I’m taking a month off in May ‘22 as I am thinking of buying a property in the Keys and whilst there is plenty more to consider I found the info very helpful. Thank you.
One of my favorite sites. Thank you for the information. More conversation on boat ramps and availability and sand bar locations would be helpful in the future.
Very good information, also as you well know you can be 5 miles out on the gulf side and run aground. Also there arent all that many public boat ramps in the Marathon area, and most of them are on the gulf side. As for docks, if you are starting from scratch on a vacant lot with no dock or seawall, be prepared for several years of processing for the permit, and considerable cost for engineering etc. before you can even start construction. If you live in the Duck Key area, you might want to think twice on a T top on your center console boat. Because you will be limited to the bridges you will drive under if you have one.
Hi, Mark 👍🏻👍🏻 WOW I did not know google maps had all those tools for measuring distance and I’ve only just used it for directions from my location to my destination lol. Thanks for sharing this very informative video and great information about the area’s surrounding all the canals in the Keys. I watched one of your other videos 👍🏻 where y’all were out on the sand bar and you talked about boaters tearing up the sea grass in the shallows also have you and Laurie ever been snorkeling out at the reefs. Thanks for sharing, enjoy and and have a Great week !!! Danny from Georgia
Thanks Danny! Yep, we've been snorkeling out at the reef many times...we've got some videos on that. Matter of fact, we've got over 75 videos on the channel so be sure to subscribe and check them all out! Thanks for watching!
Mark, Thanks for the conversation and the tips last month! While i mentioned i was a year out we found a house, made an offer and will be closing on a place on Little Torch in three weeks! Thanks Again
Great Charles! I hope we helped in some way. We love little torch and hope that you are happy there! Be sure to let us know once you get settled in, we need new friends down that way!
In Key Colony Beach,do NOT expect mail delivery(USPS) to your home.I had my heart set(if I ever win a JP) on a house there till I found out it ain't going to happen.Go to street view and you will NOT see a mailbox(Key Colony Beach) so be wise.
Great info! You have touched on a lot of things I’m trying to learn before I head down! I’ve been doing vacations to Ft Lauderdale by boat for 20 years. Just bought a cabin cruiser and plan on splashing in Ft Lauderdale and heading south to explore the Keys within the next year. Do you have any marinas you would recommend to over night at around Key Largo and Marathon? It is surprisingly hard to find that type of info from internet search. If you did a video of the same area only by boat where people could see what the landmarks and bridges look like that would be so helpful! Kind of like how you guys did the bike tour. That by boat of anywhere in the keys would a great watch and study material prior to coming down. Thanks for sharing I’ve really enjoyed watching the videos.
Thanks for watching! You might look into Faro Blanco Marina here in Marathon. It is a very nice spot, and has a restaurant right on the water off the docks...we like that marina!
FYI-the blue lines you see in the water now(not everywhere tho) is the same as street view but from a boat,not a car.Something new the past year or so.>>Definitely not the area Mark is showing,only regular street view.
Ha Ha . You kept zooming in on my parents house . I spend my winters on Sombrero beach by the volley ball court watching boats hit those shallows . See at least 1 a day. You know you can always see that end of the beach if you google Marathon Key Live Cam.
@@GablesOnTheGo My Favorite is ( iit in Key West ) SLOPPY JOES"s has 3 live web cams. . Depends where I am but but LIVE cam from 9p.m. - 4 a.m. Is the funniest thing EVER . . I even ordered a Uber & PaPa Johns for some people before. Google Sloppy's .
I know for a fact the neighborhood on Big Pine is beautiful but if you have a boat with anything over 10' clearance the bridge is low. Great neighborhood for smaller boats, seeing Key Deer in your yard, etc. Also some of the canals are narrow in places because of the over growth of the mangroves.
Another great video. Thanks for the info on the canal types. One question for you, can you get your boat under the bridge between Big Pine and Little Torch Key?
