Smuggler's Cove, Islamorada, Florida, USA

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We have had the following contribution from somebody who visited;

"This is a dump! Very loud and lousy restaurant; showers are not a/c and quite dirty; fresh water connects very poor and wiring quite suspect. Couldn't recommend it to anyone!!"

General - Smuggler's Cove is in the Florida Keys in the south of the USA. The facility offers slips only to power boats. Sailboats are not permitted because the tight basin makes maneuvering difficult.

Open - All year round

Position - 24° 57.1' N 080° 35.3' W

Charts;
NOAA - 11463

Tides -
Reference port -
Mean time differences - HW: minutes ± ; LW: minutes ±
Heights in metres -

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Depths at MLW - Entrance - 6'. Fuel Dock - 6'. Slips - 6'.

Protection/Shelter - OK

Approach and Entrance - Smuggler's Cove lies off the Florida Straits. It is directly on the Florida Bay side of the Snake Creek Drawbridge.

Berths & Moorings - 25 slips with 10 reserved for transients. Reservations are required.

Maximum length - 50'

Formalities - Not known.

Contact ;
Tel - (305) 664-5564
Fax - (305) 664-2953
Email - smugglers@worldnet.att.net
VHF Ch - 79
Call sign -

Water - On the pontoons.

Electric - On the pontoons. 30 amp & 50 amp.

Fuel - Gasoline & Diesel.

Weather forecast - Not known.

Security - Not known.

Internet Access - Not known.

Other Marina Facilities, Services & Supplies - Trash Pick Up. Mail & Package Hold. Dockside Phone. Dive Shop. Boat Rentals. Fishing Charter. Toilets. Showers.

Boatyard Facilities & Services - No yard but the following are available; Launching Ramp. Engine Mechanic.

Shopping and Provisions - Some provisions can be obtained in Islamorada 3 miles away.

Bank or ATM - Not known.

Chandlers or Ships' Store - On site.

Propane - Within 1 mile.

Ice - Block & Cube are available on site.

Eating Out - There are several restaurants near to Smuggler's Cove.

Transport -
Bikes - Tavernier (852-2859).
Local Bus Service - JGT (247-3066).
Intercity Bus Service - Greyhound (664-9292).
Taxis - Islamorada Taxi (664-4100). Village (664-8181).
Car Rental - Enterprise (664-2344). Thrifty (852-6038).
Train Service -
Water Taxi -
Ferry Service -
Airport(s) - Key West International - 70 miles away. Miami International - 80 miles away.

Local Area -
Sporting & Recreational Facilities - Jogging Paths. Roller Blade & Bike Paths. Cheeca Lodge Executive Par 3 Golf Course. Dive Shop. Group Fishing Boat. Bowling at Fish Bowl. Tennis Courts at Cheeca Lodge.
Sightseeing - Lignumvitae Key State Botanical Site is one of the last virgin hammocks in the Keys and home to many bird species and the 1919 Matheson House.
Museums and Cultural Attractions - Indian Key State Historical Site. Windley Key. Theater of the Sea. Somewhere in Time Museum.
Galleries - Art Lovers. Stacie Krupa. Redbone. Wellington House. Atlantis Gallery. Rain Barrel. Treasure Village.
Conservation Projects -
Special Events - George Bush Bonefish Tournament. 4th July picnic and nautical flea market at Founders Park.
Children's Stuff - Playground at Library Park.
Other - Tavernier Towne Movie Theater.

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