certification tests for a number of states.

Commander Bob An award-winning website that advances boating education

NauticEd

Offers a sailing course meeting the National On-Water Standards (NOWS) for skills based boater education

PWC Safety School

Offers online courses and certification for PWC operators in several states

Safe Boating America

Safe Boating America classes meet the State Educational Requirements for operating a Boat or PWC and also meet the requirements for a Youth Operator.

State Courses

Many states offer boating safety courses. The National Association of State Boating Boating Law Administrators' online Directory provides contact information for state boating agencies.

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

Local flotillas offer a variety of safety classes, including basic/introductory boating courses and safety courses, navigation, sailing and personal watercraft safety, among others.

U.S. Sailing

Programs offer instruction in small and large sailboats, windsurfers, and powerboats. All levels of instruction are available around the country for beginner to advanced skills. Information on courses and instruction is available on the web.

United States Power Squadron "America's Boating Course 3rd Edition" the most comprehensive boating safety course available. It includes a course book, a narrated student CD and a digital charting DVD. ABC 3 is available as a classroom, home study or online course. American Canoe Association Comprehensive resource to find skills courses, assessments, and instructor certification courses for kayak, canoe, raft, safety & rescue, and adaptive paddling.

CLEARWATER COAST GUARD AUXILIARY TEACHING BOATING SAFETY CLASSES

ONLINE - 2022 - A New Way to Learn … A New Crop of Safe Boaters. With the advent of COVID-19, the Coast Guard Auxiliary was advised to discontinue in-person classes for the safety of the instructors and students. The good news is that the State of Florida (FWC) and the National Association of Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) have

approved the Coast Guard Auxiliary to conduct online classes. These classes are not your standard webinar sessions where the students sit at their computers and are lectured at. And they’re not animated cartoon sessions where you have to keep pressing enter to get to the next topic.

Classes are $40 per student and include the books, supplemental materials and course completion certificates. The classes being offered by the Clearwater Coast Guard Auxiliary are conducted on Zoom with the same instructors the student would have had in the classroom and allowing lots of questions and answers. In addition, because the classes are on the Internet, there’s no commuting to a classroom – the students can be anywhere in Florida! The boating safety class is also a requirement for many boaters in Florida. In the Sunshine State, anyone born after Jan. 1, 1988, must successfully complete a boater safety course approved by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) in order to operate any boat powered by more than 10 horsepower, and they are required to carry their boater education card with them when out on the water along with picture ID. Contact the Coast Guard Auxiliary, Clearwater Flotilla, for boating safety classes at: www.clwboatingsafety.com or by email at clwtr.auxboating@gmail.com or call 727469-8895.

BOATING SKILLS AND SEAMANSHIP

CLASSES - ST PETERSBURG - Presented by the U.S.C.G. Auxiliary, Flotilla 72 each Tuesday night, 7:30-9:30pm, on a continuous rotation so you can start any Tuesday. Our building is located at 1300 Beach Dr. SE, St. Petersburg (U.S.C.G. Base). Go to www.tampabaysafeboating. com for information, pre-register at http:// flotilla72registration.info or call 727-8981324 and leave your name and number. Completion satisfies the state of Florida boater I.D. safety education requirements. Cost for books and materials are $60 for this 9 week program. You can pay by check or cash on the first night you attend.

SARASOTA FLOTILLA 82 OF THE USCG AUXILIARY Florida law requires that any person born on or after Jan. 1, 1988, may not operate a vessel powered by a motor of 10 horsepower or greater unless such person has in his or her possession, aboard the vessel, photographic identification, a Florida boater safety identification card (or any other state’s boating card), and the registration for their vessel. Regarding the above law, which has been in effect for over a year, Flotilla 82 of the USCG Auxiliary, based in Sarasota, Florida (at Mote Marine) offers a 1-day course held on the last Saturday of each month. It starts at 9:00 am and completes at 5:00 pm. The course includes the USCG exam which, if passed, results in a Florida lifetime boating card/license. The cost for materials is $40 for the first member of a family and $10 each per additional family member. For more information, please call C. William Myers, Public Education, Flotilla 82, at 941-388-1033. Mention you saw this announcement in the Florida Mariner, and receive 20% off!

SEA SCHOOL CLASSES: Jacksonville 904722-1400 or SeaSchool.com

ST. PETE BEACH U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY FLOTILLA 78 - U. S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY, FLOTILLA 78, ST. PETE BEACH, FL. Flotilla 78 offers a 12-week repeating cycle Safe Boating Program every Tuesday at 7:00PM. You can start at any point in the cycle. The program is based on USCG Auxiliary Boating Skills & Seamanship 14th Edition, Federal and State Boating Requirements. We offer free safety equipment check for Power Boats, Sail Boats, PWCs and Human Powered Vessels. A Vessel Safety Check Decal is awarded upon successful completion. Many boat insurance companies offer discounts to individuals who successfully complete this program. For more information call Tom at (727) 3671409 or Phil (727) 865-2226.

THE PORT ST. LUCIE ANGLERS CLUBTHURSDAY OF EACH MONTH - The Port St. Lucie Anglers Club meets on the second Thursday of each month at the Port St. Lucie

Botanical Gardens 2410 SE Westmoreland Blvd. The entrance to the facility is at the first stop light south of the intersection of Westmoreland Blvd. and Port St. Lucie Blvd. Each month we have a different topic about fishing the waters of the Treasure Coast. These informative and educational meetings will enhance your knowledge of the most productive techniques to fill you fish box and ways to ensure the conservation of this wonderful natural resource. The Club provides arrangements for Anglers to be paired up with boat owners in order to facilitate fishing opportunities. Upcoming fishing trips and Tournaments will be discussed. Club members traditionally also give us their latest Tall Tales of their fishing adventures so there are sure to be some surprises for all. The Public is invited without charge. Free coffee and donuts are served. Call Dave Brigida 772 834-7599 for more information or visit our Website at PSLANGLERS.COM. The fun starts at 7pm.

THE USCG AUXILIARY FLOTILLA 72, ST. PETERSBURG: PADDLERS - Kayaks, Canoes, and SUPs are all considered to be vessels by the USCG and the State of FL and must follow all navigation and vessel requirements. Life Jackets and sound producing devices (whistles) are required for all on board. These water craft are low to the water & more difficult to see so bright clothing and paddles are recommended. Stay out of channels except to cross and mark your craft with your name & phone in the event that the get away from you, your dock or the beach. Boating Skills and Seamanship Programs are presented by the U.S.C.G. Auxiliary, Flotilla 72 each Tuesday night, 7:30-9:30pm, 1300 Beach Dr. SE, St. Petersburg. Call 727898-1324 for information or visit www. tampabaysafeboating.com

BOAT TUTORS BOATING EDUCATION COURSE NAUTICAL KNOWLEDGE "101" Located At Gasparilla Marina in Placida, Florida.

Fall 2022/23 Schedule For Nautical Knowledge "101":

Course Price $159.00

• October 22-23 Port Charlotte

• October 29-30 Englewood

• Nov 19-20 Port Charlotte

• Dec 3-4 Port Charlotte

• Jan 21-22 Englewood

• Feb 4-5 Port Charlotte

The Nautical Knowledge "101" class includes both lectures and hands-on training and covers:

a. Boat familiarization and terminology

b. Basic overview of rules of the nautical road

c. Buoy and daymarker training including intracoastal waterway familiarization d. Chart familiarization

e. Float plan familiarization and use f. Use of GPS and depth sounder and your magnetic compass

g. Boat handling, including general navigation training to leave the dock and arrive at the dock without panicking. Basic line handling and securing a boat to a cleat h. Anchoring preparation and anchoring, includes best anchoring locations and bottoms

I. Man Overboard actions

j. Lifejacket familiarization and Florida Law requirements k. Trailering your boat including preps to launch and recover from a public boat launch l. Basic engine and trailer maintenance and troubleshooting

m. Basic fire safety, including fire extinguishers and what to do in the event of a fire

n. Use of the VHF radio including Digital Selective Calling and reporting emergencies o. Tides and currents and sunrise/sunset p. Boating under the influence q. Finding marina facilities and the use of boating guides r. Beaching your boat s. Emergency actions while underway or ashore

t. Briefing your family or guests before leaving the dock

TIDES FOR FLORIDA’S GULF COAST: OCTOBER 2022

Based on ST. PETERSBURG chart above

FT. MYERS-TAMPA High / Low

Little Hickory Island -0:58 / -1:05

Matanzas Pass -1:10 / -1:34

Cape Coral Bridge +1:15 / +2:02

Fort Myers +2:08 / +2:44

St. James City -0:30 / -0:44

Captiva Island -0:46 / -0:20

Redfish Pass -0:55 / -1:14

Matlacha Pass +0:43 / +1:28

Pineland -0:19 / +0:26

Boca Grande -1:12 / -1:56

Punta Gorda +1:06 / +1:27

El Jobean +1:38 / +1:56

Placida -1:27 / -0:59

Englewood -0:57 / -0:40

Venice Inlet -2:02 / -1:38

Sarasota -1:38 / -0:58

Cortez -2:00 / -1:25

Anna Maria -2:07 / -2:31

Bradenton -1:24 / -0:55

Egmont Key -2:27 / -2:24

Skyway -2:22 / -1:58

Point Pinellas -0:22 / -0:29

Hillsborough Bay +0:07 / +0:26

Safety Harbor +1:38 / +1:55

Pass-a-Grille -1:34 / -1:30

Gulfport -1:32 / -1:05

St. Petersburg Beach -1:18 / -0:44

Johns Pass -2:14 / -2:04

Madeira Beach -1:40 / -1:18

PANHANDLE High / Low

Carrabelle

+0:35 / +0:31

Apalachicola +2:00 / +2:44

Based on ST. MARKS RIVER chart below

NORTH High / Low

Indian Rocks Beach -1:29 / -1:25

Clearwater -2:20 / -2:07

Dunedin -2:22 / -217

Anclote Keys -2:19 / -2:28

Tarpon Springs -1:20 / -1:13

Indian Bay -0:46 / -0:09

Bayport -0:59 / -0:42

Withlacoochee River -0:25 / +0:23

Cedar Key -0:29 / -0:30

Suwannee River -0:26 / -0:14

Pepperfish Keys -0:20 / -0:08

Steinhatchee River -0:15 / -0:03

Aucilla River +0:03 / +0:05

Shell Point +0:05 / +0:03

Bald Point +0:33 / +0:19

Panacea +0:16 / +0:20

SOUTH High / Low

Everglades City +0:23 / +1:18

Cape Romano -1:17 / -1:03

Marco Island -1:04 / -1:08

Naples -1:59 / -2:04

Based on MIAMI HARBOR chart above

High / Low

Ponce De Leon Inlet +0:04 / +0:21

Cape Canaveral -0:43 / -0:40

Melbourne +3:38 / +4:20

Sebastian Inlet -0:26 / -0:19

Vero Beach +3:19 / +3:51

Fort Pierce +1:06 / +1:02

Jensen Beach +2:38 / +3:07

Stuart +2:35 / +3:34

Hobe Sound +1:44 / +2:23

Jupiter Inlet +0:13 / +0:02

North Palm Beach +0:03 / +0:18

Palm Beach -0:23 / -0:17

Lake Worth Pier -0:21 / -0:16

Boynton Beach +1:24 / +2:10

Delray Beach +1:43 / +2:10

Boca Raton +0:45 / +1:14

Deerfield Beach +0:49 / +1:08

Hillsboro Inlet +0:06 / +0:07

Lauderdale-by-the-sea -0:10 / -0:07

Bahia Mar +0:17 / +0:39

Port Everglades -0:08 / -0:05

Hollywood Beach +0:58 / +1:09

North Miami Beach -0:06 / +0:01

Miami Beach -0:02 / +0:01

Dinner Key Marina +1:17 / +1:51

Key Biscayne +0:47 / +1:03

Key Largo +0:11 / +0:20

Card Sound +3:10 / +3:16

Tavernier +0:29 / +0:28

Based on FERNANDINA BEACH chart below

High / Low

Amelia City +0:21 / +0:43

Nassau River entrance -0:15 / +0:34

Little Talbot Island -0:36 / -0:12

Fort George Island +0:11 / +0:36

Atlantic Beach -0:41 / -0:23

Jacksonville Beach -0:49 / -0:26

Tolomato River -0:20 / -0:05

St. Augustine -0:18 / +0:04

Flagler Beach +4:33 / +5:00

Ormond Beach +3:17 / +4:31

Daytona Beach -0:53 / -0:39

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Southwest CoastWest Central Floridawith Captain Sergio Atanes

Changes Are On The Way

October has a lot to offer depending on the weather. Some years water temperatures drop quickly due to some early cool fronts (not cold fronts) or normal they should start a gradual drop as the month comes to an end. Two things are normal for this month Cobia make their last showing around buoys and range markers making them easier to catch.Redfish get pumped up and start getting ready for the winter weather both are great catch and eat.

