[House rental in the Keys]

I am looking to rent a house in June for a week in the lower keys. I need GOOD dockage for a 31 ft center console, easy access to deep water, 3 bed 2 bath. Would like a good view and a pool.

I saw some places on Cudjoe bay that looked good, but the bay looks very shallow on the charts, and does not look like I could get in and out of it? Any recommendations and local knowledge would be great.

[Boat theft?]

Is the boat theft problem in the Keys as bad as it is in the Bahamas?

Am I going to have to lock my boat to the dock at night in the Keys?

Consider installing a GPS tracking system. tap into a hidden red (hot) wire and hide it. No one would ever suspect it to be on the boat.

I have to have one for insurance to cover me. So I have one already. I do not want to have to use it.

[Boat theft?]

Is the boat theft problem in the Keys as bad as it is in the Bahamas?

Am I going to have to lock my boat to the dock at night in the Keys?

[Furuno FCV295]

I don't personally have a Furuno FF on my boat, but I have helped set them up and they are very nice IMO. As far as the transducer goes, they offer all the standard types to interface with either FCV295 or the FCV585. They have Thru Hull, Tilted TH, Transom mount, In hull etc, may different options that will work. The R299 in hull is big in size and is pretty expensive, however it works very well. Are you leaning towards using an in hull ducer?

Rich

I am going with FCV 295 the R299 in hull. The builder said it would fit. I order it today. I hope it is all that people say it is.

[Furuno FCV295]

I am looking for opinions on the Furuno FCV 295 fish finder, and what transducer to use. Furuno says to use the R299 in hull, but it may not fit in the boat. Any input from people using them and/or the FCV 585 would be appreciated.

[Post your Sunrise /Sunset pics]

Lets see if I can do this?