It depends on the boat. The bridge clearances in Big Pine Channel according to the chart it is 89 feet horizontal and 15 feet vertical on the little torch side and 89 feet horizontal and 9 feet vertical on the big pine side of the channel. So large sport fishers with towers will most likely not make it, but center consoles with T-tops should be fine. Check your heights though to verify!
Problem is those shallows that we see so clearly from above, are very hard to spot when you are on the water, especially if you have the sun in front of you... and some of those canals are very narrow. It would scare the sh*t out of me taking a tens or hundreds thousand boat down there, running aground is far to easy
It can be challenging, especially to unexperienced boaters and even the experienced still make mistakes...but once you've been here awhile you learn the water and it's no big deal.
Some good information. Just need to hit the lottery. Thanks
You and us both Kevin! Thanks for watching!
I’m taking a month off in May ‘22 as I am thinking of buying a property in the Keys and whilst there is plenty more to consider I found the info very helpful. Thank you.
Be sure to give us a call if we can help you with your real estate needs here in the Keys! Mark Gable LLC, Coco Plum Real Estate, 770-561-6091
I learned a lot about Google Maps! And Marathon
Glad we could help!
Thank you found that very interesting, just so much practical information. Stay safe!
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching!
This is great info. Thank you so much for putting the cost of living into context.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
One of my favorite sites. Thank you for the information. More conversation on boat ramps and availability and sand bar locations would be helpful in the future.
You bet! thanks!
Very good information, also as you well know you can be 5 miles out on the gulf side and run aground.
Also there arent all that many public boat ramps in the Marathon area, and most of them are on the gulf side.
As for docks, if you are starting from scratch on a vacant lot with no dock or seawall, be prepared for several years of processing for the permit, and considerable cost for engineering etc. before you can even start construction.
If you live in the Duck Key area, you might want to think twice on a T top on your center console boat.
Because you will be limited to the bridges you will drive under if you have one.
Hi Mark. Super video. Informative for anyone coming to the Keys.This video reflects your knowledge of the Keys.
Glad it was helpful!
This is true info!! One of those prop marks in the bottom off vaca cut is mine!! If you dont know the water just go with a charter!!
Easy to get a boat in skinny water pretty quickly down here. Even when you know the water pretty well, we've all done it a time or two!
Hi, Mark 👍🏻👍🏻 WOW I did not know google maps had all those tools for measuring distance and I’ve only just used it for directions from my location to my destination lol. Thanks for sharing this very informative video and great information about the area’s surrounding all the canals in the Keys. I watched one of your other videos 👍🏻 where y’all were out on the sand bar and you talked about boaters tearing up the sea grass in the shallows also have you and Laurie ever been snorkeling out at the reefs. Thanks for sharing, enjoy and and have a Great week !!! Danny from Georgia
Thanks Danny! Yep, we've been snorkeling out at the reef many times...we've got some videos on that. Matter of fact, we've got over 75 videos on the channel so be sure to subscribe and check them all out! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for all the great advice, and tips! Much appreciated!
Glad it was helpful!
Great help and info. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. When we get ready to make the move from Michigan, we'll be sure to contact you guys.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
FYI-Google Earth you can do the same by clicking the "ruler" at the top.
Mark, Thanks for the conversation and the tips last month! While i mentioned i was a year out we found a house, made an offer and will be closing on a place on Little Torch in three weeks!
Thanks Again
Great Charles! I hope we helped in some way. We love little torch and hope that you are happy there! Be sure to let us know once you get settled in, we need new friends down that way!
Great information Mark ! Thanks 👍
WOW! Thank you for the incredible information. Very useful. Tom for the Frozen Tundra.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks Tom!
Thank You Sir; very valuable knowledge You have shared.
So nice of you, thanks!
Super informative & thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks alot, I learnt alot here :) And I don't even boat :)
Glad we could help!
Very good video, learned a few things I was not aware of in Google maps.
Great, I'm glad it helped! Mark
In Key Colony Beach,do NOT expect mail delivery(USPS) to your home.I had my heart set(if I ever win a JP) on a house there till I found out it ain't going to happen.Go to street view and you will NOT see a mailbox(Key Colony Beach) so be wise.
