Florida's Gulf Coast Catamarans

Checking out some of the catamaran craft in the waters of Florida's Gulf Coast, I noticed a few essentials in the turning tides of boaters.

First thing and contrary to popular belief ... size matters :)

It seems people are seeking a bit more in the way of comfort, convenience, and space in their choices of water craft and my thought would stretch farther than Florida's Gulf Coast into the far reaches of the globe :)

Somewhere between the Solar Navigator ...



to the crude but effective vessels of the islanders ...



There lies a happy medium ...



Picture Found:
http://www.catamarandomrep.com/talen/english.html

"A catamaran is a type of boat (or occasionally ship) consisting of two hulls joined by a frame. Catamarans can be sail or motor powered. The word catamaran comes from the Tamil language, in which the word kattumaram means "logs bound together". The catamaran was the invention of the paravas, an aristocratic fishing community in the southern coast of Tamilnadu, India. Catamarans were used by the ancient Tamil Chola dynasty as early as 5th century AD for moving their fleets to conquer such south-east Asian regions as Burma, Indonesia and Malaysia." Read More at SolarNavigator.net

Scubadoggy on Catamarans Florida's Gulf Coast Boasting :)
Jeff Ferris

Scubadoggy Boat Trader

Visiting around this summer (I had a blast!) A real couple of Blasts with these past few hurricanes roaming the Floridas Gulf Coast. We were stuck in Miami on our way to the Florida Keys. Held up in fact by one of this years storms. Another incident down around Floridas Gulf Coast by Tampa slowed us down too, but we still took the JetSki roaming on the lakes and the bays here and there. Took a trip to the Bahamas, The Florida Keys, Tampa Bay, JetSkied our way around the lakes between Georgia and Florida and are ready to traverse the looming October fests that abound this up and coming time of the year. But.... Back to Catamarans, Boating in General, Floridas Gulf Coast and (for this post anyway) Boat Trader Online Magazine.

Browse new and used boats, catamarans, pleasure boats, yachts, pontoons and the like here at the Boat Trader. A great place to view types of cruisers side by side to get a better idea of what you Really want before you purchase.

Take a look around this massive site Boat Trader.

Jeff Ferris aka Scubadoggy Google Me

Catamarans Willmar USA

Importer and Dealer For Fountaine Pajot Catamarans and ExclusivE 76! This is a great site just to browse even if you are not currently in the market for a great Catamaran! Listed as the #1 site for the purchase of new and used Catamarans. With a forum, calendar, link area, news, about us, and new Yaught Model section, this site is full of outstanding Catamarans, photos and adventure awaiting you.

For new and used multi hull sailing on Floridas Gulf Coast or and coast this is the place to stop by for a tour.

Read More: http://www.willmarusa.com/index.html

Gulf Coast Boating On Florida's Caladesi Island

Voted The Nations Best Beach! Caladesi Island became a State Park In 1968. With the low waves and family friendly atmosphere, Caladesi Island is a brilliant get-a-way. You take a ferry over to visit the Island which adds to the "fun".

"Most beachgoers reach the island by a 15-minute, $9 ferry ride. Visitors -- unless they bring their own boat -- are limited to four-hour stays at the beach, which is a state park."

For More Visit CNN for the article: http://www.CNN.com

Or To Visit Caladesi Island At Visit Florida: http://www.visitflorida.com

Or Dr. Beach: http://www.drbeach.org/

Jeff Ferris aka Scubadoggy Google Me

Scubadoggy Off Clearwater Coast Large Whale

Cool! Sperm Whale Off Floridas Gulf Coast!

"The giant aquatic mammal, believed to be a sperm whale, was spotted heading south about a half mile offshore off Sand Key Beach in Clearwater." Read More

Jeff Ferris aka Scubadoggy

Scubadoggy Welcome To Tampa Bay

Holy Cow! The Things That you can do in The Tampa Bay Area, Gulf Coast Of Florida!

"Welcome To Tampa Bay

You want Florida, you want it all, and you only want to unpack once. No problem. You want Tampa Bay. Here, a single day's itinerary might include breakfast at a waterside cafe, a visit to Busch Gardens Africa, The Florida Aquarium, a streetcar ride to Channelside Bay Plaza for shopping, a Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Devil Rays, or Lightning game, topped off with a stay in one of our luxury hotels or resorts. Then on to historic Ybor City where the Cuban sandwiches are hot and crisp, the cigars are hand-rolled, and the colorful streets are lined with fun."

This little verbage says it all! Tampa Bay and the surrounding area has the best white sand beaches, the best water fun and parks, the best amusement parks, in one area....unpack once, and have all the fun a Florida Vacation can give you! Catamaran along the coast and stop in as you go for fun in the sun!

"What next? White, sugar sand beaches, sport fishing, jet skiing, parasailing, and join the party in January as rowdy swashbucklers invade Tampa for the Annual Gasparilla Pirate Festival." READ MORE: http://www.visittampabay.com/