Molasses Reef, Key Largo, Florida, USA

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General - Molasses Reef lies on Key Largo in the Florida Keys in the south of the USA. The facility offers slips. It is the only ocean side marina within John Pennekamp Coral Reef Park providing a great location for boaters who are planning to scuba dive or snorkel.

Open - All year round

Hours - 09.00 - 17.00

Arrival out of hours - Call in advance.

Formalities - Not known.

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Position - 25° 04.5' N 080° 26.6' W

Charts, Pilots & Cruising Guides - See the following link for Florida Charts

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Mean time differences - HW: minutes ± ; LW: minutes ±
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Depths at MLW - Entrance - 6'. Slips - 28'.

Protection/Shelter - OK

Approach and Entrance - Molasses Reef is in a marked channel 1 mile west of Hawk Channel. Look for the five-story hexagonal building that marks the entrance.

Berths & Moorings - 78 slips with 8 reserved for transients. Reservations can be made.

Maximum length - 50'

Water - On the pontoons.

Electric - On the pontoons.

Fuel - No.

Weather forecast - Not known.

Security - 24 hour cameras.

Internet Access - At the office.

Other Marina Facilities, Services & Supplies - Docking Assistance. Dock Carts. Mail & Package Hold. Phone Messages. Fax. Pool. Beach. Picnic Area. Grills. Playground. Tennis Courts. Cable TV. Toilets. Showers. Pump Out.

Boatyard Facilities & Services - No yard but the following are available; Engine Mechanic. Electrical Repairs. Electronics Repairs. Hull Repairs. Rigger. Sail Loft. Canvas Work. Bottom Cleaning. Brightwork. Air Conditioning. Refrigeration. Divers. Compound. Wash & Wax. Interior Cleaning. Woodworking.

Shopping and Provisions - Most provisions can be obtained in the town of Key Largo.

Bank or ATM - Not known.

Chandlers or Ships' Store - On call.
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Fishing Tackle - Not Known
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Propane - Within 1 mile.

Ice - Cube is available on site.

Eating Out - There are a couple of restaurants within a mile of Molasses Reef.

Transport -
Bikes - Tavernier Bicycle (852-2859). Key Largo Resorts (451-2241).
Local Bus Service - JGT (247-3066).
Intercity Bus Service - Greyhound (296-9072).
Car Rental - Great Deals Here!!!
Limousine Service - Book your Limo Here
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Airport(s) - Miami International - 60 miles away
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Local Area -
Sporting & Recreational Facilities - Group Fishing Boat. Dive Shop. Pool at Jacobs Aquatic Center. Tennis Courts at Key Largo Community Park. Golf Course at Cheeca Lodge Executive Par 3. Fitness Center at Bodyfit Aerobics. Boat Rentals. Jogging Paths. Roller Blade & Bike Paths.
Sightseeing - John Pennekamp Coral Reef Park and the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary protect the USA's only living coral reef.
Museums and Cultural Attractions -
Galleries - Gallery at Kona Kai. Plato's Pause. Fundora (451-2200).
Conservation Projects - Florida Keys Wild Bird Center.
Special Events -
Children's Stuff - Playground at Key Largo Community Park.
Other - Key Largo Community Park. Tavernier Towne Movie Theater. Picnic Area with Grills. The Dolphins Plus has 14 Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins and 2 California Sea Lions and offers swim & encounter programs.

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