CobiaFishing,I prefer neat tides the slower the better makes them come up around the surface more to feed and easier to catch. I use medium spinning tackle 40-pound breaded line a 3-inch float (Four Horsemen) with 40-pound leader and about 5-feet long tied to a 3/0 circle hook. LiveBaits top choice for me live pinfish or large threadfin sardine.

Artificial Baits many of the imitation crabs or long ell types work great and should always have one rod ready to go in case the cobia shows up close to the boat.

Buoy Hopping is considered one of the best methods for Cobia fishing in October simply put get there first early as you can and go from one buoy to another you will find them it takes time and money for gas but well worth the trip when you can end up a nice one for dinner. New rules are now in effect for size and total allowed on a boat per day.

Redfish Fishing patterns have changed

over the past years and the redfish have shifted from the flats to the docks from Covert Isles to Snell Isle. Most of us captains haven’t quite figured out why this has happened, so we can only guess. We have noticed more action around the docks and structures than on the flats. So, what is my secret to catching the big redfish? Using cut dead bait on the bottom? My years of experience tell me they love cut pinfish, threadfin sardines and ladyfish. Remember that you want a nice chunk but not too big, because you want them to be able to take it on the first bite. I switch from my regular 1/0 to a 2/0 or even a 3/0 kahle circle hook and 40-pound fluorocarbon leader about 3-feet long. Depending on the depth of water, I add a number 3 or 4 split shot or even a 3/8-ounce egg sinker rigged Texas style to keep the bait on the bottom. I have an advantage using my 2-10 ft. Power Poles. My method is to drop the anchor just past the dock and back my boat between the two docks and then drop my Power Poles keeping the boat anchored parallel to the docks. This way I can fish clients from either side of the boat depending on tide movement. First, I bait my clients up and cast their baits about midway under the dock. Then I start tossing some small pieces of cut bait every few minutes to create my own feeding station or you can make your life easy and use Lee Fisher Chum Ring which makes chum from any bait you have on board or use pre-made chum

to put inside of it patience is the key word here, so don’t be in a hurry. Sit and wait and the big ones will come, and yes there is a chance you could catch a few catfish but it’s worth it if you can land a few big reds.

Speckled Trout fishing for the big ones is just starting this month and as the weather cools seems the bigger, they get. Look for the big ones around the edges of channels and any drop offs in the flats that tend to be at least 4 to 6 feet in depth. Gandy bridge has always been a great spot for me at the cold fronts move in so don’t overlook this great eating fish and fun to catch. Trout are excellent to fish for with artificial baits. Use light tackle to make the adventure even better.

Tackle for cobia:

OkumaCedros 7 ft rod with Okuma Azores 6000H reel Line: Fins Windtamer braided 40-pound test Leader: SoftSteelstretchable Fluorocarbon 40-pound test Hook: Trident 3/0 circle

Tackle for redfish: Okuma SRT Inshore Elite 7-6 MH rod with Azores 4000H reel Line: Fins Windtamer braided 20-pound test Leader: Softsteelstretchable Fluorocarbon 40-pound test Hook: Trident 3/0 Kahle circle

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West Central Floridawith Captain Kyle Messier

Big Ol’ Black Drum

Have you ever been to one of those large family gatherings where one of the grandparents or great parents is talking about a family member only to throw the words “Bless His Heart” into the story? Usually those words are the precursor for a story of struggles or sadness but there are a few people that can turn these stories of sadness into a comical performance. My favorite comedian of all time John Reep said it best: When ever someone throws out a “Bless His Heart” in conversation there is a going to be some trash talking involved.

Lately, my anglers and I have been having some incredible success catching and releasing Black Drum in the 20-45lb ranges. Now catching these large fish is awesome but there are times when I have a Black Drum boat side (especially the Giants) and I can’t help but have this weird thought in the back of my mind. My thought goes a little something like this:

“Look at that Monster Black Drum. Bless His Heart.

He’s not as pretty as a Redfish but surely his mother still loves him.”

What? Is it bad to have those feelings? I promise I love all fish but pulling a 40lb Black Drum out of the water with his lips so busted up that it looks like lipstick is comical to me. Now one may wonder what’s with the busted lips? The areas of limestone and oysters where we fish for Black Drum often are very rough or jagged. As these fish forage along the bottom their lips can become incredibly raw as they mouth the bottom below trying to find shrimp and blue crabs.

Since these fish spend a good portion of their day feeding on the bottom it helps to make sure your baits or flies are weighted properly as to stay as close to the bottom as possible. With stronger than normal tides during the next few months fishing around the earlier or latter portions of the tides are a must.

Although some

folks give Black Drum a bad wrap they really are some of the most awesome fish that swim in shallow water. Any tailing fish is special in shallow water but a fish that can reach 50lbs+ takes things to a different level.

Florida

Fishing Tournaments:

2022 LLGF EVENTS, WITH OPTIONAL OR INCLUDED FISHING ARE:

• Nov. 19-20 St. Augustine Surf Fishing Academy

Additional: Several Virtual Meetings and more events in the works. The Tavernier Elks Club is located at 92600 Overseas Hwy, Tavernier, FL 33070, MM 92 Bayside.

Contact: LLGF, phone 954-475-9068, email: fish@ladiesletsgofishing.com, website: www.ladiesletsgofishing.com, Facebook: www.facebook.com/ladiesletsgofishing

FLORIDA KEYS FISHINGTOURNAMENTS: 2022 Florida Keys Fishing Tournaments

Calendar - Long popular, these fishing events provide a chance for some friendly Florida Keys fishing competition to see who’s going to go home with the next big saltwater trophy. These exhilarating tournament fishing contests attract entrants the same way sailfish are drawn to ballyhoo. You can fish singly, in groups, or even team up with Key West fishing guides for the very popular Cuda Bowl held each year. Visit https://www.florida-keys-vacation.com/Florida-Keys-Fishing-Tournaments.html

OLD SALT FISHING FOUNDATION – Old Salt Runs Great Fishing Tournaments. Old Salt got its start because of fishing tournaments. One tournament in particular, the Loop Tournament, in 1971. “Tournament” isn’t just our middle name, it’s our actual name; Operation Loop Development, Southern Anglers Loop Tournament… OLD SALT. We know saltwater fishing tournaments about as well as anyone. We run some of the best fishing tournaments in Florida, heck, maybe in the world. We offer competitive, seawall and sanctioned, tournaments for anglers who fish inshore, offshore, in a boat, in a kayak, on the beach, a seawall or a pier. Proceeds from Old Salt tournaments go to help fund our good works partners and fishing programs. Learn more about the Old Salt Fishing Foundation and the work we do. Check out the many tournament fishing opportunities Old Salt offers. https://oldsaltfishing.org/fishing-tournaments/

BASSONLINE.COM/FL/ - The ultimate Florida Fishing Experience. Explore your Bass Fishing Opportunities!

FLBASSTOURNAMENTS.COM - Your #1 source for Florida Bass Tournaments.

FLORIDA SALTWATERTOURNAMENTS www.anglerarmory.com/florida-saltwatertournaments/

THE SFC’S INAUGURAL SEASON 2022 and will travel across North America for five months, showcasing the following tournaments: (SportFishingChampionship.com)

• San Juan International Billfish Tournament, San Juan, PR: Aug. 16 - 21

Boat Events & Shows:

TAMPA BAY BOAT SHOW PRESENTED BY TAMPA BAY TIMES - NEW DATES: NOVEMBER 18, 19 & 20 - FLORIDA STATE FAIRGROUNDS

Free Admission. Ahoy Mates! The largest boating event in the Tampa Bay area showcases area boat dealers and manufacturers, from yachts to cruisers, kayaks to standup paddle-boards along with multiple vendors for the latest in boating and fishing supplies and accessories. This three-day sales event offers a great way to see and compare millions of dollars in boating inventory all in one location. You could be on the water by the end of the weekend! Friday, Saturday and Sunday will feature Fishing and Boating Seminar Series. www.tampabay.com/expos/boat-show/

THE 63RD ANNUAL FORT LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW - OCTOBER 26-20 - The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show is the greatest boat show on the seven seas. Show locations include the Broward County Convention Center, Bahia Mar Yachting Center, Hall Of Fame Marina, Las Olas Marina, Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, Pier 66 Marina, and Superyacht Village at Pier 66 South. Owned by the Marine Industries Association of South Florida (MIASF) and produced by Informa Markets, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) is recognized as the largest in-water boat show in the world. Located steps from the beach in sunny South Florida, FLIBS spans nearly 90 acres across three million square feet of exhibit space that is connected by an intricate network of water and ground transportation services. The five-day show attracted over 100,000 attendees and 1,000 exhibitors representing 52 countries with more than 1,300 boats on display in 2021. Products range from sunglasses to superyachts and everything in between. This year, FLIBS is offering military veterans and First Responders complimentary admission on Sunday, October 30th. A First Responder is anyone charged with responding first to the scene of an emergency, such as police officers, firefighters, and paramedics. Please bring a valid picture ID or send a copy of your ID to cxteam@informa.com to receive your ticket in advance. Friends and family are not eligible to redeem this offer. To purchase your tickets for the 63rd annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, please visit: https://www.flibs.com/en/attend/tickets.html.

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Central Floridawith Captain Tom Van-Horn

Acorns dropping, love bugs hatching and my fall flora in full bloom are all signs of our seasonal changes and indications my favorite time of year to fish has arrived. Fall has certainly arrived as schools of black and silver mullet, Atlantic menhaden (pogies), thread fin herring (greenies), and bay anchovies (glass minnows) have begun their southerly migration in search of warmer waters. This migration creates a buffet of tasty little baitfish heading south, shadowed by a large array of hungry predators looking to fatten up for the winter.

If weather permits, near-shore opportunities are the best you will see all year. Along the beaches, target areas of concentrated bait schools for a mixed bag of snook, tarpon, kingfish, cobia, jack crevalle, oversized redfish, and sharks. Additionally, snook fishing in the surf has improved as the baitfish move south along the beach. Also look for schools of glass minnows to begin showing up bringing larger Spanish mackerel, bluefish, and tarpon with them. Currently distant summer squalls have elevated the seas to 5 to 6 feet, so be careful and stay safe.

Concentrate your efforts in and around the inlets

of Ponce, Port Canaveral, and Sebastian looking for flounder, snook, jack crevalle, and oversized redfish feeding on migrating baitfish along the jetties and just outside the inlets. Easterly swells, elevated and falling tides and aggressive anglers can make for sporty angling conditions, so please pay attention, be patient, and enjoy the rewards. Remember when fishing in these challenging conditions to keep you engine running and someone positioned at the helm ready to react if needed, wear your kill switch and be careful anchoring in swift currents.

