Official Thread 11/7/2014 Cayo Costa

[kmoose]

I wanted to make the run myself from Cedar Key but the amount of fuel $$$ and my limited time off wouldn't allow for a weather contingency if needed. I did ask the wife to just drive the truck and trailer down there to cover for that but it was vetoed .
No worrys though, retirements coming and my goal this weekend is to live like Island Trader and travel like Bushwacker!

[77SceptreOB]

So is it better for me to park my car at Eldred ' s marina or Pineland Marina to catch a ride to Cabbage Key?

[DonV]

Jim it depends which way your coming from. From the north Eldreds, or as Terry likes to call them Elrods, from the south or east Pineland would be closer. Your call, we can find you as long as you wait at the dock with your Mickey Mouse ears on.

[Terry England]

Originally Posted by 77SceptreOB

So is it better for me to park my car at Eldred ' s marina or Pineland Marina to catch a ride to Cabbage Key?

Jim, Been around them parts for a while -
Cabbage key to Eldred's - 12.5 miles across Charlotte Harbor
Cabbage Key to Pineland - 4.60 miles across somewhat protected,
Pine Island Sound.
It kinda depends on when you'er going to get there. If you can catch a ride with Conner, his boat smoothes out evetything even when it's blow'in 15. Pineland is about 45 minutes south of Eldred's by car but ya' get to go down Burn Store Road and then through Matlacha' and that is a treat. If the wind comes up like it's supposed to we'll need a 23 to get you at Eldred's. We can git you in a Scampi at Pineland in a Hurricane.
It's all good Brother - you'er com'in from South Carolina we'll pick you up in Tarpon Springs! Just turn them wheels and we'll see you at the dock!

[cdavisdb]

I'll be coming through Elrods around 1 pm on Friday. You're welcome to a ride.

[rickg]

Terry,I made reservations for Cabbage Key so there will be 2 more added to the mix if you don't mind,should be at Pineland marina about 1 ish

[Terry England]

Originally Posted by rickg

Terry,I made reservations for Cabbage Key so there will be 2 more added to the mix if you don't mind,should be at Pineland marina about 1 ish

Sounds good Rick, Call me if you need a pick up or local knowledge - we'll gather you and your gang up. If you call us when you cross the Peace River on I-75 we know we have 45 minutes before you get to Pineland Marina and there would be no wait on your part. We aim to please. You might get picked up in a 20' Safari. a 23 Sceptre' , a 20' MA, a 25 Safari, a 23' CC, a 19 bowrider or an antique 21' - It just depends on who pulls the short straw - but we'll git ya'

[DonV]

You're damn right.....we'll come git ya'!!!

[rickg]

On Friday,forgot to mention

[DonV]

Outstanding!!! Welcome to the fun and I'll point out the ones you gotta keep an eye on!!! Especially the little guy with bad feet that can cook like crazy!!