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07-20-2009, 08:49 PM
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Can I rent a boat to get to Cabbage Key?
Hello Ladies and Gents,
How hard is it to navagiate the waters to Cabbage Key and Caya Costo Island? I have never driven a boat before but my father has. He does not have a license currently. What do you need to rent a boat in FL?
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07-20-2009, 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by NCHereweCome!
Hello Ladies and Gents,
How hard is it to navagiate the waters to Cabbage Key and Caya Costo Island? What do you need to rent a boat in FL?
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Questions answered in order.......
Not very
A Pulse, I.D. and $$$
You can rent a boat at Sanibel Marina, and there was an outfit at Tarpon Point marina in Cape Coral as well, not sure if they're still there or not. They generally give you a quick tutorial, provide a chart, and a number to call if you have trouble. It's not like you're going far offshore, so if you can read a map, and use common sense there shouldnt be any problems. |
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07-22-2009, 07:55 PM
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there is a boat that goes to Cabage Key from??????Pine island maybe????? call them up and ask. They'll rent a boat to anyone who has cash, actually a credit card in case you damage it, their covered.
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07-22-2009, 08:22 PM
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I know there is a ferry from Pineland marina to Useppa Island, and Upper Captiva. There may be one from there to Cabbage Key as well. The ferry might be a better fit, if you have any concerns about renting a boat, and going it on your own.....
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07-23-2009, 07:22 AM
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The marina at fishermans village in Punta Gorda rents boats, plus they have a large tour boat that will take you down to Cabbage Key for lunch, I think it's about $25.
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07-23-2009, 03:48 PM
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Thanks
I actually want to try driving it on my own. We will see!
THANK YOU!
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07-23-2009, 05:03 PM
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I actually want to try driving it on my own. We will see!
THANK YOU!
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Ummm, Cabbage Key is an Island, I'm just saying. |
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07-23-2009, 06:41 PM
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Ummm, Cabbage Key is an Island, I'm just saying.
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I think he means the boat instead of taking a cruise or tour. |
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07-24-2009, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by justNancy
I think he means the boat instead of taking a cruise or tour.
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ohh, Duh!! Sorry, being a boating person, we don't call it "driving" so it didn't click in my little brain  |
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07-25-2009, 02:42 AM
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Originally Posted by mrcoolmrcool28
we don't call it "driving" so it didn't click
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I know, which is kinda scary - no offense to NCHereweCome. Sure it's fun, but it's also serious business. Thousands of people are seriously injured each year because a newbie thought he'd give it a try without understanding proper boating safety. |
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