In the north Indian River and Mosquito Lagoons, higher water levels will allow anglers to venture into areas normally inaccessible during the spring and summer months. Look for slot redfish in close to the edges along the shoreline shadowing pods of finger mullet, and for the larger redfish staged in deeper water ambush sites where migrating mullet are forced to venture out from the safety of the shallow flats. In deeper water areas, look for ladyfish, spotted sea trout, jacks, and tarpon feeding on schools of glass minnows. These

with Captain Chris Johnson

October is a transitional month when we begin to see our fall and winter fish arrive in the waters off Marathon. Their arrival coincides with cold fronts, which come later and later every year.

Fishing on the reef can always be challenging during October, and it’s best to get out there early in the morning. The snapper bite has switched from mangroves to yellowtails. We’re fishing primarily in the 60- to 90-foot depths, and the fish average 14 to 16 inches. Mixed with the yellowtails are medium-size mutton snappers in the eight- to ten-pound category.

Be sure to keep the chum flow nice and steady. Water temps in the low 80’s keep the snappers’ metabolisms revving on high and, hence, they need to eat more. We use YellowtailUp and Chum Drop together with ground chum to keep the fish up and feeding in the slick.

As we get to the late part of the month, the grouper will show up, mostly reds

and blacks. Use live ballyhoo or pinfish for best results.

We will also see the arrival of large cero mackerel this month. They’re quite tasty and excellent for the smoker. These fish can get up to 10 or 12 pounds. Live pilchards or small, live ballyhoo are the best baits. To prevent bite-offs, be sure to use very light #4 wire six to eight inches in front of your 2/0 or 3/0 Owner SSW hook.

A smattering of king mackerel will make an appearance as well. They’re typically in the five- to 15-pound class with the larger kings showing later in the fall.

Fishing offshore, the dolphin (mahi mahi) bite looks to be solid this month, with lots of nice gaffers at eight to ten pounds along with a fair number of larger fish in the 15- to 20-pound class.

The usual assortment of lures – blue and white or pink and white –will serve you best. Rigged ballyhoo are also a good bet.

schools of fish are easily located by watching for bird and fish activity. Once located, these schools will produce explosive action on small top water plugs, or popping bug flies. Also, if you locate a school of the larger black mullet, try fishing spoons of soft plastic baits deep under the school. Even though, mullet are vegetarians, redfish and sea trout will often mingle in feeding on shrimp and crabs kicked up from the bottom by feeding mullet. If you find heavy mullet schools working the shallows, try fishing with a DOA Shrimp very slow within the mullet school.

Lastly, this is the spawning season for redfish. Breeder schools of redfish can be found in the open waters of the flats, inlet passes and in open waters off of the beach. These over slot redfish are great fun to catch, but remember their spawning success is the future of our fishery. With that said if you target them please step up the size of your tackle (20-pound tackle or larger) to facilitate a shorter battle and handle and release them with extreme care.

Marathon/Florida Keys

Make sure you have live bait with you as the bigger fish will quite often refuse an artificial but gladly gobble up a pinfish tossed in their direction.

As always, there are loads of blackfin tuna on weed lines and out at the humps. These fish are running 10 to 15 pounds, with more than a few pushing 20 pounds.

Bayside fishing offers copious amounts of good-size mangrove snappers. The seatrout should arrive during the second half of the month. They’ll be mixed with the mangroves on the grass banks and shallow wrecks.

October also heralds the arrival of the Spanish mackerel run, which really heats up in November.

Finally, if we get an early cold front, we may also find cobia and gag groupers on the shallower wrecks in 10 to 20 feet of water.

Marathon/Florida Keys

Chris Johnson

Central Florida Captain Tom Van Horn Mosquito Coast Fishing Charters 407-416-1187

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2022 LLGF Seminars: • Nov. 19-20 St. Augustine Surf Fishing Academy Contact: Phone: (954) 475-9068; info@ladiesletsgofishing.com; www. ladiesletsgofishing.com, www.facebook.com/ ladiesletsgofishing.

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MARCO ISLAND SAIL & POWER SQUADRON - Call (239) 213-8722. Website: www. marcoislandsailandpowersquadron.org Boat Handling - Anchoring with Assurance Oct 31, 2022 (Mon) 6:00pm

NAPLES SAIL & POWER SQUADRON - Call (239) 643-8091. Boating Courses: for information contact us at the above number.

Fishing has improved since our last report and with days getting shorter, we expect this trend to continue. The cooler water will encourage baitfish to migrate south and the bigger fish always follow the food. Capt David Ide, Lady Pamela II Sportfishing, 954-761-8045.

Mixed Bag of reef fish, including mangroves, mutton and yellowjack, caught by Doug Richards and his roofing crew aboard SeaSquared Charters, 305-393-2929.

This month Cobia make their last showing around buoys and range markers making them easier to catch. Capt. Sergio Atanes, 813-973-7132, atanes@msn.com

KEITH - MARINEMAX CLEARWATER - OCT 12, 2022 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. Gain Your Confidence on the Water! MarineMax’s exclusive Women on Water (WOW) courses are designed to get women behind the helm. These small group seminars, for women only, are designed to build confidence by presenting information in an active, fun and supportive environment. Each three-hour class is split in two parts: a classroom session and a practical, on-water session. The laid back approach we take to educating female boaters helps to build confidence that they can be the captain of their own ship - no matter how large or small their boat may be. The classes are offered at many of our locations throughout the country and are taught by U.S. Coast Guard licensed captains who have been certified by MarineMax to conduct the lessons. Classes fill up fast - RSVP at www.marinemax.com/stores/ clearwater/events for more information on how to secure your seat at our next complimentary class! Please include your current boat model, or boat you aspire to own with your submission.

WEST MARINE - FT. MYERS FLAGSHIP - 7070 College Parkway, Fort Myers, FL. 239-985-6700. All seminars and other events are posted on the store Facebook page at: www. facebook.com/ WestMarineFortMyers

PUBLIC COURSES AND SEMINARS OFFERED

BY US POWER SQUADRONS DISTRICT 22, FLORIDA’S SOUTHWEST COAST - LOCATE AMERICA’S BOATING COURSES, ADVANCED COURSES, SEMINARS: http://www.usps.org/cgi-bin-nat/eddept/ cfind.cgi

Note: Due to local COVID-19 concerns, class schedules may be changed. Please consult the local squadron for most up-to-date information.

PEACE RIVER SAIL & POWER SQUADRON - Call (941) 637-0766. www.puntagordaboating.org; Email: puntagordaboating@ gmail.com; Facebook: www.facebook.com/ PeaceRiverSailAndPowerSquadron. Boat Handling - Boating with Confidence Oct 10, 2022 (Mon) 9:30am Boat Handling - Anchoring with Assurance Oct 13, 2022 (Thu) 9:30am Using GPS Oct 15, 2022 (Sat) 1:00pm Boat Handling - Emergencies Onboard Oct 17, 2022 (Mon) 9:30am Boat Handling - Knots & Lines Handling Oct 20, 2022 (Thu) 9:30am Basic Weather and Forecasting Oct 29, 2022 (Sat) 1:00pm

SAN CARLOS BAY SAIL & POWER SQUADRONCall (239) 466-4040. Website: http://www.scbps. com.

SANIBEL-CAPTIVA SAIL & POWER SQUADRON Call (239) 233-7380. Website: www.usps. org/localusps/sancap/ Email education@ sanibelcaptivasps.org-0.

SARASOTA SAIL & POWER SQUADRON - Call 941400-6467.

ST. PETERSBURG SAIL & POWER SQUADRON - www.boating-stpete.org

TAMPA POWER SQUADRON - Call (813) 8106914. Website: http://TampaPS.org, Email info@ tampaps.org

TREASURE ISLAND / BOCA CIEGA SAIL & POWER SQUADRON - Call Squadron Education Officer Nick Miller (727) 424-1810. Website: www. usps.org/localusps/bocaciega/courses, E-mail: CapNick@aol.com

VENICE SAIL & POWER SQUADRON - Call (941) 493-2837. Website: www. BoatVeniceFL.com

In the mix big schools of jacks, bluefish, sharks, lady fish and triple tail all corralling the mullet pods striking in rhythm creating feeding frenzies. Rapala skitter walks, DOA BaitBuster and live baits get the strike. Capt. Craig Korczynski, Phlats Guide Service, 561644-4371, PhlatsInshoreFishing.com

Fax was able to land his first bonefish and we missed a few more bites. Moving back to the west side we were able to upgrade his bonefish from a 6lber to a 9lber. Nice job Fax. Capt. Mo Estevez, 786-853-1409, http:// www.miamibonefishing.com/

ANNA MARIA ISLAND SAIL & POWER SQUADRON - Call (941-795-0482) Website: www.usps.org/localusps/annamaria/Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Anna-Maria-IslandSail-Power-Squadron.

CAPE CORAL POWER SQUADRON - Call (239) 549-9754. Website: www.ccsaps.org Using VHF/ DSC Marine Radio Nov 8, 2022 (Tues) 2:00pm

CLEARWATER SAIL & POWER SQUADRON - Call (727) 441-8775. Website: www. clearwaterpowersquadron.org/ E-Mail SEO@ clearwaterpowersquadron.org

CRYSTAL RIVER SAIL & POWER SQUADRONCall (352) 382-2806 or (352) 795-4412. Website: www.usps.org/localusps/crystalriver/. Email: thomasrossini2@mswn.com

FORT MYERS POWER SQUADRON - Call (239) 945-6612. Website: www.usps.org/localusps/ fortmyers/. Email: grantesser@comcast.net

LAKELAND SAIL & POWER SQUADRON - Call (863) 667-9047. www.lakelandsailandpower. info/

MANATEE SAIL & POWER SQUADRON - Call (941) 761-9444. Website: www.manateesquadron. org/

Online Classes and Seminars are listed at https:// americasboatingclub.org/learn/online-boatingeducation

America’s Boating Channel offers a variety of boating “how to” videos: https://www.youtube. com/c/AmericasBoatingChannel

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - Mudville Grille - 3105 Beach Boulevard - Capt. Russell is happy to be a sponsor of the Florida Lure Anglers Club in Jacksonville, Fla. The FLA is not just a club for professional anglers, they are promoting saltwater lure fishing at all levels, especially among beginners. They do this by offering Junior, Teen and Lady “Angler of the Year” titles as a complement to our Club “Angler of the Year” title. Anglers will compete for points in an annual series of up to 10 tournaments to win these coveted titles Furthermore, we encourage a family environment by allowing Junior and teen Anglers to join in as an addition to our normal two-adult per boat limit. Guests are welcome to come and join our monthly meetings and listen to our guest speakers who discuss a wide variety of fishing techniques and helpful tips for all anglers. Meetings are held the last Monday of every month at the Mudville Grille located at 3105 Beach Blvd. Doors are open at 6:00 p.m. and the meeting begins at 7:00 p.m.