My daughter went not long ago and she said, everyone was locked down!
Thanks for the useful tip.Well explained.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
good info Mark, love the contents
Appreciate it!
Great info! You have touched on a lot of things I’m trying to learn before I head down! I’ve been doing vacations to Ft Lauderdale by boat for 20 years. Just bought a cabin cruiser and plan on splashing in Ft Lauderdale and heading south to explore the Keys within the next year. Do you have any marinas you would recommend to over night at around Key Largo and Marathon? It is surprisingly hard to find that type of info from internet search. If you did a video of the same area only by boat where people could see what the landmarks and bridges look like that would be so helpful! Kind of like how you guys did the bike tour. That by boat of anywhere in the keys would a great watch and study material prior to coming down. Thanks for sharing I’ve really enjoyed watching the videos.
Thanks for watching! You might look into Faro Blanco Marina here in Marathon. It is a very nice spot, and has a restaurant right on the water off the docks...we like that marina!
FYI-the blue lines you see in the water now(not everywhere tho) is the same as street view but from a boat,not a car.Something new the past year or so.>>Definitely not the area Mark is showing,only regular street view.
Ha Ha . You kept zooming in on my parents house . I spend my winters on Sombrero beach by the volley ball court watching boats hit those shallows . See at least 1 a day. You know you can always see that end of the beach if you google Marathon Key Live Cam.
Funny, that was just random! Cool tip on the live cam! Thanks for watching!
@@GablesOnTheGo I actually booked my flight into Key West yesterday for next week. See ya soon.
Give us a shout when you're in town!
@@GablesOnTheGo My Favorite is ( iit in Key West ) SLOPPY JOES"s has 3 live web cams. . Depends where I am but but LIVE cam from 9p.m. - 4 a.m. Is the funniest thing EVER . . I even ordered a Uber & PaPa Johns for some people before. Google Sloppy's .
Great tips!!
Glad you like them!
Excellent overview.
Thanks!
I know for a fact the neighborhood on Big Pine is beautiful but if you have a boat with anything over 10' clearance the bridge is low. Great neighborhood for smaller boats, seeing Key Deer in your yard, etc. Also some of the canals are narrow in places because of the over growth of the mangroves.
Very true!
Very good video good job 👍
Thank you! Cheers!
Great video.
Subbed.
Thanks for the sub!
We want more fishing videos. Love them
More to come! We've just not got to go lately!
Another great video. Thanks for the info on the canal types. One question for you, can you get your boat under the bridge between Big Pine and Little Torch Key?
It depends on the boat. The bridge clearances in Big Pine Channel according to the chart it is 89 feet horizontal and 15 feet vertical on the little torch side and 89 feet horizontal and 9 feet vertical on the big pine side of the channel. So large sport fishers with towers will most likely not make it, but center consoles with T-tops should be fine. Check your heights though to verify!
A very informative video. Thanks for sharing. What about clean canals versus dirty ones?
Great suggestion!....ideas for another video! Thanks John!
Very informative Thanks
So nice of you, thanks for watching!
Problem is those shallows that we see so clearly from above, are very hard to spot when you are on the water, especially if you have the sun in front of you... and some of those canals are very narrow. It would scare the sh*t out of me taking a tens or hundreds thousand boat down there, running aground is far to easy
It can be challenging, especially to unexperienced boaters and even the experienced still make mistakes...but once you've been here awhile you learn the water and it's no big deal.
Can't wait till March.. 2 weeks in bpk
Wonderful, have fun!!
Great info. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
14:25 Purpple roofs....ding ding...replacement highwind roofs...particular brand?
Blue roofs?? I'm guessing the blue tarps covering the roof after a hurricane....yep...it's a real thing down here!
i want to rent a house for a couple of days water front, do you have anything available?
Thanks Mark
Thank you Eric! Hope it helps somehow!
Great info!
Glad it was helpful!
How is flooding, everything seems to be low
Can be a concern for sure!
Keys are STUPID overpriced and maintenance expensive. Don't buy ...visit and leave.