Boat Collier.com

Boating in Collier County | Boat Lee Island | Naples & more

Hello, my name is Randy and I live in NJ. I have many Years boating exp. in the NJ area, this yr. I purchased a Searay 225 weekender and plan to bring it down to Marco Island while on vacation in July and Aug of this year I am a little nervous about navigation around the island and routes around Caxambas pass and such and best route into Gulf from the Island I plan to purchase Noaa charts and did buy a new Garmin 541 chart-plotter any hints from someone local would be great, also if anyone could recomend inshore or off shore (withing a few miles of coast) fishing spots it would be helpful.

Thanks in advance,
Randy

Views: 34

Reply to This

Replies to This Discussion

Hi Randy ,Welcome to this site. My name is Capt.Tony DiSarro and i run Tandem Charters out of Marco Is.In response to your fears about navigation, don"t worry. Your new Garmin should provide you with all the info you need to navigate safely. Practice a little with it prior to setting out and get comfortable with the controls.There are several routes you can take, study the charts for the best ones for you.Since i keep my Boat at Cedar Bay Yacht Club i mainly use the Marco River as my route out to the gulf. Both Caxambas pass ans the river are clearly marked with Nav aids . As for good spots.. on your garmin it should show you some artificial reefs that r close in enough for you(less than 5 miles) and many others. If u need more help you can contact me here.Also ck my website www.tandemcharters.com for up to date weather,tides, moon phases and a handy calendar to see what species are biting and when. Take care and tight lines. Good Luck with the new boat.
Thank you very much Capt. Tony. This is a really nice site that has been put together for our use I am looking forward to boating in Florida.
randy. you in Naples /marco island yet? jersey joel

would love to go out and have lots of friends that love to fish.. 239 560 2598
i also work with boatcollier.com
Hello Joel,
Thank you for your reply, I have been down to Marco Island, we were down for 3 weeks in July. We did bring our boat to Marco I had a great time boating in the area was so nice very different then N,J we went into Gulf and caught a few fish, the boating was hard in the 10,000 islands the water became very shallow very fast but we made it and enjoyed ourselves. We are hoping to be moving from NJ to the Englewood Fl. area by end of next Summer, we just love it down there. Thank you so much keep in touch.

Randy
Good feedback! Thanks!

RSS

Help Us Grow

Please Invite your friends, family & other boaters to join.

Search Boaters

Use Advanced Search to find members by Name, Boat Name, Marina, City, or Keyword.


Latest Activity

Profile Icon
robena is now a member of Boat Collier.com Jan 6
Profile Icon
brianacardysqa is now a member of Boat Collier.com Dec 31, 2011
Profile Icon
Hayden is now a member of Boat Collier.com Dec 28, 2011
Profile Icon
shoppingresource is now a member of Boat Collier.com Dec 20, 2011
Profile Icon
Gregory George is now a member of Boat Collier.com Oct 3, 2011
Profile Icon
Antonio Lopez is now a member of Boat Collier.com Sep 29, 2011
Profile Icon
GEORGE KARPATHIOS left a comment for Betsy Karris
Here is my email address for your files, please stay in touch. gkarpathios9253@yahoo.com You have my cell number, I'm on FB, so you can always find me. My love to mom.
Aug 31, 2011
Profile Icon
Betsy Karris left a comment for GEORGE KARPATHIOS
I just got everything resolved & back last evening.  I can't thank you enough.  If it were not for your intervention, I would still be in the same "limbo" .  I thank you & owe you dinner.  I'm…
Aug 31, 2011
Profile Icon
GEORGE KARPATHIOS left a comment for Betsy Karris
You can always count on me.  Call me anytime. 248-921-7209 Greetings to mom for me too.
Aug 22, 2011
Profile Icon
Betsy Karris left a comment for GEORGE KARPATHIOS
George, I have a business problem I need your help with, would I be able to give you a call? 
Aug 22, 2011
Profile Icon
GEORGE KARPATHIOS left a comment for Betsy Karris
hahaha, If I had some "swamp land" I wouldn't sell it.  Not down there.  So, are you into boating?  We have a place there.  Also a 23' CC for fishing.  I LOVE to fish.  We'll be back down the…
Aug 20, 2011
Profile Icon
Betsy Karris left a comment for GEORGE KARPATHIOS
swamp land in florida - that's what I'll buy from you!  I'm in Detroit, my number is 312-914-7168.  Please give me a call if you can.  Thanks!
Aug 20, 2011
Profile Icon
GEORGE KARPATHIOS left a comment for Betsy Karris
WELL WELL, What a small world.  What brings you down to Naples Betsy?  Now that I'm retired, I'll be spending more time there.  I'm in MI right now.  What about you? Give me your cell number so I can call you one…
Aug 20, 2011
Profile Icon
ThumbnailThumbnail
GEORGE KARPATHIOS is now friends with Betsy Karris and D J Yerke Aug 20, 2011
Profile Icon
Betsy Karris is now a member of Boat Collier.com Aug 19, 2011
Profile Icon
Will be at Marco Is Jan-Feb. Looking for fishing/golf buddies.
Status posted by D J Yerke Jul 18, 2011
Profile Icon
D J Yerke is now a member of Boat Collier.com Jul 18, 2011
Profile Icon
rex smith is now a member of Boat Collier.com Jul 11, 2011
Profile Icon
anyone know when the next meeting is?
Status posted by GEORGE KARPATHIOS Jun 2, 2011

© 2012   Created by BoatCollier.com.

Badges  |  Contact us  |  Terms of Service