Organizations are invited to submit news of upcoming meetings and events. Announcements should be mailed at least ONE month before they are to occur to The Florida Mariner. Email to ahoy@floridamariner.com

YACHT AND BOAT SALES - Curtis Stokes & Associates, Inc. is interviewing experienced yacht brokers or new salespeople for our Southeast US area yacht sales operation. Candidate must be ethical, honest, hard-working and have boating experience. Training available for new salespeople. Curtis Stokes - 954 684 0218, info@curtisstokes.net DR967

BROKERS WANTED - AMERICAN

MARINE - “Globally Local” our lnternational Marketing and network of brokers led to 75% growth in 2014. We continue to seek to expand our territories and offices. lf honesty and integrity are the benchmarks of your customer satisfaction, contact Gordon Burgess 94I-356-4522, Gordon@exportamerican. com, in confidence. DR968

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WITH LITTLE YACHT SALES - Straight commission Yacht Broker positions with unlimited earnings at our Florida location in the St Pete and Sarasota areas to expand our brokerage business in both sail and power and sell our new True North Power Boat line in the state of Florida. If you are a ‘go-getter’ and can make things happen, talk to us about joining our team. We provide all the support and marketing and LYS is one of the few dealerships in the US that has their own in house Marketing Director. Inquire in confidence: Info@LittleYachtSales.com DR968

MARINE POSITIONS AVAILABLE

NOW - We are located in the Sarasota area and are hiring a Diesel Mechanic and a Marine Technician. Email: sarasotayachtrepairs@gmail.com or call 727-417-6835 for more information. PCN968

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155’ WASHBURN & DOUGHTY CASINO

CRUISE SHIP 1998 - Fantastic business/ investment opportunity! 500 Passenger casino cruise ship. 3 levels, 181 slots, 12 gaming tables, 2 roulette tables, 2 crap tables, bars, restaurant. Main engines are Caterpillar 3508’s were overhauled two years ago. 2 newer Caterpillar 3412 generators. Bow thruster. $4,950,000. Lance Lane, American Yachts, Cell: 941626-1264. PDR968

MERCURY 75-115 HP EFI 4 STROK (L7L) - 100 hour service kit. MSRP $39.58. PartsVu price - $33.93 8M0097856. 888-625-5460 PartsVu.com PDR968

LIFE INSURANCE - Paying too much? Get a Free Quote! 1-888-977-4500. Bradley Insurance Group. PDR967

MERCURY VERADO 200 225 275 300 350 L6 - Complete 100 hour service maintenance kit 25W-40 synthetic blend. MSRP $238.96. PartsVu price - $196.53 PVM00105. 888-625-5460 PartsVu.com PDR968

MOTORCYCLE INSURANCE - Paying too much? Get a Free Quote! 1-888-9774500. Bradley Insurance Group. PDR967

COVERED IN-WATER SLIPS TO 60’ - Dockage to 80’, dry land boat storage, 30, 60 & 150 ton boat lifts, 10 miles east Ft. Myers on Okeechobee waterway. Call for our special dockage & storage rates. Owl Creek Boatworks & Storage 239-543-2100, www. owlcreekboatworks.com PDR968

GULFPORT MUNICIPAL MARINA “GATEWAY TO THE GULF” - Wet and dry slips, floating transient dock, free pump-out , boat ramp, ship store, *non-Ethanol gas , diesel* free internet, marina web cam, charters, food, ice, bait , tackle, drinks. Denis Frain, Director of Marina Operations, www.mygulfport.us 727-893-1071. PDR967

GULF HARBOUR MARINA - Southwest Florida’s Premier Marina. Open to the public. Intracoastal Marker

on the Caloosahatchee River in Fort Myers.

slips, Vessels

HARBORAGE MARINA - Ideally situated on St. Petersburg’s downtown waterfront with easy access to Tampa Bay, the Harborage Marina at Bayboro is a true Florida treasure. Nestled behind the protection of 800’ of breakwater, the Harborage Marina boasts

wet

full-service Mega Yacht Port on Floridas west

MARINEMAX ST. PETERSBURG - Located just off Boca Ciega Bay. Tucked away off

Intercoastal,

vessel will be protected against busy waterway traffic.

NAUTICAL

15HP MERCURY - 15EH FourStroke

15” MFG. Date 11/2021 ELECT/Tiller. $3,525. In stock and available today. Southeastern Marine Power, 7398 46th Ave North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709. 727-545-2700.

15HP MERCURY - 15MH FourStroke

MFG. Date 11/2021 Tiller. $3,140. In stock and available today. Southeastern Marine Power, 7398 46th Ave North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709. 727-545-2700.

15HP TOHATSU 4-STROKE

LATEX

SEA

TALOS

LIGHTNING

TALOS

Petersburg, FL 33709. 727-545-2700. PDR968

NEW VF90XA SHO VMAX - Super high output, remote model, 25 inch shaft, 3 year Yamaha Warranty. Call for a repower quote 727-360-0100 or e-mail passagrillemarina@yahoo.com, Pass A Grille Marina St.Pete Beach FL 33706.

25HP TOHATSU 4-STROKE

MFS25DETL - With 15” Shaft, Power

30HP TOHATSU 4-STROKE

& trim, electric start, Only $3,937

sheffieldfinancial.com

or

available

MFS30DETS - With 15” Shaft, Power tilt & trim, electric start, Only $4,227 plus rigging choose remote or multifunctional tiller. Financing available at sheffieldfinancial.com Call Northeast Marine today 727-327-7341. PDR967

5HP MERCURY - 5MH FourStroke 15” MFG. Date 08/2021 Tiller. $1,815. In stock and available today. Southeastern Marine Power, 7398 46th Ave North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709. 727-545-2700. PDR968

3.5HP MERCURY - 3.5MH FourStroke 15” MFG. Date 08/2021 Tiller. $1,050. In stock and available today. Southeastern Marine Power, 7398 46th Ave North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709. 727-545-2700. PDR968

4.5KW CUMMINS PORTABLE

GENERATOR - Model A058U955. P4500I, 4500 Watt Portable $1,358. In stock and available today. Southeastern Marine Power, 7398 46th Ave North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709. 727-545-2700.

5HP TOHATSU 4-STROKE MFS5DLPGSPROUL - Propane power, with 25” Shaft, designed for sailboat but also makes an easy to store backup motor or trolling motor for your larger boat. $1,658, while supplies last. Call Northeast Marine today 727-327-7341. PDR967

4HP MERCURY - 4MH FourStroke 15” MFG. Date 09/2021 Tiller. $1,605. In stock and available today. Southeastern Marine Power, 7398 46th Ave North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709. 727-545-2700. PDR968

NEW YAMAHA F9.9 SMHB - 3 Year warranty, 15 Inch shaft, manual start, tiller handle. $2995. For more info call 727360-0100 or E-mail: passagrillemarina@ yahoo.com Pass A Grille Marina, St Pete Beach 33706. PDR967

NEW YAMAHA VF115XA - 25 Inch shaft, 3 year Yamaha warranty. Call for pricing or re-power quote. 727-360-0100 or email pssagrillemarina@yahoo.com, Pass A Grille Marina, St Pete Beach FL 33706. PDN967

NEW YAMAHA F20SMHB - Fuel injection, tiller handle, 15 inch shaft, manual start , 3 year Yamaha warranty. Call 727-360-0100 or e-mail passagrillemarina@yahoo.com, Pass A Grille Marina St.Pete Beach, FL 33706.

6HP MERCURY - Model 1FX6201KK. 6 MH FourStroke 15” MFG Date 07/2021 Tiller. $2,020. In stock and available today. Southeastern Marine Power, 7398 46th Ave North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709. 727-545-2700.

SPECIAL SALE YAMAHA F25LMHCManual start, fuel injection, tiller handle, 20 inch shaft, 3 year Yamaha warranty. $3750. For more info call 727-360-0100 or E-mail: passagrillemarina@yahoo. com Pass A Grille Marina, St Pete Beach 33706. PDR967

NEW YAMAHA F25LWHC - Fuel injection, 20 inch shaft, tiller handle, electric start, 3 year Yamaha Warranty. Call 727-360-0100 or e-mail passagrillemarina@yahoo.com, Pass A Grille Marina St.Pete Beach, FL 33706.

9.9HP MERCURY

FourStroke

1F10201BK.

50HP MERCURY - Model 1F51413GZ.

FourStroke Outboard 20” MFG Date 08-2021 Remote. $7,565. In stock and available today. Southeastern Marine Power, 7398 46th Ave North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709. 727-545-2700.

90HP TOHATSU 4-STROKE

MFS90AETL - With 25” Shaft. Power tilt & trim, electric start. Only $8,668 plus rigging. Financing available at sheffieldfinancial.com Call Northeast Marine today 727-327-7341. PDR967

YAMAHA F6SMHA OR F6LMHA - Both motors are now in stock. The 15 inch and 20 inch shaft models. $1,695. 727360-0100, passagrillemarina@yahoo. com Pass A Grille Marina St.Pete Beach 33706. PDR967

9.9HP MERCURY - Model 1F10361BK.

9.9 EXLH CT FourStroke 25” MFG. Date 05/2021 Tiller. $3,280. In stock and available today. Southeastern Marine Power, 7398 46th Ave North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709. 727-545-2700.

90HP WHITE TOHATSU 4-STROKE

MFS90AWETL - With 20” Shaft. Power tilt & trim, electric start. Only $8,899 plus Rigging. Financing available at sheffieldfinancial.com Call Northeast Marine today 727-327-7341. PDR967

YAMAHA HIGH THRUST MODEL T9.9XPHB - Power Tilt / Electric start, Tiller handle, 25 Inch shaft. 3 year Yamaha warranty. For more info call 727360-0100 or email: passagrillemarina@ yahoo.com. Pass A Grille Marina, St. Pete Beach 33706. PDR967

5HP TOHATSU 4-STROKE MFS5DS - With 15” Shaft, External tank with line. Only $1,364 plus Sales Tax. Call Northeast Marine today 727-327-7341.

NEW YAMAHA VF150XA SHO VMAX25 Inch shaft, 3 year Yamaha warranty. Call for pricing or re-power quote. 727360-0100 or email passagrillemarina@ yahoo.com, Pass A Grille Marina, St Pete Beach FL 33706. PDN967

31’ MORGAN HULL 1999 - 6B5.9 Cummins twin diesel working boat. Reef and Pelagic permits. “Neva Miss Charters” Retiring Capt. Gene Frazier 229-938-2811. $80,000. 229-938-2811. PCN964

has

dual

USED 150KW CUMMINS GENERATOR - 150 kW Generator with enclosure. $21,000. In stock and available today. Southeastern Marine Power, 7398 46th Ave North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709. 727-545-2700. PDR968

DONATIONS FISHIN FOR HEROES WOUNDED WARRIORS INC. - Donate your Boat, Car, Truck to the Fishin For Heroes Wounded Warriors, Inc. We are a 501C-3 Non-Profit Organization. This way we make money to take the wounded veterans out on an all day fishing trip at no cost to them. (Has to be in decent running shape) Call Capt. Jim O’Brien 941-473-2150. CR949

a

hp Four Stroke outboard. Includes a galvanized Trailer. She comes equipped with a bimini top, center console with bench helm seat and storage underneath. storage seat in front of console. VHF radio, new 10

with a Yamaha

20’

Nautica International RIB 14

16’

16’ GRIFF SC 2022 - 25 Suzuki w/tilt, galvanized trailer $12,785. Vivian@ EagleViewBoats.com, 239.910.5561.

17’ SEA HUNT TRITON 172 CENTER

CONSOLE 2001 - A nice boat for those who want to get on the water without breaking the bank. Powered by a 2003 Yamaha 115hp Four Stroke outboard, 360 hours. Includes trailer. The boat is equipped with hydraulic steering a bimini top, 2 swivel helm chairs, livewell, casting platform , Stereo, swim ladder. $15,000. Lowes Marine Sales Naples 239-7755693, lmsfl.com PDR968

19’ HYDRA-SPORTS BAY BOLT 2008 - An all purpose boat that is lift stored, captain owned, well equipped, and well maintained. She has an open cockpit with fishing room fore and aft along with the amenities needed for successful fishing. Powered by a 150 horsepower Yamaha outboard to get you out and back quickly. $33,000. Please contact Captain Dave Werning at 877-901-BOAT. PDN968

16’ GRIFF WIDE BODY 2022 - 40 Suzuki tiller, elect/tilt. Continental Aluminum trailer. One package in stock for $15,456. Vivian@EagleViewBoats. com, 239.910.5561. PDR968

HURRICANE 185 SS 2022 - Hyper Blue hull color. Powered by a Yamaha 155hp outboard. Equipped with a bimini top. $37,995. Interested in this boat? Call (941) 979-5219, Request an Appointment above or visit

The Boat House of

Charlotte location

Port Charlotte, FL 33980.

