Blind faith - this is our second year staying at Boot Key Harbor mooring field.
We absolutely love it! The harbor is very secure from all wind directions, the cruiser community is very friendly and helpful. There are many good restaurants, a Publix grocery and Home Depot in a short walking distance. The morning cruisers net is entertaining and xceptionally helpful. Weekly pump out included in the $300/month fee! The lounge has good internet, mail service and the local taxi service is a flat $5 for anywhere on the island. Currently there are about 10 IPs here and we all get together every couple of weeks.
The only draw back is getting a mooring. This is a very popular place and many folks stay all season.
March would be an excellent time to arrive as many snowbirds would either be off to Bahamas or starting the trek north. The mooring field has been at 100% capacity since early Dec with a 30-40 boat waiting list. The good thing though there is room for about 40 boats to anchor while waiting.
I give Boot Key 10.
Bob and Carol
sv Pepromenon
IP 31 #144