16’ STARCRAFT FMC 1973 - Completely restored. Honda 40HP 4-Stroke outboard motor that runs great! Such a great fishing boat, or just for pleasure. Very easy boat to handle, as well as being reliable. Trailer also has been completely restored, basically brand new! I have all the maintenance receipts. $7,950. 941716-7383 or/ 941-408-6869 m.033063@ gmail.com PBN966

18’ MONTEREY SPORT BOAT 184FS 2013 - Powered with a Mercruiser 4.3L. $29,995. Give us a call or stop by @ BoatersParadise.com 239-573-6256 Cape Coral. PDR968

19’ SEA FOX 197 2004 - Powered with 115hp Mercury outboard and equipped with a T-top.

17’ BOSTON WHALER 170 MONTAUK

2016 - This boat is equipped with a 9” Simrad GPS Chartplotter, with transducer, Powerpole, and dual battery. Clean lines, low-maintenance center console construction and a pristine finish give the Boston Whaler 170 Montauk a classic Whaler look. $41,995. Call TJ Griner 813-323-5220, MarineMax St. Petersburg. PDN967

18’ NAUTICSTAR 1810 BAY 2015 - Only 320 Hours! Very well equipped Bay boat ready for you. Trolling motor, Garmin electronics, 115 Yamaha outboard, fishing chair, bimini top, and much more! $27,995. Call TJ Griner 813-323-5220, MarineMax St. Petersburg. PDR967

CHRIS CRAFT 1996 -

Low hours, trailer.

bimini top, swim

$16,499.

18’ SEA CHASER 180 FLATS

Yamaha

18’ HURRICANE 185 SS SHADOW

GRAY 2021 - Powered by a Yamaha F115LB outboard. Equipped with a bimini top. $42,995. Interested in this boat? Call (941) 979-5219, Request an Appointment above or visit our The

of

Street

19’ SCOUT 2018 - 150hp Yamaha. T-top, electronics, 2021 trailer. Low hours, extra clean. Asking $47,500. Call Chuck at Ocean5 Yacht Sales, cell# 772-263-2776 or Email:chuck@ocean5.com

Feel the Difference

2004 - Single Mercury Saltwater Series, 150hp. This great vessel has been kept in rack storage and shows well. Reportedly it is ready for use as-is. Get your season started now. Make your offer. Location: Siesta Key, FL. YachtSalvage.com 401732-6300. PDR967

SEA RAY SPX 210 OB 2022 -

Powered with a Mercury 200hp V6 with only 30 hours, 5” Simrad (navigation and bottom), Fusion head unit with 4 speakers, Blue LED Lighting package, Elite package. $69,900. Call Josh Annarelli, 727-366-5980, MarineMax St. Petersburg. PDR967

22’ CENTURY 2206 BAY BOAT 2006F250 Yamaha, 2019 aluminum tandem Almighty trailer. New Spot Lock trolling motor, power pole, Garmin GPS, and more! Price reduced to $33,500! Vivian@ EagleViewBoats.com, 239.910.5561. PDR968

22’ SEA RAY 220 SUNDECK

OUTBOARD 2016 - Explore the shallows. Invite friends to carve serious wake. Raft up where the rafting-up’s good. The 220 Sundeck outboard expands your boating terrain with incredible versatility and fuel efficiency, so the possibilities are just about endless. $64,995. Call TJ Griner 813-323-5220, MarineMax St. Petersburg. PDR967

22’ BOSTON WHALER 220

DAUNTLESS 2002 - 2015 Mercury 250 hp Optimax Four Stroke. 540 hours. She is equipped with a factory T-top, helm enclosure with wing curtains, hydraulic jackplate, power pole, trolling motor, Mercury Smartcraft gauges, Lenco trim tabs, new Simrad electronics. $49,900. Call today for details. Lowes Marine Sales Naples 239-775-5693, lmsfl.com PDR967

22’ CHAPARRAL SSI 220 2003 - You hear the word multi-purpose a lot but it really comes to life in our 220. Skiers and kneeboarders will love the low-end pulling power, storage and picture perfect wake. $22,995. Give us a call or stop by @ BoatersParadise.com 239-573-6256 Cape Coral. PDR968

23’ CHAPARRAL SUNSESTA 233 2000 - Popular deck boat design, seats up to 14, good running Volvo 5.0 GI motor. Very seaworthy hull great lay out for the whole family and will deliver a smooth dry ride. $10,795. Ken Main 239774-0222 for Information! Naples, FL. SandyHookYachts.com PDR967

22’ RANGER 2200 BAY RANGER 2008 - 2015 Yamaha 250 hp Four Stroke SHO with only 150 hours. Includes an aluminum tandem-axle trailer. She is in excellent condition and equipped with all the goodies. $47,500. Lowes Marine Sales Call Dan for more info (239)5714500. PDN967

23’ CLEARWATER 2305 2021 - Twin 150hp Suzuki Outboard engines (40 hours.) Available just in time for this beautiful Florida weather! Get out to the sandbars, restaurants or offshore 100 miles to catch the big one! $114,500. Call TJ Griner 813-323-5220, MarineMax St. Petersburg. PDR967

TheMariner.com

24’ EVERGLADES 243

Yamaha

with a sun shade.

in this boat?

558-0964. Request an Appointment

visit The Boat House of Naples.

at 2068 Davis Blvd, Naples, FL 34104.

23’ KEY WEST 239DFS 2020 - Powered with a Yamaha 200hp, equipped with a bimini top. $64,995. Give us a call or stop by @ BoatersParadise.com 239-5736256 Cape Coral. PDR968

2016 - Fresh new listing

this lightly enjoyed 2015 Cobia 237 Center Console powered by the 300 Yamaha outboard! $76,900. Call Josh Annarelli, 727-366-5980, MarineMax St. Petersburg.

23’ NAUTICSTAR 2302 LEGACY 2022

- Wherever you go - whatever waters or species you pursue - the 2302 Legacy’s rugged hull is up to the challenge. High, flared sides ensure a dry ride for everyone on board. $84,995. Call TJ Griner 813-323-5220, MarineMax St. Petersburg. PDR967

- 250hp Mercury.

stored, low hours. Garmin electronics, bimini top. Full cover, Marine head. Must see, extra clean. Asking $89,900. Call Chuck at Ocean5 Yacht Sales, cell# 772-

PARKER 2310 2015 - The 2015 Parker 2310 is a simple, straightforward, no-nonsense fishing boat, that features a great size cabin space for a 23 foot class boat. Yamaha F250XCA (digital controls) 10 running hours. $79,999. Call Josh Annarelli, 727-366-5980, MarineMax St. Petersburg. PDR967

- Powered with a Yamaha

4 stroke with only 133 hours on it.

with a bimini top. $39,995. Give

a call or stop by @ BoatersParadise.

Cape Coral.

23’ SPORTSMAN 231 HERITAGE

2021 - SOLD! White / Island Blue hull color. Powered by a Yamaha 250hp outboard. Equipped with a T-top. $98,995. Interested in this boat? Call (239) 5492628, Request an Appointment above or visit our The Boat House of Cape Coral location at 1516 SE 46th Street Cape Coral, FL 33904. PDN967

24’ BOSTON WHALER 240 VANTAGE

- Powered with a Mercury 300 V8 AMS with 60 hours (Warranty remaining), 12” Raymarine Axiom Pro RVX. $189,900. Call Josh Annarelli, 727366-5980, MarineMax St. Petersburg. PDR967

Interested in this boat? Call (239) 5492628, Request an Appointment above or visit our The Boat House of Cape Coral location at 1516 SE 46th Street Cape Coral, FL 33904. PDR967

24’ CENTURY 2400 WALKAROUND

- Family fish/cruise hardtop with enclosure. Garmin GPS. Fishfinder. VHF 2016 Sea Lion tandem trailer. $29,500. Lance Lane, American Marine, Cell: 941.626.1264. PDR968

24’ SEA PRO 248 2022 - Under 100 hours! This boat is loaded with options, trolling motor, twin power poles, ready for the fishing spots, restaurants, sand bars, or cruising! This boat can do it all! $110,000. Call TJ Griner 813-323-5220, MarineMax St. Petersburg. PDR967

25’ PROLINE 1997 - New 350

MerCruiser MPI Bravo three outdrive with brand new manifolds and risers. Garmin chart plotter, VHF radio, live bait well, wash down hose, trim tabs, automatic and manual pumps, two fish boxes. V berth with head. Asking $23,900. Call Fritz 631-487-7659. PCR965

26’ CROWNLINE 260 XSS 2022 -

Powered with a 250hp Mercury outboard. Equipped with a sport arch with sun shade. $115,995. Interested in this boat? Call (239) 558-0964. Request an Appointment or visit The Boat House of Naples. Located at 2068 Davis Blvd, Naples, FL 34104. PDR967

26’ VANQUISH 26 RUNABOUT 2016 - Original owner, recent awl grip Flag Blue 6.22, Mercury 250 4S with 180 hrs, varnished teak transom, teak decks, Garmin GPS, bimini top, full mooring cover canvas, DC refrigerator. Seating for 8 perfect for afternoon cruising and harbor tours. $149,000. Email sales@ sandyhookyachts.com for Information! Clearwater, FL. SandyHookYachts.com PDR967

27’ PRO-LINE SPORTSMAN CENTER

CONSOLE 1996 - Twin 2005 Suzuki

225hp Four Stroke outboards. Includes aluminum tandem axle trailer. Has a very wide 9’10” beam. Includes a factory T-top, anchor windlass, forward casting deck with lots of storage, transom livewell, bait prep station, with sink and more. $32,900. Lowes Marine Sales Call Dan for more info (239)571-4500. PDN967

25’

-

CLASSIC 2006 -

-

- bradp@curtisstokes.net -

26’ BAYLINER 2609 RENDEZVOUS

DECKBOAT OUTBOARD 1997 -

Powered with a 2018 Mercury 200 hp Optimax Outboard. Only 83 hours. Nice roomy deckboat with a very stable ride. Includes a custom aluminum tandem axle trailer. $26,500. Call today for details. Lowes Marine Sales Naples 239-7755693, lmsfl.com PDR967

26’ EDGEWATER 262 BLUE 2023 -

Blue hull color. Powered by twin Yamaha LF200XCA outboards. Equipped with a T-top. $239,995. Interested in this boat? Call (239) 558-0964. Request an Appointment or visit The Boat House of Naples. Located at 2068 Davis Blvd, Naples, FL 34104. PDR967

27’ BLACKWOOD 27 OFFSHORE 2010 - Sleek styling and luxurious. 2 Fish boxes and 3 live wells, twin 200HP Mercury Verado Outboards, trim tabs, 130 gallon fuel tank, 20” draft, you can run the flats on those windy days, head is very well appointed. $105,000. Ross Wiltse, American Marine, Cell: 630.699.5066.

27’ SEA RAY 270 SUNDECK

270 Sundeck is geared for incredible stability, comfort and handling. This is a one owner boat that has been lift kept. Mercuiser ECT 350 MAG MPI DTS Bravo 3 (180 hours.) $74,900. Call Josh Annarelli, 727-366-5980, MarineMax St. Petersburg.

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25’ PARKER 2510 XL WALKAROUND

2018 - Power by twin 150HP Yamaha Outboards under 300hrs, swim platform, transom live well and storage, huge cockpit with bimini top, freshwater washdown with 13 gallon tank, hard top with rocket launchers. Garmin GPS/ chart/depth, electric windlass, cabin with sleeping for two and center electric head. $139,000. Mike Mascari, American Yachts, Cell: 239.980.2202. PDR968

26’ COBIA 260 WALK AROUND 2000

- Powered by twin Yamaha 150hp fuel injected two stroke outboards. 600 hours. $22,500. Lowes Marine Sales Naples 239-775-5693, lmsfl.com PDR968

26’ PACEMAKER 1978 - 230 HP Crusader (2010). T-top, electronics, trim tabs, low hours. Offers wanted. Asking $18,500. Call David (In Vero) at Ocean5 Yacht Sales Cell #772-473-8398 or email; david@ocean5.com PDR968

27’ MAXUM 27 CRUISERS 1998 - White Hull, bimini, call for more information. $19,995. Give us a call or stop by @ BoatersParadise.com 239-573-6256

Coral.

BOSTON WHALER

OUTRAGE

- This model offers loads of features for whoever you are today: A serious angler, thrill-seeking watersports enthusiast or all-day cruiser. Mercury 350hp Verados (port

The Boat House of Cape

Street

29’ COBIA 296 2014 - Black hull color. Powered by twin Yamaha 300hp outboards. Equipped with T-top with outriggers. $160,995. Interested in this boat? Call (941) 979-5219, Request an Appointment above or visit our The Boat House of Port Charlotte location at 4295 Laura Street Port Charlotte, FL 33980. PDN967

29’ CROWNLINE 290 XSS PHANTOM 2021 - Blue / Slate hull color. Powered by a Suzuki DF350ATXW2 outboard. Equipped with a sun shade. $147,995. Interested in this boat? Call (239) 5492628, Request an Appointment above or visit our The Boat House of Cape Coral location at 1516 SE 46th Street Cape Coral, FL 33904. PDR967

29’ CROWNLINE 290 XSS 2023Powered with a 400hp Mercury Verado outboard. Equipped with a bimini top. Call for price. Interested in this boat? Call (239) 558-0964. Request an Appointment or visit The Boat House of Naples. Located at 2068 Davis Blvd, Naples, FL 34104. PDR968

29’ MASTER MARINE TRUE WORLD MARINE 2001 - This is a diesel powered fishing boat with new Bravo 3 drive and triple-axle trailer. The boat is ready for use and will get your where the fish are. Solidly built and strong running. This boat can be seen by appointment only. A trailer is included in this sale. Location: Montuerde, FL. Taking Bids. YachtSalvage.com 401-732-6300.

32’ CRUISERS YACHTS 320 EXPRESS 2006 - The Cruisers 320 Express sets the standard in performance and styling in the mid-range express market. She has been maintained well and runs strong with the optional 5.7 GXi Volvo 320hp Inboards. Great A/C, Kohler 5k gen set, full camper top canvas package with a huge swim platform. $67,500. Taylor Cook, American Marine, Cell: 941.704.4044. PDR968

BACK COVE 34

- Includes

about every option including a Sea Keeper, bow and stern thrusters, KVH and full electronics. Twin Suzuki 350 HP w/ low hours (45 hrs Each). Joystick control system, capable of a 30-knot cruise and top-end speeds in excess of 40 knots. The Back Cove 34O will extend your cruising grounds. Offered at $672,500. Call Kent Little at Little Yacht Sales 713-817-7216. PDR968

32’ STAMAS 320 EXPRESS 2003 - Twin Mercruiser 6.2 Horizon MPI fresh water cooled inboards. She is in great shape and has been lift stored and covered by owner . Engines recently serviced and run great. Boat is very clean and ready to enjoy. $65,000. Lowes Marine Sales Naples 239-775-5693, lmsfl.com PDR967

34’ MAINSHIP PILOT 34 2000 - Yanmar

350HP Diesel only 1455 hours, Phasor 4.5kW generator, 4212 Garmin GPS/ chart/radar, bow and stern thrusters,

large swim platform, and beautiful cabin space. This boat is ready for all things on the water! $199,795. Call TJ Griner 813323-5220, MarineMax St. Petersburg.

33’ EVERGLADES 335 CC 2022Powered by twin 450hp Yamaha XTO outboards. Equipped with a T-top. Call for price. Interested in this boat? Call (941) 979-5219, Request an Appointment above or visit our The Boat House of Port Charlotte location at 4295 Laura Street Port Charlotte, FL 33980. PDR968

FOUNTAIN 33 SPORTFISH

2007 - Repowered with Mercury Verado 350 motors with Seastar jack plates, Mercury warranty thru

34’ BOSTON WHALER 345 CONQUEST

- This boat in particular has notable features such as a Raymarine electronics package, Joystick powered Mercury 350 hp Verados, and Steel Blue hull color. $429,900. Call Josh Annarelli, 727366-5980, MarineMax St. Petersburg.

SEA RAY 350 SUNDANCER 2016 -

8.2 370HP engines w V-drives!

clean well cared for 2016 Sea Ray Sundancer 350! Great family fun boat with lots of post market upgrades! $319,000. Contact Dennis 727-6476473 for Information! Dunedin, FL. SandyHookYachts.com

a T-top, powered with twin Yamaha outboards.

for price. Interested in this boat? Call (239) 5492628,

Boat

37’ BOSTON WHALER 370 OUTRAGE 2017 - Trip Mercury 350 L6 VDO JPO Verado engines - with “New style” Joystick done 455 hours. Fischer Panda 8kW diesel genset - 215 hours. $427,000. Call Justin Lindhorst, 239-770-7096, MarineMax St. Petersburg. PDR967

37’ GENESIS DEL PLATA 2002 - Twin Cummins M10TA, 250hp Diesels, less than 1400 hours. This great boat

Cell: 239.770.1472. PDR968

40’ SEA RAY EXPRESS 1994 - Twin Mercruisers. This boat has been well maintained and updated over the years. She shows well and is reportedly in good running condition. We have moved her under her owner power. This is a great opportunity. Take a look and make your offer. Location: Cape Coral, FL. YachtSalvage.com 401-732-6300. PDN967

40’ SEA RAY SLX 400 OB 2021 - Triple Mercury Verado 350’s w Joystick done only 72 hours. Seakeeper 3 Gyroscopic stabilizer. Westerbeke 7.5 kW generator

location

Street Cape Coral, FL

36’ INVINCIBLE 36 2010 - Take a look at this clean 2010 Invincible 36 powered by 2016 Suzuki 300s with 285 hours. This boat shows like new and has been professionally maintained. $299,900. Call Josh Annarelli, 727-366-5980, MarineMax St. Petersburg. PDR967

hours. $845,000. Call Josh Annarelli, 727-366-5980, MarineMax St. Petersburg. PDR967

40’

41’

42’

34’ CABRIOLET

46’ TUNG HWA 1990 - This is a custom

Offshore with a cockpit extension. It has been completely neglected for 6 years and will need a lot of work. This is a project vessel. The twin Perkins diesel engines have not been started. This is a lot of boat for the money. Make your bid. Location: Stuart, FL. YachtSalvage.com 401-732-6300.

48’ CHB 48 COCKPIT MOTORYACHT

1988 - Perfect ‘Live-Aboard’, Cruiser or a Great American Loop vessel! From her huge expansive aft deck, very large and accommodating bridge, cavernous and spaciousness below decks and very user-friendly engine room. You will see that the Chung Hwa 48 has much to offer. Almost identical to the Hatteras 48. $124,500. Brad Grant, American Yachts, Cell: 239.770.1472.

SILVERTON 48 CONVERTIBLE

- The Silverton 48 Convertible hull lines, drawn by Donald Blount & Associates, have been designed to handle the rigors of the Atlantic Ocean, in which Silverton water-tests their boats. With a sharp entry and wide beam, the 48 will perform safely and comfortably in most sea conditions. $419,000. Call Skip North, 727-743-0024, MarineMax St. Petersburg.

57’

61’

CRUISERS

With spacious three-stateroom, three-head interior with

at

62’

EXPLORER

Sea”

53’ SOUTHERN CROSS 53 COCKPIT

MY 1986 - This do it all vessel is the Australian Hatteras of the Great Barrier Reef. Three stateroom, two head floor plan forward, she has the room for family or friends, and range to enjoy the ride. A one level salon, offers a large galley center and lower helm forward. Twin 6V71 Detroit Diesels, 20kW Kilopak/ Isuzu generator. Loopers dream boat. $355,000. Capt Steve Davison, American Marine, Cell: 239.850.4547. PDR968

62’ TIFFANY 62 SPORTFISH 1986 -

Luxury fishing vessels hand crafted in Burgess, VA for nearly 80 years. Odds are you’ve never experienced this level of beauty and craftsmanship in a hardcore bluewater fishing machine.

Low hours on rebuilt 1100hp MAN diesels. Two generators. Engine room is air conditioned!! $495,500. Lance Lane, American Yachts, Cell: 941.626.1264.

PDR968

65’ VIKING PRINCESS 65

MOTORYACHT 1999 - Briar Patch with her unique blue hull has all the European styling, luxury and performance you can dream of in a 65 foot Motoryacht. A beautiful example that has been well maintained and updated. With regularly maintained 1050 HP Man diesels “Briar Patch” has all the power you could want. $499,000. Gordon Burgess, American Yachts, Cell: 941.356.4522. PDN968

55’ TRUMPY 550 COCKPIT MY 1956 - She’s a real ‘head turner’. Featured in Millionaire Magazine in 1997. Registered as an antique vessel in Florida. Bottom has been fiberglassed!! Master stateroom aft with queen berth. Crew quarters forward with separate head and shower. Please call or email for private viewing. $195,900. Lance Lane, American Marine, Cell: 941.626.1264.PDN968

63’ HATTERAS 63 MOTORYACHT

1987 - Perfect example of what a pristine cruising yacht should be. She has been meticulously maintained which is clearly evident when the boat is toured. Right down to having the copper tubing for the plumbing waxed and sealed!!! She recently completed a 22 year stint in fresh water. $449.900. Capt Jamie Switzer, American Marine, Cell: 706.318.7020.

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76’ LAZZARA 76 GRAND SALON 1995

- One of the most sought-after yachts under 80ft, offering 5 staterooms/6 heads with crew and owners split into two areas, preventing overcrowding in a single segment. Each segment also sports a dedicated washer and dryer making it easier on crew & guests. $739,000. Mike Mascari, American Yachts, Cell: 239.980.2202. PDR968

56’ CARVER 56 VOYAGER 2009 - The only 2009 currently on the market, D-12 Volvos under 1000hours(Serviced), All Garmin electronics, 23kW generator, bow and stern thrusters, flybridge A/C, SeaDeck up and down, dual 50amp Cable Masters, new wood flooring throughout, remote thruster control, back up camera, too much to list, She is a “9”. $649,000. Mike Mascari, American Yachts, Cell: 239.980.2202. PDR968

63’ VIKING 63 COCKPIT MOTORYACHT

1988 - The perfect blend of live aboard / Cruising yacht. Full walkaround decks for easy line handling. The huge full width master suite features a large king sized bed with seating area, large head with full size Jacuzzi tub/shower and private separate stair case for access. Your guests have 3 staterooms forward with 2 heads with showers. $449,900. Capt Scott Slater, American Yachts, 813.928.3820. PDN968

80’ BROWARD RAISED PILOTHOUSE

CPMY 1980 - This yacht is offered at a third of the cost she would sell for if she were pristine. Project boat. Needs exterior rub rail and handrail repair, hull paint, and minor interior cleanup. Three staterooms plus crews quarters. Huge Galley. $249,000. Lance Lane, American Marine, Cell: 941.626.1264. PDN968

58’ HATTERAS 58LRC 1978 - $199,000.

Twin 4-71 Detroit diesels, classic cockpit motor yacht and rare long range cruiser with transatlantic capabilities. Stabilized and can cruise anywhere while burning just 6 gallons per hour at 8 knots. Gordon Burgess, American Marine, Cell: 941.356.4522. PDR968

63’ OCEAN ALEXANDER 63 YACHT

FISHERMAN 1986 - Detroit Diesels replaced with V10 820hp Man Diesels in 1995, 8kW and 20kW generators in lazarette, absolutely beautiful vessel, exterior painted in 2005, bottom painted 5-18-2022, four staterooms - Four heads with ensuite showers, full electronics, stabilizers, bow thruster. $489,000. Mike Mascari, American Yachts, Cell: 239.980.2202. PDR968

PILOTHOUSE 1986 - Absolutely

beautiful, updated system throughout, truly a go anywhere boat, great for a large family, business entertainment or charter. Do not let this one get away. This Is the most yacht for the money that you will find! $899,900. Capt Scott Slater, American Marine, Cell: 813.928.3820. PDR968

60’ VIKING 60 COCKPIT SPORT YACHT 1996 - All new Garmin electronics Including chart plotters, radar, autopilot and more. Man engines fully serviced including all coolers, aftercoolers, manifolds in 2022, 20kW Onan generator full service including ew heat exchanger, This boat truly Is turn key and ready to cruise. $319,900. Capt Scott Slater, American Yachts, 813.928.3820. PDR968

64’ GALEON 640 FLY 2019 - Well found with many factory options she is captain maintained and shows very light use with low engine hours. Recently hauled with a fresh bottom job in March 2022.

KEFI is offered for sale due to a change in the owner’s plans. $2,595,000. Tom D’Amato 727-480-7143 for Information!

Clearwater, FL. SandyHookYachts.com

PDR967

30’ CUSTOM BUILT STEEL TRAWLER

2005 - Offers welcome. Steel trawler, 30 LOA, 8 feet beam (can be trailered without special permit). Draft is 42”, 1,9 volwagen diesel engine, 200 w solar panels, 4 6-volt deep cycle house bank plus starting battery. Big Engel refrig/ freezer. Hull was sandblasted and painted (30 gal) epoxy+ bottom paint in Oct 2017. Topside has some rust. Great economic boat (20 gal fuel burn from lake worth to west end, Bahamas) will be cruising again in Bahamas next winter if not sold by then. $4000 or best offer. 573338-5800. PBR967

66’ MARLOW EXPLORER 66E 2020 - “Magic” is a low hour Explorer in Bristol condition. Possibly the finest yacht in her class on the market today. Long distance cruise like a trawler, or cross the gulf stream at 20 knots. She has 3 staterooms, 3 heads, and

crew cabin with seating

Marine Sales,

66’ MARLOW EXPLORER 66E-CB 2014 - “Ben’s Barge” is a well-appointed 66ECB equipped with 1150HP CAT engines and a robust Garmin NAV package. Her four stateroom layout coupled with the ample command bridge and galley layouts

the comforts of home on the water. She is well

72’

75’

78’

86’ STEPHENS ENCLOSED

36’ ALBIN DOUBLE CABIN TRAWLER

1979 - Single Ford Lehman, 125hp.

This Albin 36 has a solid hull and good running engines. It is suffering from rot in the cabin top supports caused by leaks on the flybridge. The rotted support beams will need to be replaced. She also needs a lot of general cleanup and updating from recent neglect. It will need new batteries and seasonal prep. She is a great platform and well worth the effort. Take and look and make your bid. Location: Melbourne, FL. Taking Bids. YachtSalvage.com 401-732-6300.

36’ HERITAGE EAST SUNDECK 2001220hp Cummins. Classic two stateroom, dual head, galley down “Sundeck” Trawler with minimal exterior teak. Ready for the loop. Location: Dunedin. $199,000. Contact Mark 727-580-3441, Sandy Hook Yacht Sales. PDR968

43’ GULFSTAR 43 TRAWLER 1975$79,500. Ideal offering for an economical liveaboard or looper. Dual station. Full electronics package. Two stateroom, two head layout. Includes 10’ Avon inflatable dingy with 15hp outboard. Lance Lane, American Yachts, Cell: 941.626.1264. PDR968

Robert

42’ GRAND BANKS MOTORYACHT

2000 - Major improvements and tasteful custom touches done by the current owners. There is canvas for all the bright work, seating etc. Equipped with stabilizers as well. Equipped with the radar arch in lieu of the mast which will fit under all bridges on the Loop. This is truly a motoryacht ready to cruise. $349,000. Please call Brendon Goldstein 727-410-7836, www.SandyHookYachts. com PDR968

43’ PEARSON PORTSMOUTH 1973Twin Ford Lehman, 120hp. This vessel is mid re-fit. The hull is reportedly solid. It is reported that the engines had been rebuilt and all systems were ready to be installed for use when the project stopped. This will make a great liveaboard or longrange cruiser. Location: St. Augustine, FL. Taking Bids. YachtSalvage.com 401732-6300. PDR967

45’ MERIDIAN 459 MOTORYACHT 2007 - Twin 380hp Cummins QSB5.9 Diesels, then get up and go when the weather turns. Complete Northstar electronics package with networked features: GPS, chart, radar, auto pilot, depth, fishfinder. bow and stern thrusters. 6’7” headroom throughout, full galley and two staterooms with ensuite heads. $249,900. Capt Scott Slater, American Yachts, 813.928.3820. PDR968

27’ CATALINA 1978 - Newer 20hp Westerbeke diesel installed in 2010. New ZF transmission installed

Has tiller steering with Raymarine

plus

pilot.

charger,

anchors,

27’ HUNTER EDGE 2011 - Motorsailer. Retractable centerboard and rudder. Provides

34’ TARTAN 34 C 1972 - Serious off shore travel. With oversized rigging. The centerboard is constructed of a steel blade enclosed in a faired fiberglass shroud. The centerboard helps with balance on all points of sail, pointing, and gives flexibility in shoal waters. Skeg hung rudder. $28,000. Ross Wiltse, American Marine, Cell: 630.699.5066.

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38’ BENETEAU FIRST 38 S5 1991 -

This private 2 cabin version with 2 heads is the most popular, with the larger aft cabin berth and roomy aft head. A far from ordinary sloop with performance, beauty, and speed at your fingertips. New autopilot and battery charger installed 9/2022. $58,000. Lance Lane, American Marine, Cell: 941.626.1264. PDR968

48’ CHERUBINI SCHOONER 1983

- This 1983 Cherubini 48 Stay Sail Schooner is a rare find. One of only two available in the US.Victoria is beautiful classic Schooner which will only go up in value. Cherubini, the 4th generation, N.J. builder, have been synonymous with quality since 1924. $395,000. Gordon Burgess, American Marine, Cell: 941.356.4522. PDR968

gallons water.

35’ BENETEAU 345 FIRST 1987 -

Single Volvo. This boat is suffering from recent neglect and will need general cleaning and service. She has a full set of sails. She can be seen by scheduled appointment. Take a look and make your bid. Location: Fort Myers, FL. YachtSalvage.com 401-732-6300.

PDR967

42’ ENDEAVOUR SLOOP 1988 -

Former lightly used freshwater boat, tricked out for cruising by second owner. Electronics recently updated. Fresh bottom barrier and paint. Dual a/c, water maker, upgraded ground tackle, windlass, solars, davits, new genoa, new batteries, it’s all here. Exterior/interior. 8-10. $86,500. Email: jeklaw@bellsouth. net PCR967

50’ BAVARIA 50 CRUISER 2005 -

“Bueller” boasts a 5 cabin layout and many recent upgrades including 3 air units, inverter/charger, chart plotter and radar, stove, canvas and much more. She is offered at $189,900. Call Rick Weiler at Little Yacht Sales (832) 738-6251. PDR968

92’ PALMER-JOHNSON 1984 - Has a protected helm station, long range capability, shallow draft w/centerboard, up-wind performance, five-staterooms, modern sail handling equipment.

Extensive refit in 2013. Beautiful, up-todate yacht! Offered at $1,495,000. Call Kent Little, Little Yacht Sales 713-8177216. PDR968

125 gallons diesel

with

at

Will

44’ VAN DE STADT 44 SLOOP 1993 -

Please email us and we’ll send you the complete specification and equipment list. New engine, fresh bottom paint. Bottom surveyed 5/22. Tested good!! $149,500. Lance Lane, American Marine, Cell: 941.626.1264. PDR968

65’ IRWIN 65 KETCH 1985 -

Knowledgeable owner has spent the money and time to update and improve this Irwin 65 and to allow for shorthanded sailing. Hull awlgrip paint job , bow thruster, 2 electric winches, New Mast step, swim platform, and many other enhancements. New engine, New generator 2019. Offered at $295,000 Call Gene Gammon at Little Yacht Sales 727644-8009. PDR968

38’ ADMIRAL 38 CATAMARAN 2008

- This Admiral 38 owner’s version is a strongly built yacht with safety first in her design and construction. Many updates including repowering in 2020 with new Yanmar 30HP engines with sail drives. Less than 141 hours currently. Offered at $299,000. Call Bobby Brown at Little Yacht Sales 214-704-7750. PDR968

42’ LAGOON 42 2019 - One owner! 3 cabin Owners Version, 2021 Northern Lights 12kW gen, A/C-48,000 BTUs, upgraded engines 2 x 57 HP Approx 1800hrs. A rare opportunity, this beautiful Catamaran will sell fast! May consider trades - replacement value is $781,000 - Offered at $648,000. Call Kent Little at 713-817-7216. PDR968

50’ JAMES LANG LTD CUSTOM MADE BLUE WATER 1986 - Built in South Africa in 1986. Made the crossing 10 years ago no problem. Mono hull sloop. 70’ clearance at waterline

draft.

Yanmar diesel installed in

ANNA MARIA

APOLLO

BOCA GRANDE

BONITA BEACH

BONITA

BRADENTON

TO FIND

EL JOBEAN

Gulf Coast Marine

ENGLEWOOD

Englewood Shopping Center

Stump Pass Marina

EARLEVILLE, MD

Crystal Beach Market

FERNANDINA BEACH

Amelia Island Yacht Basin

FLAGLER BEACH

Marine Mechanics Inc.

FLORIDA CITY

Jack’s Bait & Tackle

FT. LAUDERDALE

84 Boatworks

Boatowner’s Warehouse

Bradford Marine

Cable Marine

Carl’s Bait & Tackle

Cooley’s Landing

Fiberglass Coating

Ft. Lauderdale Small Boat Club

Harbor Cafe

Lewis Marine Supply

HOLMES BEACH

Firestation/Marina’s Family Rest.

HOMESTEAD

Dalton Marine Supply

Don’s Bait & Tackle

H & C Marina

Mutineer

Sam’s Hide Away

INDIAN SHORES

The Pub Rest

ISLAMORADA

Abel’s Tackle Box

Bud & Mary’s Marina

Caloosa Cove Marina

Sandals Factory Swimwear

Smuggler’s Cove

JACKSONVILLE

Beach Marina

Boat House Discount Marine

Grand Slam Yacht Sales

Palm Cove Marine

Sailor Exchange

West Marine (3)

JENSEN BEACH

Four Fish Marina

BURNT STORE

CAPE CANAVERAL

CAPE

LMR Custom Rods

New River Yacht Center

RPM Diesel Rustic Inn

Sailor Man

Sea School

Southport Raw Bar

Sprvance Navy Cadet Trailing

West Marine

VFW

Zodiac

FT. MYERS

American Marine

Boater’s landing

Diversified Yacht Sales

Felix Marine

Galati Yacht Sales

North Fork Bait & Tackle

Outboards Only

Snook Nook Bait & Tackle

West Marine

JUPITER

Jupiter River Mobile Home Park

KEY LARGO

Diver’s Direct Outlet

Grand Slam Yacht

Marley’s Bayside

Scuba Outlet

The Pelican Resort

West Marine

Yellow Bait House

KEY WEST

Boat Services Group

Florida Yacht Charters & Sales

MIAMI

B & F Marine

Biscayne Bay Marriot-Ship Store

Boat Center

Capitan Marine Control

Crook & Crook Maine Supply

Dinner Key Marina

Fisherman’s Boat Group

Hopkins Carter Marine

Mavex Corporation

MC Marine

Miami Outboard Club, Inc.

Popeye Marine

River Marine Supply

Sealab Marina

West Marine (2)

MIAMI BEACH

Haulover Marine Center

Miami Beach Marina

Sector 7 Marine Supplies

MICCO

Sebastian Inlet Marine

MONROE

Alabama Jack NAPLES

Gulf Coast Marine

Gulf Shore Marina

Hamilton Harbor Yacht Club

Marine Trading Post

Mike’s Bait House

Molly’s Marine

Naples Bay Resort

Naples Boat Yard

Naples Marina

Naples Ship Store

Sara Bay Marina

Sawyer’s Outboard Service

Sea Tech

The Boat House BoatHouseH2o.com

West Marine

Wolcott Marine

NEW SMYRNA BEACH

PERRINE

West Marine

PERRY

Big Ben Outfitters

PINECREST

West Marine

PINE ISLAND

Winn Dixie

PLACIDA

Abel’s Marine

All American / Safe Cove

Charlotte Harbor Boat Storage

Eldred’s Marina

Gasparilla Waterfront Grille

McCall Marine Sales

Pier One Yacht Sales

POMPANO BEACH

Big Daddy’s

Boat Owner’s Warehouse

Carefree Boat Club

Chaos Fishing Rods

Fisherman’s One Stop

Loe’s Subs

McDonald’s Corner Store

Michaels Cafe

Pompano City Hall

Pompano Post Office

Pudgie Pelican

Reel Loco Marine Service

Sunset Park

The Outboard Shop

West Marine

PORT CANAVERAL

Blue Point Marina

Cape Marina New Port Marina

PORT CHARLOTTE

Captain Teds at Ingman

Fishin’ Frank’s

Marine Trader

Marine Trading Post

Mid-County Regional Library

ST. PETERSBURG

Boater’s Republic

Central Marine

Coastal Marine Yacht Service

Corner of Bayshore & 5th

Entrance at O’Neill’s Marina

Florida Yacht Sales / Maximo

Harborage Harbor Master’s

Harborage Harbor Loading Docks

Isla

Island Nautical

Mastry’s

Mastry Engine Center

Northeast Marine

Pier One

Sailing Center

Salt Creek

Southeastern Marine

St. Pete Municipal

West Marine

ST. PETE BEACH

Gulf to Bay Bait

Pass-A-Grille

Sea Haag

STUART

Boat Owners

Chapman Marine

FL Outdoors

Lewis Marine

Marine Parts

Stuart Angler

Stuart Post

United Yacht

West Marine

TALLAHASSEE

West Marine

TAMPA

CAPE HAZE

CLEARWATER

COCOA BEACH

COCONUT GROVE

CORTEZ

CRAWFORDVILLE

AMS

CRYSTAL RIVER

DANIA

CRC

Dania

Divers

DAYTONA

West

DAYTONA

Legacy Harbor Marina Mike’s

Port Sanibel Marina Ship Store

Superior Marine Detail

Sweetwater Landing Marina

Tropic Trailer Walker Yacht Sales

Wavetech Powersports

West Marine

FT. MYERS BEACH

Dick’s Bait & Tackle (Diversified)

Marine Trading Post

Matanzas inn Resort

Pink Shell Marina

Snook Bright Yacht Club & Marina

FT. PIERCE

Action Diesel Injection

Black Pearl Boat Ramp

Calypso Yacht Sales

Captain’s Galley

Cracker Boy Boat Works

DeBrook’s Fishing Center

Fishing Center

Ft. Pierce Marina

Harbortown Marina

Marine Connection Liquidators

St. Lucie Outboards

Taylor Creek Marina Ships Store

West Marine

Whiticar Marine

FT. WALTON BEACH

West Marine

GIBSONTON

Inter Bay Moorings

GRANT

Treasure Coast Marina

GULFPORT

DEERFIELD

DELRAY

DESTIN

DUNEDIN

Causeway

Blue Water Marine Repair

Gulfport Marina

Marine Max

Pasadena Yacht & Country Club

HALLANDALE

Harbour Island

HIALEAH

Hi-Tech Electronics

HOBE SOUND

VFW Post 10132

HOLIDAY

West Marine

Stock Island Marina

West Marine

LABELLE

Southern Heritage Real Estate

LAKE PARK

Offshore Tackle

S. Florida Yacht Sales

LAKELAND

Old Salt Marine

LARGO

Seafarer Marine Supply

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

Bonefish Grille

LONGBOAT KEY

Bradenton Beach Marina

Longboat Key Moorings

LONGWOOD

Boatwrench

MADERIA BEACH

Cost Plus Marina

Madeira Beach Marina

Professional Yacht Sales Int’l

MARATHON

Marathon Boats

Ram Turbos West Marine

MARCO ISLAND

Cedar Bay Marco Island Marina

Rose Marina

Walker’s Hideaway Marina

West Marine

MATLACHA

D & D Bait & Tackle

Seven Seas Bait & Tackle

MELBOURNE

Boat House Discount Marine

Capt. Mullets Bait & Tackle

Strike Zone Fishing

Waterline Marine

West Marine

MELBOURNE BEACH

Black Dog Bait & Tackle

Coastal Crab

Inlet

MERRITT ISLAND

Harbortown

Lelle’s

Boaters Exchange

North Causeway Marina

NOKOMIS

Gulf Harbor

North Jetties Fish Camp

NORTH FT. MYERS

Marinatown Dockmasters

Marine Trading Post

The Bait Station

NORTH MIAMI BEACH

Arch Creek Marine

Key Stone Pointe Marine

West Marine

NORTH PALM BEACH

North Palm Beach Marina

West Marine

NORTH PORT

Fine Bait & Tackle

Library Boxes Hyde Park & Biscayne

ORANGE BEACH

West Marine

ORLANDO

West Marine (2)

OSPREY

A TO Z Discount Beverage

Casey Key Fish House

PALALTKA

Crystal Cove Marina

PALM BAY

Palm Bay Marina

PALM BEACH GARDENS

Juno Bait & Tackle

Papa Kwans

PALM COAST

Palm Coast Marina

PALM HARBOR

Boat and Motor Super Store

Home Port Marina

Marino’s Marina

PALMETTO

American Marine/Riviera Dunes

Cut’s Edge Harbor Marina

Regatta Pointe Marina

United Yacht Sales

PANAMA CITY (Beach)

West Marine

PENSACOLA

Academy Sports & Outdoors

West Marine

Port Charlotte Public Library

The Boat House BoatHouseH2o.com

West Marine

PORT ORANGE

Pat’s Riverview Café

PORT ST. LUCIE

Bass Pro Shop

St. Lucie Outboards

PUNTA GORDA

Bal Harbor Plaza

Laishley Park Marina

Pier One Yacht Brokers

Punta Gorda Marina

Punta Gorda Yacht Brokerage

Rio Villa Bait & Tackle

West Marine

RIVIERA BEACH

7 Seas Bait & Tackle

Boater’s Warehouse

Boathouse Marine

Eastern Yachts

Mike’s Barber Shop

ROCKLEDGE

Boater’s Exchange

RUSKIN

Little Harbor Marina

Shell Point Marina

SANIBEL

Ireland Yacht Sales

SARASOTA

Casey Key Fish House

Economy Tackle Marina Jacks

Marine Surplus

New Pass Bait Shop

West Marine Products

SEBASTIAN

Reelem In Bait & Tackle

SIESTA KEY

Mr. CB’s Bait & Tackle

Siesta Key Marine

SPRING HILL

West Marine

ST. AUGUSTINE

Atlas Yacht Sales

First Mate Yacht Service

Sailor Exchange

St. Augustine Marine Center

West Marine

Pass

Davis Island Yacht Club

Fish & Wildlife

Gandy Bait

Municipal

Rick’s

Piper’s

Southeast

T.A.

Tampa

Tampa

Tampa

West

TARPON SPRINGS

Anclote

Florida

Tarpon

Tarpon

Tarpon

West

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328 AUSTRAILIAN DRIVE, ROTONDA

775 LONGBOAT CLUB ROAD 401, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228 - Magnificent full gulf views from this direct gulf front condominium in popular “beaches of Longboat Key” on the Gulf of Mexico!

Unobstructed views of the beautiful sandy beach, the azure blue water of the gulf and the vivid sunsets from the living/ dining rooms, the bedrooms and the balcony. $1,299,900. Call Willie Ruiz 941276-9290. ruizteamsellsflhomes@gmail. com. PDR963

WEST, FL 33947 - Ready to own your slice of paradise? Here it is! A great lot avaialble to build your forever home loverlooking a pond in Rotonda Lakes. Located between Sarasota & Fort Myers, on the Cape Haze Peninsula! Minutes to the pristine beaches of Boca Grande & Englewood’s own Manasota Key! $40,000. Call Willie Ruiz 941-2769290. ruizteamsellsflhomes@gmail.com.

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35’ WINNEBAGO 34SH JOURNEY

2007 - This unit is reported to be in good overall condition. Tennessee title branded “Rebuilt Vehicle”. * 2 Slide outs, rear ladder, lounge chair, sofa, convertible booth dinette, microwave, stove, double door refrigerator/freezer. Location: St. George, SC. $59,500. Contact RV Salvage, csautorv@certifiedsales.com, (843) 563-9199. Please submit any and all offers. PDR967

37’ COACHMEN CROSS COUNTRY

376DS 2007 - This unit is reported to be in good overall condition. Dual capable (Electric & LP) 10 gallon hot water heater. Dual flat screen TV’s (living area & bbedroom). Satellite prep package. Full bath with stand-up shower. Additional sink/vanity in master bedroom. Location: St. George, SC. $54,900. Contact RV Salvage, csautorv@certifiedsales.com, (843) 563-9199. Please submit any and all offers. PDR967

33’ COACHMAN LEPRECHAUN 319

MB 2019 - Unit is used, had some damage that has been repaired and is reported to be in good overall condition. Unit has salvage title. A long list of rich appointments including raised panel cabinetry, night shades, upgraded flooring and upgraded furniture. $55,950 - Make offer. Location: St George, SC. Contact RV Salvage, csautorv@certifiedsales. com, (843) 563-9199. PDR967

43’ NEWMAR 4304 MOUNTAIN AIRE

600 CANDIA COURT, PUNTA GORDA, FL 33950 - Rare, Sailboat Access “Key” vacant lot in Burnt Store Isles with 140 ft of linear seawall and a big basin view located on a quiet cul-de-sac. One of very few quality lots currently on market. $599,900. Call Willie Ruiz 941-2769290. ruizteamsellsflhomes@gmail.com.

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2005 - This unit is reported to be in good overall condition. 4 Slide outs, rear ladder, door awning, slide toppers, sofa, chairs, microwave, stove, double door refrigerator/sreezer, corner shower, washer/dryer. Location: St. George, SC. $79,900. Contact RV Salvage, csautorv@certifiedsales.com, (843) 5639199. Please submit any and all offers. PDR967

35’ WINNEBAGO JOURNEY 36G

2005 - This unit is reported to be in good overall condition. She is currently in TX, but will be arriving in St. George, SC after the first of the year. 2 Slide outs, 2 lounge chairs, convertible booth dinette, microwave, stove, refrigerator/ freezer. $65,900. Contact RV salvage, csautorv@certifiedsales.com, (843) 5639199. PDR967

41’ HOLIDAY RAMBLER SCEPTER

40QDP 2009 - Great project, otherwise reported to be in good overall condition. This unit is repairable; being sold “AS IS” and has a salvage title. 4 slide-outs, Series M-40QDP-425 hp, 8000 kW Onan generator, Aqua heat system, values when sold new for $324,000, Average retail today is $142,000, our price is $59,500. Location: St. George, SC. Contact RV Salvage, csautorv@ certifiedsales.com, (843) 563-9199.

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38’ MONACO KNIGHT 37PBD 2006 -

This unit is reported to be in good overall condition. 2 Slide outs, rear ladder, slide toppers, convertible sofa, dining table w/ chairs, microwave, stove, double door refrigerator/freezer, queen bed, corner shower. Location: St. George, SC. $54,900. Contact RV Salvage, csautorv@ certifiedsales.com, (843) 563-9199. Please submit any and all offers. PDR967

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